Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 17 Vocabulary List

to start participating or engaging in a situation, event, or activity

"Do not get involved in their fight."

"She became involved in local politics because she wanted to make a difference in her community."

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

"The weather is awful."

"The awful smell coming from the refrigerator made her gag and she discovered that the chicken had been rotting for a week."

used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

"I am afraid not."

"I am afraid the evidence does not support the conclusions drawn in your report."

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

"The city will ban plastic bags."

"The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in an effort to reduce environmental pollution."

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

"We stood on high cliff carefully."

"The hikers stood at the edge of the cliff looking down at the valley floor far below feeling both terrified and exhilarated by the height."

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

"The nature reserve protects the local wildlife."

"The nature reserve protects the local wildlife and visitors are not allowed to stray from marked paths."

throughout the entire year, without any interruption

"The shop is open all year round."

"This particular type of fruit is available in supermarkets all year round due to advanced cultivation techniques."

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

"Who looks after your dog?"

"The elderly woman needs someone to look after her because she cannot live alone safely anymore."

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

"The forest is their habitat."

"The rainforest provides a natural habitat for thousands of unique species that cannot survive anywhere else."

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

"The Coral Triangle is a global center of marine biodiversity."

"Biodiversity refers to the incredible variety of life on Earth at all levels"

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

"The panda is a critically endangered species."

"This particular species of orchid is extremely rare and can only be found in a small region of the Amazon rainforest."

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

"I want to take part in the game."

"All students are encouraged to take part in the school sports day activities next month."

a structure or shelter specifically designed for storing firewood or logs

"He splits logs behind the woodshed."

"The woodshed stored firewood stacked neatly alongside the house."

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

"We need to take action now."

"The government needs to take action immediately to reduce pollution and protect the environment."

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

"Sweet smells attract bees and wasps."

"The bright colorful flowers are designed to attract bees and other important pollinating insects to the garden."

referring to an event or occurrence that is about to happen very soon

"The event is forthcoming."

"We are eagerly awaiting the forthcoming release of the highly anticipated sequel to the popular film."

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

"That is not appropriate."

"That is not appropriate behavior for a formal dinner so please apologize to the host immediately."

a small structure made to give birds or small animals a safe place to build a nest and raise their young

"The bluebirds raise their young in the nest box."

"The bluebirds raise their young in the nest box and return to the same box every spring."

to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood

"I presume you have finished your homework."

"I presume that you have already eaten dinner because it is quite late and the restaurant is closed now."

directed, controlled, or assisted by someone or something to follow a specific path or achieve a goal

"The tour was guided."

"With guided meditation, practitioners learn to focus their attention and achieve a state of relaxation and mindfulness."

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

"The countryside is peaceful."

"They moved to the countryside to escape the noise and pollution of the city but soon missed having restaurants and entertainment options nearby."

the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide

"The beach is wide at low tide."

"The beach is wide at low tide and children can explore tide pools filled with sea creatures."

a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur

"A seal rested on the rock."

"Seals can hold their breath for nearly two hours when diving deep underwater because their bodies store large amounts of oxygen in their muscles and blood."

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

"The coast is very beautiful."

"We enjoyed a leisurely drive along the scenic coast, stopping frequently to admire the ocean views."

the craft or skill of working with wood to create objects, structures, or decorative items using various tools and techniques

"The woodwork is intricately carved."

"Woodwork encompasses all wooden elements and joinery within a building including trim and cabinets."

a person who takes part or engages in an activity or event

"Each participant receives a participation certificate."

"Each participant in the study was given a numbered code to protect their identity."

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

"Conservation protects natural resources."

"Conservation efforts are essential to protect endangered animals and preserve natural resources for future generations."

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

"The secretary answered the phone."

"The secretary organized the meeting schedule and handled the office details efficiently."

to start participating or engaging in a situation, event, or activity

"Let's to get involved."

"She decided to get involved with something new by volunteering at the local animal shelter."

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

"Please do not drop litter."

"Litter is waste that people dispose of improperly in public places"

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

"The path is narrow."

"The narrow dirt path through the forest led us to a beautiful waterfall hidden among the tall green trees."

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

"We install the new TV."

"The technicians will install the advanced security system by tomorrow morning."

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

"He will run the shop."

"She decided to run a small bakery after years of working in corporate finance."

to classify or determine the category of a biological specimen

"Identify the bug."

"The entomologist worked diligently to identify the new species of insect discovered in the rainforest."

a nocturnal winged insect similar to a butterfly that is attracted to the light

"The moth flew toward the light."

"The moth attracted to the porch light fluttered its dusty wings against the glass all night long."

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

"It sounds good."

"The proposal for a new park sounds like an excellent idea for improving community well-being."

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

"A wide range of colors."

"The store offers an impressive range of artisanal cheeses from various European countries."

the meal that people eat during an outing in nature, typically in a park or on a beach

"We had a picnic."

"The family enjoyed a lovely picnic in the park, complete with a basket full of treats."

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

"The watch is waterproof."

"The waterproof watch can be worn while swimming and diving without getting damaged by water."

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

"The morning session ends at noon."

"The morning session ends at noon and the afternoon session begins after a one hour lunch break."

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

"She is an expert in medicine."

"Before renovating the old house they hired an expert to determine whether the foundation was still safe and secure."

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

"He is ambitious."

"The ambitious young lawyer worked eighty hours a week because she wanted to become a partner at the firm before she turned thirty."

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

"What is the charge?"

"There is no charge for this consultation, but future services will incur a fee."

to make a temporary home or shelter, usually outdoors or in the wild

"We will camp near the river."

"We plan to camp near the lake this summer so we need to buy a new tent and some warm sleeping bags for the cold nights."

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

"We maintain the car."

"Regularly scheduled inspections help to maintain the structural integrity of the old bridge."