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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 1
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report
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(v) /rɪˈpɔrt/
to tell someone about something that has happened
Example: I need to report a problem with my computer.
theft
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(n) /θɛft/
the act of stealing something
Example: The theft happened in the busy street.
resident
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(n) /ˈrɛzɪdənt/
a person who lives in a particular place
Example: The resident of the apartment called the police.
interior
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(n) /ɪnˈtɪr.i.ər/
the inside part of something
Example: The interior of the house is very beautiful.
designer
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(n) /dɪˈzaɪnər/
a person who makes things look good by planning how they will be made and used
Example: A designer creates beautiful spaces and furniture.
antique
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(n) /ænˈtiːk/
an old and valuable object
Example: She bought a beautiful antique at the market.
present
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(n) /ˈprɛz.ənt/
the period of time that is happening now
Example: They are living in the present.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used or to be obtained
Example: The book is available at the library.
apartment
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(n) /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a set of rooms forming an individual residence
Example: She lives in a small apartment in the city.
detail
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(n) /ˈdiːteɪl/
a small part of something
Example: The report includes every detail about the event.
actually
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(adv) /ˈæk.tju.ə.li/
in fact; really
Example: I am actually happy with my decision.
carry
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(v) /ˈkæri/
to hold something while moving
Example: I will carry the boxes to the car.
take place
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(v) /teɪk pleɪs/
to happen
Example: The concert will take place at the park.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑːrkɪt/
a large shop that sells food and other things
Example: She went to the supermarket to buy some groceries.
fortunately
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(adv) /ˈfɔr.tʃən.ət.li/
by good luck
Example: Fortunately, it did not rain during the picnic.
credit card
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(n) /ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd/
a plastic card used to buy things on credit
Example: I paid for my groceries with my credit card.
compartment
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(n) /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a separate part of something, such as a room or a container
Example: She put her clothes in the compartment of the bag.
withdraw
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(v) /wɪθˈdrɔ/
to take money out of a bank account
Example: I withdrew some cash from the ATM.
account
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(n) /əˈkaʊnt/
an arrangement with a bank to keep money
Example: I withdrew money from my account yesterday.
realise
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(v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/
to become aware of something or to understand it clearly
Example: I didn't realise it was your birthday today.
robbed
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(v) /rɒbd/
to take something from someone with force
Example: She realized she had been robbed at the market.
rental
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(n) /ˈrɛntəl/
an arrangement to use something for a period in exchange for payment
Example: I have a rental for my vacation next week.
occur
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(v) /əˈkɜr/
to happen or take place
Example: The accident occurred during the night.
possibly
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(adv) /ˈpɑːsəbli/
maybe; it's possible
Example: The show might possibly start late.
believe
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(v) /bɪˈliːv/
to think that something is true
Example: I believe that the sun will rise tomorrow.
generally
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(adv) /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl.i/
in most cases; usually
Example: I generally have coffee in the morning.
travelling
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(v) /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/
to go from one place to another
Example: I enjoy travelling to new countries.
handbag
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(n) /ˈhændbæɡ/
a bag used by a woman to carry personal items
Example: She took her handbag with her to the store.
museum
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(n) /mjuˈziːəm/
a building where objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public
Example: We visited the museum to see the new art exhibit.
crowding
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(n) /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
being in a large group of people or things close together
Example: There were a lot of people crowding near the entrance.
sudden
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(adj) /ˈsʌd.ən/
happening or coming quickly and unexpectedly
Example: The sudden rain made us run for cover.
appearance
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(n) /əˈpɪr.əns/
the way someone or something looks
Example: Her appearance was very stylish.
blond
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(adj) /blɑnd/
having light yellowish hair
Example: He has blond hair and blue eyes.
reference
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(n) /ˈrɛf.ər.əns/
a mention of something
Example: The officer gave me a crime reference.
insurance
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(n) /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
a contract that protects you against loss or damage
Example: You should contact your insurance to report the theft.
digit
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(n) /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
a single number from 0 to 9
Example: My phone number has ten digits.
backpack
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(n) /ˈbækpæk/
a bag carried on the back, used for carrying things
Example: I always take my backpack when I go hiking.
wallet
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(n) /ˈwɑːlɪt/
a small case for holding money and cards
Example: I always carry my wallet in my pocket.
sterling
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(n) /ˈstɜr.lɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in the UK
Example: I saved 250 sterling for my trip.
rental car
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(n) /ˈrɛntəl kɑr/
a car that you can pay to use for a short time
Example: She drove her rental car to the beach.
passport
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(n) /ˈpæspɔrt/
an official document that allows you to travel to other countries
Example: I need to renew my passport before my trip.
withdrawn
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(adj) /wɪðˈdrɔːn/
staying away from people or quiet
Example: He seemed withdrawn at the party.
furniture
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(n) /ˈfɜrnɪtʃər/
the large movable objects in a room such as chairs and tables
Example: I bought new furniture for my living room.
interior designer
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(n) /ɪnˈtɪr.i.ər dɪˈzaɪ.nɚ/
a person who designs the inside of buildings
Example: An interior designer helps make homes look beautiful.
crime reference number
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(n) /kraɪm ˈrɛfərəns ˈnʌmbər/
a unique number given to a reported crime for tracking purposes
Example: The police gave me a crime reference number for my report.
She went to the police station to report the theft.
The theft happened late at night.
Every resident in the building was informed about the incident.
The interior of the house is modern and beautiful.
She works as a fashion designer in Paris.
This table is an antique from the 19th century.
He gave me a present on my birthday.
The apartment is available for rent next month.
She lives in a small apartment near the city center.
Please explain the problem in more detail.
I actually forgot to bring my wallet.
He always carries a backpack to school.
The meeting will take place tomorrow morning.
She went to the bank to withdraw some money.
I opened a new bank account yesterday.
I realised that I left my phone at home.
He was robbed while walking home at night.
We stayed in a rental house near the beach.
Her handbag was stolen on the bus.
He bought insurance for his car.
The code has six digits.
The price is 50 pounds sterling.
We rented a rental car for our trip.
The police gave her a crime reference number after she reported the theft.