ADH - Tabby - Listening - W8

go in the right direction

move in the right direction; head in the right direction

The 10% increase in attendance shows that the festival is finally __________ after several years of slow growth.

đi đúng hướng

on offer

available to; up for grabs

This year there were more workshops __________, including short films and photography exhibitions for international students.

được cung cấp, có sẵn

best attended

draw a large crowd; attract high attendance

The short film screening was the __________ event, with students from different countries filling the cinema.

có đông người tham dự nhất

address an issue

deal with; tackle the problem of

We need to __________ the issue of poor security before organising next year’s exhibition.

giải quyết vấn đề

call off

cancel at short notice; pull out of

The headline band had to __________ the concert two days before it started due to illness.

hủy bỏ

look into

investigate; examine closely

The committee agreed to __________ the security problems after three paintings were stolen.

điều tra, xem xét kỹ

on duty

on shift; at one’s post

Although security guards were __________ all night, thieves still managed to enter through open windows.

trực ca

valued at

estimated at; priced at

The stolen paintings were __________ around £3,000, which was a significant loss for the artists.

được định giá

end up

wind up; turn out

Because of late bookings, some visitors __________ staying in rooms of a lower standard than expected.

rốt cuộc, cuối cùng

harm one’s reputation

damage one’s image; tarnish one’s reputation

If accommodation problems continue, they may __________ and reduce future attendance.

làm tổn hại danh tiếng

on hand

available on site; ready for

At certain times, there were not enough volunteers __________ to guide visitors around the campus.

có mặt sẵn

highly appreciated

well received; warmly welcomed

The themed catering was __________ by guests, especially the variety of regional dishes.

được đánh giá cao

cut spending

reduce expenses; cut back on costs

The organisers decided to __________ by reviewing the number of paid helpers.

cắt giảm chi tiêu

worth the expense

justify the cost; give value for money

Some volunteers felt the professional organisers were not __________ given their poor performance.

đáng với số tiền bỏ ra

take charge

step in; assume responsibility

When the organisers failed to act, some volunteers had to __________ to ensure events ran smoothly.

đứng ra chịu trách nhiệm

in place

set up; in effect

With visitor numbers set to grow, we need a clear plan __________ before next year’s festival.

sẵn sàng, được thiết lập

set to grow

expected to increase; likely to rise

The number of international guests is __________, so accommodation must be expanded.

dự kiến tăng

run into trouble

encounter difficulties; face setbacks

The new holiday park has __________ with construction, delaying its completion.

gặp rắc rối

go down well

be well received; be a hit with

The idea of theme days with national dishes really __________ among students and visitors.

được đón nhận tốt

get involved in

take part in; participate in

The fashion show will encourage international students to __________ more creative activities.

tham gia vào

raise standards

improve the quality of; enhance performance

Allowing students to write their own plays could __________ in both writing and acting.

nâng cao tiêu chuẩn

for the time being

for now; in the meantime

The glass and pottery exhibitions should remain __________ until a better alternative is proposed.

tạm thời

not an option

out of the question; not feasible

Providing digital screens for photography exhibits is __________ due to the high cost.

không khả thi

take seriously

treat as important; regard with seriousness

Students must __________ security responsibilities to prevent further thefts.

xem trọng

handled with care

dealt with cautiously; managed tactfully

Sponsorship from businesses must be __________ to preserve the spirit of the festival.

xử lý cẩn trọng

disrupt one’s studies

interfere with; distract from

Asking students to raise more funds may __________ and affect their academic performance.

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