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as a matter of fact
Meaning: Used to introduce something surprising or clarifying.
Example: As a matter of fact, I noticed you weren’t in class yesterday.
fill someone in
Meaning: To give someone the missing information.
Example: Can you fill me in on what I missed in class?
hand it in
Meaning: To submit something (assignment, paper, form).
Example: You need to hand in your proposal next week.
pick up
Meaning: To collect something.
Example: I just came by to pick up a few papers.
bibliography
IPA (UK): /ˌbɪb.liˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
IPA (US): /ˌbɪb.liˈɑː.ɡrə.fi/
Meaning: A list of sources used in a research paper.
Meaning: A list of sources used in a research paper.
Example: Your bibliography must include at least 10 sources.
evacuation
IPA (UK): /ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: The act of moving people away from danger.
Meaning: The act of moving people away from danger.
Example: The government ordered an evacuation before the earthquake.
preliminary
IPA (UK): /prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i/
IPA (US): /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
Meaning: Done before the main or final part.
Meaning: Done before the main or final part.
Example: You must submit a preliminary bibliography next week.
Other Listening Exercises
TOEFL Listening: Conversations - Test 3
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