Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic

to continue or begin a task, journey, or project

Ex: Let 's get on with solving this problem instead of arguing about it .
theme [noun]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

Ex:

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

Ex: After reading that book , he got into the author 's works .
introductory [adjective]

presented before the main subject, topic, etc. to provide context or familiarize

Ex: The introductory paragraph of the essay sets the stage for the argument to follow .
stage [noun]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

Ex: The company is in the early stages of developing a new product line .
handout [noun]

printed material given to people, usually at lectures, meetings, or conferences, to provide information or summarize key points

Ex: The professor provided handouts with key terms for the lecture .

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

Ex:
texture [noun]

the way something feels to the touch

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays , especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals .
letdown [noun]

a feeling of disappointment or sadness due to something not meeting one's expectations or hopes

to pour [verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The rain began to pour , turning the streets into rivers .
hardly [adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

Ex: The study of evolution helps scientists understand the diversity of life on Earth and how organisms are interconnected through common ancestry .
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 .
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 .

a collaborative technique for generating ideas or solutions through group discussion

Ex:
to draft [verb]

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

Ex: The students were instructed to draft their research papers and then seek feedback from their peers .
proposal [noun]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

Ex: A new proposal for the office layout was submitted .

to submit or deliver something, such as an assignment, document, application or lost item, usually to a person in authority or to an organization

Ex: Please hand in your application forms at the front desk .
to amend [verb]

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

Ex: The chef amended the recipe by reducing the amount of sugar to make the dessert healthier .

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

Ex: The description of the landscape made it easy to visualize .

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: The manager evaluates employees ' productivity during performance reviews .
timeline [noun]

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

Ex: The police reconstructed the crime using a detailed timeline .
mind map [noun]

a visual representation of ideas, concepts, or information, typically organized around a central topic or theme

Ex: John created a mind map to plan his business strategy , mapping out goals , objectives , and action steps .
basis [noun]

the underlying principles that serve as the foundation upon which something is initiated, developed, calculated, or explained

Ex:

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

Ex: The company 's rationale for the merger was to increase market share and reduce competition .

to find a solution to a problem

Ex: Can you work out a plan for improving employee satisfaction ?
precise [adjective]

in accordance with truth

Ex: A precise account of the historical events is vital for understanding the significance of the era .
scope [noun]

the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something

Ex: The additional funding will provide more scope for research and development .
to swoop [verb]

to move quickly and suddenly downward through the air

Ex: From the treetops , the owl swooped silently , barely making a sound .
talon [noun]

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

Ex: The meeting took up the entire afternoon .

referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

Ex: In relation to your inquiry about the project timeline , we anticipate completion by next month .
predator [noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: Tigers , as solitary predators , stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia .

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well , despite the lack of feedback .
motion [noun]

the process or act of moving or changing place

Ex: The motion of the leaves in the wind created a calming atmosphere .
to perch [verb]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

Ex: The eagle perched high on the cliff , scanning the valley below .
reed [noun]

a tall grass-like plant that grows in water or near it

Ex: Fishermen waded through the shallow waters , using reeds as camouflage to approach their catch quietly without disturbing the tranquil surface .
stream [noun]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

Ex: The stream was clear , and you could see the fish swimming .
link [noun]

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

Ex: The study found a link between diet and heart disease .
portrait [noun]

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

Ex: The photographer took a stunning portrait of the couple on their wedding day .

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

Ex: The teacher 's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom .
ambiguous [adjective]

unclear and not precisely stated or defined

Ex: The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew exactly what was expected of them .

to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

Ex: Online scammers often exploit unsuspecting individuals by tricking them into revealing sensitive information .

to mention or discuss someone or something

Ex: In the book , the author frequently refers to the protagonist 's inner struggles .
apparently [adverb]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

Ex: Apparently , the train is delayed due to technical issues .

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

Ex: The report contained a reference to the latest research in the field .
cycle [noun]

a regularly repeating sequence or period of events

Ex:

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

Ex: His existence was a subject of intense speculation after he disappeared without a trace .
fist [noun]

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

Ex: She pounded her fist on the table , demanding to be heard in the heated argument .
source [noun]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

Ex: The article lists all its sources at the end for further reading .
evaluative [adjective]

relating to forming or giving an opinion about the qualities or values of something upon adequate consideration

Ex: In an evaluative survey , participants were asked to rate the service quality from poor to excellent .
threat [noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: The police quickly responded to the bomb threat called in at the downtown office building .

the state of happening or existing over a period of time without change or interruption

a written document that clearly lists what needs to be done, who will do it, and when it will be done in order to reach a specific goal or finish a project

Ex:
diary [noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: He found an old diary from his childhood , filled with memories and drawings that brought back nostalgia .