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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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thorndyke
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(n) /ˈθɔrndʌɪk/
a surname, referring to a person's last name
Example: Mr Thorndyke is coming to fix the door.
fixing
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(v) /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of making something work or look better
Example: The door needs fixing because it won't close properly.
details
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(n) /ˈdiːteɪlz/
small pieces of information
Example: The artist needs the details for the project.
excellent
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(adj) /ˈɛk.sə.lənt/
very good; superior
Example: The work you did for her was excellent.
surname
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(n) /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
a family name; the name shared by members of a family
Example: Her surname is Smith.
difficult
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(adj) /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
not easy to do or understand
Example: The math problem was difficult for the students.
library
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(n) /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/
a place where books and other materials are stored for people to use
Example: The library has many interesting books.
recommend
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
to say that someone or something is good or should be chosen
Example: I recommend this book to my friends.
entrance
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(n) /ˈɛn.trəns/
the way in or the entrance to a place
Example: The entrance to the building is on Main Street.
itemised
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(adj) /ˈaɪtəmaɪzd/
describing a list that shows the separate costs of items
Example: I received an itemised bill for the repairs.
quote
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(n) /kwoʊt/
a written or spoken statement that repeats someone else's words
Example: Can you give me a quote for the painting job?
separately
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(adv) /ˈsɛpəˌrətli/
in a separate way; not together
Example: The students completed their projects separately.
individual
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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
a single person or thing
Example: Each individual has their own unique skills.
urgently
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(adv) /ˈɜrdʒəntli/
in a way that requires immediate attention
Example: We need to leave urgently to catch our flight.
cracked
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(adj) /krækt/
broken or damaged
Example: The glass in the door has cracked.
presume
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(v) /prɪˈzum/
to think that something is true without being sure
Example: I presume you will come to the party.
replacing
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(v) /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
taking away something and putting in a new one
Example: I am replacing the fence in my garden.
immediately
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(adv) /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
without any delay; right away
Example: I need help immediately.
urgent
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(adj) /ˈɜrdʒənt/
needing to be dealt with immediately
Example: The letter is urgent and must be sent today.
greasy
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(adj) /ˈɡriː.si/
covered with or full of fat or oil
Example: The food was too greasy to eat.
proper
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(adj) /ˈprɒpər/
correct or suitable
Example: He wants a proper job done.
strip
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(v) /strɪp/
to remove something from a surface
Example: I need to strip the old paint from the walls.
plaster
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(n) /ˈplæs.tər/
a substance used for holding things together or for covering surfaces
Example: The wall needs plaster to fix the cracks.
fence
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(n) /fɛns/
a structure that surrounds an area to keep people or animals in or out
Example: The dog ran away because there was no fence.
parking
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(n) /ˈpɑrkɪŋ/
the act of stopping and leaving a vehicle in a place
Example: Finding parking near the store can be hard.
vehicles
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(n) /ˈviːɪkəlz/
machines that transport people or goods, such as cars, trucks, and buses
Example: Many vehicles drive on the road every day.
postbox
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(n) /ˈpoʊstˌbɑːks/
a box where letters and packages are put to be collected by the post
Example: She dropped the letter in the postbox.
damage
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(n) /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
harm or injury to something
Example: The damage to the car was heavy after the accident.
cooker
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(n) /ˈkʊkər/
a person or machine that cooks food
Example: The cooker in the kitchen is very old.
tend
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(v) /tɛnd/
to take care of something
Example: The car tends to break down often.
lot
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(n) /lɑt/
a large amount or everything
Example: I have a lot of homework to complete.
forward
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(adv) /ˈfɔːrwərd/
toward the front or in the direction that someone or something is facing
Example: He moved forward to shake her hand.
speaking
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(v) /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the act of saying words aloud
Example: She is speaking on the phone right now.
wonder
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(v) /ˈwʌndər/
to think about something because you want to know more about it
Example: I wonder what time it is.
firstly
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(adv) /ˈfɜrstli/
used to introduce the first point or reason
Example: Firstly, I want to say thank you for your help.
spell
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(v) /spɛl/
to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order
Example: Can you spell your last name for me?
actually
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(adv) /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
used to express that something is true or real
Example: I live in East Park, actually.
remember
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(v) /rɪˈmɛmbər/
to bring back to mind or keep in your thoughts
Example: Do you remember the time we went to the park?
afternoons
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(n) /ˌæf.tɚˈnunz/
the time of day from noon until evening
Example: I like to relax in the afternoons.
evenings
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(n) /ˈivnɪŋz/
the part of the day from the end of the afternoon until night
Example: I like to read in the evenings.
morning
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(n) /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
the time of day from when the sun rises until noon
Example: I like to drink coffee every morning.
larger
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(adj) /ˈlɑrdʒər/
bigger in size
Example: The truck is larger than the car.
prices
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(n) /ˈpraɪsɪz/
the amount of money you need to pay for something
Example: The prices of the tools were very high.
problem
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(n) /ˈprɒb.ləm/
a situation that needs to be dealt with or solved
Example: She has a problem with her computer.
kitchen
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(n) /ˈkɪtʃɪn/
a room used for cooking and preparing food
Example: I cook dinner in the kitchen.
weather
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(n) /ˈwɛðər/
the state of the atmosphere, including heat, light, rain, and wind
Example: The weather is nice today.
glass
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(n) /ɡlæs/
a hard, clear material used for windows and containers
Example: The glass is broken and needs to be replaced.
paint
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(v) /peɪnt/
to apply color to a surface using liquid
Example: I want to paint my bedroom blue.
walls
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(n) /wɔlz/
the vertical structures that enclose an area or room
Example: The walls are painted blue.
area
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(n) /ˈɛəriə/
a particular space or region
Example: The area over the cooker is very greasy.
garden
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(n) /ˈɡɑrdən/
a piece of land used for growing flowers, trees, or vegetables
Example: They have a beautiful garden at their house.