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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 2
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linguistic
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(adj) /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
relating to language
Example: She studies linguistic patterns in different languages.
complex
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(adj) /ˈkɒmplɛks/
made of many different parts; complicated
Example: The problem is too complex for me to solve alone.
briefly
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(adv) /ˈbrifli/
for a short time or using few words
Example: He explained the problem briefly.
background
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(n) /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
the area behind the main part of something; information about a situation
Example: She gave some background about the town's history.
developments
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənts/
events or changes that happen, often in a positive way
Example: There have been many developments in the town recently.
virtually
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(adv) /ˈvɜr.tʃu.ə.li/
in almost all cases; nearly
Example: The schedule is virtually full for the week.
frequently
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(adv) /ˈfriːkwəntli/
happening often
Example: Many people used them frequently.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus your attention on something
Example: You need to concentrate on your homework.
passenger
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(n) /ˈpæsɪndʒər/
a person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example: The passenger was reading a book during the trip.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The changes had a positive impact on the community.
pedestrian
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(n) /pəˈdɛstriən/
a person walking, especially in a city or town
Example: The pedestrian crossed the street safely.
measure
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(v) /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/
to find out the size, amount, or degree of something
Example: We need to measure the room before buying new furniture.
cycle
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(n) /ˈsaɪ.kəl/
a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
Example: The water cycle explains how water moves in nature.
construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or make something
Example: They plan to construct a new library in the town.
bypass
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(v) /ˈbaɪ.pæs/
to avoid something by taking a different route
Example: We can bypass the traffic by using a side road.
persuade
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(v) /pərˈsweɪd/
to convince someone to do or believe something
Example: She tried to persuade her friend to join the club.
attract
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(v) /əˈtrækt/
to pull toward or draw in
Example: They try to attract more people to the festival.
combine
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(v) /kəmˈbaɪn/
to join or mix two or more things together
Example: Some people combine shopping with visits to the town's restaurants.
independent
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(adj) /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
not relying on others; self-sufficient
Example: She is an independent person who makes her own decisions.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑːrkɪt/
a large shop that sells a variety of food and other goods
Example: I bought some milk at the supermarket.
department
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(n) /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
a part of a large organization or system
Example: She works in the marketing department at her company.
medical
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(adj) /ˈmɛdɪkl/
relating to the treatment of illness and injuries
Example: The town has many medical facilities for residents.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or building used for a specific purpose
Example: The town has many facilities for sports.
practice
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(n) /ˈpræktɪs/
the repeated activity of doing something to get better at it
Example: You need to practice every day to improve your skills.
cater
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(v) /ˈkeɪ.tər/
to provide food and drinks for an event
Example: We need to cater for the guests at the party.
unavoidable
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(adj) /ˌʌn.əˈvɔɪ.də.bəl/
impossible to avoid or prevent
Example: The journeys to other towns are unavoidable.
dentist
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(n) /ˈdɛntɪst/
a doctor who takes care of teeth
Example: I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
employment
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(n) /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of having a job
Example: Many people are looking for employment in the city.
sector
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(n) /ˈsɛk.tər/
a part of a society or economy
Example: The education sector needs more teachers.
accountancy
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(n) /əˈkaʊntənsi/
the profession or work of keeping financial records
Example: She is studying accountancy at university.
manufacturing
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(n) /ˌmæn.juˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
the process of making goods in large amounts using machines
Example: Manufacturing is an important part of the economy.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become smaller or fewer; to refuse or say no to something
Example: The company will decline to offer more jobs.
affect
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(v) /əˈfɛkt/
to have an influence on someone or something
Example: The weather can affect your mood.
outline
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(n) /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
a general description or plan that gives the main ideas
Example: The teacher asked us to write an outline of our project.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or building that provides a particular service or function
Example: The town has many facilities for the public.
regularly
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(adv) /ˈrɛɡjələrli/
happening at regular intervals
Example: I regularly visit my grandparents on the weekend.
adjoining
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(adj) /əˈdʒɔɪ.nɪŋ/
next to or adjoining something else
Example: The company has bought some adjoining land.
auditorium
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(n) /ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm/
a large room or building used for public meetings or performances
Example: The concert will be held in the auditorium.
shabby
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(adj) /ˈʃæbi/
in poor condition or looking old and worn
Example: The room looked shabby with peeling paint and torn curtains.
demolition
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(n) /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
the act of tearing down a building
Example: The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.
secure
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(v) /sɪˈkjʊr/
to get something that is needed or wanted
Example: The council has managed to secure funding to keep the library open.
definite
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(adj) /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
clear and certain
Example: The answer to the question was definite.
nature reserve
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(n) /ˈneɪtʃər rɪˈzɜrv/
a protected area for plants and animals
Example: We went for a walk in the nature reserve.
administer
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(v) /ədˈmɪnɪstər/
to manage or be responsible for something
Example: A national body will administer the nature reserve.
responsibility
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(n) /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
a duty or job that you must deal with
Example: Taking care of your family is a big responsibility.
accommodate
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(v) /əˈkɑː.mə.deɪt/
to provide enough space or room for someone or something
Example: We need to accommodate more people in the meeting room.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
to put a plan or system into action
Example: The school will implement new rules next year.
infrastructure
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(n) /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
the basic systems and services that a country or organization needs to work effectively
Example: The town needs better infrastructure to support more visitors.
revitalize
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(v) /riːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/
to make something strong, healthy, or active again
Example: They plan to revitalize the old park with new plants and playgrounds.
sustainable
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(adj) /səˈsteɪnəbl/
able to be maintained or continued without harming the environment
Example: We need to find a sustainable way to use our resources.
pedestrianize
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(v) /pəˈdɛstrɪəˌnaɪz/
to make an area safe for people walking and not for cars
Example: The city plans to pedestrianize the main street.