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Suggested terms: Following
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see something in a whole new light
Meaning: To understand or appreciate something differently or more clearly than before.
Example: The lesson made me see origami in a whole new light.
stand out
Meaning: To be very noticeable or clearly better than others.
Example: One thing that really stood out was how much fun the children were having.
settle down
Meaning: To become calm and start focusing.
Example: The activity helped Sid settle down and concentrate.
work things out
Meaning: To solve a problem or understand something by thinking about it.
Example: Jack preferred to work things out for himself.
come across
Meaning: To encounter something for the first time.
Example: It was the first time Zara had come across origami.
fine motor skills
IPA (UK): /faɪn ˈməʊ.tə skɪlz/
IPA (US): /faɪn ˈmoʊ.t̬ɚ skɪlz/
Meaning: Small, precise movements using the hands and fingers.
Meaning: Small, precise movements using the hands and fingers.
Example: Origami can help younger children develop fine motor skills.
disruptive
IPA (UK): /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/
IPA (US): /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/
Meaning: Causing problems or interruptions in a classroom.
Meaning: Causing problems or interruptions in a classroom.
Example: Sid was being quite disruptive before the activity started.
motivated
IPA (UK): /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
IPA (US): /ˈmoʊ.t̬ə.veɪ.t̬ɪd/
Meaning: Having a strong reason or desire to do something.
Meaning: Having a strong reason or desire to do something.
Example: Naomi became motivated when she wanted her mouse to be the best.
verbal explanation
IPA (UK): /ˈvɜː.bəl ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ˈvɝː.bəl ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: Instructions or information given through spoken words.
Meaning: Instructions or information given through spoken words.
Example: The physical examples supported her verbal explanations well.
symmetry
IPA (UK): /ˈsɪm.ə.tri/
IPA (US): /ˈsɪm.ə.tri/
Meaning: When two sides of something are the same shape and size.
Meaning: When two sides of something are the same shape and size.
Example: Origami is useful for practising symmetry in maths lessons.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 18 IELTS Listening Dictation Part 3 - Test 4
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