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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 2
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outskirts
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(n) /ˈaʊtskɜrts/
the areas that are just outside the main part of a city or town
Example: They live on the outskirts of the city.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.ment/
the process of growth or improvement
Example: The development of new technology helps us every day.
overview
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(n) /ˈoʊvərvjuː/
a summary or general description
Example: The teacher gave us an overview of the topic before the lesson.
particular
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(adj) /pərˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/
related to a specific thing or person
Example: She has a particular interest in art.
industrial
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
related to industry or factories
Example: The industrial area was busy with many factories.
demand
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(n) /dɪˈmænd/
a strong need or desire for something
Example: There is a high demand for new houses in the area.
commute
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(v) /kəˈmjuːt/
to travel regularly to and from work or school
Example: She commute to the city every day.
criteria
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(n) /kraɪˈtɪəriə/
a standard or principle by which something is judged
Example: The project met all the necessary criteria for approval.
convenient
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(adj) /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
easy to use or access
Example: The store is very convenient for buying groceries.
drawback
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(n) /ˈdrɔːˌbæk/
a disadvantage or negative aspect of something
Example: One drawback of living in the city is the noise.
steep
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(adj) /stiːp/
having a sharp slope or a high angle
Example: The hill is too steep to climb easily.
slope
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(n) /sloʊp/
a surface that rises or falls at an angle
Example: The slope of the hill is very steep.
accommodation
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(n) /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
a place where someone can live or stay
Example: The hotel offers great accommodation for travelers.
impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
a feeling or opinion about something, especially when formed quickly
Example: The movie made a great impression on me.
blend
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(v) /blɛnd/
to mix two or more things together
Example: You can blend different colors to make a new shade.
provision
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(n) /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
something that is provided
Example: The provision made for protecting the environment is important.
protecting
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(v) /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/
to keep something safe from harm
Example: The workers are protecting the trees during construction.
wildlife
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(n) /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
animals and plants that live in nature
Example: He enjoys watching wildlife in the forest.
facilities
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
buildings, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: The school has great facilities for sports.
cyclists
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(n) /ˈsaɪklɪsts/
people who ride bicycles
Example: Cyclists should wear helmets for safety.
overall
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(adj) /ˈoʊvərˌɔːl/
in general; on the whole
Example: The overall result of the exam was good.
proposed
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(v) /prəˈpoʊzd/
suggested for consideration or approval
Example: They proposed a new plan for the park.
bounded
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(adj) /ˈbaʊndɪd/
having limits or borders
Example: The park is bounded by a river on one side.
boundary
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(n) /ˈbaʊndəri/
a line that marks the limit of an area
Example: The park has a fence along its boundary.
apartment
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(n) /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a set of rooms forming an individual residence
Example: I live in a small apartment with my dog.
entrance
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(n) /ˈɛntrəns/
a place to enter
Example: The main entrance of the building is very beautiful.
turning
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(n) /ˈtɜrnɪŋ/
a place where a road bends or changes direction
Example: Take the second turning to the left.
branch
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(n) /bræntʃ/
a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
Example: The dog ran under the branch in the yard.
clinic
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(n) /ˈklɪnɪk/
a place where people go for medical help
Example: She went to the clinic for a check-up.
residents
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(n) /ˈrɛzɪdənts/
people who live in a particular place
Example: The residents enjoy the new park in their neighborhood.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti/
a group of people living in the same area or having something in common
Example: The community helped to clean the park.
adjoining
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(adj) /əˈdʒnɪŋ/
next to or joined with something else
Example: The community centre will be adjoining this.
specifically
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(adv) /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in a clear and exact way
Example: She explained her needs specifically during the meeting.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑrkɪt/
a large shop that sells food and other products
Example: I will go to the supermarket to buy some groceries.
playground
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(n) /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
a public area with equipment for children to play
Example: The kids enjoy their time at the playground.
curve
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(n) /kɜrv/
a smooth, rounded shape or line
Example: The road curves around the hill.
feedback
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(n) /ˈfiːdˌbæk/
information about how one is doing in an effort or activity
Example: The teacher gave me feedback on my homework.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪəti/
a number of different types of something
Example: There is a wide variety of fruits in the market.
countryside
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(n) /ˈkaʊntrɪsaɪd/
the land outside towns and cities, where there are farms, fields, and trees
Example: They went for a walk in the countryside.
layout
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(n) /ˈleɪaʊt/
the way in which things are arranged or organized
Example: The layout of the room makes it feel spacious.
landscape
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(n) /ˈlændˌskeɪp/
an area of land, especially when considered in terms of its appearance
Example: We enjoyed the beautiful landscape during our hike.
provision
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(n) /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
something that is given or supplied
Example: They made a provision for extra parking spaces.
impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
a feeling or opinion about something or someone
Example: She made a good impression on the first day of school.
blended
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(adj) /ˈblɛndɪd/
mixed together
Example: The blended colors look very pretty.
natural
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(adj) /ˈnætʃərəl/
existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by people
Example: The garden has many natural plants and flowers.
features
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(n) /ˈfiːtʃərz/
important qualities or characteristics of something
Example: The features of the house include a big garden and a garage.
protecting
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(v) /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/
to keep someone or something safe from harm
Example: They are protecting the trees and wildlife in the area.
wildlife
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(n) /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
animals and plants living in their natural environment
Example: The wildlife in the forest is very diverse.
facilities
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
places or equipment that are used for a specific purpose
Example: The new sports centre has great facilities for players.
design
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(n) /dɪˈzaɪn/
the way something is made or arranged
Example: The design of the building is very modern.