Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
attached [adjective]

physically connected or joined to something

Ex:
to power [verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Wind turbines power the entire town , providing a sustainable energy source .
presumably [adverb]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

Ex: The CEO 's sudden resignation is presumably linked to the company 's financial challenges .

to find a solution to a problem, often through analysis, experimentation, or mathematical calculation

Ex: He can quickly work out complex mathematical problems .

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

Ex: The engineer programmed the CNC machine to cut precise patterns into the material .
coding [noun]

act of writing in code or cipher

recycled [adjective]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

Ex: The recycled glass bottles were melted down and reshaped into new containers .
to mind [verb]

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

Ex: He does n't mind if people disagree with him ; he welcomes different perspectives .

to generate ideas or concepts, often in a creative manner

Ex:
software [noun]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer 's performance .

to make a place tidy by putting things back where they belong, often following a particular activity or event

Ex: The catering staff stayed late to clear up after the wedding reception , leaving the venue spotless .
to hold [verb]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

Ex: We held a family gathering last weekend .
sign [noun]

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

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to miss [verb]

to not notice, hear, or understand something

Ex: She missed the warning signs of the storm coming .
industrial [adjective]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality .
estate [noun]

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

Ex: The estate was known for its grand parties and lavish events hosted in the main house .

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

Ex: New employees are required to enroll in the company 's orientation program .
humanoid [noun]

an automaton that resembles a human being

block [noun]

a set or group of related items or quantities that are handled, dealt with, or considered as a single unit

Ex: The construction schedule is broken down into time blocks for better planning .

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

Ex:
workshop [noun]

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

Ex: The teachers organized a workshop about new methods .

to create or plan something with a specific function or purpose in mind

Ex: They are designing a program to help students improve their reading skills .
to amaze [verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The unexpected plot twist in the book amazed the readers .