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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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coordinate
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(v) /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/
to organize or arrange activities or tasks
Example: I will coordinate the team for the project.
voluntary
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(adj) /ˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/
done by choice or freely given
Example: The work is voluntary, so you can choose to help when you want.
gather
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(v) /ˈɡæðər/
to collect or bring together
Example: We gather every Saturday to clean the park.
flexible
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(adj) /ˈflɛksəbl/
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Example: The schedule is flexible, so we can meet anytime.
presume
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(v) /prɪˈzum/
to think that something is true without being sure
Example: I presume the store is open today.
computerised
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(adj) /ˌkəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/
controlled or operated by a computer
Example: The library is computerised to keep track of the books.
purpose-built
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.pəs.bɪlt/
made for a specific purpose
Example: The library is not purpose-built, but it serves the community well.
successful
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(adj) /səkˈsɛs.fəl/
having a good result or achieving something
Example: The club is very successful in helping people.
neighbouring
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(adj) /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
next to or nearby
Example: People come to the club from neighbouring villages.
particularly
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(adv) /pərˈtɪk.jə.lər.li/
in a way that is more than usually; especially
Example: I enjoy painting, particularly landscapes.
resident
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(n) /ˈrɛzɪdənt/
a person who lives in a particular place
Example: The resident of the house took care of the garden.
struggling
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/
having difficulty or making a lot of effort to do something
Example: We are struggling to find someone to help.
appointment
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(n) /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
a time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere
Example: I have an appointment with my doctor next week.
decorate
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(v) /ˈdɛkəreɪt/
to make something look more attractive by adding things to it
Example: I want to decorate my room for the party.
presumably
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(adv) /prɪˈzuməbli/
used to say that something is likely or assumed to be true
Example: They are presumably arriving at 5 PM.
organise
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(v) /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/
to arrange or plan something
Example: They need to organise a meeting for next week.
unusual
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(adj) /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
not normal or common
Example: The quiz had some unusual questions.
refreshments
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(n) /rɪˈfrɛʃmənts/
food and drink that are served at an event
Example: We need to buy refreshments for the party.
grateful
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(adj) /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/
feeling or showing thanks for something
Example: I am grateful for your help.
specialise
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(v) /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
to focus on a particular area of work or study
Example: The band specialises in music from the 1930s.
bottleneck
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(n) /ˈbɑtəlˌnɛk/
a point of congestion or blockage
Example: The event can become a bottleneck if too many people arrive at the same time.
advance
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(v) /ədˈvæns/
to move forward in time or space
Example: They plan to advance the project next month.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or put things in a certain order
Example: We will arrange the furniture in a new way.
expecting
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(v) /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/
to think that something will happen
Example: We are expecting many guests at the party.
provide
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(v) /prəˈvaɪd/
to give something that is needed
Example: I can provide snacks for the party.
graphic
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(n) /ˈɡræfɪk/
a visual image or design, often used in printing or in presentations
Example: The graphic looks really nice on the poster.
designer
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(n) /dɪˈzaɪnər/
a person who creates plans or drawings for things
Example: My sister wants to be a designer when she grows up.
draft
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(n) /dræft/
a preliminary version of a piece of writing
Example: She showed me her draft of the story.
donate
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(v) /dəʊˈneɪt/
to give something to help others
Example: Many people donate toys to the shelter.
involved
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(adj) /ɪnˈvɒlvd/
being a part of something or related to it
Example: I want to get involved in the community activities.
individual
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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
a single person
Example: Each individual has their own dreams.
retired
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(adj) /rɪˈtaɪərd/
no longer working, usually due to age
Example: Many people enjoy their life after they are retired.
volunteer
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(n) /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
a person who offers to do something without being paid
Example: She decided to be a volunteer at the animal shelter.
library
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(n) /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/
a place where books are kept for people to read or borrow
Example: I went to the library to find a new book.
flexible
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(adj) /ˈflɛksəbl/
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Example: The schedule is very flexible this week.
computerised
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(adj) /ˈkəmˌpjuːtəraɪzd/
controlled or operated by a computer
Example: The library's systems are computerised for easier management.
elderly
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(adj) /ˈɛldərli/
related to older people
Example: The club is for elderly people.
transport
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(n) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
the act of carrying someone or something from one place to another
Example: I could help with transport to the club.
neighbouring
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(adj) /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
next to or near a particular place
Example: People come to the club from neighbouring villages.
hobby
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(n) /ˈhɑː.bi/
an activity you do for enjoyment in your free time
Example: My favorite hobby is painting.
one-off
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(adj) /ˈwʌn.ɒf/
done only once and not repeated
Example: She helped with a one-off event at the school.
appointment
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(n) /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
a plan to meet someone at a specific time
Example: She has an appointment to see the doctor.
weeding
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(n) /ˈwiːdɪŋ/
the act of removing plants that are not wanted in a garden
Example: She spent the afternoon weeding the flower beds.
wonderful
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(adj) /ˈwʌndərfəl/
very good; excellent
Example: The view from the mountain is wonderful.
presumably
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(adv) /prɪˈzjuməbli/
used to say that something is very likely, but not certain
Example: They will presumably arrive by noon.
social
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(adj) /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to society or people living together
Example: The club holds many social events each month.
refreshments
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(n) /rɪˈfrɛʃmənts/
food and drink served at a meeting or event
Example: We need some refreshments for our meeting.
specialises
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(v) /ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪz/
to focus on a particular area of work or study
Example: The band specialises in music from the 1930s.
bottleneck
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(n) /ˈbɑtəlˌnɛk/
a point of congestion or blockage
Example: The line at the ticket desk became a bottleneck during the event.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or plan something
Example: We will arrange a meeting for next week.
poster
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(n) /ˈpoʊstər/
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall
Example: I hung a poster of my favorite band in my room.