Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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survey [noun]

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

Ex: The survey results showed strong support for the policy .

to purchase [verb]

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: The company decided to purchase new equipment to improve its manufacturing processes .

dissatisfied [adjective]

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

Ex: They were dissatisfied with the lack of communication from their landlord .

day trip [noun]

a journey that is completed within a single day, without requiring an overnight stay

Ex: Last summer , we took a day trip to the city to visit museums and try out some new restaurants .

first of all [adverb]

used to introduce the first and essential point or reason when presenting a series of statements

Ex: First of all , let ’s review what went wrong in the last project .

day off [noun]

a day when a person does not have to work or go to school, and can instead relax or do other activities

Ex: On his day off , he decided to visit a new museum he had been wanting to see .

station [noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex:

season ticket [noun]

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

Ex: They renewed their season ticket for access to the local swimming pool .

return ticket [noun]

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket .

discount [noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: During the holiday sale , many items were available at a significant discount , attracting a large crowd of shoppers .

value for money [noun]

the worth of a product or service in relation to its price

Ex: They found that the cheaper brand was better value for money than the expensive one .

complaint [noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .

in advance [adverb]

prior to a particular time or event

Ex: Thank you in advance for your help with the project .

to plan ahead [verb]

to make arrangements or preparations for something well in advance

Ex: It ’s important to plan ahead for retirement .

ticket office [noun]

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

Ex: He stood in line at the ticket office to purchase his concert tickets .

queue [noun]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

Ex: She stood in the queue at the grocery store checkout .

out of order [phrase]

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

Ex: The vending machine was out of order , much to the disappointment of the students .

to mention [verb]

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

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article ?

feedback [noun]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

Ex: Customer feedback is essential for improving product quality .

to run [verb]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

Ex:

behind [preposition]

used to express being late or delayed compared to others or a schedule

Ex: His progress is behind expectations for the quarter .

to put down [verb]

to write and record information, like in books or documents

Ex: The author aimed to put down the entire plot of the novel in the first draft .

facility [noun]

services, amenities, buildings, or pieces of equipment provided for people to use

properly [adverb]

in a correct or satisfactory manner

Ex: He did n't tie his shoes properly and tripped .

platform [noun]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

Ex: The announcement indicated that the train to Berlin would arrive at platform 3 .

seating [noun]

an area that includes places where several people can sit

Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2
Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2	Test 4 - Listening - Part 3
Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3