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Suggested terms: You, Alice Riches
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catch on
Meaning: To become popular or accepted by many people.
Example: The Street Play idea quickly caught on and spread across the city.
give it a go
Meaning: To try something new, even if you’re not sure it will work.
Example: Alice encouraged listeners to give Street Play a go in their own neighbourhoods.
extended family
Meaning: A wider group of relatives or community members who feel like family.
Example: Street Play made children feel like they had a big extended family in their neighbourhood.
up and running
Meaning: Fully operational and functioning successfully.
Example: The Street Play scheme has been up and running for three years now.
campaigning
IPA: /kæmˈpeɪ.nɪŋ/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Taking organized action to achieve a goal, often involving persuasion or advocacy.
Meaning: Taking organized action to achieve a goal, often involving persuasion or advocacy.
Example: Alice spent two years campaigning before Street Play was approved.
wardens
IPA: /ˈwɔː.dənz/ (UK), /ˈwɔːr.dənz/ (US)
Meaning: People responsible for supervising or enforcing rules in a particular area.
Meaning: People responsible for supervising or enforcing rules in a particular area.
Example: Volunteer wardens block off the road and explain the scheme to motorists.
through traffic
IPA: /θruː ˈtræf.ɪk/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Vehicles passing through an area without stopping, often restricted in residential zones.
Meaning: Vehicles passing through an area without stopping, often restricted in residential zones.
Example: Wardens stop through traffic so children can play safely in the street.
air quality
IPA: /ˈeə ˌkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ (UK), /ˈer ˌkwɑː.lə.t̬i/ (US)
Meaning: The condition of the air in terms of pollution and healthiness.
Meaning: The condition of the air in terms of pollution and healthiness.
Example: Air quality improved significantly when cars were banned from parking on King Street.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 15 Listening Test 3 - Section 2
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