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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/
related to the home or household
Example: She enjoys cooking domestic meals for her family.
illustrate
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(v) /ˈɪləstreɪt/
to show or explain something with pictures or examples
Example: The teacher will illustrate the lesson with a drawing.
primarily
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(adv) /praɪˈmɛrəli/
mainly; mostly
Example: The event is primarily for children.
administration
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(n) /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/
the way a government or organization is run
Example: The administration of the school takes care of students' needs.
context
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
the situation or background in which something happens
Example: The context of the story helps us understand the characters.
symbolic
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(adj) /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to symbols or representing ideas
Example: The painting has a symbolic meaning about hope.
metaphor
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(n) /ˈmɛtəfɔr/
a way of describing something by saying it is something else
Example: The phrase 'time is a thief' is a metaphor.
run-down
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(adj) /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/
in very bad condition, often because it has not been taken care of
Example: The run-down house needs a lot of repairs.
redevelopment
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(n) /ˌriːdɪˈvɛlˌəpmənt/
the process of improving an area or building
Example: The city's redevelopment made it a nicer place to live.
occupied
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(adj) /ˈɑːk.jʊ.paɪd/
being used or filled by someone
Example: The room is occupied by a meeting.
high-rise
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(n) /haɪ raɪz/
a tall building with many floors
Example: The high-rise stands out in the city skyline.
central business district
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(n) /ˈsɛntrəl ˈbɪznəs ˈdɪstrɪkt/
the main area in a city where most businesses are located
Example: The central business district is always busy during the day.
bordered
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(adj) /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border or edge
Example: The garden is bordered by a low fence.
canal
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(n) /kəˈnæl/
a long, narrow waterway
Example: The boat sailed down the canal.
manufacturing
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(n) /ˌmæn.juˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
the process of making goods in large quantities
Example: Manufacturing is important for creating many products we use every day.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities
Example: The challenge was to design a building in an unusual location.
significance
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(n) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the importance or meaning of something
Example: The significance of the building will be understood over time.
reflect
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(v) /rɪˈflɛkt/
to show or demonstrate something
Example: The mirror will reflect the image perfectly.
pedestrian
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(n) /pəˈdɛstrɪən/
a person who is walking, especially in a city or town
Example: The pedestrian waited for the traffic light to change.
suspense
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(n) /səˈspɛns/
a feeling of excitement or anxiety about what may happen next
Example: The movie kept the audience in suspense until the end.
impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
an idea or feeling that you get about something or someone
Example: The first impression of the building was very interesting.
uninterrupted
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(adj) /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛrʌptɪd/
not stopped or interrupted
Example: The movie was uninterrupted for two hours.
off-putting
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(adj) /ˈɔfˌpʌtɪŋ/
making someone feel less interested or attracted
Example: The flat wall might sound off-putting at first.
intrigued
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(adj) /ɪnˈtruːɡd/
very interested in something
Example: She was intrigued by the mysterious building.
projector
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(n) /prəˈdʒɛk.tər/
a device that shows images or videos on a surface
Example: The teacher used a projector to show the students a movie.
auditorium
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(n) /ˌɔː.dɪˈtɔːr.i.əm/
a large room where people gather to watch performances
Example: The auditorium was full of cheering fans.
massive
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(adj) /ˈmæsɪv/
very large and heavy
Example: The building has ten massive pads to support it.
vibration
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(n) /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
a quick movement back and forth
Example: The piano creates a beautiful vibration when played.
absorb
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(v) /əbˈzɔrb/
to take in or soak up something
Example: The sponge can absorb water quickly.
source
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(n) /sɔrs/
a place or thing that provides something
Example: The library is a good source of information.
acoustic
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(adj) /əˈkuːstɪk/
relating to sound or the sense of hearing
Example: The acoustic in the concert hall makes the music sound amazing.
amplify
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(v) /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
to make something louder or stronger
Example: We need to amplify the sound for the concert.
adjustable
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(adj) /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/
able to be changed or adjusted to fit different needs or conditions
Example: The chair is adjustable to suit people of different heights.
motorized
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(adj) /ˈmoʊtəraɪzd/
having a motor; using machinery to operate
Example: The motorized panels can change the sound in the auditorium.
evaluation
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(n) /ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
the process of judging or what something is worth
Example: The evaluation of the new concert hall will help improve future designs.
enthusiastic
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(adj) /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
very excited and eager
Example: She was enthusiastic about her new project.
criticize
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(v) /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
to say what is wrong about something
Example: She did not like the movie and decided to criticize it.
international
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(adj) /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
relating to or involving two or more countries
Example: The conference will focus on international cooperation.
landscape
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(n) /ˈlænd.skeɪp/
an area of land that is seen from a distance
Example: The landscape is beautiful with all the trees and mountains.
society
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(n) /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
a group of people living together in a community
Example: Society can change over time.
architect
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(n) /ˈɑːrkɪtɛkt/
a person who designs buildings
Example: The architect made plans for the new library.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: I will consider your idea.
function
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(n) /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
the purpose or role of something
Example: The function of a pen is to write.
entertainment
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(n) /ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/
activities that people enjoy for fun or enjoyment
Example: The movie was a great form of entertainment.
education
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(n) /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
the process of learning, usually in a school
Example: Education is important for everyone.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the park is very nice.
neighboring
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(adj) /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
near or next to something
Example: The neighboring houses had bright colors.
approach
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(v) /əˈproʊtʃ/
to come near or nearer to something or someone in space or time
Example: People approach the entrance of the concert hall.
entrance
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(n) /ˈɛntrəns/
the place where you go in
Example: The entrance to the concert hall was very grand.
impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
an idea or feeling that you get from someone or something
Example: The first impression of the building was very interesting.
concept
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(n) /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/
an idea or a principle that is often abstract
Example: The concept of friendship is important to me.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to help or give extra strength to something
Example: We need to support our friends when they are in trouble.