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Suggested terms: Test
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try on
Meaning: To put on clothes to see if they fit or look good.
Example: That one you tried on the other day.
go for
Meaning: To choose something.
Example: I’m going for the guitar instead.
sit outside
Meaning: To relax outdoors, usually for enjoyment.
Example: It was so nice to sit outside with a drink.
give something up
Meaning: To stop doing an activity.
Example: I’ve given up basketball actually.
look forward to
Meaning: To feel excited about something that will happen.
Example: There’s a great evening’s entertainment to look forward to.
fur collar
IPA (UK): /fɜː ˈkɒl.ər/
IPA (US): /fɝː ˈkɑː.lɚ/
Meaning: A collar made of fur or fake fur on a coat.
Meaning: A collar made of fur or fake fur on a coat.
Example: The new coat has a fur collar to keep her warm.
musical instrument
IPA (UK): /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
IPA (US): /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
Meaning: A device used to make music.
Meaning: A device used to make music.
Example: It takes time to become good at any musical instrument.
view
IPA (UK): /vjuː/
IPA (US): /vjuː/
Meaning: What you can see from a window or place.
Meaning: What you can see from a window or place.
Example: The view’s not so good now in the new apartment.
poetry competition
IPA (UK): /ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tri ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
IPA (US): /ˈpoʊ.ə.tri ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Meaning: A contest where people write poems to win a prize.
Meaning: A contest where people write poems to win a prize.
Example: Richard Ellis has won the school poetry competition.
chat show
IPA (UK): /tʃæt ʃəʊ/
IPA (US): /tʃæt ʃoʊ/
Meaning: A TV programme where guests are interviewed.
Meaning: A TV programme where guests are interviewed.
Example: Larry Lane brings us his chat show next.
Other Listening Exercises
PET B1 Preliminary Listening Dictation – Test 14
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