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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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venue
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(n) /ˈvɛnju/
a place where events are held
Example: The venue for the concert is a big school.
additional
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(adj) /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
extra or more than what is needed
Example: We need an additional player for the game.
performer
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(n) /pərˈfɔːrmər/
a person who performs for an audience
Example: The performer sang a beautiful song.
mentioned
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(v) /ˈmɛntʃənd/
to say something or refer to it
Example: The teacher mentioned the homework during class.
symphony
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(n) /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
a large piece of music for an orchestra
Example: The orchestra played a beautiful symphony at the concert.
orchestra
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(n) /ˈɔrkɪstrə/
a group of musicians who play together
Example: The orchestra played beautiful music at the concert.
apparently
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(adv) /əˈpær.ənt.li/
used to say that something seems to be true based on what is known
Example: Apparently, it is going to rain tomorrow.
exactly
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(adv) /ɪɡˈzæktli/
in a precise manner; without any mistake
Example: I want to know exactly what time the show starts.
plastic
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(n) /ˈplæstɪk/
a synthetic material that can be shaped when soft
Example: She bought a yellow plastic duck for the race.
launched
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(v) /lɔːnʧt/
to send or put something into motion
Example: The ducks will be launched into the river.
locally
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(adv) /ˈloʊ.kəl.i/
in a nearby area
Example: The champion swimmer who lives locally is going to start the races.
finishing
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(n) /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
the end point of something
Example: The first duck to reach the finishing line will win.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔr.məs/
very big in size or amount
Example: There is an enormous sign showing a couple of ducks.
admission
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(n) /ədˈmɪʃən/
the act of allowing someone to enter a place
Example: The admission is free for children.
familiar
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(adj) /fəˈmɪljər/
known or recognized because of previous experience
Example: I am familiar with this book.
presume
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(v) /prɪˈzum/
to think something is true without being completely sure
Example: I presume you have a ticket for the show.
awarded
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(v) /əˈwɔrdɪd/
given something as a prize or recognition
Example: The prizes are being awarded for the best flowers.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti/
a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests
Example: The community came together to help each other after the storm.
prize-giving
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(n) /ˈpraɪz ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
an event where awards are given
Example: I will attend the prize-giving on Saturday.
performed
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(v) /pərˈfɔːrmd/
to do something, especially to entertain or show something
Example: The magician performed a great trick.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or person
Example: This book is suitable for children to read.
aimed
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(adj) /eɪmd/
directed towards a specific target or audience
Example: That movie is aimed at children.
babysitter
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(n) /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtər/
a person who takes care of children while their parents are not home
Example: We hired a babysitter for the evening.
frightening
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(adj) /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or worry
Example: The movie was frightening for the children.
warning
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(n) /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/
a notice that tells someone about a possible danger or problem
Example: Oh, thanks for the warning.
comedy
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(n) /ˈkɑː.mə.di/
a type of play, movie, or show that is funny
Example: I enjoyed the comedy we watched last night.
information
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(n) /ˌɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/
facts or details about something
Example: I found all the information I needed online.
festival
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(n) /ˈfɛstɪvəl/
a special event with entertainment or activities, often to celebrate something
Example: We are going to the festival this weekend.
holiday
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(n) /ˈhɑːləˌdeɪ/
a time when you take a break from work or school
Example: We are going on holiday next week.
posters
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(n) /ˈpoʊstərz/
large printed pictures or advertisements that are put on walls
Example: The posters for the concert were colorful and bright.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used or accessed; not busy or occupied
Example: The tickets are still available for the show.
secondary
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(adj) /ˈsɛkəndˌɛri/
not the main, but second in importance
Example: The secondary school is near my house.
primary
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(adj) /ˈpraɪˌmɛri/
most important
Example: The primary school is close to our house.
mistake
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(n) /mɪsˈteɪk/
an action that is not correct or does not achieve what was intended
Example: I made a mistake on my homework.
champion
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(n) /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
a person who has won a competition or is the best in a particular area
Example: John is a champion swimmer.
swimmer
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(n) /ˈswɪmər/
a person who swims
Example: John is a champion swimmer who lives locally.
depending
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(v) /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/
to rely on something or someone
Example: The races are depending on how many ducks are bought.
railway
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(n) /ˈreɪlweɪ/
a track for trains
Example: The train travels along the railway.
bridge
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(n) /brɪdʒ/
a structure built to allow people or cars to cross a river or road
Example: The bridge over the river is beautiful.
stall
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(n) /stɔːl/
a small structure or stand where goods are sold
Example: I bought fresh fruits at a stall in the market.
market
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(n) /ˈmɑrkɪt/
a place where people buy and sell things
Example: We went to the market to buy some fruits.
recognize
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(v) /ˈrɛk.əɡ.naɪz/
to know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
Example: I can recognize the old building from my last visit.
involved
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
to take part in something
Example: Kevin gets involved in many community events.
mystery
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(n) /ˈmɪstəri/
something that is difficult to understand or explain
Example: The book is a mystery that keeps you guessing.
events
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(n) /ɪˈvɛnts/
things that happen, especially important or interesting ones
Example: The festival will have many events this weekend.
flood
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(n) /flʌd/
a large amount of water that covers land that is usually dry
Example: The flood made the roads impassable.
award
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(n) /əˈwɔrd/
a prize for a person for doing something good
Example: The film won an award for best picture.
drama
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(n) /ˈdræmə/
a play or a story for the theater
Example: She enjoys watching drama on television.
couple
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(n) /ˈkʌpəl/
two people who are together or in a relationship
Example: The couple went for a walk in the park.
ticket
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(n) /ˈtɪkɪt/
a piece of paper or card that shows you have paid to go to an event
Example: I bought a ticket to the concert.
concert
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(n) /ˈkɒn.sɜːrt/
a musical performance in front of an audience
Example: I went to a concert with my friends last night.