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try an activity holiday
Meaning: To go on a holiday that includes sports or outdoor activities.
Example: We're going to try an activity holiday this year.
look out for
Meaning: To watch carefully for something.
Example: Look out for a big tree by the front gate.
expect delays
Meaning: To be prepared for slow traffic or waiting.
Example: Drivers should expect delays because of bridge repairs.
pick someone up
Meaning: To collect someone in a vehicle.
Example: He’ll pick you up at half past six.
keep someone talking
Meaning: To talk to someone for a long time, preventing them from doing something else.
Example: Pete rang and kept me talking for ages.
cycling
IPA (UK): /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/
Meaning: Riding a bicycle for sport or leisure.
Meaning: Riding a bicycle for sport or leisure.
Example: The children want to go cycling.
front gate
IPA (UK): /frʌnt ɡeɪt/
IPA (US): /frʌnt ɡeɪt/
Meaning: The main entrance gate to a house or garden.
Meaning: The main entrance gate to a house or garden.
Example: The big tree is by the front gate.
repairs
IPA (UK): /rɪˈpeəz/
IPA (US): /rɪˈperz/
Meaning: Work done to fix something damaged.
Meaning: Work done to fix something damaged.
Example: Delays are caused by repairs to Victoria Bridge.
window cleaner
IPA (UK): /ˈwɪn.dəʊ ˌkliː.nər/
IPA (US): /ˈwɪn.doʊ ˌkliː.nɚ/
Meaning: A person whose job is to clean windows.
Meaning: A person whose job is to clean windows.
Example: I paid the window cleaner who called.
department store
IPA (UK): /dɪˈpɑːt.mənt stɔː/
IPA (US): /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt stɔːr/
Meaning: A large shop selling many different types of goods.
Meaning: A large shop selling many different types of goods.
Example: I found it in that new department store yesterday.
Other Listening Exercises
PET B1 Preliminary Listening Dictation – Test 8
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