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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2
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construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or make something
Example: They plan to construct a new school next year.
accommodate
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(v) /əˈkɒmədeɪt/
to provide space or a place for someone or something
Example: We need to accommodate everyone in the room.
extension
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(n) /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
something that increases the size or scope of something else
Example: The new extension of the house offers more space for the family.
collection
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(n) /kəˈlɛk.ʃən/
a group of things that are gathered together
Example: She has a large collection of stamps.
residence
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(n) /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
a place where someone lives
Example: His residence is a big house.
architectural
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(adj) /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛkʧərəl/
related to the design and style of buildings
Example: The architectural design of the museum is very beautiful.
outstanding
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(adj) /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
extremely good; excellent
Example: Her performance in the play was outstanding.
interior
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(n) /ɪnˈtɪr.i.ər/
the inside part of something
Example: The interior of the house is very beautiful.
feature
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(n) /ˈfiːtʃər/
a characteristic or quality of something
Example: The feature of the museum is its beautiful garden.
gallery
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(n) /ˈɡæləri/
a room or building for displaying art
Example: The gallery has many beautiful paintings.
exhibition
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(n) /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example: The exhibition featured beautiful paintings.
donation
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(n) /doʊˈneɪʃən/
money or help given to a person or organization
Example: She made a donation to the local animal shelter.
appropriate
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(adj) /əˈproʊpriɪt/
suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example: You should wear appropriate clothes for the weather.
cloakroom
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(n) /ˈkloʊkruːm/
a room where you can leave your coat and bags
Example: I put my bag in the cloakroom before going to the exhibition.
photography
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(n) /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the art or practice of taking photographs
Example: She enjoys photography as a hobby.
rucksack
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(n) /ˈrʌk.sæk/
a type of bag carried on the back, often used for hiking or traveling
Example: She packed her rucksack for the camping trip.
animation
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(n) /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/
a way of making movies or drawings look like they move
Example: The animation shows a bird flying in the sky.
woodland
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(n) /ˈwʊd.lənd/
an area of land covered with trees and plants
Example: The boy played in the woodland with his friends.
scene
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(n) /siːn/
a place where an event occurs or a view in a picture
Example: The movie has a beautiful scene in the forest.
design
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(v) /dɪˈzaɪn/
to create a plan or drawing for something
Example: They design a new building every year.
photographic
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(adj) /ˌfoʊtəˈgræfɪk/
relating to photographs or photography
Example: The museum has a photographic collection of prize-winning sheep.
prize-winning
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(adj) /ˈpraɪz ˈwɪnɪŋ/
something that has won a prize for its quality
Example: The gallery has a collection of prize-winning artwork.
shepherd
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(n) /ˈʃɛpərd/
a person who takes care of sheep
Example: The shepherd watches over the sheep in the field.
self-explanatory
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(adj) /ˈsɛlf ɪkˈsplænəˌtɔri/
easy to understand without needing further explanation
Example: The instructions for the game are self-explanatory.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or machinery needed for a particular activity
Example: The equipment for making cheese is very old.
demonstration
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(n) /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
an event where something is shown or explained
Example: The school had a demonstration about how to make cheese.
specialist
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(n) /ˈspɛʃəˌlɪst/
a person who knows a lot about a particular subject
Example: The specialist helped us understand the museum's history.
cheesemaker
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(n) /ˈtʃiːzˌmeɪ.kər/
a person who makes cheese
Example: The cheesemaker showed us how to make cheese.
staircase
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(n) /ˈstɛrˌkeɪs/
a set of stairs
Example: The staircase leads to the second floor.
landing
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(n) /ˈlændɪŋ/
a flat area at the top of a staircase
Example: She waited on the landing for her friend to arrive.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
wanting to win or be better than others
Example: She is very competitive in sports.
variation
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(n) /ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
a difference or change in something
Example: There was a lot of variation in the colors of the flowers.
regional
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(adj) /ˈriːdʒənl/
related to a specific area or part of a country
Example: The museum has many regional exhibits.
fragile
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(adj) /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
easily broken or damaged
Example: The glass vase is fragile.
ensure
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(v) /ɪnˈʃʊr/
to make sure something will happen
Example: Please ensure you have your ticket before entering.
reception
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(n) /rɪˈsɛpʃən/
a place where people are welcomed or received
Example: You can find help at the reception.
redevelop
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(v) /ˌriːdɪˈvɛlɪp/
to improve a building or area by changing it or rebuilding it
Example: They plan to redevelop the old factory into apartments.
wildlife
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(n) /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
the animals and plants that live in the natural environment
Example: The pond has many kinds of wildlife.
perfectly
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(adv) /ˈpɜrfɪktli/
in a way that is without any mistakes or faults
Example: The exam was perfectly easy for her.
entrance
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(n) /ˈɛntrəns/
a way to enter a place
Example: The entrance to the museum is very welcoming.
background
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(n) /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
the area behind or around something
Example: The mountains are in the background of the picture.
businessman
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(n) /ˈbɪz.nɪsˌmæn/
a man who works in business
Example: The businessman made a big deal.
biscuit
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(n) /ˈbɪs.kɪt/
a small, hard baked good, usually sweet
Example: I would like a biscuit with my tea.
factory
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(n) /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
a building where things are made
Example: The factory produces many toys.
museum
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(n) /mjuˈziːəm/
a building where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept
Example: The museum has many interesting exhibits.
university
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(n) /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːr sɪ ti/
an institution for higher education
Example: Many students want to go to university after high school.
architectural
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(adj) /ˌɑrkɪˈtɛkʧərəl/
related to the design and style of buildings
Example: The architectural design of the museum is very impressive.
donation
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(n) /dəˈneɪʃən/
something that you give to help a person or organization
Example: I made a donation to the animal shelter.
cloakroom
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(n) /ˈkloʊkˌrum/
a place where you can leave your coats and bags
Example: Please leave your bags in the cloakroom before entering the hall.
rucksack
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(n) /ˈrʌkˌsæk/
a bag with shoulder straps for carrying things
Example: I take my rucksack when I go hiking.