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

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
agenda
agenda
[noun]

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

Ex: The manager distributed the agenda before the meeting. 
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councillor

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

Ex: The councillor proposed a new initiative to improve public transportation in the city. 
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survey
survey
[noun]

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

Ex: The company conducted a survey to measure customer satisfaction. 
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state
state
[noun]

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

Ex: The house was in a terrible state after the storm passed through. 
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complaint
complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: After receiving the wrong order at the restaurant, she decided to file a complaint with the manager to express her dissatisfaction. 
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pothole
pothole
[noun]

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

Ex: He swerved to avoid a large pothole in the street. 
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to address

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

Ex: The company needs to address the issue of employee turnover. 
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commuter
commuter
[noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: The train is always packed with commuters during rush hour. 
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reduction
reduction
[noun]

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

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures that led to a reduction in expenses. 
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cycle
cycle
[noun]

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

Ex: He rode his cycle to work every day to save money on gas. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to extend or pass in a specific direction

Ex: The crack in the wall runs from the ceiling to the floor. 
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cyclist
cyclist
[noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist pedaled quickly up the steep hill. 
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pedestrian

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

Ex: The city installed a new pedestrian crossing near the school to ensure the children's safety. 
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overtaking

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

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stage
stage
[noun]

a segment or phase of a journey or process

Ex: The first stage of their road trip took them through scenic mountains. 
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immediate
immediate
[Adjective]

taking place or existing now

Ex: The immediate concern for the company was how to handle the financial crisis. 
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pedestrian crossing

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

Ex: Drivers must stop at the pedestrian crossing when people are waiting to cross. 
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to [put] {sth} on hold

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

Ex: They decided to put the construction project on hold until they secured additional funding. 
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time being

the present occasion

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to budget
to budget
[Verb]

to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

Ex: Families budget their monthly income to cover expenses such as rent, groceries, and utilities. 
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rumor
rumor
[noun]

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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department

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

Ex: He's applying for a job in the legal department of that firm. 
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bend
bend
[noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex: Be cautious when cycling around the blind bend ahead. 
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level crossing

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

Ex: The train passed through the level crossing just before the traffic lights. 
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sign
sign
[noun]

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

Ex: The sign at the entrance warns visitors to keep off the grass. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: The car's engine is running smoothly. 
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pavement
pavement
[noun]

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

Ex: The pavement was crowded with shoppers during the weekend market. 
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line
line
[noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

Ex: The commuter line was delayed by signal problems. 
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fume
fume
[noun]

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

Ex: The factory released toxic fumes that posed a health risk to nearby residents. 
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to chain
to chain
[Verb]

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

Ex: The gatekeeper will chain the entrance to restrict access to the private property. 
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railing
railing
[noun]

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

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ticket office

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

Ex: I bought my train tickets at the ticket office. 
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bicycle rack

a rack for parking bicycles

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proposal
proposal
[noun]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

Ex: Her proposal to extend the project was accepted. 
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community center

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

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to purchase

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

Ex: Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires. 
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pitch
pitch
[noun]

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

Ex: The players ran onto the pitch as the match began. 
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accessible
accessible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The wheelchair ramp made the building more accessible to people with mobility impairments. 
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footpath
footpath
[noun]

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

Ex: They discovered wildflowers along the footpath. 
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ramp
ramp
[noun]

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

Ex: The skateboarder performed tricks on the ramp. 
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handy
handy
[Adjective]

functional and easy to use

Ex: His handy toolkit contained everything he needed for small household repairs. 
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notice board

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

Ex: The new schedule was pinned to the notice board in the hallway. 
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council
council
[noun]

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

Ex: She was elected to serve on the local council. 
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poor
poor
[Adjective]

of a low quality or standard

Ex: The meal was poor, lacking in flavor and presentation. 
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maintenance

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

Ex: Regular maintenance extends the life of a car. 
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to resurface

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

Ex: The city decided to resurface the main roads to improve the overall driving experience. 
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to postpone

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

Ex: They postponed the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts. 
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to propose

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

Ex: He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation. 
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funding
funding
[noun]

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

Ex: The school secured funding to build a new library. 
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to erect
to erect
[Verb]

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

Ex: The construction crew erected the steel beams to form the framework of the new skyscraper. 
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motorist
motorist
[noun]

someone who drives a car or other motor vehicle

Ex: The motorist carefully followed the traffic rules. 
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recreation ground

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

Ex: Children were playing football on the recreation ground. 
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stray
stray
[Adjective]

away from the correct or intended place

Ex: The teacher gathered the stray books after class. 
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