Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 3 - Ascultare - Partea 4

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

to create a mental image or representation

advanced in age

comfortable and cozy in a way that gives a sense of being at home

to completely stop existing or being found

to create clothing by joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

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

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

to try to find a particular thing or person

the act of teaching someone a subject or skill

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

with little difficulty or trouble

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

to be able to pay the cost of something

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

the sum of money spent

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

the state of being healthy, safe, and feeling content

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

characterized by a high level of speed, activity, or excitement

related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

to reveal something by uncovering it

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

a long continuous length of fibers that have been spun together to be used in knitting, weaving, or sewing

having an uneven or jagged texture

a device used in spinning that consists of a rotating wheel, a spindle, and a flyer, used to spin fibers

extremely thin or slender in form

the state of having superiority over another party in terms of power, knowledge, influence, etc.

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used

involving a particular region or geographic area

related to sight or vision

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

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

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

at the present era, as opposed to the past

the source or point of beginning of something, such as the historical, cultural, or linguistic roots of a word, concept, or phenomenon

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

something done, made, or controlled by a person using their hands, not by a machine

a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string

to make a noise by making contact with or striking another object