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background information
Meaning: Basic details that help someone understand a situation or place.
Example: I'd like to give you some background information about the museum.
sold and became
Meaning: To change ownership and purpose.
Example: The building was sold and became a hall of residence.
feel free to
Meaning: You are welcome to do something; you have permission.
Example: Feel free to give whatever amount you consider appropriate.
look down on
Meaning: To view something from a higher position.
Example: The landing lets you look down on the galleries.
keep your children close
Meaning: Watch your children carefully to ensure safety.
Example: Please keep your children close so they don’t climb on the carts.
constructed
IPA (UK): /kənˈstrʌk.tɪd/
IPA (US): /kənˈstrʌk.tɪd/
Meaning: Built or put together.
Meaning: Built or put together.
Example: The building was constructed in 1880.
architectural
IPA (UK): /ˌɑː.kɪˈtek.tʃər.əl/
IPA (US): /ˌɑːr.kəˈtek.tʃɚ.əl/
Meaning: Related to the design and structure of buildings.
Meaning: Related to the design and structure of buildings.
Example: The interior architectural features are outstanding.
self-explanatory
IPA (UK): /ˌself.ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tər.i/
IPA (US): /ˌself.ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔːr.i/
Meaning: Easy to understand without needing explanation.
Meaning: Easy to understand without needing explanation.
Example: The Farmhouse Kitchen gallery is self-explanatory.
fragile
IPA (UK): /ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/
IPA (US): /ˈfrædʒ.əl/
Meaning: Easily broken or damaged.
Meaning: Easily broken or damaged.
Example: The carts are old and fragile.
redevelop
IPA (UK): /ˌriː.dɪˈvel.əp/
IPA (US): /ˌriː.dɪˈvel.əp/
Meaning: To improve or rebuild an area.
Meaning: To improve or rebuild an area.
Example: The Bees are Magic area is being redeveloped.
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Cambridge 18 IELTS Listening Dictation Part 2 - Test 4
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