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check and re-check
Meaning: To examine something repeatedly to ensure accuracy or correctness.
Example: She had to check and re-check the figures before submitting the report.
come up with
Meaning: To think of or produce an idea, solution, or plan.
Example: The team came up with a new marketing strategy to attract younger customers.
open up
Meaning: To become willing to share personal thoughts or feelings.
Example: He finally opened up about the challenges he faced at work.
first-hand observation
Meaning: Directly witnessing or experiencing something rather than relying on reports.
Example: The scientist relied on first-hand observation of animal behavior in the wild.
less likelihood
Meaning: A reduced chance or probability of something happening.
Example: Regular exercise means there’s less likelihood of developing heart disease.
said goodbye
Meaning: To end a meeting or interaction with a farewell.
Example: We said goodbye after the conference and promised to stay in touch.
end up with
Meaning: To eventually have or result in something, often unexpectedly.
Example: He ended up with hundreds of photos after the trip.
feed back
Meaning: To return information or insights that influence future actions or designs.
Example: Customer reviews feed back into product development to improve quality.
ethnography
IPA: /ɛθˈnɒɡ.rə.fi/ (UK), /ɛθˈnɑːɡ.rə.fi/ (US)
Meaning: A qualitative research method that studies cultures and human behavior through observation and interaction.
Meaning: A qualitative research method that studies cultures and human behavior through observation and interaction.
Example: Ethnography helps businesses understand customer needs by observing how they use products.
hypothesis
IPA: /haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs/ (UK), /haɪˈpɑːθ.ə.sɪs/ (US)
Meaning: A proposed explanation or assumption to be tested through research.
Meaning: A proposed explanation or assumption to be tested through research.
Example: Unlike other research methods, ethnography does not begin with a hypothesis to test.
transcribing
IPA: /trænˈskraɪb.ɪŋ/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Writing down spoken words or recorded information into text form.
Meaning: Writing down spoken words or recorded information into text form.
Example: Ethnographic researchers spend much of their time transcribing recordings for analysis.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 11 Listening Test 3 - Section 4
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