Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 17 Vocabulary List

related to parents or the role of parenting

"I need parental permission."

"The teenager needed parental permission to go on the school field trip to the museum."

to bring pleasure or joy to someone

"The news delighted her greatly."

"The magician's clever tricks never fail to delight the young children in the audience."

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

"Do not give in to pressure."

"After hours of arguing she finally decided to give in to her children's demands for a puppy."

to tidy, remove, or organize things following a particular activity or event

"Clean up after your dog."

"The pet owner is responsible to clean up after his dog when it defecates in the public park."

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

"The membership fee is fifty dollars."

"The university charges a high tuition fee each semester plus additional fees for laboratory courses."

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

"The employer provides onsite childcare."

"The employer provides onsite childcare so parents can work without worrying about their children."

holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

"Her help is invaluable."

"The advice from the experienced mentor proved to be invaluable for her career."

on a very infrequent basis

"She rarely watches television."

"She rarely watches television because she prefers reading books and listening to music instead."

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

"I had a snack."

"A healthy snack like an apple or a handful of nuts can give you energy between meals."

containing a significant amount of nourishment

"We had a substantial meal."

"We had a substantial meal of meat potatoes and vegetables and did not need dessert."

a dish that is typically made by baking a mixture of ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, potatoes, and cheese, in a large, deep dish

"The chicken and rice casserole was hot and filling."

"The Sunday casserole combined leftover chicken rice and vegetables into a hearty one dish meal."

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

"We need to find an alternative route."

"Since the main road was closed due to construction, we had to find an alternative route through the countryside to reach the village on time."

a course of study or curriculum offered by an educational institution

"This is the program."

"The university offers a comprehensive four-year program in biomedical engineering for aspiring scientists."

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."

music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics

"Folk is traditional."

"She enjoys folk music and old songs from her region."

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

"I rely on you."

"As a new student, she had to rely on her classmates for guidance and support during the initial adjustment period."

to intend something to happen or be so

"I mean to help."

"She didn't mean for the comments to be taken so seriously."

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

"Restrict the access."

"The government may restrict access to certain areas during the national emergency."

suitable or appropriate for the situation

"Use the proper tool."

"The proper way to address a judge is to say your honor and you should stand when the judge enters the courtroom."

the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

"The arrangement looks nice."

"The precise arrangement of the furniture created a sense of spaciousness in the room."

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

"The service was good."

"The customer service representative apologized for the mistake and offered a full refund plus a discount on future purchases to compensate for the inconvenience."

to attend to the needs, safety, and happiness of someone or something

"She will care."

"She always tries to care for her elderly neighbors and assist them with errands."

to make sure or certain that something will happen or be done correctly

"Insure your car against accidents."

"It is wise to insure your valuable possessions against theft or damage with a reputable company."

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."

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

"Register for classes before the deadline."

"You must register for classes before the deadline to avoid paying a late fee which is quite expensive."