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plan ahead
Meaning: To prepare for something in advance.
Example: Sophie didn’t buy her ticket in advance because she couldn’t plan ahead.
value for money
Meaning: The worth of something compared to its cost.
Example: Sophie felt her £23.70 ticket wasn’t good value for money for a 45-minute journey.
put down
Meaning: To record or note something officially.
Example: The representative put down Sophie’s complaint about the train delay.
queue for
Meaning: To wait in line for something.
Example: Sophie mentioned there’s always a queue for the ticket machines at the station.
season ticket
IPA: /ˈsiː.zən ˌtɪk.ɪt/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A ticket valid for unlimited travel during a set period, usually cheaper than single fares.
Meaning: A ticket valid for unlimited travel during a set period, usually cheaper than single fares.
Example: Sophie didn’t buy a season ticket because she doesn’t travel every day.
rail card
IPA: /ˈreɪl kɑːd/ (UK), /ˈreɪl kɑːrd/ (US)
Meaning: A discount card for train travel, reducing ticket prices.
Meaning: A discount card for train travel, reducing ticket prices.
Example: Sophie mentioned she keeps meaning to get a rail card to save money.
e-ticket
IPA: /ˈiː ˌtɪk.ɪt/ (UK & US)
Meaning: An electronic ticket purchased online and stored digitally.
Meaning: An electronic ticket purchased online and stored digitally.
Example: Sophie bought an e-ticket online instead of using the ticket office or machines.
Wi-Fi
IPA: /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Wireless internet connection available in public places or transport.
Meaning: Wireless internet connection available in public places or transport.
Example: Sophie was most satisfied with the improved Wi-Fi on the train.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 15 Listening Test 4 - Section 1
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