IELTS 18 Listening T1,2 Flashcards
How often something happens or occurs.
The f_____ of his visits to the gym increased after he started a new fitness routine.
Frequency
/ˈfriːkwənsi/
Trustworthy and able to be depended on.
Sarah is a r______ friend who always keeps her promises.
reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
Carried out, performed or done
The experiment was c______ to test the effectiveness of the new drug.
Conducted
/kənˈdʌkt/
The overall condition of one’s financial affairs.
After careful evaluation of her “f_____ situation”, she decided to create a budget.
Financial situation
/faɪˈnænʃl/
A strong desire or determination to achieve success or a particular goal.
His a____ to become a successful entrepreneur led him to start his own business.
ambition
/æmˈbɪʃn/
Dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or relationship
Her “c______ to” the project was evident in the long hours she spent working on it.
commitment to st
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
Work or involvement in the field of selling goods directly to consumers
The job requires candidates to have previous “r____ experience”
retail
/ˈriːteɪl/
retail experience
an examination of sb/st, especially a medical one to make sure that you are healthy
I went for my regular c_____-up.
A check up
to go for / to have a check-up
a medical / dental / routine / thorough / regular check-up
the space where things can be kept
We need to find extra “s____ space” for the seasonal decorations.
storage
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
storage space
Compressed or flattened by pressure
People at the back of the room maybe a bit s________
The cupcakes got s______ in the crowded bag during transportation.
squashed
/skwɒʃ/
/skwɑːʃ/
Thoughtful and careful attention to st
The decision was made after “careful c______ of” all available options.
consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/
careful consideration of
The quality of being trustworthy and consistent.
The r_____ of the car influenced their decision to purchase it.
reliability
/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Extremely important or necessary
Attendance at the meeting is c_____ for the success of the project
crucial
/ˈkruːʃl/
Connected or associated with
The new policy is closely “r______ to” improving employee work-life balance.
related to
Extremely important or necessary
Your decision is c____ to our future.
critical
/ˈkrɪtɪkl/
The act of being devoted and committed to a task or purpose.
= commitment
The success of the event was a result of the team’s d______ and hard work.
dedication
/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
Faithful and committed to sb or st
Despite challenges, the employee remained l______ to the company for many years.
loyal
/ˈlɔɪəl/
loyal to st
New and original, not seen or experienced before
come up with an imaginative or n______ way of fundraising
novel (a)
/ˈnɒvl/
Extremely pleased or happy
She was d_______ to receive an unexpected gift from her friend
delighted
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
to a slight degree
=quite
It can be r_____ boring
rather
An unoccupied position or job opening
The company announced a v______ for a software developer
vacancy
/ˈveɪkənsi/
a vacancy for …
Attract or interest someone
The new advertising campaign is designed to “a_______ to” a younger audience.
appeal to sb
/əˈpiːl/
At first, in the beginning
I____ , she found the new software challenging, but with practice, it became easier.
Initially
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
Something given special attention or consideration due to its importance
Safety is our top p______ in the workplace
priority
/praɪˈɒrəti/
top priority
~ after, as soon as
O_____ you finish your homework, you can go out and play.
once
used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
She works in “a highly c______ field” like finance.
a highly competitive field
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
easy to see or understand, clear
It was o______ that he hadn’t prepared for the presentation.
obvious
/ˈɒbviəs/
try very hard
She s_____ to open the jammed door.
struggle
/ˈstrʌɡl/
The conference covered “a w______ range of areas” including technology, healthcare, and education.
a whole range of areas
Different paths or choices available for employment or professional advancement.
Some people prefer to start their own businesses rather than pursuing traditional “career o_____ ”.
career options
Generally
O______ , the project was a success despite some minor setbacks.
Overall
/ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/
Limited in outlook or lacking tolerance of differing viewpoints.
