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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
attic
[noun]

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

Ex: She converted the attic into a cozy home office with skylights and built-in shelves. 
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to convert

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

Ex: The liquid converts into a gas when exposed to high temperatures. 
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format
format
[noun]

a defined structure used to arrange or encode data for computer storage or processing

Ex: The document was saved in PDF format. 
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restriction

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

Ex: The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year. 
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minimum
minimum
[Adjective]

having the least or smallest amount possible

Ex: The minimum requirement for admission to the program is a bachelor's degree. 
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to cope
to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset. 
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frame
frame
[noun]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

Ex: The antique frame around the painting added a touch of elegance to the artwork. 
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album
album
[noun]

a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc

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to charge
to charge
[Verb]

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

Ex: The hotel may charge for additional services beyond the room rate. 
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to send off

to send a letter, document, or package to its intended destination using postal services

Ex: She sent the important contract off to the client via express mail. 
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parcel
parcel
[noun]

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

Ex: The parcel arrived at her doorstep sooner than expected. 
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roughly
roughly
[Adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The project will take roughly two months to complete. 
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to sort out

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

Ex: After the move, she spent the weekend sorting out her belongings in the new apartment. 
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folder
folder
[noun]

a digital location on a computer used to organize and store files together

Ex: Save the document in the project folder. 
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for instance
for instance
[Adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are many beautiful places to visit in Italy, for instance, Rome, Venice, and Florence. 
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besides
besides
[Adverb]

in addition to a person or thing that is being mentioned

Ex: She brought cookies, and juice besides. 
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to scan
to scan
[Verb]

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

Ex: She scanned the old family photos to preserve them digitally. 
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to touch up

to make minor improvements or fixes to something, usually by adding a small amount of additional material

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contrast
contrast
[noun]

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

Ex: The painting used a stark contrast between light and shadow to create a dramatic effect. 
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fragile
fragile
[Adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight. 
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particularly
particularly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: The restaurant is particularly busy on Friday nights. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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background

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

Ex: The photographer adjusted the lighting to highlight the background behind the main subject. 
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focus
focus
[noun]

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
I am afraid
[sentence]

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

Ex: "Did you see him?" 
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to pack up

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

Ex: She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move. 
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to post
to post
[Verb]

to send something to a specific place or recipient

Ex: She promised to post the invitation to her friend's address for the upcoming party. 
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to require

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

Ex: Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics. 
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to restore

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

Ex: The museum hired experts to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty. 
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