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meaning to
Meaning: To intend or plan to do something, often for a long time but not yet done.
Example: I’ve been meaning to call you for weeks but kept forgetting.
spend the whole morning
Meaning: To use all of the morning time doing one activity.
Example: She spent the whole morning cleaning the house.
get away
Meaning: To go on holiday or escape from daily routine.
Example: We’re hoping to get away this summer to the seaside.
look out for
Meaning: To watch carefully for something or someone.
Example: I’ll look out for the new book when it’s published.
turn up
Meaning: To arrive or appear at a place, often unexpectedly or without prior arrangement.
Example: You don’t need an appointment, just turn up at the clinic.
facilities
IPA: /fəˈsɪl.ə.tiz/
Meaning: Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
Meaning: Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
Example: The library has excellent facilities including a community room and IT support.
reference books
IPA: /ˈref.rəns bʊks/
Meaning: Books such as dictionaries or encyclopedias used to find specific information rather than for continuous reading.
Meaning: Books such as dictionaries or encyclopedias used to find specific information rather than for continuous reading.
Example: The old library had a separate room for reference books.
community room
IPA: /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti ruːm/
Meaning: A shared space in a public building used for meetings, study, or events.
Meaning: A shared space in a public building used for meetings, study, or events.
Example: The community room can be hired out for meetings or used for studying.
cholesterol
IPA: /kəˈles.tə.rɒl/ (UK), /kəˈles.tə.rɔːl/ (US)
Meaning: A substance found in the blood; high levels can increase health risks.
Meaning: A substance found in the blood; high levels can increase health risks.
Example: The medical check-up includes measuring cholesterol levels in the blood.
greetings cards
IPA: /ˈɡriː.tɪŋz kɑːdz/
Meaning: Decorative cards sent to express good wishes on special occasions.
Meaning: Decorative cards sent to express good wishes on special occasions.
Example: The library shop sells greetings cards and stamps for convenience.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 12 Listening Test 3 - Section 1
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