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bad press
Meaning: Negative publicity or criticism in studies, media, or public opinion.
Example: Only children have had a bad press, often branded as selfish or loners.
clamour for
Meaning: To demand or ask for something loudly or persistently.
Example: Some children with older siblings clamour for special treatment by acting like the baby of the family.
put up with
Meaning: To tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
Example: Ed said he had to put up with his younger brother despite constant arguments.
co-exist amicably
Meaning: To live or interact together peacefully and without conflict.
Example: Despite sibling rivalry, Ed and his brother managed to co-exist amicably most of the time.
stereotype
IPA: /ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people or things.
Meaning: A fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people or things.
Example: Many claims about birth order and personality are stereotypes without strong evidence.
nurturing
IPA: /ˈnɜː.tʃər.ɪŋ/ (UK), /ˈnɝː.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/ (US)
Meaning: Providing care, support, and encouragement for others.
Meaning: Providing care, support, and encouragement for others.
Example: Oldest children were often described as nurturing, especially in large families.
sibling rivalry
IPA: /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ ˈraɪ.vəl.ri/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Competition or conflict between brothers and sisters.
Meaning: Competition or conflict between brothers and sisters.
Example: Sibling rivalry can sometimes strengthen personality and resilience, as Ed suggested.
socioeconomic status
IPA: /ˌsəʊ.si.oʊ.ek.əˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsteɪ.təs/ (UK), /ˌsoʊ.si.oʊ.ek.əˈnɑː.mɪk ˈsteɪ.təs/ (US)
Meaning: A person’s or family’s social and economic position, often measured by income, education, and occupation.
Meaning: A person’s or family’s social and economic position, often measured by income, education, and occupation.
Example: Family size often correlates with lower socioeconomic status, affecting academic performance among siblings.
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Cambridge 15 Listening Test 1 - Section 3
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