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Suggested terms: You
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would you mind
Meaning: A polite way to ask for permission to do something.
Example: Would you mind if I asked you some questions?
stop doing something
Meaning: To no longer continue an activity or habit.
Example: I stopped driving into the city because parking was difficult.
not much fun
Meaning: Something unpleasant or not enjoyable.
Example: Going to the dentist is not much fun.
come by (bus/car/train)
Meaning: To travel using a particular type of transport.
Example: Yes, I came by bus today.
keen on
Meaning: To like or enjoy something; to be enthusiastic about it.
Example: I'm not keen on cycling because of the pollution.
postcode
IPA (UK): /ˈpəʊst.kəʊd/
IPA (US): /ˈpoʊst.koʊd/
Meaning: A series of letters and numbers used to identify a specific address area.
Meaning: A series of letters and numbers used to identify a specific address area.
Example: My postcode is DW30 7YZ.
check-up
IPA (UK): /ˈtʃek.ʌp/
IPA (US): /ˈtʃek.ʌp/
Meaning: A routine medical or dental examination.
Meaning: A routine medical or dental examination.
Example: I went to the dentist for a check-up.
convenient
IPA (UK): /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
IPA (US): /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
Meaning: Easy to use or suitable for your needs.
Meaning: Easy to use or suitable for your needs.
Example: The bus is much more convenient than driving.
pollution
IPA (UK): /pəˈluː.ʃən/
IPA (US): /pəˈluː.ʃən/
Meaning: Harmful substances in the air, water, or environment.
Meaning: Harmful substances in the air, water, or environment.
Example: I'm not keen on cycling because of all the pollution.
storage
IPA (UK): /ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/
IPA (US): /ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ/
Meaning: Space where things can be kept.
Meaning: Space where things can be kept.
Example: My flat doesn’t have any storage for a bicycle.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 18 IELTS Listening Dictation Part 1 - Test 1
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