Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 1 - Ascolto - Parte 2

extremely amazing and great

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

to improve equipment, software, or a system, especially by replacing it with a newer or better version

a very dark black

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg, especially when cured by salting or smoking

a type of snack or appetizer made by spreading or rolling cheese, often with other ingredients

a small container or package made of paper, plastic, cardboard, or similar material, often together with its contents

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

a flat, rectangular-shaped food made from chocolate that is usually divided into smaller pieces for easy consumption

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

a paper or plastic bag used for carrying purchases, especially groceries

to begin a journey or depart from a place

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

an accident that destroys a ship at sea

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

the death of an individual

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

existing at the start of a specific period or process

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

to be or remain in a specific state or position

to occupy a particular place

the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

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

to work as part of the team responsible for running or supporting an organization, event, or operation

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

a high, steep face of rock, especially beside the sea

to cut something into pieces with a knife, axe, or other sharp tool

wood that is cut and used as fuel for a fire

a person responsible for taking care of animals, buildings, grounds, or valuable property

a person serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of a crime

interested or ready to do something

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

moving past a person, place, or object

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

to build a nest or live in one

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

to reside in a specific place

a type of pinniped that belongs to the family Otariidae, known for their dense fur coats, streamlined bodies, and ability to both swim and move on land using their flippers

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

to appear or happen unexpectedly

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

to go close or closer to something or someone

to move or float on water

a natural hollow or passage in the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

the way something is arranged or organized in a particular pattern or structure

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

to rub or treat a surface in order to make it smooth, clean, and shiny

a yellow metal alloy consisting mainly of copper and zinc

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something