He’s too “n______-minded” to consider alternative solutions.
narrow-minded
Extremely severe or cruel
The teacher’s criticism was h_____
harsh
/hɑːʃ/
hard
Film production can be a t_____ industry to break into.
tough
/tʌf/
a tough industry
many
They had n_______ talks before reaching a decision.
numerous
/ˈnjuːmərəs/
motivating
Her speech was incredibly i____ , encouraging everyone to pursue their dreams.
inspiring
Materials, items, or things
She packed her s______ and left for the weekend trip.
stuff
/stʌf/
to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks
Her parents tried to i______ her in her choice of university.
influence
choose
What career you’d like to “take ____ ” in the future
take up
Remain receptive to new ideas or possibilities; be willing to consider different viewpoints
When traveling, it’s important to “keep an open m_____ ” and embrace new experiences.
keep an open mind
Something that is definitely true
“One thing for c_____” is that hard work pays off in the long run.
one thing for certain
/ˈsɜːtn/
Acknowledge or agree with a particular perspective or opinion
Although she didn’t agree at first, she eventually “accepted that v______ ”.
accept that view
Expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction with something
She “was c_______ of” the government’s handling of the crisis.
be critical of
/ˈkrɪtɪkl/
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way
He c______ the restaurant for its poor service.
criticise
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
sensible and practical
It’s important to “set r_____ goals” for yourself.
set realistic goals
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
not honest; intending to trick people
He was fired from the company for being “d_______ about” his qualifications
dishonest about
/dɪsˈɒnɪst/
Extremely interesting or captivating.
Ex: The documentary about marine life was f________.
fascinating
/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
Confess
Ex: He a____ his mistake to his boss.
admit
/ədˈmɪt/
Money given in recognition of an accomplishment.
Winning the competition brought her “a financial r_____”.
financial reward
/rɪˈwɔrd/
~ a customer
The lawyer’s c____ was pleased with the outcome of the case.
client
/ˈklaɪənt/
To recover emotionally or physically after a setback.
Ex: After losing the game, she told herself to “p______ herself up” and try again.
pick herself up
A company or person that produces goods.
Ex: The automobile m______ released a new model this year.
manufacturer
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərər/
An opening or space between two objects or points.
Ex: There was a g_____ in the fence where the dog escaped.
gap
A supply of goods kept on hand for sale.
Ex: The grocery store has a large s_____ of fresh produce.
stock
Clothing or attire.
She donated several g____ to the charity drive.
garment(s)
/ˈɡɑːmənt/
To give back or bring back to a previous state.
Please r____ the book to the library when you’re finished reading it.
return
To break into pieces or fail suddenly.
Ex: The old chair started to “fall a____” after years of use.
fall apart
To make one’s home in a particular place.
Ex: They s____ in the countryside after retiring from city life.
settle
The movement of something from one place to another.
T_______ of goods is essential for international trade.
translocation
The condition of having too many people or organisms in a given area.
Ex: o______ can lead to strain on resources and environmental degradation.
overpopulation
to be likely to do something
Ex: He t____ to procrastinate when it comes to studying.
tend to do something
To completely destroy or eliminate.
Ex: The hurricane “w______ out” entire neighborhoods.
wipe out
/waɪp/
A person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife.
Ex: The p____ was arrested for hunting endangered species.
poacher
/ˈpoʊtʃər/
A hard, white material from the tusks of certain animals.
Ex: The trade of i______ is illegal in many countries.
ivory
/ˈaɪvəri/
Experience pain, distress, or hardship due to a condition or situation.
Ex: She was s____ from a severe headache.
suffer from
A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food.
Ex: The charity provides meals for those suffering from h______ .
hunger
Far away or remote from a specified place.
The explorers ventured “far a_____” in search of rare plants.
far afield
/əˈfild/
Regularly or habitually.
Ex: He r_______ goes for a jog every morning.
routinely
A barrier typically made of wood or wire used to enclose an area.
Ex: The farmer repaired the f____ to keep the livestock in.
fence
To cause something to fall by striking it.
Ex: The strong wind “k_____ down” several trees.
knock down
To make an effort to accomplish something.
Ex: She a_____ to solve the puzzle but couldn’t.
attempt to do something
/əˈtempt/
An official responsible for managing and protecting a national park or other area of wilderness.
Ex: The “park r_____ ” guided visitors on nature trails.
park ranger
/ˈreɪndʒər/
(v) To aim or direct efforts towards achieving a specific goal.
The marketing campaign t_____ younger consumers with its trendy advertisements.
…………………………..
(n) A goal or objective.
Ex: Their t_____ was to increase sales by 20%.
target (v) (n)
/ˈtɑrɡɪt/
To gather or collect together.
