IELTS Vocabulary Notes from Cambridge IELTS 19 - Listening Test 2

Guitar Group Vocabulary

  • coordinator (noun): Người điều phối

    • Pronunciation: /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtə(r)/

    • Definition: A person who organizes and manages activities.

    • Example: The coordinator helped organize the guitar classes.

  • retired (adj): Đã nghỉ hưu

    • Pronunciation: /rɪˈtaɪəd/

    • Definition: No longer working because one has reached a certain age or condition.

    • Example: He retired after working as a teacher for 40 years.

  • chord (noun): Hợp âm

    • Pronunciation: /kɔːd/

    • Definition: A group of musical notes played together.

    • Example: She played the C major chord on the guitar.

  • beginner (noun): Người mới bắt đầu

    • Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪnə(r)/

    • Definition: A person just starting to learn something.

    • Example: As a beginner, he struggles with some guitar chords.

  • hopeless (adj): Không có hy vọng

    • Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊpləs/

    • Definition: Feeling or causing feelings of despair about something.

    • Example: He felt hopeless when he couldn't play the song correctly.

  • tap dancing (noun): Múa tap

    • Pronunciation: /ˈtæp ˌdænsɪŋ/

    • Definition: A style of dancing in which rhythmic sounds are made by the tap on the shoes.

    • Example: She loves tap dancing and performs at local events.

  • roundabout (noun): Bùng binh

    • Pronunciation: /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/

    • Definition: A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island.

    • Example: The roundabout near the school is always busy.

  • instrument (noun): Nhạc cụ

    • Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

    • Definition: A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially a musical one.

    • Example: He plays many instruments, including the guitar and piano.

Working as a lifeboat volunteer Vocabulary

  • lifeboat volunteer (noun): Người tình nguyện cứu hộ trên tàu cứu sinh

    • Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt vɒlənˈtɪə/

    • Definition: A person who volunteers to help rescue people at sea.

    • Example: He is a lifeboat volunteer, always ready to help during emergencies.

  • website designer (noun): Nhà thiết kế website

    • Pronunciation: /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt dɪˈzaɪnə/

    • Definition: A person who designs websites.

    • Example: The website designer worked on the new features for the company's page.

  • lifeboat institution (noun): Tổ chức tàu cứu sinh

    • Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊtˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

    • Definition: An organization that provides lifeboats for rescue operations.

    • Example: The lifeboat institution is crucial for ensuring safety on the coast.

  • generous member of the public (noun): Thành viên trong công chúng với tấm lòng hào phóng

    • Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəs ˈmɛmbə ʌv ðə ˈpʌblɪk/

    • Definition: A member of the public who gives money or help freely.

    • Example: A generous member of the public donated funds to help build the new lifeboat station.

  • charity (noun): Tổ chức từ thiện

    • Pronunciation: /ˈtʃærɪti/

    • Definition: An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

    • Example: She works for a charity that provides food for the homeless.

  • health assessment (noun): Đánh giá sức khỏe

    • Pronunciation: /hɛlθ əˈsɛsmənt/

    • Definition: An evaluation of a person's health.

    • Example: The health assessment revealed no issues with my vision after surgery.

  • short-sighted (adj): Tình trạng thị lực kém khi nhìn xa (cận thị)

    • Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːtˈsaɪtɪd/

    • Definition: Unable to see distant objects clearly.

    • Example: He was short-sighted and needed glasses to see the board at school.

  • laser eye surgery (noun): Phẫu thuật mắt bằng laser

    • Pronunciation: /ˈleɪzə aɪ ˈsɜːdʒəri/

    • Definition: A surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct vision problems.

    • Example: Laser eye surgery corrected my short-sightedness and I no longer need glasses.

Challenges in Footwear Recycling Vocabulary

  • recycling footwear (noun): Việc tái chế giày dép

    • Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋˈfʊtwɛə/

    • Definition: The process of reusing old shoes to reduce waste.

    • Example: Recycling footwear helps reduce waste in landfills.

  • recycling bin (noun): Thùng tái chế

    • Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋbɪn/

    • Definition: A container for collecting recyclable materials.

    • Example: Please put your old shoes in the recycling bin.

  • charity shop (noun): Cửa hàng từ thiện

    • Pronunciation: /ˈtʃærɪti ʃɒp/

    • Definition: A shop selling donated goods, typically for a charity.

    • Example: I donated my old shoes to a charity shop.

  • pairs of trainer (noun): Đôi giày thể thao

    • Pronunciation: /peəz əv ˈtreɪnəz/

    • Definition: Shoes for sports.

    • Example: He owns several pairs of trainers for running.

  • hard-wearing (adj): Bền chắc

    • Pronunciation: /ˌhɑːdˈwɛərɪŋ/

    • Definition: Durable and long-lasting.

    • Example: These hard-wearing boots are perfect for hiking.

  • out of fashion (adj): Lỗi thời

    • Pronunciation: /aʊt əv ˈfæʃn/

    • Definition: No longer popular or stylish.

    • Example: Bell-bottom jeans are completely out of fashion now.

  • recycled footwear (noun): Giày tái chế

    • Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈsaɪkld ˈfʊtwɛə/

    • Definition: Shoes made from recycled materials.

    • Example: The company produces recycled footwear to reduce waste.

  • re-sell (verb): Bán lại

    • Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈsɛl/

    • Definition: To sell something again.

    • Example: He decided to re-sell his old sneakers online.

Tardigrades Vocabulary

  • invertebrate (noun): Động vật không xương sống

    • Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɜːtəbreɪt/

    • Definition: An animal without a backbone.

    • Example: Invertebrates are common in the ocean, including jellyfish and octopuses.

  • microscopic (adj): Siêu nhỏ, chỉ có thể nhìn thấy qua kính hiển vi

    • Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

    • Definition: So small as to be visible only with a microscope.

    • Example: Many microorganisms, like bacteria, are microscopic and can only be seen through a microscope.

  • phylum (noun): Ngành, phân ngành

    • Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪləm/

    • Definition: A principal taxonomic category that ranks above class and below kingdom.

    • Example: The phylum Tardigrada consists of tiny creatures that live in damp environments.

  • water bear (noun): Gấu nước

    • Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtə beə/

    • Definition: Common name for tardigrades, known for their resilience.

    • Example: Some people call them water bears because of their slow, lumbering movements.

  • segment (noun): Phân đoạn

    • Pronunciation: /ˈsɛɡmənt/

    • Definition: Each of the parts into which something is or may be divided.

    • Example: The human spine is divided into several segments, each with a specific function.

  • claw (noun): Móng vuốt

    • Pronunciation: /klɔː/

    • Definition: A hooked nail on the foot of an animal or bird.

    • Example: Many animals, such as cats and birds, have claws that help them grasp or tear food.

  • suction (noun): Lực hút

    • Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkʃən/

    • Definition: The production of a partial vacuum by the removal of air or liquid.

    • Example: The octopus uses suction to cling to rocks and other surfaces underwater.

  • organ (noun): Cơ quan

    • Pronunciation: /ˈɔːɡən/

    • Definition: A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.

    • Example: The lungs are the main organ for breathing in most animals.