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

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Listening - Part 1 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
festival
[noun]

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

Ex: They attended a cultural festival held in their town .
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orchestra
[noun]

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

Ex: The sound of the orchestra swelled , filling the concert hall with a rich , powerful sound .
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to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

Ex: The novel 's unique storyline and compelling characters appealed to readers of all ages .
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ballet
[noun]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

Ex: Ballet performances often feature elaborate sets and costumes to enhance the storytelling through dance .
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to appear
[Verb]

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

Ex: The talk show host will appear as a guest star on the sitcom 's season finale .
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to be received by someone in a specific way

Ex: The surprise party for her birthday went down with great success; she was genuinely surprised and delighted.
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program
[noun]

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

Ex: The program listed all the actors and crew involved in the play .
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ideally
[Adverb]

used to express a situation or condition that is most desirable

Ex: For successful project management , ideally, there should be clear goals , effective planning , and regular progress assessments .
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town hall
[noun]

a building in which the officials of a town work

Ex: Local elections are supervised at the town hall.
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paper
[noun]

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

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to aim at
[Verb]

to design something for a particular audience or market

Ex: The movie 's humor is aimed at a mature audience , with subtle references and wit .
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a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound

Ex: She prefers electronic music over traditional rock and pop .
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composer
[noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: She admired the composer's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly .
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to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: Based on the results , I suppose the theory is correct .
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workshop
[noun]

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

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to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic event took place centuries ago.
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to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition.
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particularly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: The new employee was particularly skilled at problem-solving .
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cookery
[noun]

the skill or activity of preparing food

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

Ex: The container contains a mixture of sand and salt , ready for use .
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poster
[noun]

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

Ex: The school principal announced a contest for students to design a poster promoting kindness , with the winning entry to be displayed in the hallways .
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to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

Ex: Her actions reflect her kindness and compassion towards others .
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aware
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She became aware of her surroundings as she walked through the unfamiliar neighborhood .
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to present or show something publicly to inform or entertain an audience

Ex: The zoo will exhibit rare species of birds in a new aviary .
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a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities

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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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a person who takes part or engages in an activity or event

Ex: Every participant must follow the rules .
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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: The set included different sizes of chisels for various tasks .
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to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Ex: It makes sense to save money for emergencies rather than spending it all at once.
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to watch over someone as a security measure

Ex: The park ranger supervises visitors to ensure they respect the natural environment .
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for instance
[Adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are many exotic fruits available in tropical regions , for instance, mangoes and papayas .
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lifeguard
[noun]

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

Ex: The lifeguard performed CPR on the unconscious swimmer until paramedics arrived .
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duty
[noun]

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

Ex: They emphasized the importance of performing one 's duty with integrity .
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venue
[noun]

a location where an event or action takes place, such as a meeting or performance

Ex: They chose a historic venue for their anniversary celebration .
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the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

Ex: They did a lot of preparation before starting the project .
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organizer
[noun]

a person that arranges or coordinates events or activities

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