Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

holding first place in a contest

"The film is prizewinning."

"The prizewinning photograph captured a moment of pure joy and the judges unanimously agreed that it deserved the first place award."

a house near a farm in which a farmer lives

"The farmhouse is quiet."

"The farmhouse had been in the family for five generations with each one adding new rooms or renovating outdated sections."

clear and understandable without needing further explanation

"The diagram is self-explanatory."

"The self explanatory diagram showed how to assemble the bookshelf and the instructions were so clear that no words were needed."

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."

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 type of wheeled vehicle that can be drawn by an animal or a tractor, typically used for transporting goods, people, or equipment

"The wagon has a covered rear cargo area with side windows."

"The farmer used an old tractor to pull the heavy wagon full of harvested crops."

involving a particular region or geographic area

"The dish is regional."

"The regional dialect is different from standard English and uses words that outsiders might not understand."

a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

"The teacher pins the students' art on the display board."

"The teacher pins the students' art on the display board outside the classroom for everyone to see."

easily damaged or broken

"The glass is fragile."

"The fragile glass vase was wrapped in bubble wrap and the movers handled it with extreme care during the relocation."

to change an area by destroying old buildings, roads, etc. and constructing new ones instead

"They redeveloped the old industrial site."

"The city plans to redevelop the old industrial area into a modern residential and commercial district."

at the same time as what is being stated

"I am busy at the moment."

"At the moment I am reading a very interesting book about the history of ancient Egypt."

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

"A pond is very small water."

"A small retention pond was built behind the shopping centre to manage rainwater runoff."

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

"Protecting wildlife is important."

"The national park is a sanctuary for diverse wildlife, offering protection to many rare and endangered species."

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

"They built a tall wooden fence around the garden."

"The wooden fence around the garden needs to be repainted before the winter season arrives."

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."

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

"The film features famous actors."

"The new film features an all star cast of famous actors and stunning special effects that will amaze audiences everywhere."

the academic subject that involves analyzing, understanding, and discussing movies, including their history, techniques, themes, and cultural impact

"The film studies class analyzes Citizen Kane."

"The film studies class analyzes Citizen Kane and discusses its innovative cinematography techniques."

a building or complex provided by a university or college for students to live in during term time

"The hall of residence has a shared kitchen on each floor."

"The hall of residence has a shared kitchen on each floor and a common room for socializing."

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

"Apart from John everyone came."

"Apart from the broken window the house was in perfect condition and very clean."

used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

"I am afraid not."

"I am afraid the evidence does not support the conclusions drawn in your report."

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

"The style is architectural."

"The museum showcases a stunning collection of architectural drawings and models from renowned designers."

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

"The art exhibition opens today."

"We visited the exhibition and saw many beautiful paintings from famous artists around the world."

a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily

"The guests leave their coats in the cloakroom."

"The guests leave their coats in the cloakroom and receive a ticket to claim them later."

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."

land that is filled with many trees

"Deer thrive in the protected woodland area."

"A spring woodland floor is a carpet of vibrant green and color from bluebells"

representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph

"The drawing is photographic."

"The artist's detailed sketches possessed a photographic quality, capturing every nuance of the landscape."

a clear display of how something is done or how it works

"Here is a demonstration."

"The scientist provided a clear demonstration of the new laboratory equipment's capabilities."

an area located between two sets of stairs or at the top of a staircase

"A landing is between stairs."

"The spacious landing provided a welcome resting place between the two long flights of stairs leading to the upper floors."

having a strong desire to win or succeed

"She is competitive."

"Her highly competitive nature drove her to consistently outperform her colleagues in every project."

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

"This box contains old photographs."

"The old wooden box contained many valuable treasures that had been hidden for centuries."

a simple, two-wheeled vehicle typically drawn by a horse or other animal, used for transporting goods and people

"The cart held hay."

"The farmer loaded his produce onto the sturdy cart, ready to take it to the market for sale."

a slight or noticeable change or alteration from the normal or standard state of something

"There is a variation."

"A slight variation in the recipe resulted in a surprisingly different, yet delicious, flavor."

next to and at the side of something or someone

"She sat beside her mother."

"She sat beside her best friend during the entire flight and they talked for hours."

the area at the entrance of a place, such as a hotel or office building, that often has seats for guests and visitors

"The reception is very nice."

"Please check in at the hotel reception before going to your room."

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

"The guide explained everything clearly."

"The tour guide entertained everyone with interesting historical facts and humorous stories while leading the group through the old city streets."

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

"They charge money."

"The hotel will charge an additional fee for room service after midnight."

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

"I advise you to study more."

"I would advise you to save some money each month because unexpected expenses can arise at any time."

to watch over someone as a security measure

"Please supervise the children."

"Security guards will supervise visitors entering the restricted area."

moving or permitting movement in one direction only

"This is one-way street."

"The new traffic system enforces one-way movement to alleviate congestion."

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

"What is your background?"

"Understanding her diverse professional background helps explain her innovative approach to problem-solving."

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

"The workers construct the new bridge."

"The workers need to construct a solid foundation before they can begin building the walls of the new house."

an addition that increases the size of a building

"They want an extension."

"The architect proposed a two-story extension to accommodate the growing family."

to have enough space for someone or something

"This room can accommodate us."

"The stadium was designed to accommodate over fifty thousand spectators during the event."

an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness

"What a shame!"

"It was a great shame that the talented artist never received the recognition she deserved during her lifetime."

located on the inside part of a particular thing

"The interior is dark."

"The interior of the church is beautiful with high ceilings stained glass windows and wooden pews for the congregation to sit on."

an important or distinctive aspect of something

"This is a key feature."

"A prominent feature of the new smartphone is its advanced camera system."

worthy of attention or recognition because of exceptional quality or distinct characteristics

"An outstanding student."

"Her outstanding performance in the competition earned her a standing ovation and widespread admiration."

the right or opportunity to enter a place or see someone

"I need access here."

"Only authorized personnel will be granted access to the confidential files."

a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

"Art gallery shows beautiful paintings."

"The art gallery features contemporary paintings from emerging local artists with new exhibitions opening on the first Friday of every month."

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

"He will run the shop."

"She decided to run a small bakery after years of working in corporate finance."

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."

to regard someone or something in a certain way

"I consider him smart."

"We should consider the long-term consequences before making such a significant investment decision."

the visible view of a specific area, including natural or man-made features within that space

"What a beautiful scene!"

"The artist captured the tranquil scene of the sunset over the rolling hills."

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."