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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session [noun]

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

Ex: Students actively participated in discussions and group activities throughout the session .

decline [noun]

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

Ex: There has been a sharp decline in student enrollment this year .

to affect [verb]

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

Ex: The economic downturn is expected to affect businesses across various sectors .

in particular [adverb]

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

Ex: The book covers various topics , but the chapter on sustainability in particular is thought-provoking .

to illustrate [verb]

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

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual .

to tend [verb]

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

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment .

to borrow [verb]

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

Ex: The artist borrowed techniques from Renaissance painters to create his own style .

millennium [noun]

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

Ex: The medieval cathedral took nearly a millennium to complete , showcasing exquisite craftsmanship .

to browse [verb]

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

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours , searching for the perfect gifts .

a great deal [phrase]

to a large extent

Ex: I learned a great deal during my internship .

predominantly [adverb]

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

Ex: The forest ecosystem is predominantly composed of coniferous trees .

comparatively [adverb]

to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

Ex: The region remains comparatively peaceful despite the surrounding conflict .

respect [noun]

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something

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to promote [verb]

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability .

bilingual [adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: The company prefers to hire bilingual employees to cater to a diverse customer base .

extent [noun]

the point or degree to which something extends

influence [noun]

the impact one thing or person has on another

Ex: The influence of her leadership was felt throughout the company .

staggering [adjective]

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

Ex: The damage caused by the storm was staggering , leaving many homes destroyed .

troubling [adjective]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

Ex: The troubling lack of progress in the investigation left the family frustrated and anxious .

to conduct [verb]

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

Ex: As the event coordinator , she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference .

mother tongue [noun]

the first language that a baby acquires naturally

willing [adjective]

interested or ready to do something

Ex: The volunteers were willing to donate their time to help those in need .

to justify [verb]

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

Ex: The company had to justify its decision to lay off employees by explaining the financial challenges it was facing .

expense [noun]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

Ex: Rent and utilities are among the most common monthly expenses for homeowners and renters alike .

drawback [noun]

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

Ex: While the plan has many benefits , the drawback is its high cost .

giant [noun]

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

Ex: The energy giant has a significant impact on global oil prices .

to tackle [verb]

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

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students ' learning challenges .

sum [noun]

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

Ex: He withdrew a large sum from his savings account to purchase a car .

to allocate [verb]

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

Ex: The nonprofit organization plans to allocate volunteers strategically for community outreach .

fund [noun]

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

Ex: He contributed to a scholarship fund .

to source [verb]

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

Ex: The chef sourced fresh fish from the harbor .

uphill [adjective]

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

Ex: Overcoming her fear of public speaking was an uphill challenge , but she gradually gained confidence through practice .

struggle [noun]

a strenuous effort, especially involving difficulty or exertion

Ex:

sound [adjective]

being in good condition and without any damage or flaws

Ex: The foundation of the house is sound and firm .

doubt [noun]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

Ex:

inevitable [adjective]

unable to be prevented

Ex: Given the current trajectory of climate change , it 's inevitable that sea levels will continue to rise .

to [raise] a question [phrase]

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

Ex: The report raises a question about the accuracy of the financial statements .

identity [noun]

the unique personality that persists within an individual

Ex: The thief used a stolen identity to access the bank account .

to concern [verb]

to cause someone to worry

Ex: The news of the upcoming layoffs concerned the employees , who were uncertain about their future .

fluent [adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: He became fluent in discussing scientific topics over time .

to express [verb]

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

Ex: Last night , they expressed their joy with cheers and applause .

approximately [adverb]

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

Ex: The meeting is scheduled to start at 3 PM , give or take approximately 15 minutes .

based [adjective]

having a base

content [noun]

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

Ex:

nation-state [noun]

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

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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

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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