Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 2

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
agenda [noun]

a list or plan of items to be considered or acted upon, typically at a meeting or conference

Ex: The conference agenda included several keynote speeches .

an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

Ex: The councillor attended a community meeting to discuss plans for a new park in the area .
survey [noun]

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

Ex: The survey results showed strong support for the policy .
state [noun]

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

Ex: The patient ’s critical state required immediate medical attention .

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
pothole [noun]

a small, often deep, depression in a road surface caused by wear, weather, and traffic

Ex: They filled the pothole with asphalt to prevent further damage .

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate .
commuter [noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: Many commuters prefer public transport to avoid traffic .

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

Ex: The reduction in traffic congestion was noticeable after the new highway was opened .
cycle [noun]

a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

Ex: He bought a cycle for his elderly father to help him stay mobile .
to run [verb]

to extend or pass in a specific direction

Ex:
cyclist [noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist navigated through the city streets with confidence .

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: Pedestrians should always use the sidewalk and avoid walking on the road .

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

stage [noun]

a segment or phase of a journey or process

Ex: The project is currently in its initial stage , focusing on research and planning .
immediate [adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: The doctor 's immediate priority was stabilizing the patient .

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

Ex: The traffic light at the pedestrian crossing turned red for cars .

to temporarily delay or pause an activity, project, or plan

Ex: The city put the new park development on hold while they reviewed environmental impact assessments .

to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

Ex: Students learn to budget their allowances to manage personal expenses .
rumor [noun]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

Ex:
bend [noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex:

a place where a road or path crosses over a railway line, at the same level

Ex: Drivers are warned to slow down when approaching a level crossing .
sign [noun]

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

Ex:
to run [verb]

(of engines or machines) to operate, function, or perform their designated tasks

Ex:
pavement [noun]

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

Ex: The city plans to widen the pavement to accommodate more pedestrians .
line [noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

Ex: Freight runs on a separate industrial line at night .
fume [noun]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

Ex:
to chain [verb]

to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

Ex: The prisoner will be chained to prevent any attempt to escape .
railing [noun]

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

Ex: He stood in line at the ticket office to purchase his concert tickets .
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 .

a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: The company decided to purchase new equipment to improve its manufacturing processes .
pitch [noun]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

Ex: The coach instructed the team to gather near the center of the pitch .
accessible [adjective]

(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

Ex: The conference venue was chosen for its central location and accessible facilities for attendees .
footpath [noun]

a narrow path for people to walk along, often found in rural or suburban areas

Ex: He jogged on the footpath every morning .
ramp [noun]

a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

Ex: The motorcyclist raced up the ramp to perform a flip .
handy [adjective]

functional and easy to use

Ex: She found the new recipe book quite handy for quick and easy dinner ideas .

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

Ex: The community notice board displayed posters for local activities and meetings .
council [noun]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

Ex:
poor [adjective]

of a low quality or standard

Ex: The house had poor insulation , which made it difficult to stay warm in winter .

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

Ex: Poor maintenance led to serious equipment failure .

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

Ex: The construction crew worked overnight to resurface the worn-out parking lot with a new layer of concrete .

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

Ex: He postponed the project deadline to allow more time for preparation .

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: She proposed a topic for her research project , hoping to investigate the relationship between social media usage and mental health .
funding [noun]

the financial resources that are provided to make a particular project or initiative possible

Ex: The initiative depends on community funding for its success .
to erect [verb]

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

Ex: The carpenters erected scaffolding to reach the higher levels of the building under renovation .
motorist [noun]

someone who drives a car or other motor vehicle

Ex: He helped a fellow motorist jump-start a dead battery .

an open public area of land used for sports, games, or outdoor activities

Ex:
stray [adjective]

away from the correct or intended place

Ex: She brushed away a stray hair from her face .