Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic

a task given to a student to do

Ex: She spent hours working on her science assignment , conducting experiments and writing up her findings .
coverage [noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The journalist provided in-depth coverage of the humanitarian crisis .
editor [noun]

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

Ex: She worked her way up from copy editor to become the editor of the lifestyle section .
column [noun]

a section of a newspaper or magazine that regularly publishes articles about a particular subject

Ex: The magazine ’s fashion column reviews the latest trends .
headline [noun]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

Ex: The headline on the front page was so shocking that it immediately became the topic of conversation in the office .
graphics [noun]

the designs, pictures or drawings that are used in publications

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: As you make travel plans , bear in mind that the weather might affect your itinerary .

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .
conflicting [adjective]

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

Ex: The politician 's statements were conflicting , causing confusion among the public regarding their stance on the issue .
misleading [adjective]

intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue

Ex: The politician 's speech was filled with misleading statements designed to sway public opinion .

to find a solution to a problem

Ex: Can you work out a plan for improving employee satisfaction ?

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

Ex: In the field of psychology , certain behaviors may relate to underlying emotional experiences .

to happen or exist alongside something else or at the same time

Ex: The new policy accompanies the recent changes in the company ’s leadership structure .
prominent [adjective]

standing out clearly or easily noticeable

Ex: Her prominent position in the organization made her a key decision-maker .
advice [noun]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .

an academic discipline that examines the production, consumption, and effects of various forms of media, including television, film, digital media, and journalism

Ex: Media studies courses often analyze how representations of gender , race , and class shape media narratives and cultural identities .

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

Ex: The manager informed the team of the changes in the project timeline to keep everyone updated .

a strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people

Ex: The film 's portrayal of historical events caused significant controversy .
gosh [interjection]

*** used to express surprise or give emphasis

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

Ex: She made the assumption that he would handle the project alone .

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

Ex: The salesperson was patronizing the customer , making them feel inferior and inadequate .

to show or portray someone or something, often to convey a specific image

Ex: The film presents an alternative perspective on historical events .
to cover [verb]

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

Ex: The newspaper covered the groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital , highlighting key speeches .
basis [noun]

the underlying principles that serve as the foundation upon which something is initiated, developed, calculated, or explained

Ex:

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

Ex: The financial analyst will analyze the company 's quarterly reports to assess its performance .
keen [adjective]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

Ex: He was n’t too keen on attending the party , so he stayed in .
explicitly [adverb]

in a manner that is direct and clear

Ex: The policy was explicitly communicated to all employees .

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

Ex: His editorial criticized the government 's handling of the economic crisis .
terribly [adverb]

to a very great extent in a negative or distressing way

Ex: I felt terribly lonely in that big , empty house .

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee .

to regard someone or something in a certain way

Ex: Many people consider him a genius in his field .
broad [adjective]

covering a wide scope without focusing on specifics

Ex: During the meeting , she provided a broad outline of the strategy without going into the finer points .
picture [noun]

a situation treated as an observable object

funding [noun]

the act of providing money or capital to support a project, organization, or activity

Ex: Without proper funding , the construction project can not proceed .