Master the Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2
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coach
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(n) /koʊtʃ/
a person who trains and helps athletes
Example: The coach gave us advice on how to improve our speed.
podcast
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(n) /ˈpɒd.kæst/
a digital audio program that you can download and listen to
Example: I enjoy listening to a new podcast every week.
programme
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(n) /ˈprəʊɡræm/
a plan of activities or events
Example: The programme for the event was sent by email.
kilometre
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(n) /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example: The race is 5 kilometres long.
asthma
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(n) /ˈæz.mə/
a medical condition that makes it hard to breathe
Example: He uses an inhaler because he has asthma.
specific
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(adj) /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
clearly defined or identified
Example: I have a specific question about the training.
prevent
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(v) /prɪˈvɛnt/
to stop something from happening
Example: You can prevent mistakes by checking your work.
progress
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(v) /ˈprɒɡrɛs/
to move forward or make progress
Example: She wants to progress in her running skills.
rhythm
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(n) /ˈrɪðəm/
a regular and repeated pattern of sounds or movements
Example: The song has a nice rhythm that I can dance to.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
having a strong desire to win or be the best
Example: The teams are very competitive this year.
consistent
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(adj) /kənˈsɪstənt/
always acting or behaving in the same way
Example: You need to be consistent in your training.
regularly
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(adv) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.lər.li/
at regular intervals or times
Example: I aim to train regularly to improve my skills.
confidence
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(n) /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
a feeling of being sure about your own abilities
Example: She has a lot of confidence in her running skills.
dislike
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(v) /dɪsˈlaɪk/
to not like something
Example: I dislike waiting in long lines.
demanding
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(adj) /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring a lot of effort, skill, or attention
Example: He has a really demanding job.
commit
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(v) /kəˈmɪt/
to promise to do something or to dedicate yourself to something
Example: He decided to commit to his training.
schedule
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(n) /ˈskɛdʒ.uːl/
a plan for when things will happen, especially a list of times for events
Example: He looked at his schedule to see when he had time to run.
experiencing
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(v) /ɪkˈspɪər.i.ən.sɪŋ/
to live through something or feel something
Example: After experiencing the race, he wanted to run more.
stress
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(n) /strɛs/
a feeling of worry or pressure
Example: He felt a lot of stress before the exam.
relaxed
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(adj) /rɪˈlækst/
feeling calm and not worried or anxious
Example: He feels relaxed after his run.
typical
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(adj) /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
normal and usual
Example: Mark is quite typical of our new members.
sporty
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(adj) /ˈspɔrti/
active and interested in sports
Example: Mark is not a sporty person.
retire
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(v) /rɪˈtaɪər/
to stop working, usually because you are old
Example: He plans to retire next year.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities
Example: He wanted to take on a new challenge at work.
reassured
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(v) /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
to make someone feel less worried or afraid
Example: She felt reassured when she saw others running with her.
journey
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrni/
an act of traveling from one place to another
Example: My journey to the city took three hours.
marathon
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(n) /ˈmærəˌθɒn/
a race that is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) long
Example: She trained for months to run a marathon.
spectator
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(n) /spɛkˈteɪtər/
a person who watches an event, especially a sports event
Example: The spectator cheered loudly during the race.
motivating
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(adj) /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
causing someone to want to do something
Example: The idea of running a race is motivating for many people.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
something that has been done successfully, especially after a lot of effort
Example: Winning the race was a great achievement for her.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your ability
Example: Running a marathon can be very challenging.
necessarily
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(adv) /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛr.ɪ.lɪ/
as a necessary result; inevitably
Example: You will necessarily improve your skills with practice.
recommend
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
to say that someone should do something or that something is good
Example: I recommend you try the pasta at that restaurant.
practice
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(n) /ˈpræktɪs/
repeated exercise in doing something to improve a skill
Example: You need to have some practice before the big game.
fitness
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(n) /ˈfɪtnəs/
the state of being healthy and strong
Example: Running helps improve your fitness.
condition
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(n) /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state or situation that affects someone or something
Example: He has a heart condition that requires regular check-ups.
average
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(adj) /ˈæv.ɪdʒ/
typical or usual; not special or extreme
Example: She is of average height compared to her friends.
ability
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(n) /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the power or skill to do something
Example: She has the ability to run fast.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
wanting to win or be better than others
Example: She is very competitive in her sports.
consistent
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(adj) /kənˈsɪstənt/
always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes
Example: You need to be consistent with your training.
confidence
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(n) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/
the feeling of being sure about your own abilities or qualities
Example: She spoke with confidence during the presentation.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
to make someone feel motivated or excited to do something
Example: A friend encouraged him to come along for a taster session.
taster
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(n) /ˈteɪstər/
a short introduction to something
Example: He went to a taster session before deciding to join the club.
session
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(n) /ˈsɛʃən/
a period of time spent doing a particular activity
Example: He never misses a training session despite having a really demanding job.
demanding
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(adj) /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
asking a lot of someone; requiring much effort
Example: He never misses a training session despite having a really demanding job.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
the knowledge or skill you get from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in running.
typical
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(adj) /ˈtɪpɪkl/
normal or usual for a particular person, thing, or group
Example: Mark is quite typical of our new members.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: He did not consider himself to be a sporty person.
contact
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tækt/
the act of communicating with someone
Example: Mark took months to find the courage to contact us.
immediate
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(adj) /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/
happening right away or without delay
Example: You need to make an immediate decision.
complete
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(v) /kəmˈpliːt/
to finish or make something whole
Example: I want to complete my homework before dinner.
spectator
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(n) /spɛkˈteɪtər/
a person who watches an event, especially a sports event
Example: The spectator cheered for the runners.