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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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accommodate
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(v) /əˈkɑː.mə.deɪt/
to provide someone with a place to stay or to make room for something
Example: The hotel can accommodate many guests.
anniversary
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(n) /ˌænɪˈvɜrˌsɛri/
a date that is remembered every year because something important happened on that date
Example: They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a big party.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to put things in a certain order or plan something
Example: I will arrange the flowers in the vase.
buffet
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(n) /bʌˈfeɪ/
a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes
Example: The restaurant offers a buffet for lunch.
gallery
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(n) /ˈɡæl.ər.i/
a room or building for showing art
Example: The gallery has many beautiful paintings.
overlook
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(v) /ˌoʊ.vərˈlʊk/
to fail to notice something
Example: Don't overlook the small details in your work.
appreciate
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(v) /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
to recognize the good qualities of someone or something
Example: I appreciate your help with the project.
conversation
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(n) /ˌkɒnvərˈseɪʃən/
a talk between two or more people
Example: A good conversation can make a long trip enjoyable.
terrace
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(n) /ˈtɛr.əs/
a flat area outside a building where people can sit
Example: The flowers on the terrace are beautiful.
stroll
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(v) /stroʊl/
to walk slowly in a relaxed way
Example: I like to stroll in the park.
visible
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(adj) /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/
able to be seen
Example: The mountain is visible from the hotel.
option
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(n) /ˈɑːpʃən/
a choice or something that can be chosen
Example: I have a few options for dinner.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a good or beneficial factor
Example: Having the advantage of extra time helped me finish my project.
entertainment
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(n) /ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/
activities that provide enjoyment or amusement
Example: The movie was great entertainment for the whole family.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose
Example: I think either of those rooms would be suitable.
addition
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(n) /əˈdɪʃən/
the process of adding something
Example: The addition of a new room made the hotel bigger.
ceremony
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(n) /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/
a formal event or act that honors a special occasion
Example: The ceremony was beautiful and full of love.
function
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(n) /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
the job or purpose of something
Example: The function of the MC is to speak during the meal.
chatter
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(n) /ˈtʃætər/
talk that is not serious or important
Example: There was a lot of chatter at the party.
self-contained
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(adj) /ˌsɛlf.kənˈteɪnd/
having everything needed to live or function independently
Example: The cabins are self-contained and perfect for a family vacation.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or equipment that makes something possible or easier
Example: The hotel has many facilities for guests.
refurbishment
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(n) /rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃmənt/
the process of improving or repairing something
Example: The hotel will close for refurbishment next month.
additional
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(adj) /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
more than what is usual or needed
Example: We need additional help for the project.
advance
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(v) /ədˈvæns/
to move forward or make progress
Example: She wants to advance in her career.
accommodation
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(n) /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
a place to stay or live
Example: We need accommodation for our trip.
grounds
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(n) /ɡraʊndz/
an area of land, often around a building
Example: The kids played in the grounds of the hotel.
hire
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(v) /haɪər/
to pay someone to do a job
Example: I need to hire a car for the weekend.
seat
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(n) /siːt/
a place to sit, like a chair
Example: There is a empty seat at the table.
appreciate
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(v) /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/
to recognize the value of something or someone
Example: I appreciate your help with the project.
conversation
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(n) /ˌkɒnvərˈseɪʃən/
a talk between two or more people
Example: They had a long conversation about their plans.
lead
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(v) /liːd/
to guide or direct a group
Example: You can lead the team in the project.
display
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(n) /dɪsˈpleɪ/
something that is shown for people to see
Example: The garden has a beautiful display of flowers.
direction
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(n) /dɪˈrɛkʃən/
the way something is pointed or moving
Example: The sun rises in the east, so that is the direction you should look.
face
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(v) /feɪs/
to turn in a particular direction or be positioned towards something
Example: The window faces the garden.
visible
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(adj) /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/
able to be seen
Example: The star is visible in the night sky.
indeed
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(adv) /ɪnˈdid/
used to emphasize a statement or response
Example: He is a great musician, indeed.
fit
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(v) /fɪt/
to be the right size or shape for someone or something
Example: The chair will fit perfectly in my room.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example: I think either of those rooms would be suitable.
throughout
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(prep) /θruˈaʊt/
during the whole time or in every part of something
Example: He stayed quiet throughout the movie.
relax
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(v) /rɪˈlæks/
to become less tense and more comfortable
Example: After a long day, I like to relax with a book.
cabin
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(n) /ˈkæb.ɪn/
a small, simple building, often in the woods or by a lake
Example: They spent the weekend in a cabin by the lake.
contain
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(v) /kənˈteɪn/
to have something inside or include something
Example: The box can contain many toys.
perfect
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.fɪkt/
having no mistakes or flaws
Example: That sounds perfect for what we'll need.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/
a particular example or case of something
Example: For instance, we can have a party by the pool.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪl.ə.bəl/
able to be used or obtained
Example: The gym will be available for guests.
charge
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(n) /tʃɑrdʒ/
the amount of money needed to pay for a service or use of something
Example: The gym costs five dollars for a daily charge.
court
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(n) /kɔrt/
a place for playing tennis or other sports
Example: The players practice on the tennis court.
worth
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(adj) /wɜrθ/
having a good value or reason
Example: It is worth the money to buy a new phone.
booking
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(n) /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
an arrangement to have a seat, room, etc., held for you to use at a later time
Example: I made a booking for a table at the restaurant.
waiting list
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(n) /ˈweɪtɪŋ lɪst/
a list of people waiting for something, like a reservation or service
Example: There is a long waiting list for the tennis courts.
discuss
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(v) /dɪsˈkʌs/
to talk about something with someone
Example: Now could we discuss the food?