Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 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."

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

"She purchases a new laptop online."

"He decided to purchase a new laptop because his old one was too slow to run modern software."

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

"The customer is dissatisfied."

"The dissatisfied customer wrote a negative review online because the product broke after only two days of use."

a journey that is completed within a single day, without requiring an overnight stay

"We planned a day trip."

"The day trip to the nearby island was a perfect escape from the city."

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."

a day when a person does not have to work or go to school, and can instead relax or do other activities

"He takes a day off to go fishing."

"He takes a day off to go fishing and enjoys the peace and quiet of the lake."

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

"The season ticket saves money for daily commuters."

"The season ticket saves money for daily commuters and is valid for a set period."

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

"She buys a return ticket to Chicago."

"She buys a return ticket to Chicago and plans to come back home in two weeks."

the worth of a product or service in relation to its price

"This phone offers excellent value for money."

"This phone offers excellent value for money and has features found in much more expensive models."

prior to a particular time or event

"Thank you in advance for your help."

"Thank you in advance for your help and I promise to return the favor when you need something from me."

to make arrangements or preparations for something well in advance

"Plan ahead for the trip."

"It is always wise to plan ahead for your retirement by saving money and investing early in your career."

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

"The ticket office sells passes for the day."

"The ticket office sells passes for the day and is staffed during operating hours."

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

"The queue for the tickets stretches around the block."

"The queue for the tickets stretches around the block and fans have been waiting since early morning."

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

"The feedback was helpful."

"The musicians carefully considered the audience's feedback to improve their live performance for the next show."

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."

an area that includes places where several people can sit

"The theater has seating for 500 people."

"The theater has seating for five hundred people and every seat has a good view of the stage."

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

"The station is very busy."

"The train station was bustling with travelers carrying suitcases and looking at departure boards to find the platform for their specific train."

the act of reducing the usual price of something

"A big discount today."

"Shoppers eagerly awaited the store's annual sale, hoping for a significant discount on electronics."

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

"I have a complaint."

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

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

"The printer is out of order."

"Unfortunately, the main photocopier is out of order, so we will have to use the smaller one."

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."

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

"The train will run soon."

"The express train is scheduled to run non-stop from the capital to the coastal city."

used to express being late or delayed compared to others or a schedule

"We are behind schedule."

"Due to unexpected delays in production, the project is now significantly behind schedule and requires immediate attention."

to write and record information, like in books or documents

"Please put down notes."

"The historian was able to put down a detailed account of the revolution based on primary sources."

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."

in a correct or satisfactory manner

"Do it properly."

"Please ensure you complete the task properly by following all the instructions carefully."

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

"The platform was crowded."

"We stood on the platform and waited for the train."