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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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application
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(n) /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a formal request to join or participate in something
Example: I filled out an application for the summer camp.
complete
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(v) /kəmˈpliːt/
to finish something
Example: Dan wants to complete the application form.
address
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(n) /əˈdrɛs/
a place where someone lives or works
Example: Please write down your address on the form.
market
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(n) /ˈmɑrkɪt/
a place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services
Example: I went to the market to buy some fruit.
relative
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(n) /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv/
a person who is in your family
Example: My relative came to visit us last weekend.
suggest
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(v) /səˈdʒɛst/
to say something that may help someone decide or choose
Example: My friend suggested a nice restaurant for dinner.
belong
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(v) /bɪˈlɔŋ/
to be a member of or to be in the right place
Example: He belongs to another club.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event in which people try to win something
Example: She entered the painting competition at school.
socialise
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(v) /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/
to meet and spend time with others in a friendly way
Example: I like to socialise with my friends on the weekend.
photographer
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(n) /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/
a person who takes photographs as a job or hobby
Example: He wants to be a photographer when he grows up.
membership
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(n) /ˈmɛm.bɚ.ʃɪp/
the state of being a member of a group or organization
Example: The club offers a special membership for students.
option
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(n) /ˈɑpʃən/
a choice or possibility
Example: The menu has many options for lunch.
associate
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(n) /əˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/
someone who is connected to a group or organization
Example: He is an associate of the photography club.
vote
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(v) /voʊt/
to choose someone or something in a meeting or election
Example: I will vote for the best candidate.
meeting
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(n) /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
an event where people come together to discuss something
Example: The meeting will start at 10 a.m.
compete
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(v) /kəmˈpit/
to try to win something against others
Example: I want to compete in the photography contest.
entitled
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(adj) /ɪnˈtaɪtld/
having the right to do or have something
Example: The prize was entitled 'Best Photo of the Year'.
domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛstɪk/
related to the home or family
Example: He enjoys domestic activities like cooking and gardening.
relate
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(v) /rɪˈleɪt/
to show or establish a connection between things
Example: I can relate to how you feel.
feedback
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(n) /ˈfiːd.bæk/
information or comments about how someone is doing something
Example: I received good feedback on my project.
judge
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(v) /dʒʌdʒ/
to decide if someone or something is good or bad
Example: It is not nice to judge others based on their appearance.
criticise
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(v) /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
to express disapproval
Example: They criticise the movie for its poor acting.
composition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
the way in which something is made or arranged
Example: The composition of the picture was beautiful.
mistake
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(n) /mɪsˈteɪk/
an action or decision that is wrong
Example: I made a mistake on my homework.
theme
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(n) /θim/
the main subject or idea in a piece of writing or art
Example: The theme of the story is friendship.
university
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(n) /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/
an institution where people study after they finish high school
Example: She wants to go to university to learn more about art.
coast
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(n) /koʊst/
the land next to the sea
Example: The university was on the coast.
sunset
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(n) /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
the time when the sun goes down at the end of the day
Example: The sunset is beautiful at the beach.
capture
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(v) /ˈkæptʃər/
to take or get something, often by force
Example: I want to capture the beauty of the sunset.
instruction
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(n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
detailed information on how to do something
Example: The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
amazing
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(adj) /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/
very surprising or impressive
Example: The sunset was amazing yesterday.
purple
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.pəl/
a color that is a mix of red and blue
Example: My favorite color is purple.
basically
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(adv) /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
in a simple way; fundamentally
Example: I took it too soon, basically.
subject
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(n) /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
the main topic or focus of something
Example: The subject of the photo was a family at dinner.
hundred
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(n) /ˈhʌndrəd/
the number 100
Example: There are a hundred stars in the night sky.
scene
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(n) /siːn/
a place or situation where something happens
Example: The movie had a beautiful scene of the sunset.
movement
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(n) /ˈmuːv.mənt/
the act of moving or changing place
Example: The dancer's movement was graceful.
suspect
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(v) /səˈspɛkt/
to think something is true or likely
Example: I suspect it will rain tomorrow.
outline
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(v) /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
to give a general description or a summary
Example: The teacher will outline the main points of the lesson.
keen
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(adj) /kiːn/
very interested or eager to do something
Example: She is keen to learn new things.
delight
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(v) /dɪˈlaɪt/
to make someone very happy
Example: We are delighted to see you at the party.
area
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(n) /ˈɛəriə/
a part or section of a space
Example: The area around the school is very nice.
criticize
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(v) /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
to say that something or someone is bad
Example: The teacher will criticize the students' work.
busy
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(adj) /ˈbɪzi/
having a lot to do; not free
Example: She is busy with her homework.
composition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
the way something is arranged or put together
Example: The composition of the picture was beautiful.
purple
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.pəl/
a color that is a mix of red and blue
Example: The wall was painted purple.
timing
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(n) /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
the selection of the right moment for something
Example: The timing of the photo was important to capture the best light.
magic
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(n) /ˈmædʒɪk/
the use of special powers or tricks to make things happen that seem impossible
Example: The magician performed amazing magic at the show.
difficult
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(adj) /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
not easy to do or understand
Example: The math problem was difficult for the students.
delighted
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(adj) /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
very happy and pleased
Example: She was delighted with her birthday gift.
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