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take one’s chances
Meaning: To do something even though there is risk or uncertainty.
Example: I guess I'll just have to take my chances.
check out
Meaning: To borrow something from a library.
Example: Do I need a library card to check out reserve materials?
a complete bust
Meaning: A total failure; nothing successful happened.
Example: The dig turned out to be a complete bust.
change one’s mind
Meaning: To decide differently after making an earlier decision.
Example: My roommate changed her mind about going to Europe.
get off to a good start
Meaning: To begin something successfully.
Example: We got off to a good start in the race before the breakdown.
reserve desk
IPA (UK): /rɪˈzɜːv desk/
IPA (US): /rɪˈzɝːv desk/
Meaning: The library counter where short‑term course materials are kept.
Meaning: The library counter where short‑term course materials are kept.
Example: This is the reserve desk — you're in the right place.
artifact
IPA (UK): /ˈɑː.tɪ.fækt/
IPA (US): /ˈɑːr.t̬ə.fækt/
Meaning: An object made by humans, often found at archaeological sites.
Meaning: An object made by humans, often found at archaeological sites.
Example: They didn’t find any artifacts at the dig.
meal plan
IPA (UK): /ˈmiːl plæn/
IPA (US): /ˈmiːl plæn/
Meaning: A prepaid system for eating meals at a university cafeteria.
Meaning: A prepaid system for eating meals at a university cafeteria.
Example: My parents signed me up for meal plan one.
solar-powered car
IPA (UK): /ˈsəʊ.lə ˌpaʊ.əd kɑː/
IPA (US): /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌpaʊ.ɚd kɑːr/
Meaning: A vehicle that runs on energy from the sun.
Meaning: A vehicle that runs on energy from the sun.
Example: Our team is racing the Sunflower II, a solar-powered car.
portfolio
IPA (UK): /pɔːtˈfəʊ.li.əʊ/
IPA (US): /pɔːrtˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/
Meaning: A collection of a student’s or artist’s work.
Meaning: A collection of a student’s or artist’s work.
Example: You need to show your portfolio to get into the photography class.
Other Listening Exercises
TOEFL Listening: Conversations - Test 7
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