listening c7t4s3

Question 1

assess
(v)
/əˈses/

Answer 1

​to calculate the amount or value of something
ex: They have assessed the amount of compensation to be paid.

SYNONYM: estimate

Question 2

sort of

idiom

Answer 2

​to some extent but in a way that you cannot easily describe

ex: “Do you understand?” “Sort of”

Question 3

positive
(adj)
/ˈpɒzətɪv/

Answer 3

completely sure that something is correct or true

ex: - I’m absolutely positive it was him.
- ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’

Question 4

statistic
(n)
/stəˈtɪstɪk/

Answer 4

a collection of information shown in numbers

ex: Analysis of crime statistics showed high levels of violent crime within the area.

Question 5

literacy
(n)
/ˈlɪtərəsi/

Answer 5

the ability to read and write

ex: Most of the students here need help with literacy and numeracy.

Question 6

up-to-date
(adj)
/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/

Answer 6

​modern; fashionable

ex: up-to-date clothes

Question 7

embassy
(n)
/ˈembəsi/

Answer 7

a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country

Question 8

enthusiastic
(adj)
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

Answer 8

feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
ex: They gave her an enthusiastic reception.

Question 9

tutorial
(adj)
/tjuːˈtɔːriəl/

Answer 9

​connected with the work of a tutor