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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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conference
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(n) /ˈkɒn.fər.əns/
a large meeting of people to discuss something
Example: The company is planning a conference for next month.
facilities
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
rooms and equipment that help people do something
Example: The hotel has great conference facilities.
organise
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(v) /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
to arrange or plan something
Example: They organise events for the community.
client
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(n) /ˈklaɪənt/
a person or company that receives services from a professional
Example: The company has many clients in different countries.
proceed
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(v) /prəˈsiːd/
to continue or go forward from a certain point
Example: We will proceed with the meeting as planned.
book
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(n) /bʊk/
a set of written pages fastened together
Example: I love to read a good book.
presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a formal talk given to an audience
Example: She gave a presentation about her project.
equip
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(v) /ɪˈkwɪp/
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or equipment
Example: The school will equip the lab with new computers.
projector
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(n) /prəˈdʒɛktər/
a machine that shows images or videos on a screen
Example: The teacher used a projector to show the slides.
microphone
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(n) /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/
a device that makes sounds louder
Example: She spoke into the microphone at the event.
audience
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(n) /ˈɔː.di.əns/
a group of people who watch or listen to something
Example: The audience clapped after the performance.
necessary
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(adj) /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
needed or required
Example: It is necessary to bring your ID to the event.
exhibition
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(n) /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
a public display of works of art or items of interest
Example: The exhibition showed many beautiful paintings.
atrium
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(n) /ˈeɪ.tri.əm/
a large open area inside a building
Example: The atrium is filled with natural light.
presume
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(v) /prɪˈzum/
to think something is true without being sure
Example: I presume the meeting will start on time.
throughout
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(prep) /θruːˈaʊt/
during the entire time; in every part of
Example: The lights were on throughout the movie.
buffet
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(n) /bəˈfeɪ/
a meal where guests serve themselves
Example: They enjoyed a buffet at the party.
option
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(n) /ˈɑːpʃən/
a choice or something that can be chosen
Example: You have a choice of two options.
standard
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(n) /ˈstændərd/
a level of quality or requirement
Example: The standard is important for our project.
accommodation
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(n) /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
a place where people stay when they are away from home
Example: We need to find accommodation for the weekend.
participant
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(n) /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
a person who takes part in something
Example: Each participant received a certificate at the end of the event.
attendee
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(n) /əˈtɛn.di/
a person who is present at an event
Example: The attendee asked a question during the meeting.
reduction
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(n) /rɪˈdʌkʃən/
an act of making something smaller in amount or size
Example: The hotel offers a reduction for conference attendees.
massage
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(n) /məˈsɑːʒ/
the act of rubbing and pressing the body to help relaxation and health
Example: She likes to get a massage after a long day.
facial
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(adj) /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
related to the face
Example: She went to the spa for a facial treatment.
transport
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(n) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
the way people or goods are moved from one place to another
Example: The city has good transport options like buses and trains.
downtown
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(n) /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
the central part of a city
Example: The store is located downtown.
kilometre
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(n) /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/
a unit of measurement equal to one thousand meters
Example: The hotel is about 12 kilometres from the airport.
complimentary
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(adj) /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmɛntri/
something that is given free as a gift or as part of a service
Example: The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast for all guests.
shuttle
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(n) /ˈʃʌtəl/
a vehicle that takes people to and from a place
Example: The hotel has a shuttle to the airport.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the hotel is very convenient.
huge
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(adj) /hjuːdʒ/
very big
Example: The elephant is huge.
choice
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(n) /tʃɔɪs/
the act of selecting something from a number of options
Example: There is a big choice of food at the restaurant.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to put things in a certain order or position
Example: I will arrange the books on the shelf.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building, room, or equipment for a specific purpose
Example: The hotel has great conference facilities.
service
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(n) /ˈsɜːrvɪs/
help or assistance provided to others
Example: The hotel offers excellent service to its guests.
central
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(adj) /ˈsɛn.trəl/
located in the middle of something or most important
Example: The central park is a great place to relax.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪl.ə.bəl/
easy to get; not busy or occupied
Example: The parking spot is available for you.
provide
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(v) /prəˈvaɪd/
to give what is needed or wanted
Example: The hotel will provide lunch for the guests.
charge
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(v) /tʃɑrdʒ/
to ask someone to pay a certain amount of money for something
Example: The hotel will charge extra for a room with a view.
include
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(v) /ɪnˈkluːd/
to have someone or something as a part of a whole
Example: The package will include breakfast and dinner.
link
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(n) /lɪŋk/
a way of connecting things
Example: The hotel has good transport links.
railway
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(n) /ˈreɪlweɪ/
a system of tracks for trains
Example: The central railway is close to the hotel.
station
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(n) /ˈsteɪʃən/
a place where people can travel to or from, usually for trains or buses
Example: The train arrives at the station every hour.
area
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(n) /ˈɛr.i.ə/
a particular space or region
Example: The area near the hotel has many restaurants.
information
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(n) /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
facts or details about something
Example: I need information about the conference.
customer
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(n) /ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/
a person who buys goods or services
Example: The customer asked for more information about the product.
manager
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(n) /ˈmænɪdʒər/
a person responsible for controlling or managing something
Example: The manager organizes all the team's meetings.
medical
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(adj) /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
related to the treatment of illnesses
Example: The company sells medical supplies.
expect
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(v) /ɪkˈspɛkt/
to think that something will happen
Example: I expect it to be sunny tomorrow.
weekend
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(n) /ˈwiː.kend/
the period of time from Friday evening to Sunday evening
Example: I love to relax on the weekend.