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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 3

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
disbelief
[noun]

the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

Ex: The audience listened in disbelief to the strange claims .
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to admire
[Verb]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .
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fellow
[Adjective]

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

Ex: Despite their differences , they remained united as fellow citizens of the same country .
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course
[noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .
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professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .
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athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .
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brilliant
[Adjective]

exceptionally impressive or outstanding

Ex: The brilliant design of the new building won several architecture awards .
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academic
[Adjective]

hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

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to push
[Verb]

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

Ex: Do n't push yourself too hard , or you 'll burn out .
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fortunate
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experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

Ex: They considered themselves fortunate for having such a generous and understanding boss .
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to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
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over
[preposition]

past the worst stage of something, especially a difficulty or illness

Ex: I 'm so glad you 're finally over that terrible cough .
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related
[Adjective]

connected logically, causally, or by shared characteristics

Ex: The articles were all related to environmental conservation.
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area
[noun]

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

Ex: Advances in the area of genetic engineering have raised important ethical questions .
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session
[noun]

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

Ex: The afternoon session began with a hands-on laboratory experiment to reinforce concepts learned earlier in the day .
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bat
[noun]

a small, lightweight racket with a long handle and a small head, designed for playing the game of squash

Ex: His grip on the bat was firm but flexible .
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rubber
[noun]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.
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roll
[noun]

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

Ex: The photographer loaded a fresh roll of film into the camera before the shoot .
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bulk
[noun]

the property of something that is great in magnitude

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harness
[noun]

a piece of equipment that fits around an animal's body, typically a dog or cat, and is used to secure and control the animal

Ex: He adjusted the harness to fit snugly around the dog 's chest before heading out .
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covering
[noun]

an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

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innovative
[Adjective]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

Ex: The architect presented an innovative building design that defied conventional structures .
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pad
[noun]

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

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cricket
[noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: We need a new cricket bat for the next season.
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helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
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to boo
[Verb]

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

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to jeer
[Verb]

to mockingly laugh or shout at someone

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cycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

Ex: The cycle shop offers a variety of models , from mountain bikes to city cruisers .
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biker
[noun]

someone who rides a motorcycle or bicycle

Ex: He admired the new model of the bike that the seasoned biker was riding .
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cyclist
[noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .
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to end up
[Verb]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.
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air vent
[noun]

an opening or device designed to allow the flow of air into or out of a confined space, such as a room, building, or HVAC system, for the purpose of ventilation, air circulation, or temperature regulation

Ex: She heard a soft whistling sound from the air vent and realized it needed maintenance .
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club
[noun]

a piece of golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball

Ex: Each club in the set is designed for a specific type of shot .
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a sport equipment used by players to hit, pass, and control the puck or ball in hockey games

Ex: The coach showed him how to properly handle the hockey stick.
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to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

Ex: They manufacture medical equipment for hospitals .
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to stitch
[Verb]

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

Ex: He stitched the puncture wound on his hand after cleaning it thoroughly .
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to head
[Verb]

to strike the ball with the head, usually to pass or score in soccer

Ex: He flicked his neck to head the ball into the goal .
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excessive
[Adjective]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

Ex: The storm caused excessive damage to the property , far beyond what was expected .
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mass
[Adjective]

involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

Ex: Mass migration of animals occurs annually during the breeding season.
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spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .
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a longing to return home

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gratitude
[noun]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: A simple " thank you " is an easy way to express gratitude.
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pimpled
[Adjective]

covered with many small raised bumps or spots on a surface

Ex: They replaced the pimpled sheet with a smooth one.
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