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Suggested terms: Lisa, Greg
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get confused at first
Meaning: To initially feel uncertain or puzzled about something.
Example: I got confused at first when reading the instructions, but then it became clear.
underrepresented
Meaning: Present in smaller numbers than expected or needed.
Example: Women are underrepresented in leadership positions across many industries.
perform more poorly
Meaning: To achieve worse results compared to others.
Example: The team performed more poorly this season due to injuries.
make assumptions
Meaning: To believe something without proof or evidence.
Example: Don’t make assumptions about people based on their appearance.
values affirmation
Meaning: A psychological exercise where individuals reflect on personal values to boost confidence.
Example: Students used values affirmation to reduce stress before exams.
put thoughts into words
Meaning: To express ideas or feelings clearly by writing or speaking.
Example: She found it easier to put her thoughts into words in a diary.
raise grades
Meaning: To improve academic performance or marks.
Example: Extra tutoring helped him raise his grades from C to B.
fulfil an expectation
Meaning: To meet or satisfy what is anticipated or hoped for.
Example: She worked hard to fulfil her parents’ expectation of graduating with honors.
get everything done
Meaning: To complete all required tasks.
Example: He stayed late at the office to get everything done before the deadline.
size sample
Meaning: The number of participants or items included in a study or experiment.
Example: The survey used a large sample size to ensure accurate results.
make an appointment
Meaning: To arrange a meeting at a specific time.
Example: She made an appointment to see her doctor next week.
go with your idea
Meaning: To agree to follow someone else’s suggestion or plan.
Example: Let’s go with your idea of starting the presentation with a story.
STEM disciplines
IPA: /stɛm ˈdɪs.ə.plɪnz/ (US & UK)
Meaning: Academic fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Meaning: Academic fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Example: The study was based on students majoring in STEM disciplines who also took physics courses.
values affirmation
IPA: /ˈvæl.juːz ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (US & UK)
Meaning: A psychological exercise where individuals write about personal values to reduce stress and improve performance.
Meaning: A psychological exercise where individuals write about personal values to reduce stress and improve performance.
Example: Miyake’s team used values affirmation writing tasks to help female students improve their physics grades.
sample size
IPA: /ˈsæm.pəl saɪz/ (US & UK)
Meaning: The number of participants included in a study or experiment.
Meaning: The number of participants included in a study or experiment.
Example: The students discussed ensuring their project had the right sample size for reliable results.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 11 Listening Test 1 - Section 3
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