0831 – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Well, they don't provide meals, but the hotel will provide snacks and the day
2.And how many participants are we
3.Last year's conference was hosted by a different company, and there were about a hundred
4.I'd expect about the same this year
5.Number 65
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR C1)
beverages
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"Well, they don't provide meals, but the hotel will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day. And how many participants are we expecting? Last year's conference was hosted by a different company, and there were about a hundred registrants. I'd expect about the same this year. Number 65. What are the speakers mainly discussing?"
throughout
A2Completely through, right the way through.
Example:
"Well, they don't provide meals, but the hotel will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day. And how many participants are we expecting? Last year's conference was hosted by a different company, and there were about a hundred registrants. I'd expect about the same this year. Number 65. What are the speakers mainly discussing?"
expecting
A2To predict or believe that something will happen
Example:
"Well, they don't provide meals, but the hotel will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day. And how many participants are we expecting? Last year's conference was hosted by a different company, and there were about a hundred registrants. I'd expect about the same this year. Number 65. What are the speakers mainly discussing?"
registrants
B1A B1-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"Well, they don't provide meals, but the hotel will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day. And how many participants are we expecting? Last year's conference was hosted by a different company, and there were about a hundred registrants. I'd expect about the same this year. Number 65. What are the speakers mainly discussing?"
weightlifting
B1A B1-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"Those are the rowing machines. They go in the exercise area near the pool. This looks like it's going to be a very nice gym. I see you already have the weightlifting equipment set up. It was delivered yesterday. We decided to put it right here near the entrance. Number 68. Where most likely does the woman work?"
sculpture
A2A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
Example:
"Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following introduction. Good morning, everyone. I'm Joshua, a volunteer guide here in beautiful Rosedale Sculpture Park. My background is in art history, so I'll do my best to answer all your questions. But first, let me give you an overview of this amazing property. It was purchased in the 19th century by a local family who had spent many years abroad."
collected
A2To gather together; amass.
Example:
"During their years overseas, they collected many statues and other types of sculptures, some ancient, some modern, which you'll see around the gardens today. And now, take out your cameras as you follow me along our first trail. Number 71. Who is the speaker? Number 72."
environment
B1The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
Example:
"Sure, electric pickups are not cheap, but the environment will benefit. Consider this, too. Electric pickup trucks can even be used to power homes during an interruption in the supply of electricity. That's pretty amazing, right? What does the speaker recommend doing?"
interruption
B2A B2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"Sure, electric pickups are not cheap, but the environment will benefit. Consider this, too. Electric pickup trucks can even be used to power homes during an interruption in the supply of electricity. That's pretty amazing, right? What does the speaker recommend doing?"
electricity
B2Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.
Example:
"Sure, electric pickups are not cheap, but the environment will benefit. Consider this, too. Electric pickup trucks can even be used to power homes during an interruption in the supply of electricity. That's pretty amazing, right? What does the speaker recommend doing?"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| beverages | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| throughout | A2 | Completely through, right the way through. |
| expecting | A2 | To predict or believe that something will happen |
| registrants | B1 | A B1-level word commonly used in this context. |
| weightlifting | B1 | A B1-level word commonly used in this context. |
| sculpture | A2 | A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting). |
| collected | A2 | To gather together; amass. |
| environment | B1 | The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest. |
| interruption | B2 | A B2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| electricity | B2 | Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field. |
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