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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 1

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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orchestra
orchestra
[noun]

a large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually under the direction of a conductor

Ex: Emma plays violin in the local orchestra. 
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: His speech appealed to voters' desire for change and better opportunities. 
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ballet
ballet
[noun]

a formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

Ex: Emma has studied ballet since she was six. 
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to take part in a play, TV show, movie, etc.

Ex: The famous actor will appear in the upcoming blockbuster film. 
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to go down

to be received by someone in a specific way

Ex: His proposal to change the project plan didn't go down well with the team; they preferred the original idea. 
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program
program
[noun]

a performance, typically in the context of theater, music, or other artistic events

Ex: The program included a mix of classical and modern music. 
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ideally
ideally
[Adverb]

used to express a situation or condition that is most desirable

Ex: Ideally, a balanced diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains. 
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town hall
town hall
[noun]

a building in which the officials of a town work

Ex: The mayor held a meeting at the town hall to discuss community concerns. 
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paper
paper
[noun]

a set of large sheets of paper containing news, articles, etc., printed and distributed on a daily or weekly basis

Ex: I read about the election in the morning paper. 
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to aim at
to aim at
[Verb]

to design something for a particular audience or market

Ex: The company's new marketing campaign aims at increasing brand awareness among millennials. 
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electronic music

a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound

Ex: Electronic music is popular at clubs and festivals worldwide. 
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composer
composer
[noun]

a person who writes and creates music

Ex: Emma hopes to become a film composer one day. 
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to suppose

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: I suppose she'll be at the meeting since she confirmed her attendance earlier. 
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workshop
workshop
[noun]

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

Ex: She attended a workshop on creative writing. 
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to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The wedding will take place in a beautiful garden by the lake. 
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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particularly
particularly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: The restaurant is particularly busy on Friday nights. 
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cookery
cookery
[noun]

the skill or activity of preparing food

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to contain

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

Ex: The box regularly contains various items like books and documents. 
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poster
poster
[noun]

a large printed picture, notice, or advertisement displayed on a wall or other public surface

Ex: Emma put a movie poster on her bedroom wall. 
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to reflect

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

Ex: His speech reflected the concerns of the community. 
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aware
aware
[Adjective]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

Ex: She became aware of the time when she heard the clock chiming. 
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to exhibit

to put something on public display so that people can view, study, or enjoy it

Ex: The museum is exhibiting several paintings by local artists. 
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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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carpentry
carpentry
[noun]

a skilled trade that involves working with wood to construct, install, and repair structures, furniture, and other objects, using various hand and power tools and techniques such as measuring, cutting, shaping, and joining wood pieces

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participant

a person who takes part in an activity, event, or process

Ex: Each participant received a schedule before the training session began. 
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chisel
chisel
[noun]

a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.

Ex: He used a chisel to carve intricate designs into the wood. 
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to [make] sense

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Ex: Her explanation didn't make sense to me; I couldn't understand why she made that decision. 
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to supervise

to watch over a person or group in order to maintain order or ensure proper behavior

Ex: Two officers supervised the crowd during the demonstration. 
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for instance
for instance
[Adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are many beautiful places to visit in Italy, for instance, Rome, Venice, and Florence. 
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lifeguard
lifeguard
[noun]

someone who is employed at a beach or swimming pool to keep watch and save swimmers from drowning

Ex: The lifeguard quickly responded to the swimmer in distress, pulling him safely to shore. 
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duty
duty
[noun]

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

Ex: It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees. 
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venue
venue
[noun]

the place where an event, meeting, performance, or other activity takes place

Ex: The hotel was chosen as the venue for the conference. 
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preparation

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

Ex: The event organizers focused on every detail in their preparation. 
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organizer
organizer
[noun]

a person who plans and arranges an event, activity, or project

Ex: Emma is one of the organizers of the music festival. 
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