Phrasal verb micro-dictation #1

Micro-dictations are a great way to learn new vocabulary while also developing your listening skills and improving your ability to understand rapid, conversational English.

Listen to this short audio as many times as you need to, and see if you can fill in all the gaps. The sentence includes a useful phrasal verb - can you hear it?




"I ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ hour, ____ ____ ____ didn't ____ ____ . ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ forgotten."
When you have finished, check the answer and explanation lower down the page. 

Good luck!
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Answer: "I waited at the cinema for an hour, but my friend didn't turn up. I suppose she must have forgotten."

If you made any mistakes, think about why: 

Was the word pronounced strangely?
Was it difficult to hear because it was connected to other words? 
Was it because you didn't know the word? 
Trying to understand the reasons for your problems will help you to become a better listener over time.


About the sentence

to turn up = to appear or arrive somewhere unexpectedly. e.g. "She hadn't been invited to the wedding, so all the guests were surprise when she turned up at the church".

When this phrasal verb is used negatively, it means that someone was expected, but they did not appear or arrive. e.g. "I'm a bit worried about Sarah - she hasn't turned up for class all week".


Practice questions

Have you ever turned up at a party or event without being invited? What happened?
When was the last time someone didn't turn up after you had arranged to meet them?