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

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survey

[noun]

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

Ex: He filled out an online survey about his recent hotel stay .

to purchase

[Verb]

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

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .

dissatisfied

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt dissatisfied after receiving a lower grade than he expected .

day trip

[noun]

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

Ex: Instead of staying indoors , we prefer to take day trips to local markets or festivals to experience the vibrant culture of our community .

first of all

[Adverb]

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

Ex: First of all, we need to fix the budget before discussing any new expenses .

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: She used her day off to volunteer at the local animal shelter .

station

[noun]

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

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.

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: He proudly showed his season ticket at the concert venue entrance .

return ticket

[noun]

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

Ex: He misplaced his return ticket and had to buy another one .

discount

[noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: The car dealership provided a discount to boost sales at the end of the fiscal year .

value for money

[noun]

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

Ex: The local gym offers great value for money, with a wide range of classes included in the membership .

complaint

[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .

in advance

[Adverb]

prior to a particular time or event

Ex: He always prepares his meals in advance to save time during the busy workweek .

to plan ahead

[Verb]

to make arrangements or preparations for something well in advance

Ex: Planning ahead can save you a lot of trouble later on.

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: The ticket office was busy as everyone tried to get their boarding passes .

queue

[noun]

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

Ex: There was a queue outside the popular restaurant , with people eager to get a table .

out of order

[phrase]

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

Ex: Due to the air conditioner being out of order, the office was unbearably hot.

to mention

[Verb]

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

Ex: If you have any dietary restrictions , please mention them when making the reservation .

feedback

[noun]

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

Ex: Feedback from the audience can help shape the performance .

to run

[Verb]

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

Ex: Tomorrow, the train will run on a modified schedule due to track maintenance in the early morning hours.

behind

[preposition]

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

Ex: The software update is behind the original release date .

to put down

[Verb]

to write and record information, like in books or documents

Ex: It 's crucial to put down the key facts in the summary for easy reference .

facility

[noun]

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

properly

[Adverb]

in a correct or satisfactory manner

Ex: The pipes were n't installed properly, which caused the leak .

platform

[noun]

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

Ex: The train pulled into the platform, and the passengers began to board .

seating

[noun]

an area that includes places where several people can sit

Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic

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