IELTS Practice Set 19 Listening Test 1

data /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making. [Lưu ý

rain /reɪn/

Drops of water from clouds. [Lưu ý

rectangular /rekˈtæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Shaped like a rectangle. [Lưu ý

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lər/

Shaped like a circle (Có hình tròn). Ex. The building has a circular design.

far side /fɑːr saɪd/

The side that is furthest away from you (Phía xa hơn, mặt đối diện). Ex. The disabled entry is on the far side of the house from the car park.

fork /fɔːk/

(Of a road or river) to divide into two parts (Ngã ba, rẽ nhánh). Ex. When the path forks, take the right-hand path.

courtyard /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/

An area of flat ground outside that is partly or completely surrounded by the walls of a building (Khoảng sân trong). Ex. The old stables are built round a courtyard.

municipal /mjuːˈnɪs.ɪ.pəl/

Belonging to a town or city (Thuộc về đô thị, thị xã). Ex. They are building a footbridge in the municipal park.

straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd/

Easy to understand or simple (Đơn giản, trơn tru, không rắc rối). Ex. The basic process of reusing bread was quite straightforward.

widespread /ˌwaɪdˈspred/

Existing or happening in many places and/or among many people (Lan rộng, phổ biến). Ex. This trend of eating lactose-free food already seems to be widespread.

fuel /ˈfjuː.əl/

A substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned (Nhiên liệu). Ex. Local people used a traditional method for finding fuel buried in the bog.

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

A state of not having enough of something (Sự thiếu hụt). Ex. Objects are preserved because of the deficiency of oxygen.

predate /ˌpriːˈdeɪt/

To have existed or happened before another thing (Có trước). Ex. These walls must predate the bog which grew over them.

probe /prəʊb/

A long, thin metal tool used to examine or test a substance (Đầu dò, dụng cụ thăm dò). Ex. He inserted iron probes into the bog.

aware /əˈweər/

Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing (Nhận thức được, biết được). Ex. People aren't aware that ghost kitchens are just for delivery.

risk /rɪsk/

The possibility of something bad happening (Sự rủi ro, nguy hiểm = dangerous). Ex. Using unknown mushrooms for health concerns is taking a big risk.

intolerance /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.əns/

An inability to eat a food without adverse effects (Sự không dung nạp thực phẩm). Ex. Many people buy gluten-free products due to food intolerances.

habitat /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

The natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives (Môi trường sống). Ex. There are three main types of habitat in the park

plantation /plænˈteɪ.ʃən/

An area where trees or plants have been planted, especially for commercial purposes (Khu đất trồng cây, đồn điền). Ex. The woods have an oak plantation and other mixed species.

extract /ɪkˈstrækt/

To remove or take out something by effort or force (Khai thác, chiết xuất). Ex. The original farmland was dug up to extract gravel.

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

To find a direction across, along, or over an area of land or water (Điều hướng, xác định phương hướng). Ex. Children use a compass to navigate around the park.

invoice /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

A list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these (Hóa đơn thanh toán sau). Ex. We will invoice the school after the visit so you only pay for children who attend.

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌreɪ.zɪŋ/

The act of collecting money for a particular purpose (Sự gây quỹ). Ex. Our pancake evening was a very successful fundraising event.

venue /ˈven.juː/

The place where a public event or meeting happens (Địa điểm tổ chức). Ex. Numbers for our film show were limited because of the small venue.

stroll /strəʊl/

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner (Đi dạo, tản bộ). Ex. The market is always a good place to stroll round.

disabled entry /dɪˈseɪ.bəld ˈen.tri/

A special entrance for people who are not able to use their bodies easily (Lối vào cho người khuyết tật). Ex. You might want to use the disabled entry as the main entrance has many steps.

stale /steɪl/

No longer fresh and pleasant to eat (Cũ, ôi, để lâu). Ex. The project involved breaking stale bread down to a paste.

appetising /ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Looking or smelling like it would be good to eat (Ngon mắt, kích thích vị giác). Ex. We added fruit to make the biscuits a more appetising colour.

visually impaired /ˈvɪʒ.u.ə.li ɪmˈpeəd/

Having a disability that makes it difficult to see (Khiếm thị). Ex. The special labels were originally developed for visually impaired people.

proactive /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv/

Taking action by causing change, not only reacting to it (Chủ động giải quyết). Ex. Shops need to be more proactive to address the demand for local products.

Neolithic /ˌniː.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/

Relating to the period when humans first began to live in settled communities and use agriculture (Thuộc thời kỳ Đồ đá mới). Ex. Ceide Fields is one of the largest Neolithic sites in the world.

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/

Happening after something else (Sau đó). Ex. The bog subsequently grew over the stone walls.

saturated /ˈsætʃ.ər.eɪ.tɪd/

Completely wet; containing as much water as possible (Bão hòa, sũng nước). Ex. The soil is so saturated that plant material doesn't fully decay.

accumulate /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/

To collect a large number of things over a long period of time (Tích lũy, tích tụ). Ex. The grasses and heathers accumulate in layers.

paddock /ˈpæd.ək/

A small field where animals are kept (Bãi cỏ chăn thả có rào chắn). Ex. The fields were mainly used as paddocks for animals to graze in.

rotational /rəʊˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/

Happening in turns or a regular order (Luân phiên, xoay vòng). Ex. They used a system of rotational grazing to allow for plant recovery.

abandonment /əˈbæn.dən.mənt/

The act of leaving someone or something or of ending or stopping something, usually forever (Sự từ bỏ, sự bỏ hoang). Ex. The soil became less productive and led to the abandonment of farming.