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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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cycling
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(n) /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
Example: She enjoys cycling on the weekends.
secretary
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(n) /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
a person who helps and organizes work for a group or organization
Example: The secretary will take notes during the meeting.
membership
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(n) /ˈmɛm.bɚ.ʃɪp/
the state of being a member of a group
Example: She paid for her gym membership last week.
basically
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(adv) /ˈbeɪ.sɪ.kli/
in a simple way; fundamentally
Example: Basically, I like to ride my bike in the park.
recreational
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(adj) /ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənl/
related to activities people do for enjoyment in their free time
Example: I like to participate in recreational sports on the weekends.
upgrade
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(v) /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/
to improve something or make it better
Example: She wants to upgrade her phone to a newer model.
quarterly
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(adj) /ˈkwɔrtərli/
happening four times a year
Example: The club meetings are held quarterly.
insurance
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(n) /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
protection or coverage for possible future loss or damage
Example: He bought insurance for his new bike.
accident
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(n) /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
an unexpected event, typically causing injury or damage
Example: She had a small accident while riding her bike.
permitted
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(adj) /pərˈmɪtɪd/
allowed to do something
Example: Members are permitted to wear club uniforms.
kit
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(n) /kɪt/
clothes or equipment used for a particular activity
Example: He wore his new kit for the cycling event.
made to order
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(adj) /meɪd tu ˈɔrdər/
customized or produced specifically for a client
Example: The jersey is made to order from a company.
improving
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(v) /ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
making something better
Example: He is improving his skills every day.
fitness
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(n) /ˈfɪtnəs/
the condition of being physically strong and healthy
Example: She goes to the gym to improve her fitness.
novices
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(n) /ˈnɑː.vɪs/
a beginner or someone who is new to an activity
Example: The novices enjoyed their first cycling class.
reckon
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(v) /ˈrɛkən/
to think or believe something
Example: I reckon it will rain tomorrow.
sessions
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(n) /ˈsɛʃənz/
a meeting or series of meetings for a specific purpose
Example: The cycling club has two sessions each week.
stadium
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(n) /ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large building where sports and events are held
Example: The game will be played at the stadium.
mall
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(n) /mɔl/
a large building or area with many shops
Example: The mall has a big store for clothes.
social
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(adj) /ˈsoʊʃəl/
related to people and how they live together
Example: The event was a social gathering for everyone.
leader
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(n) /ˈliːdər/
a person who guides or directs a group
Example: The leader of the team helped everyone to work together.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to help or give assistance to someone
Example: The friends support each other in difficult times.
route
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(n) /ruːt/
a way to go from one place to another
Example: The route to the park is very scenic.
clearly
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(adv) /ˈklɪrli/
in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
Example: The instructions are clearly written.
marked
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(adj) /mɑrkt/
clearly visible or indicated
Example: The route for each ride is clearly marked.
print
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(v) /prɪnt/
to produce words, pictures, or designs on paper using a machine
Example: You can print the route from the club website.
similar
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(adj) /ˈsɪmɪlər/
almost the same as something else
Example: The route is similar from one week to another.
exactly
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(adv) /ɪɡˈzæktli/
in a way that is completely correct or accurate
Example: The instructions were exactly what I needed.
sunrise
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(n) /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/
the time in the morning when the sun appears in the sky
Example: I love watching the sunrise at the beach.
definitely
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(adv) /ˈdɛfɪnətli/
without a doubt; certainly
Example: I will definitely go to the party.
adult
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(n) /əˈdʌlt/
a person who is fully grown or developed
Example: An adult can vote in an election.
standard
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(n) /ˈstændərd/
a level of quality or achievement
Example: She hopes to meet the standard for the competition.
provide
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(v) /prəˈvaɪd/
to give something that is wanted or needed
Example: The club will provide bikes for the new members.
activities
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪtiz/
things that people do for fun or to get something done
Example: The club offers many fun activities for its members.
website
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(n) /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
a location on the internet with related web pages
Example: I looked for more information on their website.
training
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(n) /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
the process of learning skills or knowledge in a specific area
Example: The training helps cyclists improve their speed.
skills
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(n) /skɪlz/
the ability to do something well
Example: She has many skills in cooking.
level
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(n) /ˈlɛvəl/
a position or rank in a scale of things
Example: You should aim to improve your level of fitness.
novice
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(n) /ˈnɑː.vɪs/
a person who is new to a subject or activity
Example: The novice was eager to learn how to ride a bike.
early
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(adj) /ˈɜrli/
before the expected time
Example: The train arrived early in the morning.
gate
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(n) /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier or entrance in a fence or wall
Example: The dog ran through the open gate.
afterwards
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(adv) /ˈæftərwərdz/
at a later time; after something else has happened
Example: The members often go somewhere for coffee afterwards.
event
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(n) /ɪˈvɛnt/
a thing that happens, especially something important
Example: The members often go somewhere for coffee afterwards, so it's quite a social event.
moved
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(v) /muːvd/
to change place or position
Example: I just moved to a new apartment.
actually
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(adv) /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
used to emphasize what you are saying
Example: I don't actually know many people yet.
members
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(n) /ˈmɛmbərz/
people who belong to a group
Example: The members of the club meet every week.
check
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(v) /tʃɛk/
to look at something to find out if it is correct or if it is working
Example: You should check the club website for information.
winter
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(n) /ˈwɪn.tər/
the coldest season of the year
Example: In winter, it often snows in the mountains.
set out
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(v) /sɛt aʊt/
to start a journey or an activity
Example: We usually set out early in the morning.
lights
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(n) /laɪts/
devices that produce brightness, often used to see in the dark
Example: Make sure your bike's got lights for riding at night.