Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to gather
to gather [verb]

to understand information based on what is available

Ex: From the way her friend hesitated before answering , she gathered that something was on their mind .
to coordinate
to coordinate [verb]

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

Ex: She is currently coordinating schedules for the upcoming event .
voluntary
voluntary [adjective]

working without pay

Ex: She gained valuable experience through voluntary internships at various non-profits .
to donate
to donate [verb]

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

Ex: Many people donate to food banks to help those facing hunger .
flexible
flexible [adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule , accommodating others ’ needs .
to suit
to suit [verb]

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

Ex:
record
record [noun]

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

Ex:
up-to-date
up-to-date [adjective]

conforming to the most recent developments, updates, or facts

Ex: The news app provides up-to-date alerts , ensuring you never miss a major event .
to presume
to presume [verb]

to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood

Ex: Seeing the closed doors , she presumed that the store had already shut for the day .
purpose-built
purpose-built [adjective]

created or designed for a specific task or function

Ex: The hospital has purpose-built rooms for intensive care patients .
hall
hall [noun]

a large room or a building that various events, such as meetings, concerts, etc., are held in

to run
to run [verb]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

Ex: They ran a fundraising event to support the local animal shelter .
club
club [noun]

a group of individuals who come together based on shared interests, hobbies, activities, or objectives

Ex:
elderly
elderly [adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship .
resident
resident [noun]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood formed a community watch program to improve safety .
one-off
one-off [noun]

a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated

lift
lift [noun]

a ride in a vehicle that takes someone from one place to another

Ex: The hotel shuttle provided a convenient lift to the airport .
to struggle
to struggle [verb]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking , but with practice and support , she improved .
weeding
weeding [noun]

the act of removing unwanted wild plants from a garden or area

Ex: After the rain , the weeds have grown faster than I can keep up with the weeding .
presumably
presumably [adverb]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

Ex: The CEO 's sudden resignation is presumably linked to the company 's financial challenges .
refreshment
refreshment [noun]

a light snack or drink that is taken to restore energy or refresh oneself

to specialize
to specialize [verb]

to have the necessary knowledge, experience, or set of skills in a particular field

Ex: After completing medical school , he decided to specialize in neurology .
in advance
in advance [adverb]

prior to a particular time or event

Ex: Thank you in advance for your help with the project .
bottleneck
bottleneck [noun]

a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

up {one's} street
up {one's} street [phrase]

used to refer to something that is exactly what a person knows a lot about or likes to do

Ex: Ethnic cases are n't up my street .
draft
draft [noun]

an initial sketch or rough outline of a design, plan, or picture

Ex: The engineer reviewed the draft blueprint .
Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 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 Test 2 - Listening - Part 3
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) 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 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