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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
laughter
laughter
[noun]

the act of laughing or the sounds produced when people laugh

Ex: Laughter filled the room after Daniel told the story. 
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hilarious
hilarious
[Adjective]

causing great amusement and laughter

Ex: The hilarious comedy show had the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish. 
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black-and-white
black-and-white
[Adjective]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

Ex: She preferred to decorate her living room with black-and-white photographs for a timeless look. 
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entry
entry
[noun]

an item that is written in a book, dictionary, list, etc. or a piece of information that is entered on a computer database

Ex: The dictionary's latest edition includes a new entry for "selfie." 
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distraction

the act of drawing someone's attention away from something

Ex: The magician relied on distraction while switching the cards. 
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these days
these days
[phrase]

the current period of time or to the present situation, often implying a change from the past

Ex: People use their phones for everything these days, from shopping to banking. 
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to [make] time
to make time
[phrase]

to set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments

Ex: She decided to make time for her hobbies by scheduling them into her daily routine. 
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to give up

to stop or end an activity or state

Ex: They decided to give up their long-standing rivalry for the sake of peace. 
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aloud
aloud
[Adverb]

in a voice that can be heard clearly

Ex: She read the poem aloud to the class. 
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independently

without assistance from others

Ex: Despite his condition, he lives independently and handles his own finances. 
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to [make] a note

to record or write down something for the purpose of remembering it or referring to it later

Ex: I always make a note of important dates in my calendar to ensure I don't forget them 
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librarian
librarian
[noun]

a person who works professionally in a library, especially one trained to organize collections and help users find information

Ex: The librarian helped Emma find several books for her history project. 
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prizewinning
prizewinning
[Adjective]

holding first place in a contest

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to aim at
to aim at
[Verb]

to design something for a particular audience or market

Ex: The company's new marketing campaign aims at increasing brand awareness among millennials. 
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disability

a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to do some activities and usually lasts for a long time

Ex: The building has been redesigned to improve access for people with disabilities. 
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drama
drama
[noun]

the art of performing stories on stage, in film, or on television through acting and dialogue

Ex: She studied drama at the university to become an actor. 
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specific
specific
[Adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: The doctor prescribed a specific medication to treat the patient's symptoms. 
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age group
age group
[noun]

a group of people having approximately the same age

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to explore

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

Ex: The researchers explored the effects of climate change on local ecosystems, conducting experiments to gather data and analyze their findings. 
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steel drum

a percussion instrument originally from Trinidad and Tobago that consists of a concave metal oil container which is beaten in differnet places to produce various notes

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to [raise] awareness

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

Ex: The organization's campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. 
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particular
particular
[Adjective]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

Ex: The law applies to a particular type of vehicle, such as electric cars. 
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bound
bound
[Adjective]

certain or extremely likely to happen or be true

Ex: You're bound to make a few mistakes when learning something new. 
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities. 
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as soon as possible

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

Ex: Let’s fix this issue ASAP. 
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illustration

a picture, drawing, diagram, or other image used to explain, clarify, or decorate a text

Ex: The textbook includes an illustration showing how the human heart works. 
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

Ex: The new movie sounds exciting; we should watch it. 
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topic
topic
[noun]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

Ex: The professor introduced the main topic of today's lecture: cultural anthropology. 
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to write down

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

Ex: Make sure to write down the key points during the meeting. 
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to [give] {sb} a choice

to offer someone the option to make a decision between two or more alternatives or possibilities

Ex: She decided to give her partner a choice in deciding where to go for dinner. 
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to wonder
to wonder
[Verb]

to want to know about something particular

Ex: I often wonder what life would be like in a different time period. 
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reader
reader
[noun]

someone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper

Ex: The magazine asked its readers to send in their opinions. 
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definitely
definitely
[Adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow. 
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worth
worth
[Adjective]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

Ex: The rare book collection is considered worth preserving for future generations. 
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to mention

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

Ex: During the meeting, please mention any concerns or suggestions you may have. 
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

evoking admiration through quality, skill, or performance

Ex: The artist's impressive work drew a large crowd at the gallery opening. 
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basically
basically
[Adverb]

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

Ex: She explained the complex scientific concept in a way that anyone could understand, breaking it down to basically illustrate its core principles. 
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diary
diary
[noun]

a book or journal in which a person regularly records experiences, events, thoughts, or feelings

Ex: Emma writes in her diary every night before bed. 
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immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

Ex: The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life. 
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language barrier

a difficulty emerging from the fact that people cannot communicate because they do not have a common language

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etc.
etc.
[Adverb]

continuing in the same way

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alive and (well|kicking)

(of people) still alive and in good health

Ex: I haven't seen you in years!  I'm glad to see you're alive and well. 
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stick figure

drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines

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