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make the team
Meaning: To be selected to join a sports team.
Example: Did we make the basketball team?
fall behind
Meaning: To not keep up with work or progress.
Example: This will keep you from falling too far behind.
disrupt class
Meaning: To interrupt or disturb the class.
Example: You were disrupting my class by speaking to others.
save money
Meaning: To spend less money; avoid extra costs.
Example: E-books are cheaper, so we’ll save money.
sign in
Meaning: To write your name on an official list when arriving.
Example: Late students must sign in at the office.
varsity team
IPA (UK): /ˈvɑː.sɪ.ti tiːm/
IPA (US): /ˈvɑːr.sə.ti tiːm/
Meaning: The main school sports team, usually for older or more skilled players.
Meaning: The main school sports team, usually for older or more skilled players.
Example: We're both on the varsity team.
extra credit
IPA (UK): /ˌek.strə ˈkred.ɪt/
IPA (US): /ˌek.strə ˈkred.ɪt/
Meaning: Additional work that can improve a student’s grade.
Meaning: Additional work that can improve a student’s grade.
Example: Is it too late to do an extra credit project?
cast (medical)
IPA (UK): /kɑːst/
IPA (US): /kæst/
Meaning: A hard covering used to protect a broken bone.
Meaning: A hard covering used to protect a broken bone.
Example: You’ve got a cast on your left hand.
detention
IPA (UK): /dɪˈten.ʃən/
IPA (US): /dɪˈten.ʃən/
Meaning: A school punishment where students must stay after class.
Meaning: A school punishment where students must stay after class.
Example: You are on detention both today and tomorrow.
e‑reader
IPA (UK): /ˈiːˌriː.dər/
IPA (US): /ˈiːˌriː.dɚ/
Meaning: A device used to read digital books.
Meaning: A device used to read digital books.
Example: I hope we can buy our textbooks on e‑readers next year.
Other Listening Exercises
TOEFL Junior Listening Dictation - Practice Test 8
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