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prefer to
Meaning: To like one option more than another.
Example: She said she’d prefer to meet us outside.
keen on
Meaning: To be very interested in something.
Example: He’s really keen on sport.
grow too big
Meaning: To become larger than expected or suitable.
Example: Planting it by the front door would be silly — it’ll grow too big.
not very keen on
Meaning: To not like something very much.
Example: I’m not very keen on oranges.
hire a car
Meaning: To rent a car for temporary use.
Example: I’d like to hire a car, something fast and comfortable.
moustache
IPA (UK): /məˈstɑːʃ/
IPA (US): /ˈmʌs.tæʃ/
Meaning: Hair grown above the upper lip.
Meaning: Hair grown above the upper lip.
Example: He’s bald with a moustache and large ears.
shade
IPA (UK): /ʃeɪd/
IPA (US): /ʃeɪd/
Meaning: A cool, darker area protected from the sun.
Meaning: A cool, darker area protected from the sun.
Example: When it’s grown, it’ll give us some shade in the summer.
grapes
IPA (UK): /ɡreɪps/
IPA (US): /ɡreɪps/
Meaning: Small round fruit used for eating or making wine.
Meaning: Small round fruit used for eating or making wine.
Example: How about grapes instead? They’re expensive at the moment.
top floor
IPA (UK): /tɒp flɔːr/
IPA (US): /tɑːp flɔːr/
Meaning: The highest level of a building.
Meaning: The highest level of a building.
Example: He wanted a room on the top floor but got the one below it.
vehicle
IPA (UK): /ˈvɪə.kəl/
IPA (US): /ˈviː.ə.kəl/
Meaning: A machine used for transporting people or goods.
Meaning: A machine used for transporting people or goods.
Example: He needs a fast, comfortable vehicle for four adults and a child.
Other Listening Exercises
PET B1 Preliminary Listening Dictation – Test 6
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