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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 1

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - 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
attic
[noun]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

Ex: In older homes , attics were originally used as sleeping quarters before modern heating and cooling systems were introduced .
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to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

Ex: The sofa in the living room converts into a sleeper sofa.
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format
[noun]

the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)

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a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

Ex: The rental agreement included a restriction on subletting the apartment without the landlord ’s approval .
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minimum
[Adjective]

having the least or smallest amount possible

Ex: The minimum amount needed for entry is $10.
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to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .
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frame
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a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

Ex: The gallery displayed the artist 's work in minimalist black frames to focus on the art itself .
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album
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a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc

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to charge
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to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Ex: The event organizers decided to charge for entry to cover expenses .
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to send a letter, document, or package to its intended destination using postal services

Ex: She sent the postcards off to her friends from her vacation destination.
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parcel
[noun]

an item or items that are wrapped or boxed for transport or delivery

Ex: The large parcel contained all the supplies needed for the project .
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roughly
[Adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The distance between the two cities is roughly 100 kilometers .
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to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

Ex: He took a few hours to sort the tools out in the garage for better accessibility.
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folder
[noun]

a place on a computer system that holds files or other pieces of data together

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for instance
[Adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are many exotic fruits available in tropical regions , for instance, mangoes and papayas .
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besides
[Adverb]

in addition to a person or thing that is being mentioned

Ex: We need to buy bread, milk, and eggs besides.
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to scan
[Verb]

to create a digital form of a picture or a document to store, edit, or view it on a computer

Ex: They scanned the handwritten notes and converted them into editable text .
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to make minor improvements or fixes to something, usually by adding a small amount of additional material

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contrast
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differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

Ex: The room decor featured a contrast of warm and cool colors , creating a dynamic visual impact .
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fragile
[Adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The fragile relationship between the two countries was strained by recent tensions .
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particularly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: The new employee was particularly skilled at problem-solving .
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to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .
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the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

Ex: The designer used a gradient background to enhance the overall aesthetic of the website .
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focus
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the sharpness and clarity of the subject in an image, achieved by adjusting the camera's lens to bring the subject into clear and sharp focus

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I am afraid
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used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

Ex: I'm afraid we can't offer you a refund for that item.Our policy only allows for exchanges.
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to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

Ex: They packed the gifts up carefully to avoid any damage.
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to post
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to send something to a specific place or recipient

Ex: As a courtesy , the office will post the documents to clients who prefer hard copies rather than digital versions .
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to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .
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to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

Ex: The team worked for months to restore the old cathedral ’s damaged windows .
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