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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crew [noun]

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

Ex: The crew on the plane served food and drinks to the passengers .

life jacket [noun]

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

Ex: He was grateful for the life jacket when the boat capsized .

ultimately [adverb]

after doing or considering everything

Ex: The goal of the research was to understand the underlying causes , and ultimately , to find effective solutions .

whether [conjunction]

used to show an inquiry; if

rare [adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: The birth of albino animals is rare , as they have a genetic mutation that affects their pigmentation .

up to [preposition]

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

Ex: The discount applies to purchases up to $ 100 .

to go out [verb]

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

Ex:

to underestimate [verb]

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

Ex: It 's easy to underestimate the impact of climate change until you see its effects firsthand .

sailing [noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport .

club [noun]

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

Ex:

lifeboat [noun]

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

Ex: Each lifeboat on the cruise ship is equipped with emergency supplies and communication devices .

keen [adjective]

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

Ex: He was n’t too keen on attending the party , so he stayed in .

institution [noun]

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

Ex: The church is considered an important institution in the community .

to apply [verb]

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

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education .

to miss [verb]

to not notice, hear, or understand something

Ex: She missed the warning signs of the storm coming .

fund [noun]

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

Ex: He contributed to a scholarship fund .

charity [noun]

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

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .

donation [noun]

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

Ex: The charity relies on donations to continue its work .

funding [noun]

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

Ex: The initiative depends on community funding for its success .

assessment [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor performed a medical assessment to evaluate the patient 's overall health .

particularly [adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving .

vision [noun]

the ability to see thing through the eyes

Ex: The eagle has exceptional vision , enabling it to spot prey from great distances .

short-sighted [adjective]

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

color blindness [noun]

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

Ex: She found out she had color blindness after taking a vision test .

alert [noun]

a warning intended to make someone more aware of potential danger

Ex: Health officials issued an alert about contaminated water .

to contact [verb]

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

Ex: She contacted her friend to confirm the time and place for the meeting .

to rush [verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed .

dock [noun]

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

Ex: The workers repaired the dock damaged by the storm .

average [adjective]

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

Ex: She calculated the average speed of the car during the trip .

to qualify [verb]

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

Ex: The applicant 's extensive work experience helped her to qualify for the senior management position .

helmsman [noun]

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

Ex: The helmsman carefully guided the ship through the storm .

ultimate [adjective]

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

Ex: Water is the ultimate necessity for sustaining life in any ecosystem .

equipment [noun]

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

Ex: The electrician carried a toolbox full of equipment for repairing electrical issues .

to launch [verb]

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

Ex: She launched the kayak into the river for a peaceful ride .

coastguard [noun]

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 responded quickly to the distress call .

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: Sailors went to their station when the ship started to shake .

in (good|perfect|full|) working order [phrase]

working or operating correctly and without any problems

Ex: The printer is in full working order and is printing documents with high quality .

youth group [noun]

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

Ex: Our church has a youth group that helps with local projects .

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.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2)
Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (1)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (1)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (3)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (4)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)