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Suggested terms: Rob, Mia
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can't believe
Meaning: Used to express surprise or disbelief about something.
Example: I can't believe the first term's nearly over.
write about
Meaning: To produce written content discussing or analyzing something.
Example: I have to write about the role I played in the performance.
base something on
Meaning: To use something as the foundation for an idea or action.
Example: I based the character of the Doctor on my grandfather.
talk to someone about
Meaning: To discuss or ask information from someone.
Example: Did you talk to your grandfather about his experiences?
manage to
Meaning: To succeed in doing something difficult.
Example: How did you manage to capture his authority?
visualise something
Meaning: To form a mental image of something.
Example: I visualised him in his consulting room listening to patients.
go up
Meaning: (In theatre) When the curtain rises and the performance begins.
Example: When the curtain went up, there was a long silence.
over and over
Meaning: Repeatedly many times.
Example: People kept saying the same thing over and over.
work out
Meaning: To understand or find a solution to something.
Example: She helped us work out exactly what to do for the production.
find out
Meaning: To learn or discover information.
Example: I found out what I was like when working in a group.
go fine
Meaning: To proceed smoothly without problems.
Example: Everything was going fine until the last scene.
stuck
Meaning: (Machine/light) To become fixed and unable to move properly.
Example: The spotlight got stuck on the wrong side of the stage.
thank goodness
Meaning: A phrase used to express relief.
Example: We got it fixed, thank goodness.
get a move on
Meaning: To hurry or start acting quickly.
Example: You need to get a move on to meet the deadline.
get involved
Meaning: To become actively engaged in something.
Example: I got so involved I forgot to make arrangements for my final year.
stay in touch
Meaning: To continue communicating with someone.
Example: Make sure you stay in touch while you're abroad.
in-depth analysis
IPA: /ɪn ˈdepθ əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ (US & UK)
Meaning: A detailed and thorough examination of a subject.
Meaning: A detailed and thorough examination of a subject.
Example: Students must write an in-depth analysis of their theatre performance.
atmosphere
IPA: /ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/ (UK), /ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/ (US)
Meaning: The mood or feeling created in a particular setting or situation.
Meaning: The mood or feeling created in a particular setting or situation.
Example: The silence and dull colours created the atmosphere of boredom in the play’s opening scene.
personal statement
IPA: /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈsteɪt.mənt/ (UK), /ˈpɝː.sən.əl ˈsteɪt.mənt/ (US)
Meaning: A written description of one’s achievements, goals, and reasons for applying to a program.
Meaning: A written description of one’s achievements, goals, and reasons for applying to a program.
Example: Applicants must submit a personal statement when applying for the year abroad option.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 10 Listening Test 3 - Section 3
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