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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attic [noun]

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

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house .

to convert [verb]

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

Ex:

format [noun]

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

Ex: That video format is n't supported by your media player .

restriction [noun]

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

Ex: Dietary restrictions , such as avoiding gluten , were noted on the menu to accommodate guests with allergies .

minimum [adjective]

having the least or smallest amount possible

Ex: The minimum age for purchasing alcohol is 21 in many countries .

to cope [verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Employees cope with changes in the workplace by adapting to new procedures and technologies .

frame [noun]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

Ex: The mirror 's wooden frame was intricately carved with floral patterns .

album [noun]

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

to charge [verb]

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

Ex: Restaurants in tourist areas often charge more for their meals .

to send off [verb]

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

Ex:

parcel [noun]

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

Ex: The post office handled thousands of parcels each day .

roughly [adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius .

to sort out [verb]

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

Ex: He began to sort out the files on his computer to create a more efficient digital workspace .

folder [noun]

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

Ex: The folder contains several subfolders for easy access .

for instance [adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are various ways to stay fit ; for instance , you can join a gym , take up swimming , or go for regular runs .

besides [adverb]

in addition to a person or thing that is being mentioned

Ex: I have homework , and chores besides .

to scan [verb]

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

Ex: The office assistant scanned the receipts and invoices to keep track of expenses .

to touch up [verb]

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

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 black-and-white photograph emphasized the stark contrast between light and dark .

fragile [adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground .

particularly [adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving .

to alter [verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance .

background [noun]

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

Ex: The artist painted a detailed background to complement the central figures in the portrait .

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

I am afraid [sentence]

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

Ex: I 'm afraid I have to disagree with your interpretation of the data .

to pack up [verb]

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

Ex: Can you help me pack up these files into boxes ?

to post [verb]

to send something to a specific place or recipient

Ex: Before traveling , he made sure to post a letter to his family to let them know about his plans .

to require [verb]

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

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .

to restore [verb]

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

Ex: The craftsmen carefully restored the antique furniture , removing scratches and restoring the wood 's luster .

Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2
Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3