Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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speaking

[interjection]

used when answering the phone to let the caller know that the person they are trying to reach is on the line

Ex: " Can I speak to the manager ? " "Speaking, who is this ? "

over

[preposition]

through the use of a communication or transmission channel

Ex: News came over the loudspeaker.

number

[noun]

a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.

double

[Adjective]

(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other

Ex: His password included a double " e , " which added an extra layer of security .

competition

[noun]

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .

to enter

[Verb]

to officially sign up and become a member or participant of an organization or group

Ex: After attending the informational session , John was convinced to enter the environmental conservation group .

to socialize

[Verb]

to interact and spend time with people

Ex: Last weekend , they promptly socialized at a family gathering .

membership

[noun]

the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.

Ex: They offer different levels of membership, including basic and premium , to cater to different needs and budgets .

associate

[noun]

a member of an organization with limited membership

Ex: Associates contribute to the organization through their expertise and participation in projects and initiatives .

to vote

[Verb]

to create, approve, or provide something through a formal decision made by voting

Ex: Legislators voted funds to support infrastructure repair across the region .

to find out

[Verb]

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

Ex: The teacher found out that one of the students had cheated on the test .

to compete

[Verb]

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .

theme

[noun]

the topic or idea that is being discussed

Ex: The report focused on the theme of innovation in technology .

to entitle

[Verb]

to give a title to something, such as a book, movie, piece of art, etc.

Ex: The poet struggled to entitle the collection of poems , searching for a phrase that captured the overall sentiment .

domestic

[Adjective]

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

Ex: Their argument disrupted the peaceful domestic setting .

to relate to

[Verb]

to be connected to or about a particular subject

Ex: The training program will relate to the essential skills required for the job .

feedback

[noun]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

Ex: Feedback from the audience can help shape the performance .

composition

[noun]

the artistic arrangement of people, objects, or elements in a painting or image

to criticize

[Verb]

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

Ex: The panel of judges will criticize each contestant 's performance based on technical skill .

coast

[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .

instruction

[noun]

guidance on how to carry out a task or operate something

Ex: Without proper instructions, it was difficult to figure out how to use the new machine effectively.

to capture

[Verb]

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

Ex: The sculpture perfectly captured the grace of the dancer .

shot

[noun]

an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

timing

[noun]

the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)

basically

[Adverb]

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

Ex: In his speech , the professor essentially said that , basically, curiosity is the driving force behind scientific discovery .

subject

[noun]

a person or object that is the focus of a work of art, such as a painting or photograph

Ex: The sculpture 's subject was a historical figure .

scene

[noun]

a painting, drawing or photograph of somewhere, depicting the objects and events in that place

Ex: The museum displayed a famous painting of a Paris street scene from the 19th century .

to suspect

[Verb]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .

keen

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He has a keen passion for playing the guitar .

to outline

[Verb]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: Before starting the research paper , the scientist outlined the hypotheses and methodologies to guide the study .

delighted

[Adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: They were delighted by the stunning view from the mountaintop.

Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic

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