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changed a great deal
Meaning: To have undergone significant or major transformation.
Example: The city has changed a great deal since the new metro system was built.
make a fuss
Meaning: To complain or show unnecessary concern about something.
Example: He made a fuss about the delay even though it was only five minutes.
give up hope
Meaning: To stop believing that something will happen or succeed.
Example: She never gave up hope of finding her lost dog.
falling for several years
Meaning: To steadily decline over a long period of time.
Example: Attendance at the club has been falling for several years due to lack of promotion.
shabby looking
Meaning: Appearing old, worn out, or in poor condition.
Example: The old theatre was shabby looking until it was renovated last year.
threatened with demolition
Meaning: At risk of being torn down or destroyed.
Example: The historic building was threatened with demolition to make way for a shopping mall.
by no means definite
Meaning: Not certain or guaranteed to happen.
Example: The plan to expand the stadium is by no means definite yet.
bypass
IPA: /ˈbaɪ.pɑːs/ (UK), /ˈbaɪ.pæs/ (US)
Meaning: A road built to avoid passing through the centre of a town, reducing traffic congestion.
Meaning: A road built to avoid passing through the centre of a town, reducing traffic congestion.
Example: The council’s attempts to have a bypass constructed have so far failed.
multi-storey car park
IPA: /ˌmʌl.tiˈstɔː.ri ˈkɑː ˌpɑːk/ (UK), /ˌmʌl.tiˈstɔːr.i ˈkɑːr ˌpɑːrk/ (US)
Meaning: A parking facility with several floors, allowing more cars to be accommodated.
Meaning: A parking facility with several floors, allowing more cars to be accommodated.
Example: Permission to build a multi-storey car park at the railway station was refused.
auditorium
IPA: /ˌɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ri.əm/ (UK), /ˌɑː.dəˈtɔːr.i.əm/ (US)
Meaning: The part of a theatre or cinema where the audience sits.
Meaning: The part of a theatre or cinema where the audience sits.
Example: The old cinema had one large auditorium, but the new site will have three smaller screens.
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Cambridge 11 Listening Test 3 - Section 2
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