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Suggested terms: Holly
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have the same appeal
Meaning: To be equally attractive or enjoyable.
Example: Organising an indoor event doesn’t have the same appeal for Holly.
trip over
Meaning: To fall because your foot hits something.
Example: She must inspect changing rooms for anything children could trip over.
on the spot
Meaning: Immediately, without preparation.
Example: She may need to make on‑the‑spot timetable changes.
look calm
Meaning: To appear relaxed even when stressed.
Example: She must look calm even when under pressure.
fill in the gaps
Meaning: To add missing details to complete an idea or plan.
Example: Holly must fill in the gaps of the client’s big‑picture idea.
timetable
IPA (UK): /ˈtaɪmˌteɪ.bəl/
IPA (US): /ˈtaɪmˌteɪ.bəl/
Meaning: A schedule showing when events or activities happen.
Meaning: A schedule showing when events or activities happen.
Example: Sporting events may require timetable adjustments.
sponsor
IPA (UK): /ˈspɒn.sər/
IPA (US): /ˈspɑːn.sɚ/
Meaning: A person or organisation that provides support or funding.
Meaning: A person or organisation that provides support or funding.
Example: She must persuade potential sponsors face to face.
leadership
IPA (UK): /ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/
IPA (US): /ˈliː.dɚ.ʃɪp/
Meaning: The ability to guide and make decisions for a team.
Meaning: The ability to guide and make decisions for a team.
Example: Holly must make final decisions as the team leader.
multitasking
IPA (UK): /ˈmʌl.tiˌtɑː.skɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈmʌl.tiˌtæs.kɪŋ/
Meaning: Doing several tasks at the same time.
Meaning: Doing several tasks at the same time.
Example: She must multitask while appearing calm.
networking
IPA (UK): /ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈnet.wɝː.kɪŋ/
Meaning: Building professional relationships to create opportunities.
Meaning: Building professional relationships to create opportunities.
Example: Networking helps her future job prospects.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 17 Listening Test 3 - Section 3
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