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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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festival
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(n) /ˈfɛstɪvəl/
a special event that includes performances, food, and activities, usually for a large group of people
Example: The city holds a festival every summer.
orchestra
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(n) /ˈɔr.kɪ.strə/
a large group of musicians who play different instruments together
Example: The orchestra played beautiful music at the concert.
perform
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(v) /pərˈfɔrm/
to do a task or duty, especially in front of an audience
Example: They will perform a song at the concert.
appeal
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(v) /əˈpil/
to attract or interest someone
Example: The music will appeal to many people.
ballet
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(n) /bæˈleɪ/
a type of dance that is very formal and tells a story
Example: The ballet was beautiful and graceful.
amateur
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(n) /ˈæmətʃʊr/
a person who is not a professional in a particular activity
Example: The amateur plays music for fun.
review
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(n) /rɪˈvjuː/
a report about something, often giving an opinion
Example: The review said the movie was amazing.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example: The workshop is suitable for children.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃənl/
related to a job that requires special training or education
Example: The professional dancers performed beautifully.
electronic
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(adj) /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/
related to or using devices that operate with electricity
Example: The concert will have electronic music.
composer
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(n) /kəmˈpoʊ.zər/
a person who writes music
Example: The composer created beautiful melodies.
communicate
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(v) /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt/
to share information or express ideas
Example: People communicate using words and gestures.
workshop
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(n) /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/
a meeting for discussion or training
Example: She attended a workshop to improve her skills.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪti/
something that you do for enjoyment or to achieve something
Example: They are planning an outdoor activity for the weekend.
cookery
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(n) /ˈkʊkəri/
the art of preparing and cooking food
Example: She enjoys learning about cookery in her free time.
lifestyle
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(n) /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
the way a person lives their life
Example: She wants to change her lifestyle to be healthier.
reflect
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(v) /rɪˈflɛkt/
to show or express something, especially feelings or thoughts
Example: The poster will reflect the history of the town.
exhibit
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(v) /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
to show something in a public place
Example: The results will be exhibited in the community centre.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti/
a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests
Example: The community gathers every week for a market.
carpentry
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(n) /ˈkɑːrpəntri/
the skill or work of making things from wood
Example: Carpentry is a useful skill for building furniture.
chisel
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(n) /ˈtʃɪzəl/
a tool for cutting or shaping wood or stone
Example: He used a chisel to carve the design into the wood.
participant
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(n) /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
a person who takes part in something
Example: The participant joined the cooking workshop.
supervised
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(adj) /ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzd/
watched and guided by someone
Example: The kids enjoyed the supervised wild swimming in the lake.
venue
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(n) /ˈvɛn.juː/
a place where an event happens
Example: The venue for the concert is a nice park.
lifeguard
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(n) /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑrd/
a person who watches over swimmers to keep them safe
Example: The lifeguard is watching the people in the water.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the natural world, including the land, water, and air
Example: We should take care of the environment.
preparation
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(n) /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
the process of getting ready for something
Example: The preparation for the festival is very important.
organizer
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(n) /ˈɔrgəˌnaɪzər/
a person who arranges or organizes something
Example: The organizer planned a fun event for everyone.
blog
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(n) /blɔg/
a website where a person writes about their thoughts or experiences
Example: She writes a blog about cooking.
concert
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(n) /ˈkɒn.sɚt/
a musical performance given in public
Example: I love going to a concert with my friends.
popular
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(adj) /ˈpɒpjələr/
liked or enjoyed by many people
Example: The movie was very popular among teenagers.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
the act of performing a play, concert, or other show
Example: The performance was very entertaining.
programme
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(n) /ˈprɒɡræm/
a planned series of events or activities
Example: The programme for the festival includes many exciting shows.
comedy
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(n) /ˈkɒmədi/
a type of entertainment that is funny and makes people laugh
Example: They went to see a comedy at the theater.
ideally
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(adv) /aɪˈdiːəli/
in a perfect situation
Example: I hope we can find a place to stay ideally.
local
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(adj) /ˈloʊ.kəl/
relating to a particular area or community
Example: The local group puts on a play every year.
aim
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(n) /eɪm/
the purpose or goal you want to achieve
Example: The aim of the game is to score the most points.
modern
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(adj) /ˈmɒd.ɚn/
relating to the present time or recent times
Example: She prefers modern music over old songs.
strange
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(adj) /streɪndʒ/
unusual or unexpected
Example: The movie had a strange ending.
online
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(adj) /ˈɔnˌlaɪn/
connected to or available through the internet
Example: You can search online for more information.
focus
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(v) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
to give attention to something
Example: The workshop will focus on healthy cooking.
healthy
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(adj) /ˈhɛlθi/
good for your health; not sick
Example: Eating fruits and vegetables is healthy.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkərɪdʒ/
to make someone feel confident or eager to do something
Example: We want to encourage our children to cook.
create
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(v) /kriˈeɪt/
to make something new or to cause something to happen
Example: They create art every weekend.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
having knowledge about something
Example: I am aware of the time we have left.
century
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tʃər.i/
a period of 100 years
Example: There have been many changes in the town over the last century.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑlv/
to include someone or something as a necessary part
Example: The project will involve many people working together.
outdoor
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(adj) /ˈaʊtˌdɔr/
related to or happening outside
Example: We love to play outdoor games in the park.
natural
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(adj) /ˈnætʃərəl/
existing in nature; not made by people
Example: The lake has natural water.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/
a particular case or example of something
Example: In a lake, for instance.
expert
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(n) /ˈɛkspɜrt/
a person who knows a lot about a topic
Example: The expert gave a talk about animals.
insect
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(n) /ˈɪn.sɛkt/
a small creature with six legs, such as a bee or ant
Example: The expert showed us an interesting insect in the woods.
important
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(adj) /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
having great value or significance
Example: It is important to eat healthy food.
search
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(v) /sɜːrʧ/
to look for something
Example: I will search for my keys.
website
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(n) /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
a location on the internet where you can find information
Example: I found the website helpful for my research.