speaking
[interjection]
used when answering the phone to let the caller know that the person they are trying to reach is on the line
Ex:
Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 1
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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ranger
[noun]
someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside
Ex:
The
ranger
quickly
responded
to
reports
of
a
wildfire
,
coordinating
efforts
to
contain
it
.
teaching assistant
[noun]
a graduate or undergraduate student who assists a professor or instructor in various tasks related to teaching
Ex:
The
teaching assistant
graded
homework
assignments
and
provided
feedback
to
students
to
help
them
improve
their
understanding
of
the
material
.
to arrange
[verb]
to make plans for a future event
Ex:
They
arranged
a
surprise
party
for
their
friend
's
birthday
.
altogether
[adverb]
in every way or to the fullest degree
Ex:
That
's
an
altogether
different
problem
from
what
we
were
discussing
.
to cover
[verb]
(of an area) to extend over a specific distance
Ex:
The
blanket
of
snow
covered
the
entire
neighborhood
,
creating
a
serene
winter
landscape
.
acre
[noun]
a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards
Ex:
hectare
[noun]
a land measurement unit that equals 10000 square meters or 2471 acres
Ex:
Parks
and
nature reserves
are
often
measured
in
hectares
to
assess
their
size
and
conservation
impact
.
habitat
[noun]
the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows
Ex:
Urban
expansion
is
destroying
the
habitat
of
many
wild
animals
.
wetland
[noun]
an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year
Ex:
Wetlands
play
a
crucial
role
in
water
purification
,
filtering
pollutants
and
sediments
from
runoff
.
grassland
[noun]
a large, open, and grass-covered area
Ex:
Fires
can
spread
quickly
in
dry
grasslands
.
woodland
[noun]
land that is filled with many trees
Ex:
She
loved
spending
her
weekends
exploring
the
peaceful
woodland
near
her
home
.
to establish
[verb]
to make something stable, secure, or permanent in a specific place or position
Ex:
They
established
the
new
clinic
as
a
trusted
healthcare
provider
in
the
area
.
varied
[adjective]
including or consisting of many different types
Ex:
The
movie
received
mixed
reviews
due to
its
varied
pacing
and
storytelling
techniques
.
plantation
[noun]
a large piece of land where many trees are grown for harvesting
Ex:
They
planted
new
saplings
to
expand
the
plantation
.
species
[noun]
a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into
Ex:
The
red
wolf
is
a
species
of
wolf
that
is
native
to
the
southeastern
United States
.
to dig up
[verb]
to harvest something from the ground through digging, often referring to crops or resources
Ex:
In
preparation
for
the
harvest
festival
,
the
community
gathered
to
dig up
vegetables
from
the
communal
garden
.
quite
[adverb]
to a degree that is significant but not extreme
Ex:
The
weather
was
quite
warm
today
,
making it
a
perfect
day
for
a
picnic
in
the
park
.
to extract
[verb]
to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do
Ex:
The
archaeologists
carefully
excavated
the
site
to
extract
ancient
artifacts
.
pit
[noun]
a large hole in the ground where stones, minerals, or other materials are removed
Ex:
They
discovered
an
old
pit
filled
with
water
after
heavy
rain
.
pond
[noun]
an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially
Ex:
Children
delighted
in
feeding
the
fish
that
inhabited
the
clear
waters
of
the
small
pond
in
the
park
.
stream
[noun]
a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth
Ex:
The
stream
was
clear
,
and
you
could
see
the
fish
swimming
.
wildlife
[noun]
all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment
Ex:
The
jungle
is
teeming with
wildlife
,
from
insects
to
large
mammals
.
to adapt
[verb]
to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better
Ex:
To
accommodate
new
technologies
,
the
software
developer
will
adapt
the
application
.
to suit
[verb]
to fulfill or satisfy the needs, desires, or preferences of individuals or groups
Ex:
range
[noun]
a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type
Ex:
The
restaurant
's
menu
features
a
range
of
dishes
from
different
cuisines
around
the
world
.
to analyze
[verb]
to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it
Ex:
The
financial analyst
will
analyze
the
company
's
quarterly
reports
to
assess
its
performance
.
data
[noun]
information or facts collected to be used for various purposes
Ex:
Weather forecasters
rely on
data
from
satellites
and
weather stations
to
predict
future
conditions
.
geography
[noun]
the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.
