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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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coordinator
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(n) /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər/
a person who organizes activities or events
Example: The coordinator set up the meeting for everyone.
surname
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(n) /ˈsɜrnˌneɪm/
the family name
Example: My surname is Smith.
retired
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(adj) /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer working, especially because of age
Example: He is retired and enjoys traveling.
chord
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(n) /kɔrd/
a group of notes played together in music
Example: I learned a new chord on the guitar.
reassuring
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(adj) /ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋ/
making someone feel less worried
Example: The teacher gave a reassuring smile to the students.
hopeless
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(adj) /ˈhoʊpləs/
feeling that there is no hope
Example: After failing the test, she felt hopeless.
roundabout
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(n) /ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
a circular intersection where roads meet
Example: We need to take a left turn at the roundabout.
second-hand
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(adj) /ˈsɛkənd hænd/
previously owned or used
Example: You can buy a second-hand guitar for a lower price.
instrument
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(n) /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a tool or device used to make music
Example: He wants to learn to play an instrument.
typical
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(adj) /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
usual or normal
Example: A typical day for me includes going to work and exercising.
tune
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(n) /tuːn/
a musical piece or melody
Example: He played a lovely tune on his guitar.
strum
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(v) /strʌm/
to play a musical instrument by moving your fingers up and down on the strings
Example: She likes to strum her guitar in the park.
plectrum
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(n) /ˈplɛk.trəm/
a small flat tool used to play a string instrument
Example: He used a plectrum to strum his guitar.
thumb
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(n) /θʌm/
the short, thick part of your hand that is opposite your fingers
Example: She gave a thumbs up to show she liked it.
clap
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(v) /klæp/
to hit your hands together to make a noise
Example: The audience will clap when they like the show.
record
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(v) /ˈrekərd/
to write down information or to make a sound that can be saved and played back
Example: I will record my favorite song.
practise
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(v) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
to do something regularly to improve your skill
Example: I need to practise my guitar every day.
finger-picking
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(n) /ˈfɪŋɡər ˈpɪkɪŋ/
a way of playing guitar by using fingers instead of a pick
Example: I learned finger-picking to play my favorite songs.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong effect or impression
Example: The magician's trick was impressive.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus all your attention on something
Example: It is hard to concentrate when there is noise.
scary
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(adj) /ˈskɛri/
causing fear or anxiety
Example: The movie was scary and made me jump.
beginner
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(n) /bɪˈɡɪnər/
a person who is new to an activity or subject
Example: He is a beginner at playing the guitar.
equally
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(adv) /ˈiː.kwə.li/
in the same way or to the same degree
Example: All the kids in the class are equally excited about the trip.
book
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(n) /bʊk/
a set of written or printed pages bound together
Example: I read a book every night before bed.
tap dancing
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(n) /tæp ˈdænsɪŋ/
a type of dance that makes sounds by tapping the shoes on the floor
Example: She took tap dancing classes when she was younger.
secondary school
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(n) /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri skul/
a school for students usually between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18
Example: I used to go to secondary school not far from my home.
beyond
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(prep) /bɪˈjɑnd/
on the other side of; further than
Example: The park is just beyond the school.
suit
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(n) /suːt/
a set of clothes made from the same material, usually worn for formal occasions
Example: He wore a suit to the wedding.
website
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(n) /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
a place on the internet where you can find information
Example: I found a lot of recipes on that website.
violin
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(n) /vaɪəˈlɪn/
a wooden musical instrument with strings that you play with a bow
Example: She plays the violin in the school orchestra.
lesson
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(n) /ˈlɛsən/
a period of time when someone teaches a subject
Example: In every lesson, we learn something new.
app
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(n) /æp/
a software program for a mobile device
Example: I downloaded a new app to help me learn guitar.
ear
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(n) /ɪr/
the part of the body used for hearing
Example: She listened carefully with her ear.
remind
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(v) /rɪˈmaɪnd/
to make someone think about something again
Example: She will remind me to bring my guitar.
laugh
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(v) /læf/
to make a sound of happiness or fun
Example: They all start laughing when they hear the joke.
keep time
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(v) /kiːp taɪm/
to play music or maintain rhythm at the correct pace
Example: The band needs to keep time during the song.
individual
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(adj) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
single; separate from others
Example: Each individual has their own strengths.
note
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(n) /noʊt/
a short piece of writing to help you remember something
Example: I need to take a note of the guitar class details.
tune
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(n) /tuːn/
a series of musical notes that form a song
Example: The musician played a beautiful tune.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong effect or showing great talent
Example: The performance was really impressive.
trouble
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(n) /ˈtrʌbəl/
a problem or difficulty
Example: The only trouble is that he sometimes gets us to play one at a time.
alone
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(adv) /əˈloʊn/
without other people
Example: Sometimes I like to be alone to think.
following
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(adj) /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
next in time or order
Example: He will practice for the following week.
chat
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(n) /tʃæt/
a talk or conversation
Example: I had a nice chat with my neighbor.
interesting
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(adj) /ˈɪn.tə.res.tɪŋ/
exciting and worth attention
Example: The book is interesting and full of good stories.
along
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(adv) /əˈlɔŋ/
to go with someone or to a place
Example: You can come along to the party with us.
spell
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(v) /spɛl/
to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order
Example: Can you spell your name for me?
band
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(n) /bænd/
a group of musicians who play music together
Example: The band played a lot of fun songs at the concert.
meet
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(v) /miːt/
to come together or to see someone
Example: We meet on Thursdays.
prefer
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(v) /prɪˈfɜr/
to like one thing more than another
Example: I prefer tea over coffee.
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