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come a long way
Meaning: To make a lot of progress or improvement.
Example: The service has come a long way since it opened ten years ago.
give in
Meaning: To finally agree to something after resisting it.
Example: Children kept asking for art, so we finally gave in.
worth it
Meaning: Valuable or beneficial despite the cost or effort.
Example: The Spanish sessions cost extra, but they’re well worth it.
help out
Meaning: To assist someone with a task.
Example: Parents who can sing or play instruments are invited to help out.
clean up after themselves
Meaning: To tidy the mess they have made.
Example: Cooking is limited to over‑eights as they can clean up after themselves.
extended hours
IPA (UK): /ɪkˌsten.dɪd ˈaʊəz/
IPA (US): /ɪkˌsten.dɪd ˈaʊərz/
Meaning: Additional time outside normal school hours when childcare is provided.
Meaning: Additional time outside normal school hours when childcare is provided.
Example: The school offers an extended hours childcare service.
allergies
IPA (UK): /ˈæl.ə.dʒiːz/
IPA (US): /ˈæl.ɚ.dʒiːz/
Meaning: Medical conditions causing reactions to certain foods or substances.
Meaning: Medical conditions causing reactions to certain foods or substances.
Example: Parents must inform staff of any allergies their child has.
percussion
IPA (UK): /pəˈkʌʃ.ən/
IPA (US): /pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/
Meaning: Musical instruments played by striking or shaking.
Meaning: Musical instruments played by striking or shaking.
Example: A staff member teaches singing and percussion on Mondays.
campsite
IPA (UK): /ˈkæmp.saɪt/
IPA (US): /ˈkæmp.saɪt/
Meaning: A place where people can stay in tents or caravans.
Meaning: A place where people can stay in tents or caravans.
Example: The school area includes hostels and campsites for families.
substantial
IPA (UK): /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
IPA (US): /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
Meaning: Large or filling; more than a light snack.
Meaning: Large or filling; more than a light snack.
Example: Children receive a substantial meal at 5pm.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 17 Listening Test 3 - Section 2
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