Master the Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3
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practice
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(n) /ˈpræktɪs/
the act of doing something regularly to improve skills
Example: She needs to practice playing the piano every day.
marching
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(n) /ˈmɑːr.tʃɪŋ/
the act of walking in a regular and organized way, often in a group
Example: The marching bands will be performing at the parade.
responsibility
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(n) /rɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
a duty to deal with something
Example: Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.
background
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(n) /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
the area behind the main subject or the information about a situation
Example: She gave me some background about the project.
popular
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(adj) /ˈpɑːpjəlɚ/
liked or enjoyed by many people
Example: The movie is very popular among teenagers.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪti/
something that you do for enjoyment or to achieve something
Example: Playing music is a fun activity for the students.
imagine
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(v) /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
to think of something that is not real or to picture something in your mind
Example: I can imagine a beautiful garden.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event in which people compete to win something
Example: The school's band will enter a competition next month.
regional
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(adj) /ˈriːdʒənl/
related to a particular area or part of something
Example: The regional competition has many talented teams.
incentive
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(n) /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
something that makes you want to do something
Example: A prize can be a good incentive to study harder.
improve
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(v) /ɪmˈpruːv/
to make something better
Example: She wants to improve her English skills.
carnival
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(n) /ˈkɑrnɪvəl/
a public event with entertainment, food, and games
Example: The family enjoyed the carnival in the park.
perform
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(v) /pərˈfɔrm/
to do something, especially to entertain people
Example: The band will perform at the carnival.
function
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(n) /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
the purpose or role of something
Example: The function of the band is to perform music.
practising
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(v) /ˈpræk.tɪs.ɪŋ/
the act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill
Example: They are practising for the big concert.
recording
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(n) /rɪˈkɔrdɪŋ/
a recording is an audio or video file that captures sound or images
Example: She listened to a recording of her favorite song.
inspiring
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(adj) /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
making you feel excited to do something
Example: The story was inspiring and made me want to try harder.
involved
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
to be a part of something or take part in it
Example: He wanted to be involved in the project.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiv/
to successfully reach a goal or accomplish something
Example: The students can achieve great results if they work hard.
parade
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(n) /pəˈreɪd/
a public celebration with music and people moving in a line
Example: The city will have a parade for the holiday.
atmosphere
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(n) /ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/
the mood or feeling in a place
Example: The atmosphere at the concert was very lively.
persuade
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(v) /pərˈsweɪd/
to convince someone to do something
Example: I hope to persuade my friends to join the club.
hire
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(v) /haɪr/
to arrange for someone to work for you
Example: We need to hire a van for the move.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to manage or deal with something difficult
Example: I need to cope with my busy schedule.
rehearse
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(v) /rɪˈhɜrs/
to practice for a performance
Example: They rehearse every Wednesday after school.
plausible
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(adj) /ˈplɔːzəbl/
seeming reasonable or likely to be true
Example: She gave a plausible explanation for her absence.
flautist
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(n) /ˈflaʊ.tɪst/
a person who plays the flute
Example: The flautist played beautifully at the concert.
trumpeter
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(n) /ˈtrʌm.pɪ.tər/
a person who plays the trumpet
Example: The trumpeter played a beautiful song at the concert.
musician
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(n) /mjuˈzɪʃən/
a person who plays a musical instrument or sings
Example: The musician played a beautiful song.
certainly
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(adv) /ˈsɜːrtnli/
used to emphasize that something is true
Example: She certainly knows how to play the piano.
trombonist
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(n) /trɒmˈboʊnɪst/
a person who plays the trombone
Example: The trombonist played a solo during the concert.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong impact or admiration
Example: The performance was impressive and full of energy.
rhythm
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(n) /ˈrɪð.əm/
a regular pattern of sounds or movements
Example: The drummer has a good sense of rhythm.
breathing
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(n) /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the process of taking air into and out of the lungs
Example: Breathing is important for staying alive.
difficulties
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(n) /ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/
things that are hard to deal with or understand
Example: He faces many difficulties in his new job.
percussion
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(n) /pərˈkʌʃən/
a type of musical instrument that makes sound when hit or shaken
Example: The percussion in the band includes drums and cymbals.
refuse
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(v) /rɪˈfjuz/
to say you will not do something
Example: He refuses to stop playing the trombone.
admire
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(v) /ədˈmaɪr/
to look up to someone or something for their good qualities
Example: I admire people who work hard.
determination
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(n) /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
the quality of being determined to do something
Example: She showed great determination to finish the race.
percussionist
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(n) /pərˈkʌʃənɪst/
a person who plays a percussion instrument
Example: The percussionist added a great beat to the song.
interact
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(v) /ˌɪntəˈrækt/
to talk or do things with someone
Example: It's important for band members to interact with each other.
rehearsal
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(n) /rɪˈhɜrsl/
a practice for a performance
Example: We have a rehearsal for the school play tomorrow.
inspiring
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(adj) /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
making someone feel excited to do something
Example: The speech was very inspiring for the students.
involved
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(adj) /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
part of something or engaged in something
Example: He is involved in many different activities at school.
crime
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(n) /kraɪm/
an illegal act
Example: The police are investigating a crime in the neighborhood.
realise
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(v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/
to become aware of something or to understand it
Example: The teacher wants the students to realise the importance of teamwork.
atmosphere
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(n) /ˈætməsfɪr/
the air around the Earth or a place
Example: The atmosphere at the concert was amazing.
exciting
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(adj) /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
causing great interest or enthusiasm
Example: The atmosphere should be quite exciting.
nightmare
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(n) /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/
a very unpleasant dream
Example: After watching the scary movie, I had a nightmare.
trombone
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(n) /trɑmˈboʊn/
a large brass musical instrument with a slide
Example: He plays the trombone in the school band.
excellent
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(adj) /ˈɛk.sə.lənt/
very good or of very high quality
Example: She is an excellent student who always gets good grades.