Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (1) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

to understand or do something incorrectly

"I always get this answer wrong."

"You got the answer wrong because you forgot to carry the number when you were adding."

used to indicate a precaution for a possible future event

"Take an umbrella in case it rains."

"Take an umbrella with you in case it rains later this afternoon."

a specific area in a building, like a hotel or office, where one checks in, gets help, or asks questions

"Ask at the front desk."

"Please report to the front desk upon your arrival to collect your room key."

a small item made of metal or plastic with words or a logo on it that a person carries to show their membership in an organization

"The badge is shiny."

"The security guard wore a shiny badge on his uniform that identified him as an employee of the private security company."

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

"The shopper looked busy."

"The shopper compared prices carefully before choosing what to buy."

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

"He carried a heavy rucksack."

"She packed her rucksack carefully before setting off on the long hiking trail."

a small closet that usually has a lock, in which valuable items and belongings could be stored

"The locker is locked."

"He forgot the combination to his locker and had to ask the school custodian to help him open it before the first class started."

used as a placeholder in the sense of any one that or any one of those that

"Choose whichever you like."

"Whichever approach the committee selects, it must be consistently applied across all regional offices."

to write down or record information, typically in a brief or concise form, to remember it or refer to it later

"Please take a note of what I say."

"The secretary took a note of everything the manager said during the meeting for the records."

any official card that shows someone's name, birth date, photograph, etc., proving who they are

"The guard checks her ID card at the gate."

"The security guard checked everyone's ID card before allowing them into the government building."

a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade

"The deli worker uses a slicer to cut the ham."

"The electric slicer cut the roasted meat into thin even slices for sandwiches."

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

"He climbed the old staircase."

"The grand marble staircase in the hotel lobby led up to the luxurious guest rooms."

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

"I look forward to meeting you."

"I am really looking forward to the weekend because I have no plans and can finally relax."

to begin a particular task, activity, or process

"Let's get started on the homework."

"Let us get started on the project now because we have a lot of work to do before Friday."

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

"This is a hard task."

"Completing the task on time was very challenging."

the last recommended day for a product to be sold before its quality begins to deteriorate

"The milk is past its sell-by date."

"The yogurt was still safe to eat a few days after the sell by date if it had been properly refrigerated."

an official document given by an employer to confirm that a person has been selected for a job and to outline the terms of employment

"The appointment letter confirms the start date."

"The appointment letter arrived in the mail confirming her start date and salary."

used to show readiness or agreement to carry out a request, suggestion, or instruction

"'Close the door please.' — 'Will do.'"

"'Could you ensure all compliance documents are reviewed before the client meeting?' — 'Will do, I will get on it straight away.'"

having a design or use that effectively serves a specific need

"It is practical."

"This multi-functional tool offers a practical solution for various household repairs, saving both time and money."

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

"She sorts out the tangled wires."

"We need to sort out our financial problems before we can even think about buying a new house."

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

"I received a gift yesterday."

"She was very happy to receive a birthday card from her best friend who lives far away."

to enter or move toward a particular location, often with a sense of purpose or intention

"He will take to the road."

"After receiving the urgent message, she decided to take to the nearest highway immediately."

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

"Put on your coat."

"He took off his coat after entering the warm room."

not occupied or in use, and therefore available for someone to use

"The seat is free."

"Fortunately, the last available seat on the train was free when we arrived at the station."

to not know the location of a thing or person and be unable to find it

"I lose my pen."

"It is quite disheartening to lose your favorite pair of reading glasses just when you need them most."

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

"Ask human resources."

"The human resources department is responsible for managing employee relations and benefits."

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

"The HR department handles all employee issues."

"The State Department is the executive branch department of the U.S. federal government responsible for international relations and crafting the country's foreign policy."

(Upper Midwestern US) to accompany or join someone or something

"She will come with us."

"Would you like to come with us to the concert this evening, or do you have other plans?"

to resolve a problem or difficulty by finding a solution or answer

"Let's sort out."

"We need to sort out this complex issue before the deadline."

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities

"He works in an office."

"The executive spent most of his day in his private office, reviewing important documents."

the level of a house or building that is located directly above the ground level

"The office is located on the first floor."

"In American English the first floor was at ground level while in British English it was one level up."

a small, unspecified number of things or people, usually two or a few

"A couple of birds flew."

"We only need a couple of volunteers to help with the event setup."

a specialized division within a large organization

"This is a section."

"The marketing section of the company is responsible for all promotional activities and campaigns."

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

"Call me on the phone."

"I left my phone at home today, so I can't call anyone."

(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other

"The word has a double 'l'."

"Please spell the word 'accommodate' with a double 'c' and a double 'm'."

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

"Go to the counter."

"The barista efficiently prepared the coffee behind the busy counter at the popular café."

a marker attached to an object that gives extra information about it

"The label tells the price."

"He carefully examined the label on the antique vase to understand its origin and value."

a room in a workplace where employees can take breaks, relax, eat, or talk when they are not working

"They are in the staffroom."

"During their lunch break, the employees gathered in the staffroom to relax and socialize."