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pleased to have (someone) on the show
Meaning: A polite phrase used by hosts to welcome a guest on a programme.
Example: We're pleased to have Dr Parker on the panel today to discuss climate change solutions.
raise awareness
Meaning: To increase public understanding or knowledge of an issue.
Example: The campaign aims to raise awareness about ocean plastic pollution.
compared with
Meaning: Used to show contrast between two things.
Example: Compared with last year, our charity received twice as many donations.
we're particularly proud of
Meaning: Used to emphasize something you feel especially satisfied or pleased about.
Example: We're particularly proud of our new program supporting underprivileged children.
go around (doing something)
Meaning: To travel from place to place performing an action repeatedly.
Example: Volunteers went around collecting signatures for the petition.
a huge number of
Meaning: A quantifier used to emphasise a very large quantity.
Example: A huge number of applicants showed up for the scholarship interview.
on a voluntary basis
Meaning: Work done by free will, without payment.
Example: Many doctors offered support on a voluntary basis after the earthquake.
in the long term
Meaning: Looking ahead to the future effects of an action or decision.
Example: Investing in renewable energy pays off in the long term.
a haven for
Meaning: A safe, peaceful place for someone or something.
Example: The national park has become a haven for endangered species.
be about to (do something)
Meaning: To be on the point of doing something very soon.
Example: The team was about to launch when they spotted a technical error.
come across
Meaning: To find something or someone unexpectedly.
Example: I came across an old photo album while cleaning my closet.
couldn't put (something) down
Meaning: Said about a book when it's so interesting that you can't stop reading it.
Example: The mystery novel was so gripping that I couldn't put it down.
be hooked
Meaning: To be completely captivated or addicted to something.
Example: After one episode she was hooked on the documentary series.
pick (someone/something) out
Meaning: To identify or recognise someone/something among a group.
Example: I could easily pick her out in the crowd because of her bright red coat.
out in force
Meaning: When many people (or animals) show up together in large numbers.
Example: Fans were out in force to welcome the football team home.
have their own personalities
Meaning: Used to describe the individual, distinctive behaviour of people or animals.
Example: Even siblings raised together can have their own personalities.
radical theory
IPA: /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪə.ri/ (UK), /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl ˈθiː.ri/ (US)
Meaning: An idea or explanation that is very different from traditional or accepted beliefs.
Meaning: An idea or explanation that is very different from traditional or accepted beliefs.
Example: Heyerdahl proposed a radical theory about Polynesian migration that challenged academic consensus.
migration
IPA: /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/ (US & UK)
Meaning: The movement of people or animals from one region to another, often for survival or settlement.
Meaning: The movement of people or animals from one region to another, often for survival or settlement.
Example: The migration of Polynesians was once thought to be only from Asia in the West.
practical archaeology
IPA: /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˌɑːr.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK), /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US)
Meaning: A method of studying the past by recreating ancient techniques or practices in the present.
Meaning: A method of studying the past by recreating ancient techniques or practices in the present.
Example: Heyerdahl’s raft voyage is considered an early example of practical archaeology.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 10 Listening Test 3 - Section 2
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