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make a fuss about
Meaning: To complain or show unnecessary concern about something minor.
Example: She made a fuss about the waiter forgetting to bring a spoon.
go on
Meaning: To continue talking or behaving in a way that may be annoying.
Example: He goes on about his achievements every time we meet.
start all over again
Meaning: To restart something from the beginning after a mistake or problem.
Example: The computer crashed, so I had to start all over again with my essay.
good enough
Meaning: Satisfactory or adequate, though not perfect.
Example: The photo isn’t great, but it’s good enough for the ID card.
cover themselves up
Meaning: To protect or shield oneself from exposure.
Example: The children covered themselves up with blankets to stay warm.
swept away
Meaning: To be carried off forcefully, often by water or strong movement.
Example: The tent was swept away by the floodwaters.
sources of possible error
Meaning: Factors that could cause mistakes or inaccuracies in research or experiments.
Example: The scientist listed sources of possible error in the experiment, such as temperature fluctuations.
missed some organisms
Meaning: To fail to notice or include certain items or details.
Example: The survey missed some organisms hiding in deeper soil layers.
better mention that
Meaning: A phrase suggesting it’s advisable to include or note something important.
Example: You’d better mention that you have prior experience in your job application.
splash zone
IPA: /splæʃ zəʊn/ (UK), /splæʃ zoʊn/ (US)
Meaning: The highest part of the shore, exposed to air most of the time, occasionally splashed by waves.
Meaning: The highest part of the shore, exposed to air most of the time, occasionally splashed by waves.
Example: Tiny shellfish with hard shells were found in the splash zone to protect against drying out.
rock pool
IPA: /rɒk puːl/ (UK), /rɑːk puːl/ (US)
Meaning: A small pool of seawater among rocks on the shore, often containing marine organisms.
Meaning: A small pool of seawater among rocks on the shore, often containing marine organisms.
Example: The students tested the salt levels in water samples taken from rock pools.
geological changes
IPA: /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪz/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Alterations in the structure or composition of rocks and landforms over time.
Meaning: Alterations in the structure or composition of rocks and landforms over time.
Example: Colin wasn’t sure what to include about geological changes in their report.
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Cambridge 11 Listening Test 2 - Section 3
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