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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 2

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
chair
[noun]

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

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council
[noun]

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

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .
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a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose

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facility
[noun]

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

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to bring
[Verb]

to make someone or something to be placed in a certain condition or state

Ex: The training program was designed to bring employees to a higher level of proficiency in their roles .
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to provide someone or each person in a group with something

Ex: The school principal will hand awards out to outstanding students at the graduation ceremony.
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overview
[noun]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

Ex: The brochure included an overview of the services offered by the hotel .
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the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

Ex: The arrangement of tools in the workshop enhances efficiency during work .
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a group of various kinds or categories of items or people

Ex: The artist 's studio was cluttered with an assortment of brushes , paints , and canvases .
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snack
[noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: She packed a healthy snack of fruit and yogurt for work .
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be oriented in a certain direction

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toilet
[noun]

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

Ex: She stocked the toilet with fresh towels , soap , and other essentials .
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in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route

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at present
[Adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The product is not available at present, but it will be restocked next week .
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plant again or anew

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boundary
[noun]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

Ex: Border guards patrolled the international boundary along the river .
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ramp
[noun]

a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

Ex: The stunt crew tested the ramp before the performance .
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to begin at a location and continue on a street or path away from it

Ex: The river leads off to the north .
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bend
[noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex: The road's series of tight bends required careful navigation.
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nowhere
[pronoun]

not any single place

Ex: We were stranded with nowhere to turn for help.
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to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

Ex: The meeting will be a chance for the protesters to blow off steam.
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fund
[noun]

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

Ex: They set up a fund to help flood victims .
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year-round
[Adjective]

happening the whole year

Ex: The company provides year-round employment opportunities , offering stability for its workers .
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entrance
[noun]

the right granted to someone to enter a place or event

Ex: The park's entrance fee includes access to all the exhibits.
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irrespective
[Adverb]

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
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lastly
[Adverb]

used to emphasize that what follows is the concluding point

Ex: Lastly, we should reflect on the lessons learned from this experience .
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disastrous
[Adjective]

very harmful or bad

Ex: The oil spill had disastrous effects on marine life and coastal ecosystems .
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tropical
[Adjective]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

Ex: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .
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palm tree
[noun]

a tall tree with a straight trunk and big leaves at the top that looks like an umbrella

Ex: I love the sound of wind rustling through the palm trees.
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to extend
[Verb]

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something

Ex: Planting drought-resistant crops can extend the growing season in arid regions , increasing agricultural productivity .
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to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly

Ex: The experienced manager supervised the team during a crucial phase .
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to expand
[Verb]

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

Ex: Right now , the team is actively expanding its client base through strategic marketing .
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badly
[Adverb]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

Ex: He was badly burned while trying to put out the fire .
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