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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3
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straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
easy to understand or simple
Example: The instructions are straightforward to follow.
focus
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(n) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
the center of interest or activity
Example: The focus of the project is on tourism.
site
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(n) /saɪt/
a location or place
Example: The school trip will be at a historical site.
record
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(n) /ˈrekərd/
a written account of something that has happened
Example: I keep a record of all my expenses.
compare
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(v) /kəmˈpɛr/
to look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different
Example: We can compare the two reports to find important details.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.vjuː/
a formal meeting to ask someone questions
Example: I have an interview for a new job tomorrow.
presumably
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(adv) /prɪˈzuːməbli/
used to say what you think is likely to happen
Example: It will presumably rain tomorrow.
overseeing
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(v) /ˈoʊ.vərˌsiː/
to watch and manage something or someone
Example: She is overseeing the project to make sure everything goes well.
administer
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(v) /ədˈmɪnɪstə/
to manage or supervise something
Example: They need to administer the project carefully.
numerical
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(adj) /njʊˈmɛrɪkəl/
relating to numbers
Example: We need some numerical data for our project.
findings
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(n) /ˈfaɪndɪŋz/
the results or conclusions from research or studies
Example: The findings were surprising and changed our understanding.
anonymous
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(adj) /əˈnɑː.nə.məs/
not identified by name
Example: The survey was conducted anonymously.
analyse
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(v) /əˈnæl.aɪz/
to examine something in detail to understand it better
Example: We need to analyse the data before making a decision.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
related to the topic being discussed
Example: The information you provided is very relevant to our research.
trend
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(n) /trɛnd/
a general change or development in a situation or in people's ideas
Example: There is a trend toward healthier eating.
regularity
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(n) /ˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪti/
the state of being regular or consistent
Example: We noticed a regularity in their behavior.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus all your attention on something
Example: It is hard for me to concentrate when the TV is on.
select
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(v) /sɪˈlɛkt/
to choose something from a group
Example: I will select a book to read.
graph
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(n) /ɡræf/
a drawing that shows the relationship between different things, usually using lines and curves
Example: The teacher showed us a graph to explain the data.
chart
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(n) /tʃɑrt/
a visual representation of information or data
Example: We can use a chart to show the tourist numbers.
standard
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(adj) /ˈstændərd/
normal and usual; a level of quality or achievement
Example: The report was written in a standard format.
present
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(adv) /ˈæp.rɪ.ze.nt/
at the current time
Example: The town is very quiet at present.
background
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(n) /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
the situation or information that relates to something
Example: He has a background in science.
section
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(n) /ˈsɛkʃən/
a part or division of something
Example: This section of the book is very interesting.
suggest
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(v) /səˈdʒɛst/
to put an idea in someone's mind
Example: Can you suggest a good book to read?
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
to recognize or find something
Example: We need to identify the main issues in our project.
realise
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(v) /ˈrɪəlaɪz/
to understand something clearly
Example: I didn't realise it was your birthday.
address
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(v) /əˈdrɛs/
to speak to or write to someone about something
Example: The teacher will address the students at the assembly.
access
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(n) /ˈæk.sɛs/
the ability to enter or use something
Example: The access to the park is free for everyone.
improve
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(v) /ɪmˈpruv/
to make something better or to become better
Example: I want to improve my English skills.
fascinating
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(adj) /ˈfæsnˌeɪtɪŋ/
very interesting
Example: The documentary was fascinating and I learned a lot.
dry
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(adj) /draɪ/
having no moisture or water
Example: The weather is very dry this summer.
boring
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(adj) /ˈbɔr.ɪŋ/
not interesting; making you feel tired and uninterested
Example: The movie was really boring.
category
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(n) /ˈkætəɡɔri/
a group of things that are similar in some way
Example: We need to find out what categories the visitors fell into.
potential
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(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
a possibility for something to happen or become something
Example: She has the potential to be a great artist.
investment
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(n) /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
putting money or time into something to make a profit or gain
Example: Buying a house can be a good investment.
permission
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(n) /pərˈmɪʃən/
the ability or right to do something
Example: I need permission to use the library.
entrance
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(n) /ˈɛntrəns/
a place where you enter
Example: The entrance to the building was very grand.
ghost town
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(n) /ɡoʊst taʊn/
a town that is no longer lived in
Example: The old factory left the town feeling like a ghost town.
qualification
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(n) /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a skill or type of knowledge that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity
Example: She has the necessary qualifications for the job.
retire
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(v) /rɪˈtaɪər/
to stop working after reaching a certain age or time
Example: Many people retire at the age of sixty-five.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstəɡeɪt/
to try to find out the truth about something
Example: The students decide to investigate the history of the castle.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The new rules had a positive impact on the community.
wander
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(v) /ˈwɑːndər/
to walk around without a fixed path or destination
Example: Tourists can wander around wherever they want.
restriction
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
a rule or law that limits something
Example: There might have to be some restrictions on how many people can enter the park.
enforce
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(v) /ɪnˈfɔrs/
to make people follow a rule or law
Example: The school must enforce the new regulations.
warden
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(n) /ˈwɔːrdən/
a person who is responsible for guarding or overseeing a place
Example: There was a warden supervising the students at the museum.
oversee
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/
to watch over and be in charge of something
Example: The manager will oversee the project to ensure it is done correctly.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis
Example: The school will establish new rules next year.
analyse
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(v) /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/
to examine something in detail
Example: We need to analyse the data carefully.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus all your attention on something
Example: I can't concentrate when there's noise around.