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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or building designed for a particular purpose
Example: The library has many facilities for studying.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/
an example or single occurrence of something
Example: For instance, I like to read novels.
borrow
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(v) /ˈbɔroʊ/
to take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it
Example: I want to borrow a pencil from my friend.
magazine
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(n) /ˈmæɡəˌzin/
a type of publication that is printed or online and contains articles, photographs, and advertisements
Example: I enjoy reading a magazine in the park.
present
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(n) /ˈprɛzənt/
the current time or period
Example: She is very busy at present.
devote
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(v) /dɪˈvoʊt/
to give time, money, or attention to something
Example: She will devote her weekends to learning a new language.
specifically
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(adv) /spɪˈsɪfɪkli/
in a way that is exact and clear
Example: I want to know specifically what you mean.
organize
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(v) /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/
to arrange things in a neat or tidy way
Example: I need to organize my room today.
project
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(n) /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/
a planned piece of work or activity
Example: The students are working on a project together.
surround
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(v) /səˈraʊnd/
to be all around something
Example: The trees surround the house.
region
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(n) /ˈriː.dʒən/
an area or part of a country or world
Example: The park is in a quiet region of the city.
reference
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(n) /ˈrɛfərəns/
a book or source of information used to help you find out about a topic
Example: The library has many reference books for students.
separate
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(adj) /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/
not joined or mixed with something else
Example: The old library had a separate room for quiet reading.
hire
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(v) /haɪər/
to pay someone to do a job
Example: The company will hire new employees next month.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti/
a group of people living in the same area
Example: The community works together to help each other.
introduce
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(v) /ˌɪntrəˈdus/
to make someone known to another person
Example: I want to introduce my friend to you.
fiction
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(n) /ˈfɪkʃən/
stories that are not true or are made up
Example: She loves to read fiction before bed.
teenager
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(n) /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒər/
a person between the ages of 13 and 19
Example: The teenager loves playing video games.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛr.ɪ.mənt/
a test done to learn something new or to check how something works
Example: The students will do an experiment in science class.
certificate
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(n) /sərˈtɪfɪkɪt/
a document that proves someone has completed a course or achieved something
Example: She received a certificate for finishing the course.
manage
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(v) /ˈmænɪdʒ/
to be in charge of something and make decisions about it
Example: They will manage the project together.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation that tests someone's skills
Example: The reading challenge is fun for the kids.
term
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(n) /tɜrm/
a word or phrase that has a specific meaning
Example: The teacher explained the term to the class.
novel
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(n) /ˈnɑː.vəl/
a long written story about imaginary people and events
Example: She loves to read a new novel every month.
base
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(n) /beɪs/
the bottom part of something, used as a support
Example: The base of the statue is very strong.
crime
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(n) /kraɪm/
an act that is against the law
Example: The police are trying to stop crime in the city.
actually
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(adv) /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
in fact; really
Example: I actually like broccoli.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbəl/
able to be used or gotten
Example: There are many books available at the library.
appointment
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(n) /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
a meeting set for a specific time
Example: I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.
technology
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(n) /tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/
the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example: Technology can help us learn new things.
medical
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(adj) /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
related to the treatment of illness or injury
Example: The library offers free medical check-ups.
check-up
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(n) /ˈtʃɛkˌʌp/
a medical examination to check someone's health
Example: He needs to go for a check-up next week.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to put things in a certain order or to organize something
Example: I need to arrange my desk before I start working.
measure
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(v) /ˈmɛʒər/
to find the size or amount of something
Example: We need to measure the table before buying a tablecloth.
cholesterol
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(n) /kəˈlɛs.tə.rɒl/
a type of fat found in your blood that is important for your body
Example: Eating too much junk food can increase your cholesterol.
qualify
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(v) /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
to meet the necessary standards or requirements
Example: You must be over 60 to qualify for the medical check-up.
wallchart
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(n) /ˈwɔːlˌtʃɑːrt/
a large chart that is hung on a wall, often for educational purposes
Example: I bought a wallchart to help me learn the countries of the world.
greetings card
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(n) /ˈɡriːtɪŋz kɑrd/
a card sent to give good wishes or greetings
Example: I bought a greetings card for my friend's birthday.
stamp
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(n) /stæmp/
a small piece of paper with a design that you stick on letters or packages to show you have paid to send them
Example: I put a stamp on the envelope.
straightaway
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(adv) /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/
immediately or without delay
Example: I will send the letter straightaway.
parking
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(n) /ˈpɑrkɪŋ/
a space where a vehicle can be left
Example: I always look for parking near the store.
re-open
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(v) /ˌriːˈoʊpən/
to open something again
Example: The library will re-open next week.
specifically
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(adv) /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in a clear and exact way
Example: She wanted to know specifically how to use the new software.
surrounding
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(adj) /səˈraʊndɪŋ/
the area around a place
Example: The surrounding trees make the park look beautiful.
materials
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(n) /məˈtɪəriəlz/
the physical substances used to make things
Example: The teacher gave us art materials to create our projects.
internet
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(n) /ˈɪntərˌnɛt/
a system that connects computers around the world
Example: You can find information on the internet.
community room
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti rum/
a room for use by members of a group or community
Example: The community room is used for meetings and study.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪti/
something that people do, often for fun or to be active
Example: The library offers many fun activities for kids.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event in which people try to win something by doing better than others
Example: The students are excited about the reading competition.
certificate
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(n) /sərˈtɪfɪkɪt/
an official document that proves something is true or has been done
Example: She received a certificate for finishing the course.