Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 1

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

doing something completely and comprehensively without leaving out any important details

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

to entirely remove something

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

a machine that uses high-pressure water spray to remove dirt, grime, and other types of stubborn stains from surfaces

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

in a quick manner due to having little time

to provide someone with the contact information of another person such as their phone number, E-mail, or address

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

without any delay

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

an examination of a person or thing to ensure safety and prevent harm

related to or involving illegal activities

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.