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Suggested terms: T-shirt
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let me think
Meaning: Used when someone needs a moment to decide.
Example: Let me think… OK, I’ll take one of the short‑sleeved ones.
give a big welcome
Meaning: To greet someone warmly, especially on stage.
Example: Please give her a big welcome.
turn the heat down
Meaning: To reduce the temperature when cooking.
Example: Check it at five and turn the heat down a bit.
look awful
Meaning: To look bad or unattractive.
Example: That dress I’m wearing looks awful.
hand something in
Meaning: To give something to someone in authority.
Example: Do you know if anyone has handed it in?
short‑sleeved
IPA (UK): /ˌʃɔːtˈsliːvd/
IPA (US): /ˌʃɔːrtˈsliːvd/
Meaning: Having sleeves that end above the elbow.
Meaning: Having sleeves that end above the elbow.
Example: I’ll take one of the short‑sleeved ones.
drummer
IPA (UK): /ˈdrʌm.ər/
IPA (US): /ˈdrʌm.ɚ/
Meaning: A musician who plays the drums.
Meaning: A musician who plays the drums.
Example: You all know the drummer and guitarist.
oven
IPA (UK): /ˈʌv.ən/
IPA (US): /ˈʌv.ən/
Meaning: A machine used for baking or roasting food.
Meaning: A machine used for baking or roasting food.
Example: The pie went into the oven at quarter past four.
half price
IPA (UK): /hɑːf praɪs/
IPA (US): /hæf praɪs/
Meaning: Costing 50% less than the usual price.
Meaning: Costing 50% less than the usual price.
Example: I only bought it because it was half price.
purse
IPA (UK): /pɜːs/
IPA (US): /pɝːs/
Meaning: A small bag used for carrying money.
Meaning: A small bag used for carrying money.
Example: I think my purse fell out.
Other Listening Exercises
PET B1 Preliminary Listening Dictation – Test 3
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