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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 1
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survey
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(n) /ˈsɜr.veɪ/
an act of asking people questions to find out their opinions
Example: The school did a survey about lunch preferences.
transport
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(n) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
the action of carrying people or goods from one place to another
Example: Public transport is important for many people.
postcode
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(n) /ˈpoʊstkoʊd/
a code of letters and/or numbers used to identify a specific geographic area for mail delivery
Example: She wrote her postcode on the form.
grandmother
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(n) /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
Example: My grandmother makes the best cookies.
public
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(adj) /ˈpʌb.lɪk/
relating to people in general or a place that is open to everyone
Example: She likes to visit public parks in her city.
dentist
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(n) /ˈdɛntɪst/
a doctor who takes care of teeth
Example: I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
serious
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(adj) /ˈsɪr.i.əs/
important or dangerous and not to be taken lightly
Example: The doctor said the injury was serious.
check-up
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(n) /ˈtʃɛk ʌp/
a visit to a doctor to check your health
Example: I need to schedule a check-up for next week.
normally
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(adv) /ˈnɔrməli/
usually or generally
Example: I normally eat breakfast at 8 AM.
convenient
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(adj) /kənˈviː.njənt/
easy to use or get to
Example: The bus is much more convenient.
journey
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrni/
a trip from one place to another
Example: She is planning a journey to the mountains.
satisfied
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(adj) /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
happy because something is good enough
Example: She is satisfied with her results.
service
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(n) /ˈsɜrvɪs/
help or work done for someone
Example: The restaurant offers excellent service.
complaints
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(n) /kəmˈpleɪnts/
things that people say are wrong or that they do not like
Example: She made several complaints about the service.
annoying
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(adj) /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
causing annoyance or irritation
Example: The loud noise is really annoying.
timetable
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(n) /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/
a schedule of when things happen
Example: The timetable shows when the buses arrive.
cinema
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(n) /ˈsɪnəmə/
a place where people go to watch movies
Example: We are going to the cinema tonight.
noticed
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(v) /ˈnoʊ.tɪst/
to see or become aware of something
Example: I noticed the flowers were blooming.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑrkɪt/
a large store that sells food and other products
Example: I go to the supermarket to buy groceries.
bicycle
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(n) /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals
Example: She rides her bicycle to school every day.
rent
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(v) /rɛnt/
to pay to use something that belongs to someone else
Example: I want to rent a bike for the weekend.
keen
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(adj) /kiːn/
wanting to do something or interested in something
Example: She is keen on learning new languages.
cycling
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(n) /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
the activity of riding a bicycle
Example: Cycling is a fun way to exercise.
pollution
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(n) /pəˈluːʃən/
the presence of harmful substances in the air, water, or land
Example: The city has a lot of pollution from cars.
storage
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(n) /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
a place where things are kept
Example: The flat doesn't have any storage.
hall
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(n) /hɔl/
a large space inside a building
Example: She left her bike in the hall.
excuse
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(n) /ɪkˈskjus/
a reason or explanation for something
Example: I need an excuse to leave early.
actually
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(adv) /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
used to add something that is surprising or interesting
Example: I actually like swimming more than running.
reason
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(n) /ˈriːzən/
the cause or explanation for something
Example: The reason I am late is because of traffic.
parking
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(n) /ˈpɑrkɪŋ/
the act of leaving a vehicle in a specific place for a period of time
Example: Finding parking can be difficult in busy cities.
difficult
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(adj) /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
hard to do or understand
Example: Finding a parking spot can be difficult.
convenient
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(adj) /kənˈviː.njənt/
easy to use or get
Example: The bus is very convenient for my commute.
satisfied
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(adj) /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
pleased because something meets your needs or expectations
Example: She felt satisfied after finishing her homework.
comments
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(n) /ˈkɑː.mɛnts/
things said about something
Example: She made many comments about the book.
mainly
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(adv) /ˈmeɪnli/
mostly; to a great extent
Example: I mainly use my phone for talking.
evening
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(n) /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/
the time of day between the end of the afternoon and night
Example: I like to walk in the evening.
dinner
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(n) /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
Example: They are planning to have dinner together.
husband
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(n) /ˈhʌzbənd/
a male partner in a marriage
Example: My husband likes to play golf on weekends.
weekends
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(n) /ˈwiːˌkɛndz/
the period from Friday evening to Sunday evening
Example: She likes to relax on weekends.
golf
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(n) /ɡɑlf/
a game played on a large field where players hit a small ball into holes using clubs
Example: My husband uses it at the weekends to go to the golf club.
club
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(n) /klʌb/
a place for people to gather for a specific purpose, often for socializing or recreation
Example: My husband uses it at the weekends to go to the golf club.
moment
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(n) /ˈmoʊ.mənt/
a very short period of time
Example: Please wait a moment.
pollution
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(n) /pəˈluːʃən/
contamination of air, water, or soil
Example: Pollution makes the air unhealthy to breathe.
flat
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(n) /flæt/
a type of home that is part of a larger building
Example: I live in a flat on the second floor.
second
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(adj) /ˈsɛk.ənd/
the number two in a series
Example: She lives on the second floor.
floor
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(n) /flɔːr/
the bottom surface of a room that people walk on
Example: She put the book on the floor.
outside
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(adv) /ˈaʊtsaɪd/
in or to the open air; not inside
Example: The kids played outside in the yard.
centre
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tər/
the middle point or area of something
Example: The city centre is very busy.
driving
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(n) /ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle
Example: Driving can be fun on a sunny day.
journey
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrni/
an act of traveling from one place to another
Example: My journey to the city took an hour.