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Suggested terms: Jane, Kieran
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look forward to
Meaning: To feel excited about something that is going to happen.
Example: I'm really looking forward to my work placement in Denmark.
come away from
Meaning: To separate from something it is attached to.
Example: The paper can come away from the cover if the spine isn’t supported.
can’t be bothered
Meaning: Not feel motivated to do something; too lazy to do it.
Example: Many people can’t be bothered to protect their books properly.
throw away
Meaning: To get rid of something by putting it in the rubbish.
Example: I’d regret throwing away the books my grandfather gave me.
drawn to
Meaning: Attracted to something; noticing it first.
Example: A colourful book on a table is the first thing I'm drawn to.
spine (of a book)
IPA (UK): /spaɪn/
IPA (US): /spaɪn/
Meaning: The edge of a book where the pages are bound together.
Meaning: The edge of a book where the pages are bound together.
Example: You must support the spine when packing books.
deteriorate
IPA (UK): /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/
IPA (US): /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
Meaning: To become worse in condition over time.
Meaning: To become worse in condition over time.
Example: Old books with acidic paper deteriorate and turn yellow.
paperback
IPA (UK): /ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/
IPA (US): /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/
Meaning: A book with a soft cover.
Meaning: A book with a soft cover.
Example: Paperbacks aren’t designed to last a long time.
first edition
IPA (UK): /ˌfɜːst ɪˈdɪʃ.ən/
IPA (US): /ˌfɝːst ɪˈdɪʃ.ən/
Meaning: The earliest printed version of a book, often valuable.
Meaning: The earliest printed version of a book, often valuable.
Example: Her grandfather treasures first editions and rare books.
attic
IPA (UK): /ˈæt.ɪk/
IPA (US): /ˈæt.ɪk/
Meaning: A space or room just below the roof of a house.
Meaning: A space or room just below the roof of a house.
Example: The bookshop has two floors and an attic full of books.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 19 IELTS Listening Dictation Part 3 - Test 4
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