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Suggested terms: Charlie
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put us off
Meaning: To discourage or prevent someone from doing something.
Example: The heavy rain didn’t put us off from finishing the football match.
stand in for
Meaning: To substitute or take someone’s place temporarily.
Example: She stood in for her colleague during the meeting when he was sick.
fill up quickly
Meaning: To become full or occupied in a short amount of time.
Example: The tickets for the concert filled up quickly after they went on sale.
supervisor
IPA: /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪ.zɚ/ (US), /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪ.zə/ (UK)
Meaning: A person who oversees the work or activities of others.
Meaning: A person who oversees the work or activities of others.
Example: The supervisor checked the team’s progress every afternoon.
reference
IPA: /ˈref.ɚ.əns/ (US), /ˈref.ərəns/ (UK)
Meaning: A statement or letter describing someone’s character or abilities, often for a job.
Meaning: A statement or letter describing someone’s character or abilities, often for a job.
Example: She provided a reference from her former employer when applying for the position.
helmet
IPA: /ˈhel.mət/ (US & UK)
Meaning: A protective head covering worn for safety.
Meaning: A protective head covering worn for safety.
Example: Cyclists must wear a helmet to protect themselves in case of accidents.
waterproofs
IPA: /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.pruːfs/ (US), /ˈwɔː.tə.pruːfs/ (UK)
Meaning: Clothing made of material that does not allow water to pass through.
Meaning: Clothing made of material that does not allow water to pass through.
Example: The hikers put on their waterproofs before walking in the rain.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 16 Listening Test 3 - Section 1
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