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Suggested terms: You, Stephanie, Trevor
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have a go at
Meaning: To try doing something, often for the first time.
Example: The course inspired Trevor to have a go at writing his own children's story.
carry (someone) along
Meaning: To engage or captivate someone so strongly that they follow effortlessly.
Example: The Happy Prince carried Stephanie along with its emotional storytelling.
give up
Meaning: To stop doing something because it is too difficult or tiring.
Example: Stephanie gave up reading The Lord of the Rings after one book.
module
IPA: /ˈmɒd.juːl/ (UK), /ˈmɑː.dʒuːl/ (US)
Meaning: A unit or section of a course of study.
Meaning: A unit or section of a course of study.
Example: The children's literature course is divided into six modules.
ethical
IPA: /ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl/ (UK), /ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl/ (US)
Meaning: Related to moral principles or values.
Meaning: Related to moral principles or values.
Example: Some children's stories aim to provide ethical lessons about right and wrong.
illustration
IPA: /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/ (UK), /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/ (US)
Meaning: A picture or drawing used to explain or enhance a story.
Meaning: A picture or drawing used to explain or enhance a story.
Example: Stephanie remembered frightening illustrations from her childhood books.
targeted
IPA: /ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd/ (UK), /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/ (US)
Meaning: Directed towards a particular group or audience.
Meaning: Directed towards a particular group or audience.
Example: Many older children's books were targeted specifically at boys or girls.
bizarre
IPA: /bɪˈzɑːr/ (UK), /bɪˈzɑːr/ (US)
Meaning: Very strange or unusual.
Meaning: Very strange or unusual.
Example: Hoffman's The Nutcracker and The Mouse King contains some bizarre elements.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 14 Listening Test 4 - Section 3
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