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spend thoughtlessly; throw away
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/ˈweɪst/
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spend thoughtlessly; throw away
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
挥霍;浪费
College English Test, Band 6, Part 2, Listening Comprehension, Section A, Directions. In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Conversation 1 OK then. This here is your yearly performance review. You've been with the company for three years and under my direct s
IELTS 19. Published by Cambridge University Press and Assessment, 2024. This recording is copyright. Test 1. This is the IELTS listening test. You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in four parts. At the end of the test you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. Now turn to part one. Part one. You will hear a teaching assistant call
the potlatch is a ceremonial event among indigenous peoples of the pacific northwest coast of north america a potlatch involves the host giving away their possessions including food blankets and even money to guests this practice serves multiple social functions like redistributing wealth reinforcing social bonds and asserting status potlatches are often held to mark significant occasions, like weddings and such, and they involve feasting, dancing, and storytelling. The lavishness of a potlatch can elevate the host's status by demonstrating wealth and generosity. One fascinating aspect of the
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