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

the action of laughing or the sound it makes

causing great amusement and laughter

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

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

an obstacle to attention

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

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

to stop or end an activity or state

in a voice that can be heard clearly

without assistance from others

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

someone who is in charge of a library or works in it

holding first place in a contest

to design something for a particular audience or market

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

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

related to or involving only one certain thing

a group of people having approximately the same age

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

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

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

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

likely to happen or sure to experience something

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

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

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

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

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

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

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

to want to know about something particular

someone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper

in a certain way

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

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

evoking admiration through quality, skill, or performance

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

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

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

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

continuing in the same way

(of people) still alive and in good health

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