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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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thoroughly
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(adv) /ˈθɜroʊli/
in a complete and detailed way
Example: I read the instructions thoroughly before starting the project.
recommend
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
to say that someone should do something
Example: I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
physically
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(adv) /ˈfɪzɪkli/
related to the body or physical activities
Example: Surfing can be physically demanding.
demanding
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(adj) /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring a lot of effort or skill
Example: The homework was very demanding for the students.
tire
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(v) /taɪər/
to become tired or weary
Example: After running for an hour, I began to tire.
realise
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(v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/
to become aware of something
Example: I didn't realise it was your birthday.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the park is very nice.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your ability or determination
Example: The waves aren't too challenging for beginners.
lively
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(adj) /ˈlaɪvli/
full of energy and enthusiasm
Example: The town is very lively.
hostel
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(n) /ˈhɒstəl/
a cheap place to stay for travelers
Example: They decided to stay in a hostel while traveling.
campsite
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(n) /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
a place where people can set up a tent and stay outdoors
Example: We found a nice campsite by the lake.
excellent
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(adj) /ˈɛksələnt/
very good; of very high quality
Example: The surf schools are excellent.
well-known
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(adj) /ˈwɛlˈnoʊn/
known by many people
Example: The well-known cliffs attract many visitors.
spell
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(v) /spɛl/
to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order
Example: Can you spell your name for me?
imagine
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(v) /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
to think of something that is not real or present
Example: I can imagine a beautiful beach.
kayak
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(n) /ˈkaɪæk/
a small, narrow boat that you move using a paddle
Example: We saw a kayak on the lake.
nearby
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(adj) /ˈnɪrˌbaɪ/
located close to something
Example: There is a park nearby where we can play.
practically
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(adv) /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost completely; very nearly
Example: It rained practically every day during our trip.
appeal
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(n) /əˈpiːl/
a quality that makes something attractive or interesting
Example: The beach has a special appeal to families.
tend
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(v) /tɛnd/
to be likely to do something
Example: It tends to rain a lot in April.
autumn
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(n) /ˈɔː.təm/
the season between summer and winter
Example: The leaves turn orange in autumn.
average
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(n) /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
the usual amount or level
Example: The average temperature in summer is warm.
temperature
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(n) /ˈtɛmpəˌrətʃər/
the measure of how hot or cold something is
Example: The temperature today is very warm.
alright
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(adj) /ɔːlˈraɪt/
satisfactory or acceptable
Example: That sounds alright for a plan.
cost
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(n) /kɔst/
the amount of money needed to buy or do something
Example: The cost of the surfboard is very low.
hire
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(v) /haɪər/
to pay someone to do a job
Example: They plan to hire a car for their trip.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or items needed for a task or activity
Example: He bought new equipment for his gym.
daily
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(adj) /ˈdeɪli/
happening every day
Example: She has a daily routine that includes exercise.
rate
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(n) /reɪt/
the amount of money you pay for something each day
Example: The daily rate for the hotel is very reasonable.
wetsuit
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(n) /ˈwɛtˌsuːt/
a tight-fitting outfit made of thick material, used for surfing or swimming in cold water
Example: He wore a wetsuit while surfing in the ocean.
board
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(n) /bɔrd/
a flat piece of material used for a specific purpose
Example: He rode the waves on his board.
save
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(v) /seɪv/
to keep something safe or to store it for future use
Example: You can save money by hiring the equipment for a week.
quality
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(n) /ˈkwɑːləti/
the standard of something as measured against others
Example: I want to buy good quality clothes.
boot
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(n) /buːt/
a type of footwear that covers the whole foot and part of the leg
Example: She wore her new boots to the party.
seaside
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(n) /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the area by the sea
Example: We went to the seaside for a picnic.
surfing
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(n) /ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/
the activity of riding on waves in the sea using a board
Example: They love surfing during the summer.
advice
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(n) /ədˈvaɪs/
suggestions about what someone should do
Example: I asked my teacher for advice on my homework.
expert
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(n) /ˈɛkspɜrt/
a person who knows a lot about something
Example: She is an expert in cooking Italian food.
ability
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(n) /əˈbɪləti/
the power or skill to do something
Example: She has the ability to learn new languages quickly.
physically demanding
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(adj) /ˈfɪzɪkli dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring a lot of physical effort
Example: Surfing can be physically demanding for beginners.
fit
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(adj) /fɪt/
healthy and strong
Example: She goes to the gym to stay fit.
quickly
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(adv) /ˈkwɪk.li/
in a short time or at a fast speed
Example: She finished her homework quickly.
easily
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(adv) /ˈiː.zɪ.li/
without difficulty
Example: She finished her homework easily.
recommend
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
to suggest that someone should do something
Example: I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the park is near my house.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈʧælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that requires great effort
Example: The waves aren't too challenging for beginners.
lively
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(adj) /ˈlaɪvli/
full of energy and excitement
Example: The town is very lively.
basic
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(adj) /ˈbeɪsɪk/
simple and not complicated
Example: The class teaches basic skills to beginners.
excellent
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(adj) /ˈɛksələnt/
very good; of very high quality
Example: The surf schools are excellent.
forgotten
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(adj) /fərˈɡɑtən/
not remembered or not mentioned
Example: I have forgotten my keys at home.
well-known
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(adj) /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
known by many people
Example: The well-known artist created a beautiful painting.