Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

"The local councillor helped us."

"The local councillor promised to improve public transportation and repair the damaged roads in the area."

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."

a small, often deep, depression in a road surface caused by wear, weather, and traffic

"The pothole damages the wheel alignment."

"The deep pothole damaged his wheel alignment and caused a slow leak in the tire."

a person who regularly travels to city for work

"He is daily commuter by train."

"The commuter train was packed with standing passengers during rush hour making the forty minute journey uncomfortable for everyone on board."

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

"A reduction in price."

"The government announced a significant reduction in carbon emissions as part of its new environmental policy."

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."

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

"Overtaking is dangerous here."

"The race car's skillful overtaking maneuver allowed it to take the lead in the final lap."

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

"The pedestrian crossing is marked by zebra stripes."

"The pedestrian crossing lights changed to red forcing all approaching cars to stop."

to temporarily delay or pause an activity, project, or plan

"They put the project on hold."

"The company decided to put the project on hold until the economy improves and sales increase."

the present occasion

"For the time being"

"For the time being we will stay home until the storm passes and it is safe to go outside."

to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

"Budget your money wisely."

"You need to budget your monthly expenses carefully so that you do not spend more money than you actually earn."

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

"The rumor spreads quickly through the office."

"The rumor spreads quickly through the office and soon everyone believes the false story."

a curve in a road, river, etc.

"The road makes a sharp bend ahead."

"The sharp bend in the road had a warning sign but many drivers still took the turn too fast."

a place where a road or path crosses over a railway line, at the same level

"The barrier lowers at the level crossing when the train passes."

"The barrier lowers at the level crossing when the train passes and cars must wait for it to rise."

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

"The exhaust fumes made me cough."

"The toxic fumes from the burning plastic made everyone in the room cough and feel dizzy."

to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

"Chain the gate shut."

"The dog owner decided to chain his pet to a tree in the yard while he went inside to answer an important phone call."

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

"The railing prevents people from falling off the balcony."

"The railing prevents people from falling off the balcony and is made of wrought iron painted black."

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 rack for parking bicycles

"She locks her bike to the bicycle rack."

"She locks her bike to the bicycle rack and removes the seat to prevent theft."

a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities

"The community center offers yoga classes."

"The community center offers yoga classes and has a gymnasium and a kitchen for events."

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."

a narrow path for people to walk along, often found in rural or suburban areas

"The footpath is for walkers only"

"The footpath ran alongside the road but was separated from traffic by a grassy verge."

functional and easy to use

"This tool is handy."

"This handy little tool can open bottles cut boxes and tighten screws so it is useful to keep in the kitchen drawer."

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

"The notice board is covered in announcements."

"The notice board is covered in announcements and students check it daily for updates about clubs and activities."

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

"The council voted on the issue."

"The council met to discuss local transport and public services."

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

"The building requires regular maintenance."

"Regular maintenance of the vehicle prevented breakdowns and extended its operational life significantly."

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

"The school will postpone the sports day."

"The organizers decided to postpone the outdoor concert until next weekend because the weather forecast predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms."

someone who drives a car or other motor vehicle

"The motorist stopped for gas."

"Every responsible motorist should be aware of the traffic laws and drive defensively."

an open public area of land used for sports, games, or outdoor activities

"The children play football on the recreation ground."

"The children play football on the recreation ground and the grass is kept short by the local council."

a list or plan of items to be considered or acted upon, typically at a meeting or conference

"Read the agenda."

"The chairperson distributed the agenda for the upcoming board meeting, outlining all critical discussion points."

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

"The state is bad."

"Her emotional state was clearly visible due to a lack of sleep."

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

"I have a complaint."

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

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

"We must address this."

"The government needs to address the housing crisis by building more affordable homes for young families."

a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

"Ride your cycle."

"He enjoyed his morning commute, choosing to ride his cycle instead of taking the bus."

to extend or pass in a specific direction

"The road will run."

"The scenic highway will run along the coast, offering breathtaking ocean views."

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

"The pedestrian crossed safely."

"The pedestrian waited for the light before stepping into the street."

a segment or phase of a journey or process

"This is the next stage."

"The project has successfully completed the initial planning stage and is moving into development."

taking place or existing now

"We need an immediate response."

"The patient needs immediate medical attention or his condition could become much worse."

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."

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

"Look at the sign."

"The bright red sign clearly warned pedestrians about the ongoing construction ahead."

(of engines or machines) to operate, function, or perform their designated tasks

"The engine will run."

"Make sure the generator is properly maintained so it can run efficiently for hours."

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

"The pavement is cracked and uneven."

"The hot pavement burned the dog's paws so he had to walk on the grass instead."

the track or route along which a train travels

"The train is on the line."

"Engineers meticulously planned the train line to connect the two major industrial hubs."

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

"We submitted the proposal."

"The research proposal outlined a clear methodology and expected outcomes for the study."

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

"Play on the pitch."

"The groundskeepers meticulously prepared the football pitch to ensure optimal playing conditions for the championship match."

(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

"The building is accessible."

"The building is accessible to wheelchair users because there is a ramp at the entrance and wide doorways inside."

a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

"He jumped the ramp."

"The skateboarder launched himself off the ramp, performing an impressive aerial maneuver."

of a low quality or standard

"The food is poor."

"The stitching on the cheap garment was of a poor quality and began to unravel quickly."

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

"They will resurface the road."

"The city plans to resurface the main avenue next spring to improve its condition."

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."

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."

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

"Erect the tent."

"The construction crew will erect a new skyscraper in the city center."

away from the correct or intended place

"The cat is stray."

"The stray dog wandered into our yard and looked hungry so we gave him some food and water."