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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 1
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enquire
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(v) /ɪnˈkwaɪə/
to ask for information
Example: I want to enquire about the restaurant hours.
hire
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(v) /haɪr/
to pay someone to work for you or to use something for a period of time
Example: They plan to hire a van for the trip.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used or accessed
Example: The rooms are available for booking.
seating
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(n) /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
the way in which seats are arranged or provided
Example: The seating in the hall can fit many guests.
organise
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(v) /ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪz/
to arrange or prepare something in a structured way
Example: We need to organise the chairs before the event starts.
charity
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(n) /ˈtʃɛrɪti/
an organization that helps people in need
Example: We donated money to charity to help those in need.
deposit
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(n) /dɪˈpɑː.zɪt/
an amount of money you give to secure something or to be returned later
Example: You need to pay a deposit to reserve the room.
returnable
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(adj) /rɪˈtɜrnəbl/
able to be returned
Example: The deposit is returnable if there is no damage.
insist
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(v) /ɪnˈsɪst/
to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
Example: I insist that you join us for dinner.
rent
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(v) /rɛnt/
to pay money to use something for a time
Example: I need to rent a car for the weekend.
charge
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(n) /tʃɑrdʒ/
the amount of money you need to pay for a service
Example: The charge for the room is £115.
include
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(v) /ɪnˈkluːd/
to have someone or something as part of a group or total
Example: The charge include use of tables and chairs.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or room that offers a service or function
Example: The facility has good quality cookers and fridges.
cover
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(v) /ˈkʌvər/
to pay for something
Example: We can cover the cost in our entry charges.
entry
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(n) /ˈɛntri/
the act of going into a place or the way to do it
Example: We can cover the cost in our entry charges.
licence
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(n) /ˈlaɪ.səns/
an official permission to do something
Example: You need a licence to play music at the event.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
easy to understand or simple
Example: The instructions were straightforward.
caretaker
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(n) /ˈkɛr.ɪˌteɪ.kər/
a person who is responsible for looking after someone or something
Example: The caretaker keeps the building clean and safe.
arrangement
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(n) /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
the plan for how things will be organized
Example: The arrangement for the dinner is ready.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
knowing about something
Example: You should be aware of the rules.
throughout
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(prep) /θruˈaʊt/
in every part or during the whole time
Example: The rules apply throughout the event.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or machines needed for a particular purpose
Example: The band has a lot of equipment for their performance.
fiddle
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(v) /ˈfɪd.əl/
to play with something in a nervous or restless way
Example: He likes to fiddle with his pen when he's thinking.
volume
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(n) /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of space a substance or object occupies
Example: The volume of the box is five cubic meters.
requirement
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(n) /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
something that is needed or required
Example: A license is a requirement for playing music at the event.
remind
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(v) /rɪˈmaɪnd/
to make someone think of something again
Example: He will remind me to bring the tickets.
speech
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(n) /spiːtʃ/
the expression of thoughts and feelings by talking
Example: The man gave a long speech at the event.
microphone
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(n) /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/
a device used to capture sound
Example: The speaker spoke into the microphone.
premise
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(n) /ˈprɛmɪs/
a basic idea or statement that supports an argument or theory
Example: The premise of the movie is very interesting.
condition
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(n) /kənˈdɪʃən/
the state or situation of something
Example: The condition of the room was very clean.
cupboard
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(n) /ˈkʌbərd/
a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, used for storing things
Example: The dishes are stored in the cupboard.
code
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(n) /koʊd/
a series of numbers or letters used to open something
Example: I need the code to open the locked cupboard.
inform
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(v) /ɪnˈfɔrm/
to give someone information
Example: Please inform me when the meeting starts.
detergent
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(n) /dɪˈtɜr.dʒənt/
a substance used for cleaning things
Example: We need to buy some detergent for the dishes.
sweep
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(v) /swiːp/
to clean a surface by moving a brush or cloth over it
Example: Please sweep the floors before the event starts.
wash
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(v) /wɑʃ/
to clean something with water and soap
Example: I wash my hands before dinner.
provide
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(v) /prəˈvaɪd/
to give something that is needed
Example: They provide food for the homeless.
rubbish
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(n) /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
waste or unwanted things
Example: Please put the rubbish in the bin.
collect
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(v) /kəˈlɛkt/
to gather or bring together things from different places
Example: Please collect all the papers from the table.
presume
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(v) /prɪˈzum/
to think something is true without being certain
Example: I presume you are coming to the party.
decoration
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(n) /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/
something used to make a place look more attractive
Example: They used flowers as decoration for the party.
afterwards
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(adv) /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/
at a later time; after an event
Example: You must take them down afterwards.
stack
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(v) /stæk/
to arrange things so they are on top of each other
Example: Please stack the chairs after the event.
neatly
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(adv) /ˈniːtli/
in a tidy way
Example: The books are arranged neatly on the shelf.
event
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(n) /ɪˈvɛnt/
something that happens, especially something important
Example: We are planning a big event for the charity.
damage
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(n) /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
harm or injury to something
Example: The storm caused a lot of damage to the house.
actual
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(adj) /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
real and not imagined or supposed
Example: The actual cost of the meal was higher than expected.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or equipment that is used for a specific purpose
Example: The gym has great facilities for exercise.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔr.wɚd/
simple and easy to understand
Example: The instructions were straightforward.
directly
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(adv) /dəˈrɛktli/
in a straight line or manner; without anything blocking the way
Example: You do that directly with me.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or items needed for a specific purpose
Example: The band brought all their equipment for the performance.