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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
a feeling or thought about something or someone
Example: My impression of the play was very positive.
assignment
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(n) /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a task or piece of work given to someone to do
Example: We need to finish our assignment before the deadline.
review
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(n, v) /rɪˈvjuː/
to look at or think about something again, or a report or opinion about something
Example: I will write a review of the movie.
imagery
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(n) /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/
the use of language to create pictures in the mind
Example: The poem has beautiful imagery that makes me think of nature.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
connected to something important
Example: The book is not relevant to our discussion.
production
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(n) /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of making or creating something
Example: The production is scheduled for next month.
effective
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(adj) /ɪˈfɛktɪv/
producing a desired result
Example: The new teaching method is very effective.
emotional
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(adj) /ɪˈmoʊʃənl/
related to feelings
Example: The movie was very emotional for the audience.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
the effect or influence of one thing on another
Example: The music had a strong impact on the audience.
director
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(n) /dəˈrɛktər/
a person who controls how a play, film, etc., is made
Example: The director helped the actors understand their roles.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
easy to understand or simple
Example: The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
visually
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(adv) /ˈvɪʒuəli/
in a way that relates to sight
Example: The painting was visually impressive.
stunning
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(adj) /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/
very impressive or beautiful
Example: The sunset was stunning yesterday.
memorable
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(adj) /ˈmɛm ə r ə bəl/
something that is easy to remember
Example: The movie was so memorable that I want to watch it again.
dimly
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(adv) /ˈdɪm.li/
in a way that is not bright or clear
Example: The room was dimly lit during the movie.
conventional
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(adj) /kənˈvɛnʃənl/
following accepted customs and practices
Example: She wore a conventional dress to the party.
contemporary
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(adj) /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
existing or happening now, or in the same time period as something else
Example: The play featured contemporary costumes and music.
brilliant
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(adj) /ˈbrɪljənt/
very bright or excellent
Example: The musicians were brilliant.
wasted
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(adj) /ˈweɪstɪd/
not used well or not achieving what was expected
Example: I thought the musicians were wasted because the music didn't have much impact.
deliver
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(v) /dɪˈlɪvər/
to bring something to a place or person
Example: The company will deliver the package tomorrow.
version
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(n) /ˈvɜrʒən/
a particular form of something
Example: I have read different versions of the story.
realise
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(v) /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/
to become aware of something or understand it
Example: She didn't realise she was late.
tension
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(n) /ˈtɛnʃən/
a feeling of nervousness or worry
Example: There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam.
relate
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(v) /rɪˈleɪt/
to understand how things are connected
Example: Young people can relate to the characters in the play.
extreme
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrim/
very large in degree or amount
Example: The weather was extreme during the storm.
translation
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(n) /trænsˈleɪʃən/
the process of changing words from one language to another
Example: The translation of the book was very accurate.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your abilities
Example: The exam was challenging, but I did my best.
intensify
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(v) /ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.faɪ/
to make something stronger or more extreme
Example: The loud music can intensify the party atmosphere.
international
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(adj) /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənl/
relating to or involving two or more countries
Example: The conference will have many international guests.
appeal
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(n) /əˈpiːl/
a strong request for something
Example: The book has a lot of international appeal.
familiar
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(adj) /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
well known or easily recognized
Example: The story is familiar to many students.
depth
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(n) /dɛpθ/
the quality of being deep or having a lot of detail
Example: The characters have such depth.
experiment
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(v) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
to try out new ideas or methods to see what happens
Example: Directors can experiment with different styles in their plays.
angle
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(n) /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or surfaces that meet
Example: The painter chose a unique angle for her artwork.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
the way someone acts or performs in a play or show
Example: The performance was really exciting and enjoyable.
impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
a feeling or opinion about something or someone
Example: My first impression of the play was very positive.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
to include someone or something as a necessary part
Example: The project will involve many people from different departments.
particular
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(adj) /pərˈtɪkjʊlər/
specific or distinct
Example: She has a particular interest in art.
handle
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(v) /ˈhændl/
to manage or deal with something
Example: The teacher will handle the situation calmly.
mention
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(v) /ˈmɛnʃən/
to say or write about something briefly
Example: Please mention any important details in your report.
space
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(n) /speɪs/
an empty area or a place available to be used
Example: There is a lot of space in the park.
emporium
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(n) /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/
a large store that sells many different types of goods
Example: The emporium sells clothes, toys, and food.
visual
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒuəl/
related to seeing or sight
Example: The presentation was very visual and colorful.
costume
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(n) /ˈkɑːstjuːm/
an outfit worn by someone to make them look like a different character
Example: The actor wore a beautiful costume in the play.
assume
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(v) /əˈsjum/
to think something is true without proof
Example: I assumed the movie would be boring.
deliver
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(v) /dɪˈlɪvər/
to bring something to a person or place
Example: The delivery person will deliver the package tomorrow.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
related to the matter being considered
Example: The information you shared is very relevant.
disagreement
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(n) /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a situation in which people have different opinions
Example: There was a disagreement about the best way to solve the problem.
emotion
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(n) /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
a strong feeling
Example: She showed a lot of emotion when she won the award.
expression
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(n) /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
a way of showing feelings or thoughts
Example: His expression showed he was happy.
powerful
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(adj) /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having a lot of strength or control
Example: The ending was pretty powerful.