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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2
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chairman
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(n) /ˈtʃɛr.mən/
the person in charge of a meeting or organization
Example: The chairman announced the new rules.
committee
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(n) /kəˈmɪti/
a group of people chosen to work on a specific task
Example: The committee meets every month to discuss plans.
regulations
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(n) /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
rules made by a government or other authority
Example: There are new regulations for parking in the city.
proposing
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(v) /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
suggesting an idea or plan for others to think about
Example: They are proposing a new park in the neighborhood.
summarise
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(v) /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/
to tell the main points of something in a shorter way
Example: Please summarise the main points of the meeting.
noticeable
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(adj) /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/
able to be seen or noticed
Example: The change in weather was noticeable.
volume
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(n) /ˈvɑːl.juːm/
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies
Example: The volume of water in the bottle is one liter.
concerning
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(prep) /kənˈsɜrnɪŋ/
about; in relation to
Example: She asked a question concerning the new rules.
accidents
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(n) /ˈæk.sɪ.dənts/
unexpected events that cause harm or damage
Example: There were no accidents on the road today.
survey
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(n) /ˈsɜrˌveɪ/
a process of asking people questions to find out their opinions
Example: The team conducted a survey to understand public feedback.
residents
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(n) /ˈrɛzɪdənts/
people who live in a place
Example: The residents of the town had a meeting about the new park.
visibility
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(n) /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the state of being able to see or be seen
Example: The fog reduced visibility on the road.
congestion
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(n) /kənˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
the state of being too crowded or full
Example: There was a lot of congestion on the main road.
fumes
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(n) /fjuːmz/
a gas or smoke that is harmful or has a strong smell
Example: The fumes from the car made it hard to breathe.
lorries
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(n) /ˈlɔriz/
large vehicles for transporting goods
Example: The lorries deliver supplies to the stores.
mentioned
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(v) /ˈmɛnʃənd/
to say something in speech or writing
Example: Some people mentioned their concerns about parking.
budget
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(n) /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
an amount of money available to be spent
Example: They saved money to make a budget for their vacation.
introduce
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(v) /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
to make someone or something known for the first time
Example: I will introduce my friend to you.
obey
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(v) /oʊˈbeɪ/
to do what someone tells you to do
Example: Children must obey their parents.
representatives
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(n) /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz/
people who speak or act for others
Example: The representatives explained the new rules to the town.
junction
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(n) /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a place where two or more roads meet
Example: The car stopped at the junction to let pedestrians cross.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt/
to control or maintain something according to rules or laws
Example: They need to regulate the traffic on the road.
pedestrian
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(n) /pəˈdɛstriən/
a person who is walking, rather than traveling in a vehicle
Example: The pedestrian waited for the green light to cross the street.
locate
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(v) /loʊˈkeɪt/
to find the position of something
Example: We need to locate the new store in town.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑːrkɪt/
a large store that sells food and household items
Example: I bought milk at the supermarket.
forbid
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(v) /fərˈbɪd/
to not allow something
Example: The sign will forbid parking near the school.
entrance
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(n) /ˈɛntrəns/
a place where someone can enter
Example: The entrance to the school was very busy in the morning.
disabled
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(adj) /dɪsˈeɪbld/
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements or activities
Example: The building has special access for disabled people.
arrangement
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(n) /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
the way in which things are organized or arranged
Example: We have to change the current arrangement for parking.
widen
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(v) /waɪdn/
to make something larger or broader
Example: We plan to widen the road for better traffic flow.
pavement
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(n) /ˈpeɪvmənt/
a hard surface for paths, roads, etc.
Example: The children played on the pavement near their house.
manage
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(v) /ˈmænɪdʒ/
to control or be in charge of something
Example: They manage the store very well.
bend
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(v) /bɛnd/
to shape something by curving it
Example: She will bend the wire to make a shape.
restrictions
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/
rules that limit what can be done
Example: The restrictions on parking helped reduce traffic.
loading
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(n) /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
the process of putting goods onto a vehicle
Example: The loading of the boxes took a long time.
unloading
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(n) /ʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/
the act of removing goods from a vehicle
Example: The unloading of boxes took a long time.
existing
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
real or present; not imaginary
Example: The existing rules must be followed.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
having knowledge about something
Example: I am aware of the rules.
increase
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(v) /ɪnˈkriːs/
to become larger in amount or size
Example: We want to increase the number of trees in the park.
especially
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(adv) /ɪˈspɛʃ.ə.li/
used to indicate something is true in many cases or for many people, but not always
Example: The flowers are especially beautiful in spring.
overall
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(adj) /ˈoʊvərˌɔl/
considering everything or everyone
Example: The overall results of the study were positive.
carried out
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(v) /ˈkærid aʊt/
to perform or complete a task or action
Example: They carried out the project on time.
responses
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(n) /rɪˈspɒnsɪz/
answers or reactions to something
Example: The teacher read the students' responses to the questions.
complaints
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(n) /kəmˈpleɪnts/
expressions of dissatisfaction or unhappiness
Example: The complaints about traffic were noted in the meeting.
dropping off
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(phr) /ˈdrɒpɪŋ ɔf/
to take someone or something to a place and leave them there
Example: Parents are dropping off their children at the school.
picking up
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(v) /ˈpɪkɪŋ ʌp/
to collect someone from a place
Example: Parents are picking them up after school.
proposals
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(n) /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
suggestions for something to be done or considered
Example: The committee reviewed the proposals for new traffic rules.
covered
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(v) /ˈkʌvərd/
to be protected or hidden by something
Example: The table is covered with a nice cloth.
introduced
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(v) /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːst/
to bring something into use for the first time
Example: We introduced new rules for the game.
considered
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(v) /kənˈsɪdərd/
thought about something carefully
Example: They considered the best place for the new traffic lights.
decided
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(v) /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
to make a choice or come to a conclusion
Example: They decided to go to the park.
concerned
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(adj) /kənˈsɜrnd/
worried about something
Example: She was concerned about her friend's health.
arrangement
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(n) /əˈreɪndʒ mənt/
the way things are organized or arranged
Example: The arrangement of the chairs was perfect for the meeting.
restrictions
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/
rules that limit what people can do
Example: The new restrictions help keep the roads safe.