Ex:
She
used
maps
and
atlases
to
study
the
geography
of
different
regions
.
compass
[noun]
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Ex:
She
checked
the
compass
to
ensure
they
were
heading
north
towards
the
mountain
base
camp
.
to navigate
[verb]
to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map
Ex:
The
driving
instructor
taught
the
student
how
to
navigate
through traffic
and
use
road signs
.
for instance
[adverb]
used to introduce an example of something mentioned
Ex:
There
are
various
ways
to
stay
fit
;
for instance
,
you
can
join
a
gym
,
take up
swimming
,
or
go for
regular
runs
.
to imagine
[verb]
to suppose or guess something without concrete evidence
Ex:
I
imagine
he
'll
be
surprised
when
he
sees
the
birthday cake
we
got
for
him
.
requirement
[noun]
something that is essential or indispensable
Ex:
Meeting
the
age
requirement
is
necessary
for
participation
in
the
youth
sports
league
.
to cover
[verb]
to encompass or include a range of topics, issues, or situations
Ex:
The
discussion
will
cover
recent
developments
in
the
field
of
artificial intelligence
.
to explore
[verb]
to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it
Ex:
The
team
often
explores
innovative
technologies
to
improve
efficiency
.
rhythm
[noun]
a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds
Ex:
The
rhythm
of
the
song
made
everyone
want
to
dance
.
tempo
[noun]
the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at
Ex:
The
tempo
of
the
music
gradually
slowed down
toward
the
end
.
self-confidence
[noun]
the belief and trust in oneself and one's abilities
Ex:
The
training program
helped
boost
his
self-confidence
before
the
presentation
.
practical
[adjective]
focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories
Ex:
to invoice
[verb]
to send someone a bill for goods or services
Ex:
They
have
already
invoiced
us
for
the
completed
project
.
to encourage
[verb]
to make something more likely to exist, happen, or develop
Ex:
The
government
has
taken
steps
to
encourage
sustainable
farming
practices
.
sense
[noun]
an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment
Ex:
There
was
a
sense
of
unease
in
the
room
as
they
awaited
the
verdict
.
charge
[noun]
the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service
Ex:
The
mechanic
quoted
a
reasonable
charge
for
repairing
the
car
's
brakes
.
colleague
[noun]
someone with whom one works
Ex:
During
the
annual
company
retreat
,
I
had
the
chance
to
bond
with
colleagues
from
different
departments
,
which
helped
strengthen
our
professional
network
.
to sound
[verb]
to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard
Ex:
Your
friend
's
suggestion
for
a
road trip
sounds
exciting
.
to concentrate
[verb]
to focus one's all attention on something specific
Ex:
The
students
were
asked
to
concentrate
during
the
lecture
to
grasp
the
complex
concepts
being
explained
.
benefit
[noun]
an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation
Ex:
The
new
policy
offers
several
benefits
to
low-income
families
.
elsewhere
[adverb]
at, in, or to another place
Ex:
Most
of
the
guests
were
busy
chatting
elsewhere
when
dinner
was
served
.
to gain
[verb]
to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work
Ex:
They
gained
the
trust
of
their
clients
by
consistently
delivering
exceptional
service
.
per
[preposition]
for one person or thing
Ex:
The
bookstore
allows
customers
to
borrow
up to
three
books
per
visit
.
to flow
[verb]
to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream
Ex:
The
melted
snow
flowed
down
the
mountain
slopes
,
feeding
into
the
river
below
.
tourism
[noun]
the activity of traveling to different places for enjoyment, sightseeing, or relaxation
Ex:
Tourism
brings
many
visitors
to
the
city
every year
.
to [make] a booking
[phrase]
to arrange or schedule something in advance, such as a ticket. place, or service
Ex:
He
is
making
a
booking
for
a
table
at
the
restaurant
for
his
anniversary
.