Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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seaside [noun]

an area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday

Ex: She loves the fresh air and scenic views at the seaside .

thoroughly [adverb]

in a manner that is very much or to a great extent

Ex: She was thoroughly impressed by the performance and gave it a standing ovation .

demanding [adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

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to tire [verb]

to feel exhausted due to strain or stress

Ex: The continuous stress has tired me .

to surf [verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

Ex:

challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

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lively [adjective]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants .

hostel [noun]

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

Ex: The hostel provides free breakfast every morning , allowing visitors to start their day without extra costs .

campsite [noun]

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

Ex: The campsite had a picnic table and a fire pit .

camp [noun]

a recreational facility where children participate in organized activities during the summer

Ex: They made lifelong friends at the camp last summer .

to tire out [verb]

to make someone exhausted through physical or mental activity

Ex: The lengthy meeting started to tire out the participants .

kayak [noun]

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

Ex: Kayaks are often used for recreational activities such as whitewater rafting and sea kayaking .

bay [noun]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

Ex: The bay is surrounded by cliffs and lush green hills .

practically [adverb]

to an almost complete degree

Ex: The negotiation was practically settled , pending only a few minor details .

appeal [noun]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals .

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 .

rate [noun]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

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wetsuit [noun]

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

Ex: She adjusted the fit of her wetsuit to ensure it hugged her body snugly .

board [noun]

a flat, often elongated piece of equipment used to glide over surfaces like water or snow

Ex: In snowboarding , a flexible board helps with sharper turns and tricks .

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 .

advisable [adjective]

better or recommended because it is wise in a given situation

Ex: It may be advisable to consult a doctor before starting the treatment .

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