Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

"The life jacket keeps the wearer afloat."

"The life jacket keeps the wearer afloat and is required on boats in many countries."

after doing or considering everything

"Ultimately the decision is yours."

"Ultimately the decision is yours to make but I strongly recommend that you consider all the options carefully."

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

"Enjoy sailing on lake."

"We enjoy sailing on the lake during warm summer weekends with friends and family together."

a boat used for saving people whose lives are at risk at sea

"Lifeboat saved people."

"The crew practiced launching the lifeboat every month in case of an emergency at sea."

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

"Charity helps people in need."

"He donated a large sum of money to charity choosing to support organizations that provide clean drinking water to communities in developing countries."

a condition where a person has trouble seeing certain colors or distinguishing between them

"Color blindness makes it hard to distinguish red and green."

"Color blindness made it difficult for him to distinguish between red and green traffic lights."

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

"Contact me by phone."

"Please contact our customer service department if you have any problems with your new device."

to move or act very quickly

"Do not rush through your homework."

"There is no need to rush through your homework because accuracy is more important than finishing quickly in this case."

a person who steers a ship or boat, controlling its movement and direction

"The helmsman steers the ship through the storm."

"The helmsman steered the ship through the narrow channel as the captain watched from the bridge."

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

"The equipment is very expensive."

"We need new equipment for the science lab."

a person or an organization that helps protect and watch over the sea, ensuring safety, rescue, and enforcing laws near the coast

"The coastguard rescues the stranded sailors."

"The coastguard rescued four fishermen whose boat had capsized during the sudden storm."

working or operating correctly and without any problems

"The old car is in good working order."

"The vintage car is still in perfect working order and runs as smoothly as when it was new."

an organization or gathering for young people, usually focused on social activities, learning, and personal growth

"The youth group organizes a car wash for charity."

"The youth group met every Friday night at the church for games and discussion."

a device that produces a powerful and concentrated beam of light that can be used in medical procedures, for cutting metal objects, etc.

"Laser technology is advanced."

"The surgeon used a precise laser to correct the patient's vision without any incisions."

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

"The crew is ready."

"The entire flight crew underwent rigorous training before their long-haul journey."

used to show an inquiry; if

"Tell me whether yes."

"The committee needs to decide whether to approve the proposal or table it for further discussion next month."

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

"The coin is rare."

"It is rare to see a wild wolf in this region because they were hunted almost to extinction many years ago."

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

"You can choose up to three items."

"You can invite up to ten guests to the wedding so please send me the list soon."

to step onto the playing area, like a field or stage, especially in sports or performances

"They will go out now."

"After a brief warm-up in the locker room, the players were ready to go out onto the field for the crucial final."

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

"Do not underestimate your opponent's strength."

"Do not underestimate the difficulty of the exam because many students fail it every year despite studying hard."

a group of individuals who come together based on shared interests, hobbies, activities, or objectives

"Join the book club."

"The astronomy club organized a special stargazing event for members interested in observing distant galaxies."

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 large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

"This institution helps poor people."

"The charitable institution has been providing essential services to the homeless population for over fifty years."

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

"Apply for the job online."

"She decided to apply for the management position because she felt she had the necessary qualifications and experience."

to not notice, hear, or understand something

"Did you miss the train?"

"He was so engrossed in his book that he completely missed the crucial announcement regarding the flight delay."

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

"We have a school fund."

"The non-profit organization established a dedicated fund to support educational programs for underprivileged children in the community."

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

"Generous donation helped."

"She made a donation to the charity."

the financial resources that are provided to make a particular project or initiative possible

"We need more funding."

"Securing adequate funding is essential for the successful completion of this ambitious scientific research project."

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

"The assessment was fair."

"The teacher's careful assessment of the student's work revealed significant areas for improvement."

to a degree that is higher than usual

"I particularly enjoy Italian food."

"I particularly enjoy Italian food especially pasta dishes like spaghetti and lasagna with rich tomato sauce."

the ability to see thing through the eyes

"He has good vision."

"Despite his age, the elderly man maintained excellent vision, allowing him to read without glasses."

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

"He is short-sighted."

"The short-sighted man had to wear glasses to read the small print on the contract."

a warning intended to make someone more aware of potential danger

"Receive an alert."

"The weather alert warned residents to take shelter immediately before the tornado arrived."

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

"The ship was tied to the wooden dock."

"The fishermen tied their boat to the wooden dock before unloading the morning catch."

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

"This is the average."

"The average score on the exam was quite high, indicating good preparation."

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

"She will qualify for school."

"She needs to pass the final exam to qualify for the advanced level course next semester."

referring to the most important or fundamental source or cause of something

"This is the ultimate cause."

"Scientists are still searching for the ultimate cause of the disease, hoping to find a cure."

to set a boat, ship, or similar vessel in motion by pushing it or letting it move into the water

"We will launch the boat."

"The ancient mariners would carefully launch their vessels into the vast, unknown ocean."

a fixed place on a ship or near the water where people, boats, or equipment are kept ready for safety, rescue, or work

"The rescue station is ready."

"The lifeguard maintained a vigilant watch from the elevated station overlooking the crowded beach."