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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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festival
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(n) /ˈfɛstəvəl/
a special occasion when people celebrate something
Example: The children are excited about the festival this weekend.
ceremony
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(n) /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/
a formal event or series of events, usually done for a special occasion
Example: The ceremony will start at 2 o'clock in the town center.
gathering
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(n) /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of people coming together
Example: The gathering was filled with laughter and joy.
officially
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(adv) /əˈfɪʃəli/
in a formal way or according to the rules
Example: The festival will be officially opened by the mayor.
councillors
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(n) /ˈkaʊn.sɪ.lɚz/
people who are elected to make decisions for a town or city
Example: The councillors discussed new plans for the park.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
a public show or presentation
Example: The performance was enjoyed by everyone.
choir
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(n) /kwɑɪər/
a group of people who sing together
Example: The children sang beautifully in the choir.
cadets
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(n) /kəˈdɛts/
young people training to be in the military
Example: The cadets practiced their drills every weekend.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunəti/
a group of people living in the same area or sharing the same interests
Example: The community came together to support the festival.
centenary
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(n) /sɛnˈtɛnəri/
the 100th anniversary of an event
Example: They are planning a big party for her centenary.
biologist
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(n) /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/
a person who studies living things, like animals and plants
Example: I am a biologist who studies fish.
firework
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(n) /ˈfaɪərˌwɜrk/
a small explosive device that makes bright lights and loud noises when it is set off
Example: The children loved watching the firework display on New Year's Eve.
display
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(n) /dɪˈspleɪ/
an event where something is shown to people
Example: The fireworks display was beautiful.
opposite
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(n) /ˈɑːpəzɪt/
something that is completely different from something else
Example: The opposite of hot is cold.
popular
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(adj) /ˈpɑːpjələr/
liked or enjoyed by many people
Example: The book became popular quickly.
events
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(n) /ɪˈvɛnts/
things that happen, especially important or planned ones
Example: There are many events at the festival.
produced
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(v) /prəˈduːst/
to make or create something
Example: The students have produced many interesting videos.
connected
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(adj) /kəˈnɛktɪd/
related or linked to something
Example: The videos are connected with families.
relationships
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
connections or relationships between people
Example: She has good relationships with her family.
grandparents
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(n) /ˈɡrænˌpɛr.ɛnts/
the parents of your mother or father
Example: My grandparents visit us every summer.
throughout
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(prep) /θruːˈaʊt/
during the whole period of time
Example: The festival will have events throughout the day.
demonstration
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(n) /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
an act of showing or explaining something
Example: There will be a demonstration of traditional dances.
traditional
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(adj) /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
related to customs or beliefs from the past
Example: We will learn about traditional dances from different countries.
outdoor
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(adj) /ˈaʊtˌdɔr/
related to outside or open air
Example: I love to play outdoor games with my friends.
apart
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(adv) /əˈpɑrt/
separated by a distance; not together
Example: The two friends live apart now.
professionals
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(n) /prəˈfɛʃənəlz/
people who are trained and skilled in a job or activity
Example: The concert will feature several professionals performing music.
presume
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(v) /prɪˈzum/
to think something is true without being sure
Example: I presume you have finished your homework.
logo
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(n) /ˈloʊɡoʊ/
a symbol or design used by a company or organization to identify itself
Example: The logo is printed on the company's products.
box office
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(n) /ˈbɑks ˈɔfɪs/
the place where tickets are sold for a show or event
Example: I bought my tickets at the box office.
gathering
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(n) /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of people coming together
Example: The gathering was fun and everyone shared stories.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
an act of performing a play, concert, or other show
Example: The performance by the band was amazing.
welcoming
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(adj) /ˈwɛlkə.mɪŋ/
friendly and inviting
Example: The staff at the hotel are very welcoming.
choir
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(n) /kwaɪər/
a group of people who sing together
Example: The choir sings beautifully at the concert.
cadets
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(n) /kəˈdɛts/
young people who are trained in a military organization
Example: The cadets are practicing for the upcoming event.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti/
a group of people living in the same area or having something in common
Example: The community organized a clean-up day.
perform
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(v) /pərˈfɔrm/
to do something, especially in front of an audience
Example: The band will perform at the festival next week.
celebrating
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(v) /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪŋ/
to mark a special occasion with events or activities
Example: They are celebrating a big holiday this weekend.
centenary
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(n) /sɛnˈtɛn.ər.i/
the 100th anniversary of a significant event
Example: They held a big party for her centenary.
biologist
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(n) /baɪˈɑlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies living organisms
Example: A biologist studies plants and animals.
interested
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(adj) /ˈɪn.tə.rə.stɪd/
wanting to know more about something
Example: She is interested in learning new languages.
realise
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(v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/
to become aware of something
Example: I didn't realise she came from Kenton.
sunset
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(n) /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
the time in the evening when the sun goes down
Example: The sunset was beautiful over the ocean.
opposite
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(adj) /ˈɑːpəzɪt/
completely different from something else
Example: The coins are on the opposite side of the table.
popular
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(adj) /ˈpɑːpjələr/
liked or enjoyed by many people
Example: The festival is one of the most popular events in the town.
produced
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(v) /prəˈdjuːst/
to make or create something
Example: The students have produced a number of videos.
connected
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(adj) /kəˈnɛktɪd/
having a relationship or connection with something
Example: The videos are connected with family relationships.
relationships
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
the way two or more people are connected
Example: The videos show relationships between children and their grandparents.
grandparents
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(n) /ˈɡrænˌpɛr.ənts/
the parents of your mother or father
Example: My grandparents live in another city.
classes
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(n) /ˈklæsɪz/
groups of students who meet to learn about a subject
Example: The students attend their classes every weekday.
throughout
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(prep) /θruːˈaʊt/
during the whole time of a period
Example: The shop is busy throughout the day.
demonstration
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(n) /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
an event where people show or explain something
Example: There will be a demonstration of traditional dances.