Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 3

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something

to a noticeable or considerable extent

the main purpose or goal of an activity

any unwanted or excessive sound that may cause harm or disturbance to human or animal life

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

made for practical use, not for looks

to give money or transfer funds to pay a bill or settle a debt

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

a designated area on a road for cyclists

to be important or have a great effect on someone or something

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

the process or act of persuading someone to do or believe something particular

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

a section of a road specially marked and separated for people who are riding bicycles

someone who rides a bicycle

to a very small degree or extent

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

a person that arranges or coordinates events or activities

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

to find a solution to a problem

happening or made very quickly and easily

an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue