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Suggested terms: Jack, Alice
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eye-opener
Meaning: Something that surprises you and teaches you something new.
Example: Comparing the calories in pizzas was a real eye-opener for Jack.
not exactly transparent
Meaning: Not clear or honest; somewhat misleading.
Example: Giving nutrition values for half a pizza is not exactly transparent.
get away with
Meaning: To do something wrong or dishonest without being punished or criticized.
Example: The company got away with calling crisps “chicken flavour” even though they contained no chicken.
flag up
Meaning: To highlight or draw attention to something.
Example: The traffic light system flags up how unhealthy a product is.
compulsory
IPA: /kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/ (UK), /kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/ (US)
Meaning: Required by law or rule; something you must do.
Meaning: Required by law or rule; something you must do.
Example: Wearing helmets is compulsory when riding a motorbike in Vietnam.
ridiculous
IPA: /rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs/ (UK), /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ (US)
Meaning: Very silly or unreasonable; deserving to be laughed at.
Meaning: Very silly or unreasonable; deserving to be laughed at.
Example: It’s ridiculous to pay so much money for a simple sandwich.
crisps
IPA: /krɪsps/ (UK), /krɪsps/ (US)
Meaning: Thin slices of potato fried until crunchy, usually sold in packets (British English). *(Note: In American English, they are called “chips.”)*
Meaning: Thin slices of potato fried until crunchy, usually sold in packets (British English). *(Note: In American English, they are called “chips.”)*
Example: She bought a packet of cheese-flavoured crisps for lunch.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 13 Listening Test 4 - Section 3
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