Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"The facility is modern."

"The new sports facility includes an Olympic sized swimming pool and a fully equipped modern gymnasium."

someone who rides a bicycle

"The cyclist wore a helmet."

"The cyclist rode carefully through traffic and stayed close to the edge of the road."

a wide and important public road that connects different places and is usually designed to handle heavy traffic

"The main road through town is busy with shops."

"The main road through town was clogged with traffic during the morning rush hour."

a large building that contains multiple flats on different floors, typically designed for people to live in

"The new apartment block has twenty floors."

"The new apartment block had twenty floors and underground parking for all residents."

the part in a path that separates into two paths with different directions

"The turning was confusing."

"At the next turning, you should bear left to reach the secluded mountain village."

a building where people can take part in various types of indoor sports activities, such as swimming

"The sports center has a swimming pool and a gym."

"The sports center had indoor tennis courts a swimming pool and a fitness gym."

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

"The clinic opens at nine AM."

"The free clinic provides medical care to low income families who cannot afford private health insurance."

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

"Children play in playground after school."

"The playground was renovated with new rubber flooring to prevent injuries when children fall from the swings climbing structures or monkey bars."

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

"The map is geographical."

"The geographical features of the region include mountains rivers and forests that attract many tourists every year."

related to the practice or science of farming

"The land is agricultural."

"The agricultural fair featured cows pigs sheep and giant pumpkins grown by local farmers in the area."

related to or characteristic of the countryside

"They live in a rural area."

"The rural area had no traffic lights or crowded malls and the nearest grocery store was a thirty minute drive along winding country roads."

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

"Did he mention the meeting time?"

"The article mentioned several studies that support the claim but did not provide specific details about their methodologies."

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

"This is a facility."

"The new sports facility includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, and several tennis courts."

to consider or evaluate something from a particular perspective or point of view

"Let's look at this."

"Please look at the graph carefully and tell me what conclusions you can draw from the data presented."

considering a broad scope, without focusing on specific details

"The overall result is good."

"The overall performance of the team was excellent and they finished the season with the best record in the league."

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

"He will propose a new plan."

"The committee proposed several changes to the existing policy in order to make it more effective and fair."

to establish or delineate the border or edge of an area, setting it apart from other regions

"They bound the land."

"The surveyor's job was to precisely bound the property lines to avoid future disputes."

to travel to a specific location after being somewhere else

"We will go on to Paris."

"After exploring Rome for a week, they decided to go on to Florence."

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

"This is the boundary line."

"The surveyor carefully marked the boundary of the property to avoid future disputes with neighbors."

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

"The entrance is over there."

"We waited at the main entrance of the museum until it opened at nine o'clock this morning."

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

"Turn the corner."

"The shop is on the corner of the street."

(of sports, activities, etc.) taking place within a building or enclosed space

"It is an indoor game."

"Many athletes prefer indoor training facilities during the harsh winter months."

(of activities, games, events, etc.) played, done, or happening outside a house, building, etc.

"We played outdoor games."

"The annual company picnic is an outdoor event designed to foster team spirit and relaxation."

to divide into two or more separate paths or divisions

"The path branches here."

"The main river will branch into several smaller streams as it flows towards the delta."

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

"The resident is happy."

"The new community center aims to provide essential services for every resident in the surrounding neighborhoods."

to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line

"The road will curve."

"The river began to curve gently as it meandered through the lush valley."

in a circular way that goes to different places and returns to the starting point

"He walked round the block."

"The earth goes round the sun once every three hundred sixty five days approximately."

a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path

"The road has a curve."

"Be careful when driving around that sharp curve on the mountain pass."

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

"I can access the room."

"With the correct security code, authorized personnel can access the restricted area."

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

"The connection was missed."

"We missed our connection and had to wait for the next flight."

the importance or usefulness of something

"It has value."

"The intrinsic value of education lies in its ability to empower individuals."

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

"This is convenient for me."

"The new train station is conveniently located near the city center, making commutes much easier for residents."

a defining or distinctive feature of something

"The most interesting aspect is the historical context."

"One important aspect of the job was the ability to work well under pressure."

the act of supporting and giving someone confidence to do something

"A little encouragement helps the student succeed."

"The coach's encouragement motivated the team to continue playing hard despite being behind."

(usually plural) the mutual interactions or connections established between individuals or groups

"They have good relations."

"The two countries have maintained strong diplomatic relations for over a century."