Master the Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2
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behalf
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(n) /bɪˈhælf/
support or in place of someone else
Example: She spoke on behalf of her friend.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or building for a specific purpose
Example: The gym facility has many machines for exercise.
improvement
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(n) /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change that makes something better
Example: The school showed great improvement in its test scores.
membership
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(n) /ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/
the state of being a member of a group or organization
Example: Her membership at the gym allows her to use all the facilities.
asset
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(n) /ˈæsɛt/
something valuable that a person or company owns
Example: The swimming pool is our greatest asset.
Olympic-sized
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(adj) /əˈlɪm.pɪk saɪzd/
having the size used in Olympic games, which is a standard size
Example: The swimming pool in our club is not Olympic-sized.
expand
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(v) /ɪkˈspænd/
to make something larger or more extensive
Example: They want to expand the swimming pool to include more lanes.
retractable
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(adj) /rɪˈtræktəbl/
able to be pulled back or in
Example: The umbrella is retractable, so it can be stored easily.
refurbish
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(v) /rɪˈfɜr.bɪʃ/
to make something clean, new, or improved again
Example: They plan to refurbish the old gym next year.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the things that are needed for a particular purpose
Example: The gym has new equipment for exercising.
trampolining
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(n) /ˌtræm.pəˈliː.nɪŋ/
a sport where you jump on a large elastic sheet
Example: The kids enjoy trampolining during their gym class.
cater
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(v) /ˈkeɪtər/
to provide what is needed or wanted
Example: The club caters to children with special classes.
tuition
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(n) /tuˈɪʃən/
the money paid for instruction at a school or college
Example: The school offers financial aid to help with tuition.
appreciate
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(v) /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
to recognize the worth of something or someone
Example: I appreciate your help with the project.
assessment
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(n) /əˈsɛs.mənt/
a process of judging or evaluating something
Example: The trainer will give you a personal assessment.
questionnaire
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(n) /ˌkwɛs.tʃəˈnɛr/
a set of questions for gathering information
Example: Please fill out the questionnaire about your health.
personal trainer
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(n) /ˈpɜr.sən.əl ˈtreɪ.nər/
a person who helps others with exercise and fitness
Example: A personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals.
fitness suite
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(n) /ˈfɪtnəs swit/
a place with exercise equipment for physical training
Example: I go to the fitness suite three times a week.
injury
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(n) /ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
harm or damage to a person's body
Example: She had an injury from playing soccer.
outline
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(n) /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
a general description or a plan showing the main ideas
Example: The teacher gave an outline of the project.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiv/
to successfully reach a goal or desired outcome
Example: She wants to achieve her fitness goals.
review
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(v) /rɪˈvjuː/
to look at something again to think about it or check it
Example: The teacher will review the homework with the students.
entitle
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(v) /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/
to give someone the right or claim to something
Example: Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs.
reciprocal
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(adj) /rɪˈsɪprəkl/
involving two people or groups who give each other help or make promises to each other
Example: The clubs have reciprocal arrangements for members to use each other's facilities.
arrangement
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(n) /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
the way in which things are organized or arranged
Example: The arrangement of the furniture makes the room look bigger.
commitment
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(n) /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
a promise to do something or to support someone
Example: His commitment to the project is very strong.
preference
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(n) /ˈprɛfərəns/
a choice or liking for one thing over another
Example: She has a strong preference for chocolate ice cream.
peak time
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(n) /pik taɪm/
the busiest period when many people use a service
Example: The gym is very crowded during peak time.
session
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(n) /ˈsɛʃən/
a meeting or period devoted to a particular activity
Example: We have a session for yoga every Saturday.
individual
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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
a single person
Example: Each individual has unique strengths.
joint
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(n) /dʒɔɪnt/
a membership for two people, often partners
Example: They signed up for a joint membership at the gym.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃənl/
related to a job that requires special training, education, or skills
Example: She is a professional dancer.
premier
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(n) /ˈprɛmɪər/
a type of membership that gives benefits for people with busy schedules
Example: She chose premier membership because of her work hours.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or a good feature
Example: Having a gym nearby is a great advantage.
robe
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(n) /roʊb/
a loose outer piece of clothing
Example: She wore a soft robe after her shower.
hairdryer
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(n) /ˈhɛrˌdraɪər/
a device used to dry hair
Example: She used a hairdryer to dry her hair after the shower.
changing room
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(n) /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm/
a room where people can change their clothes
Example: I will meet you in the changing room after swimming.
photo card
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(n) /ˈfoʊtoʊ kɑrd/
a card that has a photo, often used for identification
Example: Don't forget your photo card when you go to the club.
lane
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(n) /leɪn/
a narrow road or path
Example: The runners raced in their own lane.
retractable
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(adj) /rɪˈtræktəbl/
able to be pulled back or in
Example: The umbrella is retractable, so it fits easily in my bag.
refurbished
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(adj) /rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃt/
something that has been repaired and made to look new again
Example: The refurbished fitness suite has new exercise machines.
weight-training
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(n) /ˈweɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
the use of heavy weights in exercise to build muscle
Example: Many people do weight-training to stay fit.
adult-only
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(adj) /əˈdʌlt ˈoʊnli/
only for adults, not for children
Example: The gym has adult-only hours in the evening.
trampolining
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(n) /ˌtræmpəˈliːnɪŋ/
the sport or activity of jumping on a trampoline
Example: Kids love trampolining at the gym.
yoga
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(n) /ˈjoʊɡə/
a type of physical exercise that involves poses and breathing techniques
Example: She loves to practice yoga every morning.
questionnaire
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(n) /ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛr/
a set of questions for gathering information
Example: Please fill out the questionnaire about your health.
assessment
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(n) /əˈsɛs.mənt/
an evaluation or judgment about something
Example: The trainer gave me an assessment of my fitness level.
fitness suite
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(n) /ˈfɪtnəs swit/
a room or area with exercise equipment for fitness activities
Example: She spent an hour in the fitness suite every day.
outline
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(n) /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
a general description or plan that shows the main ideas
Example: The teacher gave us an outline of the lesson.
joining fee
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(n) /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ fiː/
a payment made to become a member
Example: You need to pay a joining fee before you can use the gym.
reciprocal
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(adj) /rɪˈsɪprəkl/
given and received in return; mutual
Example: The clubs have reciprocal arrangements to share members.
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