Ex: The police “r_____ up” the suspects for questioning.
round up
To appoint or assign a specific role or purpose.
Ex: He was d____ as team captain for the season.
designate
/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
be designated as …
Simple or unadorned.
Ex: She preferred p______ dresses without any embellishments.
plain
/pleɪn/
To make st unable to move or function.
Ex: The police used handcuffs to i______ the suspect.
immobilize
/ɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/
Difficult or complicated to deal with.
Ex: Calculus can be a t______ subject to understand.
tricky
A measured amount of medicine or substance.
Ex: The doctor prescribed a small d____ of pain reliever.
dose
/doʊs/
To fall heavily and awkwardly onto the ground.
After running the marathon, he “f______ onto the ground”, exhausted.
flop onto the ground
the process of dying because there is no air to breathe
The firefighter rescued the child from s______ in the smoke-filled room.
suffocation
/ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
The front part of the body between the neck and abdomen.
Ex: He felt a pain in his c____ after running.
chest
feel a pain in the chest
Organs responsible for breathing located in the chest cavity.
Ex: Smoking can damage the l________ and lead to respiratory problems.
lung(s)
/lʌŋz/
Pressed or squeezed with great force.
Ex: The car was c____ in the accident.
crushed
/krʌʃt/
A band of fabric worn around the neck.
Ex: She “put a c____ on” her dog before taking him for a walk.
collar
/ˈkɒlər/
put a collar on …
To monitor or follow the progress or movements of something.
Ex: The GPS tracker allowed us to t___ the package’s delivery in real-time.
track
A long, pointed tooth, usually ivory, that protrudes from the mouth of certain animals.
Ex: Elephants use their t______ for various tasks, including digging and lifting.
tusk(s)
/tʌsk/
The possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future.
She considered the job offer because of its promising p______ .
prospect(s)
/ˈprɒspekt/
promising prospects
To give or supply something, typically money or assistance.
Ex: Many volunteers c______ their time to charity work.
contribute
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/, /ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt/
contribute st to st
Objects used for fighting or defense.
Ex: Soldiers are trained to handle various w______.
weapon(s)
/ˈwepən/
~ Previous
Ex: The f____ president gave a speech at the event.
former
/ˈfɔːmə(r)/
“tài nguyên
Water is a vital r_____ for all living beings”
resource
“nguồn tham khảo
Her book contains many biblical r_____”
“reference
/ˈrefrəns/”
“empty space, job opportunity
Her going on maternity leave will create a temporary v______.”
“vacancy
/ˈveɪkənsi/”
“short-term
to hire t____ workers”
“temporary
/ˈtemprəri/”
“part, piece
She cut the cake into six small p______”
“portion
/ˈpɔːʃn/
phần ăn”
“lưu trữ
They are usually “kept in s______” and thus regularly available for sale.
I’m afraid we’re temporarily “out of s_____””
stock
“yearly
The 12th a____ Music Festival runs from Friday 25th to Monday 28th October.”
annual
“manager
I have a meeting with my s____ about my research topic”
“supervisor
/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/
quản lí”
“speciality
Her eyes are her most striking f_____.”
“feature
/ˈfiːtʃə(r)/
điểm đặc biệt”
“useless, unimportant
The stock will “be ___ little value” after December 25.”
“be of little value
k có giá trị”
“countryside
The family decided to move to a r____ area to enjoy a quieter, more peaceful lifestyle.”
“rural
/ˈrʊərəl/
quê”
“energetic
She has a d_____ personality.”
“dynamic
/daɪˈnæmɪk/
năng động”
“challenging
The work is physically d_____”
“demanding
/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/
khó nhằn, đòi hỏi cao
demand: đòi hỏi”
“same
all children should be treated e_____”
“equally
/ˈiːkwəli/
tương tự, giống”
“có mắt quan sát
As a graphic designer, she truly “has an eye for d____ ”, ensuring every element of her work is perfect.”
“have an eye for detail
/ˈdiːteɪl/, /dɪˈteɪl/”
“now, ongoing
She is keeping up with c____ events by reading the news every morning.
I’m really enjoying my “c____ job” because it offers a great work-life balance.”
