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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 4

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
session
session
[noun]

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

Ex: The morning session consisted of three classes, including mathematics, science, and English. 
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decline
decline
[noun]

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

Ex: The company reported a decline in sales this quarter. 
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to affect
to affect
[Verb]

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being. 
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in particular

used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context

Ex: The study found several benefits of the new technology, in particular, its impact on productivity and cost savings. 
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to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

Ex: The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple diagram on the board. 
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to tend
to tend
[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
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to borrow
to borrow
[Verb]

to take or adopt external elements into one's own expression or creation

Ex: Shakespeare borrowed many plot elements from existing stories for his plays. 
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millennium

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

Ex: Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations. 
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to browse
to browse
[Verb]

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

Ex: He browsed online forums to read reviews and opinions about the latest video games. 
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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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predominantly

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

Ex: The region is predominantly agricultural, with vast expanses of farmland. 
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comparatively

to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

Ex: The test was comparatively easy compared to last year's exam. 
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respect
respect
[noun]

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something

Ex: The two projects are similar in many respects. 
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to promote

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The manager worked to promote teamwork and collaboration within the team. 
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bilingual
bilingual
[Adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: Growing up in a bilingual household, she effortlessly switched between English and Spanish. 
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extent
extent
[noun]

the point or degree to which something extends

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influence
influence
[noun]

the impact one thing or person has on another

Ex: The influence of pollution on the environment is alarming. 
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staggering
staggering
[Adjective]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

Ex: The amount of work required for the project was staggering, but they managed it. 
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troubling
troubling
[Adjective]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

Ex: The troubling news of the increase in crime rates alarmed the community. 
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to conduct

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Ex: The experienced project manager will conduct the team in implementing the new software. 
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mother tongue

the first language that a baby acquires naturally

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willing
willing
[Adjective]

interested or ready to do something

Ex: She was willing to lend a helping hand whenever her friends needed it. 
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to justify

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

Ex: She had to justify her choice to pursue a career in the arts to her parents, emphasizing her passion and long-term goals. 
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expense
expense
[noun]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

Ex: Keeping track of your monthly expenses can help you create a realistic budget. 
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drawback
drawback
[noun]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

Ex: The main drawback of working from home is the lack of social interaction. 
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giant
giant
[noun]

a business or organization that is exceptionally large and influential in its field

Ex: The tech giant announced its new innovative product line at the annual conference. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verb]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
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sum
sum
[noun]

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

Ex: The sum owed on the invoice amounted to $500. 
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to allocate

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

Ex: The manager decided to allocate more budget to marketing for increased brand visibility. 
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fund
fund
[noun]

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

Ex: The school created a fund for new books. 
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to source
to source
[Verb]

to obtain or procure a product, material, or service from a particular supplier, location, or country

Ex: The company sourced raw materials from overseas. 
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uphill
uphill
[Adjective]

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

Ex: The project faced an uphill battle from the start, with tight deadlines and limited resources. 
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struggle
struggle
[noun]

a strenuous effort, especially involving difficulty or exertion

Ex: He made a struggle to lift the heavy box. 
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sound
sound
[Adjective]

being in good condition and without any damage or flaws

Ex: The mechanic inspected the car and confirmed that it was sound and ready for the road. 
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doubt
doubt
[noun]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

Ex: Doubt crept into her mind as she pondered the possibility of failure. 
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inevitable
inevitable
[Adjective]

unable to be prevented

Ex: As technology advances, it becomes increasingly inevitable that automation will replace certain jobs. 
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to [raise] a question

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

Ex: The discovery of the new evidence raised a question about the defendant's innocence. 
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identity
identity
[noun]

the unique personality that persists within an individual

Ex: The book explores the theme of identity in a rapidly changing world. 
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to concern

to cause someone to worry

Ex: The decline in his health concerned his family, prompting them to seek medical advice. 
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fluent
fluent
[Adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: She gave a fluent explanation of the new policy. 
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to express

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

Ex: The artist expresses emotions through vibrant colors in her paintings. 
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approximately

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

Ex: The journey will take approximately two hours, depending on traffic. 
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based
based
[Adjective]

having a base

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content
content
[noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

Ex: She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. 
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nation-state

a country with clear borders where most people share the same culture, language, or history, and it governs itself independently

Ex: Japan is often seen as a strong example of a nation-state. 
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to tie up
to tie up
[Verb]

to connect or link something to another thing, often making them depend on or relate to each other in some way

Ex: Much of his money is tied up in property. 
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