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take down details
Meaning: To write information down carefully for official or practical use.
Example: The receptionist took down my details before scheduling the appointment.
quite a few
Meaning: A phrase meaning “a fairly large number of something”.
Example: We received quite a few applications after posting the job.
make a note of
Meaning: To write something down so you don’t forget it.
Example: Please make a note of the delivery time so we can be at home.
ring someone (up)
Meaning: To call someone by phone.
Example: She rang me up last night to confirm the booking.
as soon as possible
Meaning: As quickly as something can be done, without unnecessary delay.
Example: Please send the signed contract as soon as possible to secure your reservation.
If you want a proper job done, …
Meaning: A conditional structure used to emphasise that a high-quality outcome requires extra steps or effort.
Example: If you want a proper job done, you should hire a specialised technician rather than doing it yourself.
come round
Meaning: To visit someone at their home.
Example: The landlord will come round tomorrow to check the electrical system.
shouldn’t be a problem
Meaning: A polite way to say something is easy or manageable.
Example: Finishing the report by Friday shouldn’t be a problem if we start now.
itemised quote
IPA: /ˈaɪ.tə.maɪzd kwəʊt/ (UK), /ˈaɪ.tə.maɪzd kwoʊt/ (US)
Meaning: A detailed estimate showing the cost of each individual job or service.
Meaning: A detailed estimate showing the cost of each individual job or service.
Example: The builder promised to provide an itemised quote listing all the jobs separately.
plaster
IPA: /ˈplɑː.stər/ (UK), /ˈplæs.tɚ/ (US)
Meaning: A material used to cover walls and ceilings, often before painting.
Meaning: A material used to cover walls and ceilings, often before painting.
Example: The builder said he would need to plaster the wall before repainting it.
replace
IPA: /rɪˈpleɪs/ (US & UK)
Meaning: To remove something old or damaged and put a new one in its place.
Meaning: To remove something old or damaged and put a new one in its place.
Example: She asked the builder to replace the broken fence at the far end of the garden.
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Cambridge 10 Listening Test 4 - Section 1
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