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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 board members followed the agenda to stay on schedule .
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an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

Ex: The councillor collaborated with other elected officials to address homelessness in the city .
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survey
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a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

Ex: He filled out an online survey about his recent hotel stay .
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state
[noun]

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

Ex: She described her state of mind as calm and focused during the meditation.
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complaint
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a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .
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pothole
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a small, often deep, depression in a road surface caused by wear, weather, and traffic

Ex: Potholes often form after the winter freeze-thaw cycles .
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to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

Ex: It 's important for parents to address their children 's emotional needs .
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commuter
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a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .
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reduction
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a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

Ex: The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for combating climate change .
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cycle
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a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

Ex: The cycle shop offers a variety of models , from mountain bikes to city cruisers .
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to run
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to extend or pass in a specific direction

Ex: The path will run alongside the river , offering a beautiful view .
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cyclist
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someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .
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a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .
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going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

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stage
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a segment or phase of a journey or process

Ex: The final stage of their training involves fieldwork and practical application .
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immediate
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taking place or existing now

Ex: His immediate challenge was finding a place to stay after moving to the new city .
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a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

Ex: She looked both ways before stepping onto the pedestrian crossing.
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to temporarily delay or pause an activity, project, or plan

Ex: The research project was put on hold while the lead researcher recovered from an illness.
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the present occasion

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to budget
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to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

Ex: Students learn to budget their allowances to manage personal expenses .
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rumor
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a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

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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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bend
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a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex: The road's series of tight bends required careful navigation.
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a place where a road or path crosses over a railway line, at the same level

Ex: The car stalled on the level crossing, causing a delay .
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sign
[noun]

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

Ex: The sign by the elevator read " Out of Service . "
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to run
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(of engines or machines) to operate, function, or perform their designated tasks

Ex: The factory machines are running at full capacity .
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pavement
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a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

Ex: The children drew chalk pictures on the pavement outside their house .
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line
[noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

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

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.
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to chain
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to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

Ex: To prevent any accidents , the heavy machinery was securely chained to the ground during the storm .
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railing
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a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

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

Ex: The ticket office was busy as everyone tried to get their boarding passes .
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a rack for parking bicycles

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proposal
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a recommended plan that is proposed for a business

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

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

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .
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pitch
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a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

Ex: They practiced their passes on the training pitch all week .
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accessible
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(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

Ex: The hotel provides accessible rooms equipped with grab bars and widened doorways for guests with mobility challenges .
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footpath
[noun]

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

Ex: They strolled along the scenic footpath by the river .
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ramp
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a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

Ex: The stunt crew tested the ramp before the performance .
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handy
[Adjective]

functional and easy to use

Ex: Having a handy reference guide saved him time when troubleshooting computer issues .
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a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .
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council
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a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .
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poor
[Adjective]

of a low quality or standard

Ex: The company 's customer service was poor, with long wait times and unhelpful responses .
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the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .
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to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

Ex: The highway maintenance team regularly resurfaces roads to ensure safety and efficiency .
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to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

Ex: I will postpone my dentist appointment until after my vacation .
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to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: The company 's CEO proposed a merger with a competitor , believing it would create synergies and improve market share .
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funding
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the financial resources that are provided to make a particular project or initiative possible

Ex: The funding will cover operational costs for the next year .
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to erect
[Verb]

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

Ex: The team of workers erected barriers along the road to divert traffic during the construction project .
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motorist
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someone who drives a car or other motor vehicle

Ex: The motorist wore a seatbelt and checked the mirrors before starting the car .
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an open public area of land used for sports, games, or outdoor activities

Ex: People often walk their dogs at the recreation ground.
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stray
[Adjective]

away from the correct or intended place

Ex: A stray ball rolled across the street.
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