Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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survey [noun]

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

Ex: The survey results showed strong support for the policy .

transport [noun]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

Ex: The government invested in improving transport infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion .

first of all [adverb]

used to introduce the first and essential point or reason when presenting a series of statements

Ex: First of all , let ’s review what went wrong in the last project .

to take [verb]

to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done

Ex: She did n't take much convincing to join the adventurous road trip with her friends .

date of birth [noun]

the exact day, month, and year when a person was born

Ex: Her passport shows her date of birth as July 5 , 1990 .

postcode [noun]

a special code made up of letters and numbers that helps the postman find exactly where a person lives so they can deliver the letters and packages to the right place

Ex: He double-checked the postcode to make sure it was correct before mailing the letter .

though [adverb]

used to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising

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public transport [noun]

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

Ex: Many cities have invested in improving their public transport systems to make them more accessible to residents .

shopping [noun]

the commodities purchased from stores

to [do] shopping [phrase]

to purchase goods or products, typically while visiting stores or shopping destinations

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main [adjective]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

Ex: His main responsibility as a project manager is to ensure deadlines are met .

checkup [noun]

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

Ex: It 's important to have a regular checkup to maintain optimal health .

city center [noun]

the part of the city where the main businesses and shops are located

Ex: The park is located in the heart of the city center .

to drive in [verb]

arrive by motorcar

age [noun]

(usually plural) a very long period of time

Ex: The speech went on for an age and bored everyone .

parking [noun]

an area designated for vehicles to be temporarily stationed

Ex: She paid for parking at the automated kiosk before heading to the concert .

convenient [adjective]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

Ex: It was convenient that the train arrived just as I reached the station .

journey [noun]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .

satisfied [adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: She was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting , as her concerns were addressed .

complaint [noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .

still [adverb]

despite what has been said or done

Ex:

annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .

timetable [noun]

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

Ex: He missed his train because he did n’t look at the timetable carefully .

to suppose [verb]

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track .

mainly [adverb]

most often or in most cases

Ex: His hobbies mainly revolve around painting and playing the piano .

to notice [verb]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?

that is (about|) it [sentence]

used to show that nothing more needs to be said or done

Ex: That 's it , you can all leave now .

golf club [noun]

a club of people to play golf

to rent [verb]

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

Ex: She will rent a flat until she finds a house to buy .

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 .

cycling [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country .

pollution [noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .

flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex:

storage [noun]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

Ex: This closet offers ample storage for clothes and shoes .

hall [noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: The children were playing in the hall , running from one room to another .

cost [noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes .

frequency [noun]

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

Ex: The frequency of the train service varies during the holiday season .

to dislike [verb]

to not like a person or thing

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to own [verb]

to have something as for ourselves

Ex: Last year , he successfully owned a vintage car that he had restored .

lack [noun]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

Ex: The team 's lack of preparation led to their defeat .

Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 (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 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	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	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	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)