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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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recycling
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(n) /riːˈsaɪklɪŋ/
the process of converting waste into reusable material
Example: Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills.
footwear
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(n) /ˈfʊtˌwɛr/
clothing worn on the feet, like shoes or boots
Example: She bought new footwear for the summer.
presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display of information to an audience
Example: The students prepared a presentation about recycling.
charity
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(n) /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/
help or money given to people in need
Example: She donated clothes to charity.
keen
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(adj) /kiːn/
eager and excited to do something
Example: I am keen to learn new things.
research
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(n) /ˈriːsɜːrʧ/
a careful study to find out new information
Example: I want to research the history of shoes.
realise
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(v) /ˈrɪəˌlaɪz/
to become aware of something or to understand it
Example: I realise that I need to study harder.
hard-wearing
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(adj) /hɑrdˈwɛrɪŋ/
able to last a long time without getting damaged
Example: These boots are very hard-wearing for hiking.
casual
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(adj) /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/
relaxed and not serious
Example: She wore a casual dress to the party.
uniform
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(n) /ˈjunɪˌfɔrm/
a special set of clothes worn by a group of people
Example: The students wear a uniform to school.
scruffy
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(adj) /ˈskrʌfi/
untidy or messy in appearance
Example: He wore a scruffy old jacket.
pupil
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(n) /ˈpjuː.pəl/
a student in school
Example: The pupil studied hard for the exam.
tend
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(v) /tɛnd/
to often do something or be inclined to do something
Example: I tend to go for a walk every morning.
admit
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(v) /ədˈmɪt/
to say that something is true, especially when it is difficult to accept
Example: I must admit, I've recycled some perfectly good shoes.
perfectly
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(adv) /ˈpɜrfɪktli/
in a way that is completely correct or accurate
Example: She solved the puzzle perfectly.
fashion
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(n) /ˈfæʃən/
a style or trend in clothing
Example: She loves to wear the latest fashion.
awful
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(adj) /ˈɔːfəl/
very bad or unpleasant
Example: It was an awful day because it rained all day.
common
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(adj) /ˈkɑːmən/
usually found or seen; normal
Example: Many people think trainers are common shoes.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔr.məs/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is enormous.
surprise
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(n) /sərˈpraɪz/
an unexpected event or fact
Example: The party was a surprise for her birthday.
previous
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(adj) /ˈpriːviəs/
existing or happening before the present time
Example: The previous level was higher than the current one.
compare
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(v) /kəmˈpɛr/
to look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different
Example: You should compare the prices of different shoes.
process
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(n) /ˈprɑːsɛs/
a series of steps to do something
Example: The process of making bread takes time.
reject
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(v) /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
to not accept or agree to something
Example: They had to reject some shoes because they were damaged.
example
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(n) /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
something that is used to show what something is like
Example: She gave an example of a recycling program.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪn.tər.vjuː/
a formal meeting where someone is asked questions
Example: She had an interview for a new job.
manager
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(n) /ˈmænɪdʒər/
a person who is in charge of a team or organization
Example: The manager helps the team to work better.
suede
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(n) /sweɪd/
a type of soft leather made from the underside of animal skin
Example: She bought a new suede jacket.
beige
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(adj) /beɪʒ/
a pale brown color
Example: The walls of the room were painted beige.
stain
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(n) /steɪn/
a mark or spot that is different in color from the surface
Example: There is a stain on my shirt.
leather
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(n) /ˈlɛðər/
a material made from the skin of animals
Example: The bag is made of leather.
ankle
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(n) /ˈæŋ.kl̩/
the joint connecting the foot and the leg
Example: She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.
apparently
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(adv) /əˈpɛr.ənt.li/
used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have seen or heard
Example: The shoes were apparently not good enough for recycling.
obviously
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(adv) /ˈɑːbviəsli/
in a way that is easy to see or understand
Example: She obviously likes to play soccer.
bother
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(v) /ˈbɑːðər/
to make someone feel worried or upset
Example: He didn't bother to call me back.
shame
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(n) /ʃeɪm/
a feeling of embarrassment or guilt about something
Example: It was a shame that they couldn't find the matching shoe.
marathon
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(n) /ˈmærəˌθɑn/
a long race of about 26 miles
Example: She trained hard to run a marathon.
split
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(v) /splɪt/
to divide or break into parts
Example: The kids like to split the cake into equal pieces.
sole
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(n) /soʊl/
the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground
Example: The sole of my shoe is very worn out.
landfill
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(n) /ˈlændˌfɪl/
a place where waste is taken and buried in the ground
Example: The city collects trash and dumps it into the landfill.
avoid
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(v) /əˈvɔɪd/
to stay away from or not do something
Example: I try to avoid junk food.
identical
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(adj) /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
exactly the same as something else
Example: The two shirts are identical.
germ
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(n) /dʒɜrm/
a very small living thing that can cause disease
Example: There are many germs on unwashed hands.
refuse
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(v) /rɪˈfjuz/
to say that you will not accept something
Example: People didn't refuse them for that reason.
overseas
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(adv) /ˈoʊvərˌsiːz/
in or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea
Example: They still managed to ship them overseas, though.
perspective
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(n) /pərˈspɛk.tɪv/
a way of thinking about something
Example: I shared my perspective on the issue.
behaviour
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(n) /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the way someone acts or conducts themselves
Example: Her behaviour in class is always polite and respectful.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: I need to consider all my options before deciding.
approach
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(n) /əˈproʊtʃ/
a way to deal with something or someone
Example: We can take a different approach to solve the problem.
absolutely
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(adv) /ˈæb.səˌluːt.li/
completely and without doubt
Example: I absolutely love chocolate.
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