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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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(n) /ˌæd.vɚˈtaɪz.mənt/
a public notice or announcement promoting something
Example: I saw an advertisement for a new restaurant in town.
information
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(n) /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
facts or details about something
Example: Can you give me more information about the project?
convert
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(v) /kənˈvɜrt/
to change something into a different state or form
Example: I want to convert my old tapes to digital files.
digital
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(adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/
related to using computers and technology
Example: She loves digital art and creates her own designs.
format
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(n) /ˈfɔːr.mæt/
the way something is arranged or organized
Example: I need to choose a format for my project.
restriction
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
a rule that limits what you can do
Example: There are many restrictions on what I can borrow from the library.
maximum
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(n) /ˈmæksɪməm/
the largest amount or degree possible
Example: The maximum size of the box is 50 centimeters.
minimum
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(n) /ˈmɪnɪməm/
the smallest amount possible
Example: The minimum age to vote is 18.
frame
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(n) /freɪm/
a structure that surrounds or supports something
Example: The picture was in a beautiful frame.
separate
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(v) /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/
to divide or separate things from each other
Example: Please separate the papers by color.
album
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(n) /ˈæl.bəm/
a collection of related pictures or music
Example: She has a beautiful album of family pictures.
basic
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(adj) /ˈbeɪsɪk/
simple and not complicated
Example: The basic rules are easy to follow.
service
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(n) /ˈsɜrvɪs/
help or work done for someone
Example: The restaurant offers excellent service to its customers.
include
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(v) /ɪnˈkluːd/
to contain or have something as a part
Example: The price includes the disk.
extra
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(adj) /ˈɛkstrə/
more than what is usual or needed
Example: I would like to order extra cheese on my pizza.
actually
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(adv) /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
used to state that something is true or real, often when something was unexpected
Example: The photos are actually quite fragile.
receive
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(v) /rɪˈsiːv/
to get something that is given or sent to you
Example: I will receive a letter in the mail.
payment
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(n) /ˈpeɪmənt/
money paid for goods or services
Example: The payment was made online.
parcel
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(n) /ˈpɑːrsl̩/
a package or container that is sent or delivered
Example: I received a parcel from my friend yesterday.
roughly
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(adv) /ˈrʌfli/
approximately or about; not exactly
Example: I have roughly ten apples.
according
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(prep) /əˈkɔrdɪŋ/
in a way that is based on something
Example: She organized her books according to their genres.
folder
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(n) /ˈfoʊldər/
a container for holding papers or files
Example: She put the documents in a folder.
suggest
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(v) /səˈdʒɛst/
to say something that can be helpful or useful
Example: You can suggest a name for each folder.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/
an example of something
Example: I saw a beautiful picture, for instance.
besides
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(adv) /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to something
Example: They have a cat, and besides, they also want a dog.
scan
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(v) /skæn/
to quickly look at something in order to find information
Example: I will scan the pages of the book for important details.
improvement
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(n) /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
the act of making something better
Example: There was a big improvement in her test scores.
standard
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(n) /ˈstændərd/
a level of quality or a way of doing things that is accepted as normal
Example: The standard for good behavior is important in schools.
touch up
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(v) /tʌʧ ʌp/
to improve something slightly
Example: I need to touch up my painting before the exhibition.
contrast
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(n) /ˈkɒn.træst/
the difference between two or more things
Example: There is a big contrast between the two photos.
fragile
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(adj) /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
easily broken or damaged
Example: The glass vase is very fragile.
process
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(n) /ˈprɑː.sɛs/
a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a specific end
Example: The process of making bread takes time.
particularly
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(adv) /pərˈtɪkjələrli/
in a specific way or for a specific reason
Example: She is particularly good at math.
precious
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(adj) /ˈprɛʃ.əs/
valuable and important
Example: She found a precious ring in the garden.
alter
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(v) /ˈɔːltər/
to change something
Example: You can alter the picture if you want.
background
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(n) /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
the area behind the main subject in a picture or scene
Example: The background of the painting was full of trees.
properly
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(adv) /ˈprɑːpərli/
in a way that is correct or acceptable
Example: The picture is not properly framed.
focus
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(v) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
to pay attention to something
Example: I need to focus on my homework.
aim
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(v) /eɪm/
to try to achieve something
Example: We aim to finish the project by next week.
cardboard
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(n) /ˈkɑrdˌbɔrd/
a stiff material made from pressed paper
Example: She put the books in a cardboard box.
plastic
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(n) /ˈplæs.tɪk/
a material made from chemicals that is flexible and can be shaped
Example: The bottle is made of plastic.
remove
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(v) /rɪˈmuːv/
to take something away from a place
Example: I need to remove the old furniture from my room.
object
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(n) /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/
a thing that can be seen or touched
Example: I saw a strange object in the sky.
realize
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(v) /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/
to understand something clearly
Example: I didn't realize it was so late.
stuck
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(adj) /stʌk/
fixed in a place or unable to move
Example: The note was stuck on the fridge.
restriction
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
a rule that limits what you can do
Example: There are many restrictions for using the library.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to manage a difficult situation
Example: I can cope with challenges at work.
convert
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(v) /kənˈvɜrt/
to change something into a different form or purpose
Example: I want to convert my videos to a different format.
improve
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(v) /ɪmˈpruːv/
to make something better
Example: We want to improve the pictures.
damage
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(v) /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
to cause harm or damage to something
Example: Be careful not to damage the fragile photos.
fix
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(v) /fɪks/
to make something better or correct it
Example: Can you fix this broken toy?