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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become less or weaker
Example: The number of speakers of the language may decline over time.
illustrate
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(v) /ˈɪl.ə.strate/
to show or explain something with examples or pictures
Example: Teachers often illustrate lessons with drawings.
millennium
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(n) /mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
a period of one thousand years
Example: The city has changed a lot over the last millennium.
predominantly
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(adv) /prɪˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt.li/
mostly; mainly
Example: The school is predominantly filled with young students.
comparatively
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(adv) /kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv.li/
in comparison to something else
Example: This time is comparatively shorter than last time.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help something to happen or develop
Example: The school wants to promote reading among students.
bilingual
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(adj) /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
able to speak two languages
Example: She is bilingual because she speaks Spanish and English.
staggering
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(adj) /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
very surprising or shocking
Example: The news about the storm was staggering.
virtual
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(adj) /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/
not real, but made to appear real by a computer
Example: Many people enjoy playing virtual games with friends online.
concerning
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(prep) /kənˈsɜrnɪŋ/
about or related to something
Example: The news is concerning to everyone.
troubling
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(adj) /ˈtrʌb.əl.ɪŋ/
causing worry or concern
Example: The situation with the language is troubling.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
the result or effect of an action or situation
Example: The consequence of not studying is a bad grade.
justify
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(v) /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/
to show that something is right or reasonable
Example: They need to justify their decision to the board.
drawback
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(n) /ˈdrɔːbæk/
a disadvantage or problem
Example: The drawback of the new phone is its high price.
significantly
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(adv) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed
Example: His work improved significantly after he studied more.
allocate
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(v) /ˈæləˌkeɪt/
to give or assign something for a specific purpose
Example: The teacher will allocate time for each student to present.
uphill struggle
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(n) /ˌʌpˈhɪl ˈstrʌɡl/
a difficult or challenging situation or task
Example: Learning a new language can be an uphill struggle.
predict
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(v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
to say what will happen in the future
Example: Experts predict that the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
inevitable
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(adj) /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
certain to happen; unavoidable
Example: Rain is inevitable during the rainy season.
identity
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(n) /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
the quality of being an individual or unique
Example: He is proud of his identity.
fluent
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(adj) /ˈfluː.ənt/
able to speak a language very well
Example: She is fluent in Spanish.
express
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(v) /ɪkˈsprɛs/
to convey a thought or feeling in words, gestures, or actions
Example: She can express her ideas clearly.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: We need to consider all the options before deciding.
factor
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(n) /ˈfæktər/
something that influences a situation
Example: Weather is a factor in planning the picnic.
particular
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(adj) /pərˈtɪkjələr/
specific or distinct from others
Example: She wore a particular dress for the party.
vocabulary
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(n) /voʊˈkæbjʊˌlɛri/
the words of a language
Example: His vocabulary includes many difficult words.
continually
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(adv) /kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/
in a way that happens repeatedly or continuously
Example: The sun shines continually during summer.
borrow
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(v) /ˈbɔːroʊ/
to take and use something from someone with the intention of giving it back
Example: I want to borrow a pencil from my friend.
appropriate
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(adj) /əˈproʊpriɪt/
suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example: It is appropriate to wear formal clothes to the event.
mentally
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(adv) /ˈmɛntəli/
in a way that relates to the mind
Example: When you browse the internet, you think mentally.
browse
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(v) /braʊz/
to look at information on the internet or to search through something
Example: I like to browse for new books online.
predominantly
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(adv) /prɪˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt.li/
mostly; mainly
Example: The sky was predominantly blue with a few white clouds.
extent
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(n) /ɪkˈstɛnt/
the degree to which something is true or exists
Example: The extent of the river was surprising to everyone.
influence
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(n) /ˈɪnfluəns/
the power to have an effect on someone or something
Example: The influence of English is very strong in many countries.
native-speaker
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(n) /ˈneɪtɪv ˈspiːkər/
a person who speaks a language as their first language
Example: A native-speaker can help you practice speaking.
outcome
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(n) /ˈaʊtˌkoʊm/
the result or effect of an action or situation
Example: The outcome of the game was surprising.
conduct
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(v) /kənˈdʌkt/
to carry out or manage something
Example: The meeting will be conducted by the manager.
entirely
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(adv) /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
completely or fully
Example: She is entirely happy with her decision.
generation
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(n) /ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a group of people born around the same time
Example: The new generation likes to use technology.
option
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(n) /ˈɑpʃən/
a choice that can be made
Example: You have an option to take the bus or walk.
tackle
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(v) /ˈtækəl/
to try to deal with or solve a problem
Example: They need to tackle the issues in the community.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of growing or improving something
Example: The development of new apps is very exciting.
source
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(n) /sɔrs/
a place or thing from which something comes
Example: Water is an important source of life.
allocate
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(v) /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
to give or assign something to someone for a specific purpose
Example: The teacher will allocate time for reading.
official
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(adj) /əˈfɪʃ.əl/
relating to the proper or formal aspects of something
Example: Icelandic is the official language of education.
survive
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(v) /sərˈvaɪv/
to continue to live or exist, especially after facing difficulties
Example: The plant can survive in harsh conditions.
expert
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(n) /ˈɛkspɝt/
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example: She is an expert in teaching languages.
state
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(n) /steɪt/
a condition or situation
Example: The state of the weather is changing every day.
sound
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(adj) /saʊnd/
in good condition; safe or reliable
Example: The plan is sound and should work well.
raise
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(v) /reɪz/
to lift something to a higher position or level
Example: They want to raise the flag at the ceremony.
route
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(n) /ruːt/
a way to go from one place to another
Example: We took the quickest route to the park.