Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (2)

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practice

[noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: To become a better swimmer , consistent practice is essential .

run

[noun]

an act of trying out, testing, or evaluating something

to mention

[Verb]

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

Ex: If you have any dietary restrictions , please mention them when making the reservation .

injury

[noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: The soldier received an award for bravery after an injury in battle .

unsuitable

[Adjective]

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: The small car was unsuitable for transporting large furniture .

age group

[noun]

a group of people having approximately the same age

individual

[Adjective]

given to or related to one single person or thing

Ex: They put their individual differences aside to work as a team .

dislike

[noun]

a feeling of not enjoying or approving something or someone

ambition

[noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .

nearly

[Adverb]

to a degree that is close to being complete

Ex: He ’s nearly 30 but still behaves like a teenager sometimes .

to miss

[Verb]

to not go to or be present at an event or activity

Ex: I missed the dinner with friends because I was n’t feeling well .

despite

[preposition]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

Ex: She smiled despite the bad news.

demanding

[Adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

Ex: His demanding schedule made it difficult to find time for rest.

to commit

[Verb]

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

Ex: They committed their resources to environmental protection .

schedule

[noun]

a plan or timetable outlining the sequence of events or activities

Ex: The construction company adhered to a strict schedule to finish the project ahead of the deadline .

to give something a go

[phrase]

to make an attempt at doing or trying something, often with the intent of testing one's abilities or exploring a new experience

Ex: I gave painting a go, even though I've never tried it before.

to look forward to

[Verb]

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I am looking forward to the upcoming conference .

typical

[Adjective]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

Ex: A typical day at the beach includes swimming and relaxing in the sun .

to consider

[Verb]

to regard someone or something in a certain way

Ex: He considers himself lucky to have such a supportive family .

sporty

[Adjective]

active in or enthusiastic about sports and physical activities

Ex: The brand markets its clothing to sporty individuals .

courage

[noun]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .

to contact

[Verb]

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

Ex: After submitting the application , they will contact you for further steps in the hiring process .

reassured

[Adjective]

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

only just

[Adverb]

used to convey that something has occurred or happened very recently or narrowly

Ex: They only just managed to catch the last train home .

journey

[noun]

a process of change or development that happens over time

Ex: The journey of healing is different for everyone .

to manage

[Verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She was too tired to manage the long hike alone .

halfway

[Adverb]

at or to a midpoint between two locations

Ex: The dog buried its bone halfway down the yard .

spectator

[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .

to keep going

[phrase]

to continue moving or making progress without stopping

Ex: She kept going on her journey, even though everyone told her to stop.

to sign up

[Verb]

to formally register for a specific group, event, or undertaking

Ex: The community members eagerly signed up for the neighborhood watch initiative .

whatever

[Adjective]

one or some or every or all without specification

length

[noun]

size of the gap between two places

motivating

[Adjective]

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

Ex: His motivating efforts at work led the team to achieve their goals faster than expected.

to work toward

[Verb]

to make an effort to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The organization is working towards reducing its carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices and using renewable energy sources.

achievement

[noun]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Learning a new language fluently is a remarkable achievement that opens doors to new cultures .

necessarily

[Adverb]

in a highly probable or inevitable manner

Ex: Having a college degree does n't necessarily guarantee career success , but it can improve opportunities .

to put down

[Verb]

to register someone for a particular purpose, such as an event, task, appointment, or opportunity

Ex: Employees were excited to be put down for the company retreat without having to sign up .

Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic

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