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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - 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

a task given to a student to do

Ex: The English assignment involved writing a persuasive essay on a controversial topic .
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article
[noun]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Ex: The science journal published an article on recent discoveries in space exploration .
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to tend
[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .
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to mix up
[Verb]

to fail to recognize a person or thing properly by assuming that they are another person or thing

Ex: I apologize for mixing you up with someone else; I didn't recognize you at first glance.
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to assume
[Verb]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

Ex: Right now , some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended .
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to notice
[Verb]

to become aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it

Ex: He noticed a strange smell in the kitchen when he walked in .
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to cause something to happen

Ex: The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation .
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a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence.
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segmented
[Adjective]

divided into separate parts or sections

Ex: The product has a segmented design for easy use .
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a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

Ex: The laboratory was equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for conducting experiments in physics .
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nap
[noun]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

Ex: The couch in the office has become a popular spot for employees to take a quick nap during their lunch breaks .
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to find a solution to a problem

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .
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appropriate
[Adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: The company provided appropriate resources for new employees .
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a series of methods by which a certain subject is studied or a particular activity is done

Ex: The company 's success can be attributed to its innovative business methodology.
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stage
[noun]

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

Ex: The play 's rehearsal stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .
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to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

Ex: The government had to justify the allocation of funds to a particular project by outlining its potential benefits for the community .
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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: She updated the action plan after the client changed the goals.
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to lower a score or assessment given to someone in an exam, etc. due to errors or shortcomings

Ex: The examiner marked his answer sheet down for incorrect spelling and grammar.
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the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

Ex: The annual performance assessment helped employees and managers identify areas for improvement .
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statistical
[Adjective]

relating to the branch of mathematics concerned with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data

Ex: Statistical inference allows scientists to make generalizations about a population based on a sample of data .
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mark
[noun]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

Ex: The student was proud of the marks he earned in the competition .
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a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

Ex: The health department issued a warning about the flu outbreak .
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the process or action of carefully watching a thing or person, often for learning something about them

Ex: Observation of traffic patterns helped improve city planning .
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to freely provide information about oneself, often related to personal experiences, behaviors, etc.

Ex: Patients may be asked to self-report their symptoms during a medical consultation.
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in this case
[Adverb]

used to refer to a specific situation or scenario being discussed

Ex: If you need help with the presentation , I 'm available to assist .In this case , we can meet tomorrow morning to go over it together .
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ethical
[Adjective]

sticking to principles of right and wrong conduct and moral standards

Ex: They faced a dilemma but ultimately made the ethical decision , even though it was harder .
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guideline
[noun]

a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

Ex: The teacher provided clear guidelines for completing the research project , including deadlines and formatting requirements .
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a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

Ex: Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can release into the air and water .
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section
[noun]

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

Ex: In the grocery store , you can find fresh produce in the produce section near the entrance .
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a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

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variable
[noun]

something that is subject to change and can affect the result of a situation

Ex: The scientist adjusted one variable at a time to understand how it affected the overall experiment .
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to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: The students had to present their projects in front of the class .
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graph
[noun]

a graphical display of the relationship between two or more numbers using a line or lines

Ex: The graph indicated that sales increased during the holiday season .
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to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: It 's important to evaluate the environmental impact of new construction projects before granting permits .
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straightforward
[Adjective]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

Ex: The task was straightforward, taking only a few minutes to complete .
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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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due to
[preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: The cancellation of classes was due to a teacher strike .
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controversial
[Adjective]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Ex: She made a controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .
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faulty
[Adjective]

not functioning correctly or failing to meet proper standards

Ex: His faulty interpretation of the data led to the wrong results .
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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
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