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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/
related to the home or family
Example: They need domestic help for their house.
thorough
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(adj) /ˈθʌrə/
complete and including everything
Example: The report was very thorough and covered all the details.
polish
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(v) /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
to make something shine or to improve its appearance
Example: I polish my shoes before going out.
additional
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(adj) /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
more than what is usual or expected
Example: We will offer additional help if needed.
request
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(n) /rɪˈkwɛst/
an act of asking for something
Example: I need to make a request for more information.
definitely
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(adv) /ˈdɛfɪnətli/
without doubt; certainly
Example: I will definitely go to the party.
regularly
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(adv) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.lɚ.li/
in a way that happens often or at regular intervals
Example: I go to the gym regularly.
grubby
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(adj) /ˈɡrʌbi/
dirty or untidy
Example: The floor in the kitchen looks grubby.
curtain
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(n) /ˈkɜrtən/
a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window
Example: The curtain in the living room is blue.
pressure washer
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(n) /ˈprɛʃər ˈwɑʃər/
a machine that sprays water at high pressure to clean surfaces
Example: We will use a pressure washer to clean the driveway.
maintenance
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(n) /ˈmeɪn.tə.nəns/
the work needed to keep something in good condition
Example: Regular maintenance helps keep the car running well.
plumber
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(n) /ˈplʌmɚ/
a person who fixes pipes and plumbing systems
Example: I need to call a plumber to fix the leak.
electrician
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(n) /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/
a person who repairs or installs electrical equipment
Example: The electrician fixed the broken light in my house.
straightaway
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(adv) /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/
immediately or without delay
Example: Call the doctor straightaway if you feel unwell.
vacuum
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(n) /ˈvæk.juːm/
a device that removes dirt and dust by using a suction
Example: I need to use the vacuum to clean the living room.
capture
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(v) /ˈkæp.tʃər/
to take something in order to keep it
Example: The vacuum can capture a lot of dust.
allergy
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(n) /ˈæl.ər.dʒi/
a medical condition that causes a person to have a reaction to something they eat, touch, or breathe
Example: He has an allergy to peanuts.
troubled
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(adj) /ˈtrʌb.əld/
having problems or difficulties
Example: He felt troubled by the noise outside.
bear in mind
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(v) /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/
to remember or consider something when you are thinking about something else
Example: I will bear in mind your advice for the future.
undergo
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(v) /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ/
to experience or endure something
Example: They have to undergo a security check.
security check
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(n) /sɪˈkjʊrɪti tʃɛk/
a process to make sure someone does not have a criminal background
Example: The workers must pass a security check before starting the job.
criminal background
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(n) /ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a history of being involved in crime or illegal activities
Example: The company checks for a criminal background before hiring.
reference
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(n) /ˈrɛf.ə.rəns/
a mention of someone or something
Example: He provided a reference for his friend to get the job.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose
Example: The dress she chose was suitable for the party.
monitor
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(v) /ˈmɒnɪtə/
to watch and check something carefully
Example: The teacher will monitor the students during the test.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
how well someone does a job or task
Example: The student's performance in the exam was excellent.
review
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(n) /rɪˈvju/
a report about something that gives an opinion
Example: The teacher asked for a review of the book.
pick up
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(v) /pɪk ʌp/
to lift something or someone up
Example: I will pick up my friend from the station.
deal with
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(v) /diːl wɪð/
to manage or handle a situation or problem
Example: We need to deal with the broken window.
organize
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(v) /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/
to arrange or plan something in a structured way
Example: I need to organize my books on the shelf.
manage
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(v) /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
to control or be in charge of something
Example: She will manage the team for the project.
go ahead
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(v) /ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/
to proceed; to continue with something
Example: I would like to go ahead and make a reservation.
specialist
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(n) /ˈspɛʃəlist/
a person who knows a lot about a particular subject or area
Example: The specialist gave great advice on how to clean the apartment.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or make plans for something
Example: I will arrange a meeting for tomorrow.
necessity
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(n) /nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/
something that is needed or must be done
Example: Water is a necessity for life.
reliable
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(adj) /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
able to be trusted or depended on
Example: She has a reliable car that always starts.
possibility
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(n) /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/
a chance that something may happen or be true
Example: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
improve
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(v) /ɪmˈpruv/
to make something better
Example: We want to improve the air quality in our home.
indoor
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(adj) /ˈɪnˌdɔr/
related to being inside a building
Example: I like to play indoor games when it rains.
quality
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(n) /ˈkwɑːlɪti/
the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind
Example: The quality of the service is excellent.
troubled
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(adj) /ˈtrʌb.əld/
having problems or difficulties
Example: She felt troubled about her exam results.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to make a formal request for something
Example: She decided to apply for the job.
provide
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(v) /prəˈvaɪd/
to give something that is needed
Example: They provide services for people who need help.
carefully
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(adv) /ˈkɛr.fəl.i/
in a way that involves paying a lot of attention to what you are doing
Example: She carefully placed the vase on the table.
select
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(v) /sɪˈlɛkt/
to choose something from a group
Example: I select my favorite book to read.
surface
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(n) /ˈsɜr.faɪs/
the outside layer or top of something
Example: The surface of the table is smooth.
package
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(n) /ˈpækɪdʒ/
a container or box to hold something
Example: She bought a package of cookies from the store.
polish
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(v) /ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
to make something shine or look better by cleaning or rubbing it
Example: I will polish my shoes before the event.
thorough
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(adj) /ˈθɜːroʊ/
complete and detailed
Example: The report was thorough and easy to understand.
additional
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(adj) /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
more than what is usual or needed
Example: They asked for additional help with the project.