“current
/ˈkʌrənt/
current job”
“a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization
He went to work at our Boston b____”
“branch
nhánh, chi nhánh”
“require, demand, include
His transfer to another school would i_____ a lengthy assessment procedure”
“involve
bao gồm”
“to organize the contents of st; to tidy st
She spent the afternoon “s____ out” the old clothes in her closet.”
“sort out
lọc theo loại”
“simple, easy
The instructions were so s_______ that even a beginner could follow them without any trouble.”
“straightforward
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/
dễ dàng”
“close to the side of; next to.
She was sitting a_____ him.
“alongside
cùng với”
“to a small degree; not considerably
He lowered his voice s_____.
“slightly
xíu xíu”
“lasting only a short time; short
She paused for a b____ moment before responding.”
“brief
/briːf/
ngắn gọn”
“an area or division, especially part of a country
Many new species have been discovered in the Amazon r____”
“region
/ˈriːdʒən/
= area, vị trí”
“travel some distance between one’s home and place of work on a regular basis.
The traffic during rush hour makes c_____ (v) by car a nightmare.
She decided to relocate closer to her workplace to shorten her daily c_____ (n)”
“commute
/kəˈmjuːt/
di chuyển qua lại”
“principle, standard
She failed to meet the strict selection c____”
“criteria
/kraɪˈtɪəriə/
tiêu chuẩn”
“(of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually
she pushed the bike up the s___ hill”
“steep (a)
/stiːp/
dốc”
“a rising or falling surface
He spends all winter on the s___ (skiing)”
“slope
/sləʊp/
cái dốc”
“to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. when making a decision about something
The company “takes a____ of” environmental issues wherever possible”
“take account of
xem xét, suy xét”
“scenery, view
Woods and fields are typical features of the English l_____”
“landscape
/ˈlændskeɪp/
phong cảnh”
“the action of providing or supplying something for use.
Several companies are responsible for the p____ of cleaning services.”
“provision
/prəˈvɪʒn/
cung cấp”
“a person who rides a bicycle.
The c_____ carefully signaled before making a turn.”
“cyclist
/ˈsaɪklɪst/
ng chạy xe đạp”
“travelling, or ready to travel, in a particular direction or to a particular place
The airplane is b_____ for Paris.”
“bound (a)
/baʊnd/
hướng tới”
“a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line
We sat in a r___ at the back of the room.”
“row
/rəʊ/
hàng”
be next to
the dining room a___ a small library”
“adjoin (v)
/əˈdʒɔɪn/
gần kề”
“cua
The river c____ gently through the valley.”
“curve
/kɜːv/”
“serious, alarming
The fire has caused s____ damage to the building.”
“severe
/sɪˈvɪə(r)/
nghiem trong”
“intense, life-changing
My father’s death had a p___ effect on us all.”
“profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/
anh huong lon”
“watching, monitoring
she was brought into the hospital for o______”
“observation
/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/
su quan sat”
“a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.
His actions were a c_____ to his words.”
“contradiction
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/
su xung dot, doi lap”
“living or occurring at the same time.
She enjoys reading c_____ novels for their fresh perspectives.”
“contemporary
đương thời, thời kì đó”
“connected with something else.
Exposure to the sun is strongly “a_____ with” an increase in the incidence of skin cancer.”
“associated with sth
/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/, /əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/
co lien quan toi cgi”
“the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
The wind carried the a_____ from the burning paper into the sky.”
“ash
tro”
“(of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in
A further exceptionally h___ winter was reported in 820.”
“harsh
/hɑːʃ/
khac nghiet”
“miss, fail to notice
he seems to have o____ one important fact”
“overlook
bo qua”
“an item of clothing, clothes
The fashion designer showcased her latest g____ collection at the runway show.”
“garment
/ˈɡɑːmənt/”
“thief
Watch out for p____, especially at the train station.”
“pickpocket
/ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/
ke moc tui”
“a break or space in an object or between two objects.
The g____ in the fence allowed the animals to escape.
The “generation g___” often leads to misunderstandings between parents and children.”
“gap
khoảng trống, khoảng cách”
“destructive
a d___ cyclone struck Bangladesh”
“devastating
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/”
“disaster
Ignoring climate change could result in global c_____.”
“catastrophe
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
thảm họa
> catastrophic (a)
The pandemic was a catastrophic event for the healthcare system.”
