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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1)

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
crew
crew
[noun]

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

Ex: The ship’s crew prepared for departure early in the morning. 
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life jacket

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: The children put on their life jackets before boarding the kayak. 
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ultimately
ultimately
[Adverb]

after doing or considering everything

Ex: After considering various options, they ultimately chose the most cost-effective solution for the project. 
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whether
whether
[conjunction]

used to show an inquiry; if

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rare
rare
[Adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that fills people with wonder and awe. 
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up to
up to
[preposition]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

Ex: The restaurant can accommodate up to 5 people at each table. 
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to go out
to go out
[Verb]

to step onto the playing area, like a field or stage, especially in sports or performances

Ex: The soccer team went out onto the field with high spirits. 
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to underestimate

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Ex: She warned him not to underestimate the challenges of starting a new business from scratch. 
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sailing
sailing
[noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: She spends her weekends sailing on the lake, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the water. 
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club
club
[noun]

a group of individuals who come together based on shared interests, hobbies, activities, or objectives

Ex: The book club meets every Tuesday to discuss the latest novel. 
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lifeboat
lifeboat
[noun]

a boat used for saving people whose lives are at risk at sea

Ex: The crew launched the lifeboats quickly after the ship encountered rough seas. 
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keen
keen
[Adjective]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

Ex: She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto. 
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institution

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

Ex: The university is a well-respected institution known for its research programs. 
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance. 
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

to not notice, hear, or understand something

Ex: She missed the details in the email because she was rushing. 
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fund
fund
[noun]

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

Ex: The school created a fund for new books. 
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charity
charity
[noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity organized a fundraiser to support homeless shelters. 
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donation
donation
[noun]

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

Ex: She made a donation to the local animal shelter. 
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funding
funding
[noun]

the financial resources that are provided to make a particular project or initiative possible

Ex: The school secured funding to build a new library. 
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assessment

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

Ex: The teacher conducted an assessment of her students' understanding through a series of quizzes and tests. 
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particularly
particularly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: The restaurant is particularly busy on Friday nights. 
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vision
vision
[noun]

the ability to see thing through the eyes

Ex: His vision was impaired due to a genetic condition that affected his eyesight. 
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short-sighted
short-sighted
[Adjective]

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

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color blindness

a condition where a person has trouble seeing certain colors or distinguishing between them

Ex: He has color blindness and cannot tell the difference between red and green. 
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alert
alert
[noun]

a warning intended to make someone more aware of potential danger

Ex: The storm alert advised residents to stay indoors. 
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to contact

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

Ex: I'll contact you tomorrow to discuss the details of the project. 
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to rush
to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner. 
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dock
dock
[noun]

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

Ex: The ferry pulled into the dock to unload passengers and cargo. 
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average
average
[Adjective]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Ex: His average score in math class is 85%. 
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to qualify

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

Ex: She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship. 
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helmsman
helmsman
[noun]

a person who steers a ship or boat, controlling its movement and direction

Ex: He trained to become a helmsman on a large cargo ship. 
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ultimate
ultimate
[Adjective]

referring to the most important or fundamental source or cause of something

Ex: Understanding the ultimate principles of physics is key to mastering advanced theories. 
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag. 
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to launch
to launch
[Verb]

to set a boat, ship, or similar vessel in motion by pushing it or letting it move into the water

Ex: The team launched the new vessel with great excitement. 
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coastguard

a person or an organization that helps protect and watch over the sea, ensuring safety, rescue, and enforcing laws near the coast

Ex: The coastguard rescued the stranded sailors. 
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station
station
[noun]

a fixed place on a ship or near the water where people, boats, or equipment are kept ready for safety, rescue, or work

Ex: The marines waited at the station before leaving for the mission. 
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in (good|perfect|full|) working order

working or operating correctly and without any problems

Ex: The machine is still in perfect working order. 
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youth group

an organization or gathering for young people, usually focused on social activities, learning, and personal growth

Ex: Youth groups often provide a safe place for young people to talk and learn. 
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laser
laser
[noun]

a device that produces a powerful and concentrated beam of light that can be used in medical procedures, for cutting metal objects, etc.

Ex: The surgeon used a laser to precisely remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissues. 
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