Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

"They conducted a survey of customer habits."

"The comprehensive survey of marine life revealed the extent of plastic pollution."

used to introduce the first and essential point or reason when presenting a series of statements

"First of all I want to thank everyone."

"First of all I want to thank everyone for coming to the meeting and for sharing their ideas."

the exact day, month, and year when a person was born

"The form asks for your date of birth."

"The form required his date of birth to verify that he was over eighteen years old."

a special code made up of letters and numbers that helps the postman find exactly where a person lives so they can deliver the letters and packages to the right place

"Write the postcode clearly on the envelope."

"The online store required a valid postcode to calculate shipping costs accurately."

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

"Public transport reduces traffic congestion."

"Public transport was more environmentally friendly than private cars because it moved more people using less fuel."

to purchase goods or products, typically while visiting stores or shopping destinations

"I need to do shopping for dinner."

"I need to do shopping for groceries because there is no food left in the house."

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

"I have medical checkup every year."

"She scheduled her annual dental checkup for cleaning and X rays to catch any cavities early before they required more extensive treatment like root canals."

the part of the city where the main businesses and shops are located

"The hotel is in the city center."

"The city center was crowded with shoppers during the weekend before Christmas."

arrive by motorcar

"We will drive in."

"We decided to drive in to the city center to see the new exhibition at the art gallery."

an area designated for vehicles to be temporarily stationed

"Parking is very expensive downtown."

"The parking lot was full so he had to circle the block looking for an empty space."

content with a result or outcome

"I am satisfied."

"The satisfied customer wrote a positive review online and recommended the restaurant to all of her friends and family."

causing slight anger

"The noise is annoying."

"The annoying sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake all night and she finally got up to tighten the valve."

used to show that nothing more needs to be said or done

"OK, that is it for today."

"I believe we have covered everything on the agenda, so that is it — I will circulate the minutes by end of day."

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

"Regular cycling exercise."

"Regular cycling exercise is excellent for improving heart health and leg strength every day."

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

"The cost is too high."

"The rising cost of raw materials is significantly impacting the overall production cost of manufactured goods."

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

"There is a lack of water."

"The severe lack of funding meant that the research project could not be completed as planned."

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

"This is public transport."

"The city is investing heavily in improving its public transport system for commuters."

to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done

"This takes time."

"The success of this project will take the full cooperation of every department involved."

used to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising

"He is kind though sometimes he is rude."

"He is very kind though sometimes he can be a little bit rude when he is tired."

the commodities purchased from stores

"I need more shopping."

"After the holiday sale, my shopping included several new outfits and household essentials."

having the highest level of significance or central importance

"The main problem is money."

"The main reason for the project's delay was the unexpected shortage of materials and the team worked overtime to catch up."

(usually plural) a very long period of time

"It took ages."

"These ancient ruins have stood for ages, silently witnessing the passage of civilizations."

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

"The location is convenient."

"The convenient location of the hotel made it easy to walk to all the main attractions."

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

"The journey from London to Paris takes two hours."

"The long journey across the desert took five days and required careful planning to ensure they had enough water."

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

"I have a complaint."

"The customer filed a formal complaint about the poor service he received."

despite what has been said or done

"He is still here."

"Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, the suspect maintained his innocence and is still professing his alibi."

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

"The timetable shows departure times every 15 minutes."

"The timetable shows departure times every fifteen minutes and is posted at the bus stop."

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

"I suppose it's true."

"I suppose the train will be here soon, but I'm not entirely certain of the exact arrival time."

most often or in most cases

"The team is mainly composed of young players."

"The team is mainly composed of young players who are eager to prove themselves in the league."

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

"I notice a change in you."

"Did you notice how the speaker paused dramatically before revealing the surprising conclusion of her inspiring story?"

a club of people to play golf

"He joined the golf club."

"She decided to join the local golf club to improve her swing and meet new people."

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

"I rent a car."

"We decided to rent a small cottage by the sea for our summer vacation this year."

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

"She is a keen student."

"She is a keen student and always sits in the front row taking careful notes."

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

"Factory pollution harms the environment."

"Air pollution in major cities causes thousands of premature deaths each year according to reports from the World Health Organization and other international agencies."

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

"They live in a flat."

"After getting married, they decided to rent a small, modern flat in the city center."

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

"We need more storage."

"The new cloud storage solution offers ample space for all our digital assets."

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

"Walk down the hall."

"The school hall was decorated with colorful balloons and streamers for the annual winter dance party."

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

"High frequency."

"The high frequency of these events suggests a potential systemic issue."

to not like a person or thing

"I strongly dislike cold weather."

"Many people dislike waking up early on Monday mornings because it signals the start of a busy workweek."

to have something as for ourselves

"I own this book."

"He is lucky to own a beautiful house near the beach with a stunning ocean view."