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stand for election
Meaning: To put oneself forward as a candidate in an election.
Example: She decided to stand for election as the student council president.
take down details
Meaning: To write or record someone’s information for official purposes.
Example: The receptionist took down my details before scheduling the appointment.
turned 18
Meaning: To reach the age of 18, marking a birthday milestone.
Example: He just turned 18 and is excited to vote for the first time.
fit it all in
Meaning: To manage to do many tasks within limited time.
Example: She works full-time and studies at night, but somehow fits it all in.
keen on
Meaning: To be enthusiastic or interested in something.
Example: He’s keen on photography and spends weekends taking pictures outdoors.
work out
Meaning: To calculate or plan something successfully.
Example: She worked out a schedule that allowed her to balance work and study.
get involved
Meaning: To participate actively in an activity or organization.
Example: He wanted to get involved in community service projects at his school.
set about organising
Meaning: To begin arranging or preparing something.
Example: They set about organising a charity event for the local hospital.
look forward to
Meaning: To anticipate something with pleasure.
Example: I look forward to meeting you at the conference next week.
nominate
IPA: /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ (UK), /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪt/ (US)
Meaning: To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.
Meaning: To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.
Example: Roger needs to be nominated by people he knows to stand for election.
administrator
IPA: /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.streɪ.tər/ (UK), /ədˈmɪn.əˌstreɪ.tɚ/ (US)
Meaning: A person responsible for managing the operations of an organisation.
Meaning: A person responsible for managing the operations of an organisation.
Example: Caroline is the Youth Council administrator who helps organise applications and meetings.
elections officer
IPA: /ɪˈlek.ʃənz ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/ (UK), /ɪˈlek.ʃənz ˈɑː.fɪ.sɚ/ (US)
Meaning: An official responsible for overseeing the process of nominations and voting.
Meaning: An official responsible for overseeing the process of nominations and voting.
Example: Geoffrey, the elections officer, will guide Roger on how to organise his nomination.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 11 Listening Test 2 - Section 1
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