Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Testul 4 - Ascultare - Partea 2 (1)

a person who runs as a sport or hobby

a group of individuals who come together based on shared interests, hobbies, activities, or objectives

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

a set of planned actions or steps to be followed in order to achieve specific goals or complete a task

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

extending throughout an entire nation

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

to have an illness or disease

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

to design something for a particular audience or market

a standard level that is considered to be ordinary or usual

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

related to or involving only one certain thing

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

(usually plural) a set of things that allow someone to achieve their goal or live comfortably

a small, unspecified number of things or people, usually two or a few

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

(of a person) lacking training or experience in a particular field or activity

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

to measure how long an event, action, or someone performing an action takes

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

having a strong desire to win or succeed

only a short time ago

following the same course of action or behavior over time

many times or habitually

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

to surpass someone or something in development, achievement, or advancement

having a pleasing or agreeable nature

to go someplace with another person

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

someone who feels active, alert, and works best early in the day

a small amount or short experience of something given as a sample to let someone try it