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mixed up
Meaning: Confused or unable to distinguish between different things.
Example: She got mixed up between the two identical twins.
gave it up
Meaning: To stop doing something, often because it is difficult or unsuitable.
Example: He gave up jogging after injuring his knee.
marked down
Meaning: To receive a lower grade or score due to mistakes or shortcomings.
Example: She was marked down for not following the essay guidelines.
segmented sleeping
IPA: /ˈsɛɡ.mən.tɪd ˈsliː.pɪŋ/ (US & UK)
Meaning: A historical sleep pattern where people woke up during the night for activities before returning to bed.
Meaning: A historical sleep pattern where people woke up during the night for activities before returning to bed.
Example: Historians believe segmented sleeping was common before the industrial revolution.
self-reporting
IPA: /ˌself rɪˈpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ/ (US), /ˌself rɪˈpɔː.tɪŋ/ (UK)
Meaning: A research method where participants provide information about themselves, often through questionnaires.
Meaning: A research method where participants provide information about themselves, often through questionnaires.
Example: The study relied on self-reporting to gather data about participants’ eating habits.
risk assessment
IPA: /rɪsk əˈses.mənt/ (US & UK)
Meaning: The process of identifying and evaluating potential risks in a project or activity.
Meaning: The process of identifying and evaluating potential risks in a project or activity.
Example: A risk assessment was carried out before the construction project began.
correlation
IPA: /ˌkɔːr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ (US), /ˌkɒr.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ (UK)
Meaning: A statistical relationship or connection between two variables.
Meaning: A statistical relationship or connection between two variables.
Example: The researchers found a correlation between exercise frequency and improved mental health.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 16 Listening Test 2 - Section 3
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