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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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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
speaking
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: "Good morning! Is this John?" "Yes, speaking. Who’s calling?" 
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over
over
[preposition]

through the use of a communication or transmission channel

Ex: He sent the message over the radio. 
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number
number
[noun]

a numeral or sequence of numerals used for identification, often linked to accounts, memberships, or official records

Ex: Enter your account number to log in. 
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double
double
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The word "letter" has a double "t" in the middle. 
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competition

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

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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to enter
to enter
[Verb]

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

Ex: Excited about community service, Sarah decided to enter the volunteer program at the local shelter. 
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to socialize

to interact and spend time with people

Ex: Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups. 
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membership

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

Ex: They launched a campaign to increase membership in the community group, encouraging people to join and get involved in local initiatives. 
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associate
associate
[noun]

a member of an organization with limited membership

Ex: She became an associate of the club after being nominated by a current member. 
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to vote
to vote
[Verb]

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

Ex: The council voted new funding for the library expansion. 
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to find out

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

Ex: He found out about the surprise party when he overheard his friends talking about it. 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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theme
theme
[noun]

the topic or idea that is being discussed

Ex: The documentary explored the theme of climate change. 
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to entitle

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

Ex: The author decided to entitle her autobiography "Journey of Reflection." 
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domestic
domestic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She handled all the domestic chores with care. 
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to relate to

to be connected to or about a particular subject

Ex: The book's themes of love and loss relate to the complexities of human relationships. 
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feedback
feedback
[noun]

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

Ex: She received positive feedback on her presentation. 
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composition

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

Ex: The painting's composition leads the viewer's eye toward the central figure. 
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to criticize

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

Ex: The teacher will criticize the students' essays based on grammar, structure, and clarity of ideas. 
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coast
coast
[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles. 
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instruction

guidance on how to carry out a task or operate something

Ex: Following the cooking instructions precisely is key to achieving the perfect dish. 
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to capture

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

Ex: The painting beautifully captured the peacefulness of the countryside. 
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shot
shot
[noun]

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

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timing
timing
[noun]

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

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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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subject
subject
[noun]

a person, object, or scene chosen as the focus for artistic or photographic representation

Ex: The painter chose a rural landscape as her subject. 
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scene
scene
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist captured the bustling city scene with incredible detail. 
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to suspect

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

Ex: I suspect he's been lying about where he was last night. 
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keen
keen
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto. 
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to outline

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: Before writing the essay, the student outlined the main ideas to organize the structure. 
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delighted
delighted
[Adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: The delighted laughter of the children echoed through the playground. 
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