Cambridge IELTS 18 - Accademico - Test 4 - Ascolto - Parte 4

to live in a specific place

to a large extent

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

the act of preparation and distribution of a book, magazine, piece of music, etc. to the public

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

the states or countries that are ruled under a single authority by a single government or monarch

to experience a sudden and complete failure

to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

to regard someone or something in a certain way

something that is exceptionally well-crafted, attractively presented, or intricately detailed, often admired for its beauty or creativity

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

to attach a painting, clock, etc. to a wall using a hook

the floor of a building at ground level

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

a room in a house where people can sit, wait, or relax in

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

(usually used in plural) the furniture or a set of decorative accessories such as curtains, carpets, etc. in a room

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms

a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

showing a difference when compared to something else

remaining loyal and devoted to a principle, cause, or commitment

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

lacking the basic necessities of life

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

an action done to express an intention, feeling, or goodwill without necessarily using words

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

the most advanced stage of something, achieved after a period of growth or effort

to think about someone or something in a specified way

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

the situation of someone who is sent to live in another country or city by force, particularly as a penalty or for political reasons

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

at, in, or to another place

the act of selling something

to be formed from particular parts or things

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

the state or fact of being an owner

to reach and disembark on solid ground, typically after a journey by water