“lien quan toi chinh tri
He was a p___ prisoner”
“political
/pəˈlɪtɪkl/”
“the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject
The article avoids using too much medical t____”
“terminology
/ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/
> term
thuật ngữ”
“to think or say that sb/st is responsible for st bad
Don’t b_____ me for your mistakes.”
“blame sth for sth
/bleɪm/
đổ lỗi”
“hen suyen
We have thousands of a____ cases a year.”
“asthma
/ˈæsmə/, /ˈæzmə/”
“as far as one knows or can see, seemingly
I thought she had retired, but a____ she hasn’t.”
“apparently
/əˈpærəntli/
duong nhu”
“farm animals regarded as an asset.
markets for the trading of l____”
“livestock
/ˈlaɪvstɒk/
thu nuoi”
“eat grass in a field.
Cows g____ peacefully in the meadow.”
“graze
/ɡreɪz/
an co”
“the bad results of a situation or an action
The f____ from the volcano covered nearby villages in ash.
Economic f____ from the pandemic hit small businesses hard.”
fallout
“pollute, spoil
a river c____ by pollution”
“contaminate
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
gay o nhiem”
“strange, weird
His b____ fashion sense always turned heads on the street.”
“bizarre
/bɪˈzɑː(r)/
ki la”
“the number of deaths in a particular situation or period of time
The “m_____ rate” for certain diseases remains high despite medical advancements.”
“mortality rate
/mɔːˈtæləti/
ti le tu vong”
“i assume, i believe
I couldn’t concentrate, p___ because I was so tired.”
“presumably
/prɪˈzjuːməbli/
cho rang”
“connected with breathing
She developed a r______ infection after being exposed to the cold.”
“respiratory
/rəˈspɪrətri/, /ˈrespərətri/
lien quan toi he ho hap”
“amazing, wonderful
Her intelligence is truly a_____.”
“astonishing
/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/
bat ngo, an tuong”
“never done or known before.
The storm caused u_____ damage to the coastal areas.”
“unprecedented
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
chua tung dien ra truoc do”
“a particular part or feature of st, side
the financial a_____ can be overstressed”
“aspect
/ˈæspekt/
khia canh”
“a flat case used for carrying papers and documents
He grabbed his b_____ and rushed out the door.”
“briefcase
/ˈbriːfkeɪs/
vali cam tay”
”~ put into
He p____ his keys into his pocket.”
pop sth into sth
“to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof
The police s____ him of robbery.
I s____ the dog chewed my shoes.”
“suspect
/səˈspekt/
nghi ngo”
“dressmaker, costumer
The t____ altered my dress to fit perfectly.”
“tailor
/ˈteɪlə(r)/
tho may”
“attractive or pretty
He bought d______ frames to showcase his favorite photographs.”
“decorative
/ˈdekərətɪv/”
“fashionable and attractive
You look very s_____.”
stylish
“not decorated or elaborate; simple
a p____ but elegant dress”
“plain
trơn”
“dung cu y te
The nurse sterilized the “medical i_____” before surgery.
medical instrument(s)
“doctor
Dr Dennett is a practicing family p____ in Atlanta.”
“physician
/fɪˈzɪʃn/
ng ho tro y te”
“the state of having, owning, or controlling something.
> He had taken p______ of one of the sofas
———————
~ belongings
> The ring is one of her most treasured p_______.”
“possession
/pəˈzeʃn/”
“weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
Old people are particularly v____ to the flu.”
“vulnerable
/ˈvʌlnərəbl/
de bi ton thuong”
“the rope
The key is hanging on a s____ by the door.”
“string
cái dây”
“small and having a beautiful shape or appearance
She wore a d_____ necklace that shimmered in the sun.”
“delicate
/ˈdelɪkət/
tinh te, tinh xao”
“change
He had a____ so much I scarcely recognized him.
His actions that day a____ my perception of him.”
“alter
/ˈɔːltə(r)/”
thay đổi
“to be much better or more important than sb/st
Her bright red dress made her “s_____ out” in the crowd.”
stand out
“to make something seem less good or fun
Adding too many graphics can “d____ from” the clarity of the presentation.”
“detract from sth
/dɪˈtrækt/
lam giam gia tri”
“as is certain to happen
~ of course
The truth i______ emerges, no matter how well hidden”
“inevitably
/ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
tất yếu”
