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

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

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
hall
hall
[noun]

a large and imposing house

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estate
estate
[noun]

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

Ex: The family inherited a beautiful estate with sprawling gardens and a historic mansion. 
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guide
guide
[noun]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

Ex: During our trip to the vineyard, the guide explained the process of wine making. 
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to consist of

to be formed from particular parts or things

Ex: The salad consists of fresh greens, tomatoes, and a zesty vinaigrette. 
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parkland
parkland
[noun]

an area of land, often in a city or town, that is set aside for public use as a park or recreational space

Ex: The city expanded its parkland to create more green spaces. 
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to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

Ex: The ancient ruins in the valley date back to the time of the Roman Empire. 
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owner
owner
[noun]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

Ex: The owner of the building decided to renovate the entire complex. 
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to [leave] {one's} mark

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: Years of war have left their mark on these pretty islands. 
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ballroom
ballroom
[noun]

an extremely large room that is primarily used for formal dancing

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conservatory

a room with a roof and walls made of glass, often affixed to one side of a building, used for relaxing or growing plants in

Ex: The conservatory attached to their home was a tranquil oasis, filled with lush greenery and bathed in sunlight, perfect for enjoying a cup of tea and a good book. 
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to demolish

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

Ex: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new development. 
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a great deal
a great deal
[phrase]

to a large extent

Ex: She cares for him a great deal, which is why she's always there when he needs her. 
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flower bed

an area of ground planted with flowers or plants, often arranged in a decorative or artistic pattern

Ex: The flower bed in the front yard is full of bright daisies and tulips. 
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world
world
[noun]

people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

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politician

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: Many young people dream of becoming a politician. 
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worthy
worthy
[Adjective]

possessing qualities or abilities that deserve recognition or consideration

Ex: Her selfless actions made her a worthy recipient of the community service award. 
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collection

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

Ex: Her collection of vintage postcards showcased the history of different cities. 
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sculpture
sculpture
[noun]

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

Ex: The park was adorned with various sculptures, each representing a different aspect of local culture. 
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to break off

to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly

Ex: She decided to break the engagement off due to irreconcilable differences. 
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contact
contact
[noun]

a means of communication between different groups or individuals

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former
former
[Adjective]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

Ex: The former president of the company retired last year. 
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ally
ally
[noun]

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

Ex: She found a reliable ally in her coworker, who always supported her ideas during meetings. 
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to host
to host
[Verb]

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

Ex: Companies often host conferences to bring industry professionals together for networking. 
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servant
servant
[noun]

a person who does the housework as a job

Ex: The servant prepared breakfast and tidied up the house before the family woke up. 
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to dress up

to wear specific clothing and accessories, often resembling a character or theme, for entertainment, celebrations, or events

Ex: The children were excited to dress up as superheroes for the costume party. 
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to go about

to continue or start an activity

Ex: After the interruption, they decided to go about their work to meet the project deadline. 
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adventure playground

a play area where kids play freely with simple materials like wood, tires, and tools, designed for creativity and manageable risk

Ex: The adventure playground has tires, ropes, and wooden planks for kids to construct forts. 
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sized
sized
[Adjective]

having a specified size or bulk, often used in combination with other words to describe the dimensions or magnitude of something

Ex: The pocket-sized guidebook was handy for tourists. 
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to date from

belong to an earlier time

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to step
to step
[Verb]

to transition or progress gradually into a different state or circumstance

Ex: After years of training, she was ready to step into the role of a lead performer on the big stage. 
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dairy
dairy
[noun]

a farm where milk and related products are produced

Ex: The dairy is near our village. 
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to dominate

to stand above and have a view or control over everything around it

Ex: The castle dominated the valley from its high position on the hill. 
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barn
barn
[noun]

a large farm building used to keep animals and store crops or feed

Ex: The cows are inside the barn. 
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to plow
to plow
[Verb]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

Ex: The farmer plows the field in the spring to prepare for planting crops. 
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to sow
to sow
[Verb]

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

Ex: She sows tomato seeds in the garden every spring for a fresh harvest. 
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to groom
to groom
[Verb]

to brush and take care of the fur or coat of an animal

Ex: She grooms the dog every morning to keep its coat shiny. 
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stable
stable
[noun]

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

Ex: The rancher built a new stable to accommodate the growing number of horses on the farm. 
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shed
shed
[noun]

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

Ex: The tools were neatly arranged inside the garden shed behind the house. 
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horse-drawn
horse-drawn
[Adjective]

pulled or powered by a horse or horses

Ex: The tourists enjoyed a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic district. 
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carriage
carriage
[noun]

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

Ex: The elegant carriage rolled down the cobblestone street, drawn by a pair of white horses. 
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cattle
cattle
[noun]

large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor

Ex: The farmer owns a large herd of cattle. 
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costume
costume
[noun]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

Ex: The theater production featured stunning period costumes that transported the audience back in time to the Victorian era. 
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to milk
to milk
[Verb]

to collect milk from animals such as cows, goats, etc.

Ex: Every morning, the farmer milks the cows before sunrise. 
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breed
breed
[noun]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

Ex: The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts. 
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audio guide

a small electronic device that plays recorded explanations or stories to help visitors understand what they are seeing in a museum, gallery, or similar place

Ex: The museum offered an audio guide to explain the artworks. 
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