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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 1
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brochure
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(n) /broʊˈʃʊr/
a small book or magazine that gives information about something
Example: I received a brochure about the self-drive tours.
self-drive
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(n) /ˈsɛlfˌdraɪv/
a trip where you drive yourself instead of using a tour guide
Example: She booked a self-drive tour for her family vacation.
postcode
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(n) /ˈpoʊstkoʊd/
a series of letters and/or numbers used to identify a specific geographic area for mail delivery
Example: My postcode is BH5 2OP.
mobile
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(adj) /ˈmoʊ.bəl/
able to be moved easily; not fixed in one place
Example: She has a mobile phone that she carries everywhere.
advert
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(n) /ˈæd.vɜrt/
a notice or announcement that tells people about a product or service
Example: I saw an advert for a new restaurant on TV.
theme park
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(n) /θim pɑrk/
a place with attractions and rides for entertainment
Example: The family went to a theme park for fun.
lodge
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(n) /lɑdʒ/
a place where people stay, usually when traveling
Example: We decided to stay in a lodge near the mountains.
campsite
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(n) /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
a place where people can set up tents to camp
Example: We found a nice campsite by the lake.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or make plans for something
Example: We need to arrange a meeting for next week.
castle
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(n) /ˈkæsl/
a large building with high walls, often a home for a king or queen
Example: There is a beautiful castle near the city.
desert
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(n) /ˈdɛz.ɚt/
a hot dry area with little water and few plants
Example: I would love to explore the desert one day.
sunbathing
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(n) /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/
the activity of lying in the sun to get a tan
Example: We want some time for sunbathing and swimming.
accommodation
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(n) /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/
a place to stay, like a hotel
Example: The tour includes accommodation at nice hotels.
rental
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(n) /ˈrɛntəl/
an amount of money paid for using something for a period of time
Example: The car rental was easy to arrange.
kilometre
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(n) /kɪˈlɑːməˌtɪr/
a unit of distance equal to 1,000 meters
Example: The road is five kilometres long.
journey
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrni/
an act of traveling from one place to another
Example: The journey to the beach was fun.
cover
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(v) /ˈkʌvər/
to include or to deal with something
Example: The tour covers many interesting places.
altogether
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(adv) /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/
in total; all together
Example: You cover about 980 kilometres altogether.
deal
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(n) /diːl/
an agreement or arrangement
Example: That is a good deal for the trip.
include
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(v) /ɪnˈklud/
to have something as part of a whole
Example: I want to include my favorite song in the playlist.
interest
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(n) /ˈɪn.tɚ.ɪst/
a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something
Example: I have a lot of interest in traveling.
tour
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(n) /tʊr/
a journey to see places of interest
Example: We are planning a tour of Europe next summer.
visit
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(v) /ˈvɪzɪt/
to go to see a person or place
Example: We want to visit the zoo this weekend.
drive
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(v) /draɪv/
to operate and control a vehicle
Example: He likes to drive to work every day.
hire
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(v) /haɪr/
to pay someone to work for you
Example: We want to hire a car for our trip.
begin
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(v) /bɪˈɡɪn/
to start something
Example: The class will begin at nine o'clock.
spend
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(v) /spɛnd/
to use money to buy something
Example: I like to spend time with my family.
choose
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(v) /tʃuːz/
to select or make a decision about something
Example: You can choose to stay in a lodge or on the campsite.
tent
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(n) /tɛnt/
a shelter made of fabric or other material that is supported by poles and ropes
Example: They set up a tent in the backyard for the party.
slightly
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(adv) /ˈslaɪtli/
a little bit; not much
Example: The weather is slightly colder today.
continue
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(v) /kənˈtɪn.ju/
to keep doing something without stopping
Example: The tour continues to Santa Monica.
shopping
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(n) /ˈʃɑː.pɪŋ/
the activity of buying things in stores
Example: They went shopping for clothes on Saturday.
straight
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(adv) /streɪt/
without a bend or curve; in a direct line
Example: You can go straight to the beach from here.
relax
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(v) /rɪˈlæks/
to become less tense or anxious
Example: It's a good place to relax after a long day.
flying
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(n) /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
the action of moving through the air
Example: The birds are flying in the sky.
swimming
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(n) /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the activity of moving through water by using your body
Example: We want some time for sunbathing and swimming.
cost
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(n) /kɔst/
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example: The cost of the tour is 525 pounds per person.
last
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(adj) /læst/
coming after all others in time or order
Example: This is the last book I want to read.
shortest
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(adj) /ˈʃɔːrtəst/
having the least length or duration
Example: The shortest journey takes two hours.
longest
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(adj) /ˈlɔŋɡəst/
the most long; having the greatest length
Example: The longest ride at the amusement park makes me feel excited.
meal
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(n) /miːl/
an occasion when food is eaten
Example: I had a delicious meal for dinner.
cheaper
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(adj) /ˈtʃiːpər/
less expensive than something else
Example: The new hotel is cheaper than the old one.
offer
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(v) /ˈɔːfər/
to say that you will give something to someone
Example: Many hotels offer breakfast in the morning.
dinner
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(n) /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
Example: They had a tasty dinner at the new restaurant.
touch
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(v) /tʌtʃ/
to make physical contact with something
Example: Please touch the screen to start the game.
chance
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(n) /tʃæns/
the possibility of something happening
Example: I will have a chance to visit my friend next week.
pleased
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(adj) /plizd/
happy or satisfied about something
Example: I am pleased with my new book.
holiday
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(n) /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/
a day when you do not work and can relax or travel
Example: We are planning a holiday to the beach.
newspaper
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(n) /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/
a regular publication with news, articles, and advertisements
Example: I read about you in the newspaper.
information
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(n) /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
facts or details about something
Example: I need some information about the trip.
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