IELTS 18 Listening T3

Question 1

To mix socially with others

During the party, she loved to s____ with everyone.

Answer 1

Socialise
/ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/

Question 2

To connect or link with sb or st

He didn’t want to “be a_____ with” that group.

Answer 2

be associated with
/əˈsəʊʃieɪt/

Question 3

the different parts that something is made of;
the way in which the different parts are organized

The c_________ of the essay was very clear.

Answer 3

Composition
/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

Question 4

to say that you think sb/st is bad

The government has been c____ for not taking the problem seriously.

Answer 4

Criticise
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

Question 5

to have an idea that something is probably true or bad without having definite proof

I s_____ that he is hiding something.

Answer 5

Suspect
/səˈspɛkt/

Question 6

Give a brief description or summary of st

The plans were o______ in the meeting.

Answer 6

Outline
/ˈaʊtlʌɪn/

Question 7

used to recommend the action mentioned because you think it may be useful, pleasant, etc.

It’s w____ making an appointment before you go

Answer 7

Worth
/wɜːθ/

Question 8

~ clear, evident

The solution to the problem was o______ to everyone.

Answer 8

Obvious
/ˈɒbvɪəs/

Question 9

~ Light in color or shade

Her face turned p___ when she heard the news.

Answer 9

Pale
/peɪl/

Question 10

Lacking brightness, vividness

The colors of the old painting were d____ and lifeless.

Answer 10

Dull
/dʌl/

Question 11

To step on sth and crush it

The children were warned not to t______ on the flowers.

Answer 11

Trample
/ˈtræmpl/

Question 12

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences

She was always an a________ traveler, eager to explore new places.

Answer 12

Adventurous
/ədˈvɛntʃərəs/

Question 13

~ workshop, conference

The professor led a s_____ on modern literature.

Answer 13

Seminar
/ˈsɛmɪnɑːr/

Question 14

A type of cloth or woven fabric

The factory produces various t______ used in clothing.

Answer 14

Textile
/ˈtɛkstaɪl/

Question 15

to make clothes, etc. from wool, cotton

She loves to k___ scarves.

Answer 15

Knit
/nɪt/

Question 16

Hopeful and confident about the future

~ hopeful, positive

He remained o________ despite the challenges.

Answer 16

Optimistic
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Question 17

saying or doing the same thing many times, so that it becomes boring

The task was r________ and boring.

Answer 17

Repetitive
/rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/

Question 18

Free time for enjoyment or relaxation

He enjoys spending his l_____ time fishing by the lake.

During the weekends, they enjoy l____ activities like cycling and picnicking.

Answer 18

Leisure
/ˈlɛʒər/

Question 19

Able to be predicted or anticipated

The outcome was f__________ based on the current trends.

Answer 19

Foreseeable
/fɔːˈsiːəbl/

Question 20

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.

He handles the a________ tasks of the office.

Answer 20

Administrative
/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv/

Question 21

The action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded

The d________ was recorded for accuracy.

Answer 21

Dictation
/dɪkˈteɪʃən/

Question 22

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone

Taking care of pets is a big r____________.

Answer 22

Responsibility
/rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/

Question 23

The length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions

The average human l______ has increased over the decades.

Answer 23

Lifespan
/ˈlaɪfspæn/

Question 24

(of a person) without a job because there is no more work available for you in a company

The company made several positions r________ due to automation.

Answer 24

Redundant
/rɪˈdʌndənt/

Question 25

To start or set in motion

The company will l_____ its new product next month.

Answer 25

Launch
/lɔːntʃ/

Question 26

Overcrowding; blockage

~ traffic jam

“Traffic c________” is a major problem in the city.

Answer 26

Congestion
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/

Question 27

To deal effectively with something difficult

She finds it hard to c___ with stress.

Answer 27

Cope
/kəʊp/

cope with st

Question 28

to interrupt somebody when they are trying to work, sleep

Loud noises can d______ sleep.

Answer 28

Disturb
/dɪˈstɜːb/

Question 29

~ mature, adult

Only “f____ grown” trees produce fruit.

Answer 29

Fully grown
/ˈfʊli ɡrəʊn/

Question 30

To become smaller, fewer, or less;

~ decrease

The population of the town has been d______ for years.

Answer 30

Decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/

Question 31

Having great influence on sb or st

~ powerful, authoritative

Her research was highly i______ in the field of biology.

Answer 31

Influential
/ˌɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl/

Question 32

A settled way of thinking or feeling about st

His positive a_______ helped him succeed.

Answer 32

Attitude
/ˈætɪtjuːd/

Question 33

Providing satisfaction

Helping others can be a very r________ experience.

Answer 33

Rewarding
/rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/

Question 34

~ area, part, zone, field

The healthcare s______ is vital to the economy.

Answer 34

Sector
/ˈsɛktər/

Question 35

The effectiveness of productive effort

Improving p________ is crucial for business success.

Answer 35

Productivity
/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/

Question 36

A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts

The a________ were busy during tax season.

Answer 36

Accountant(s)
/əˈkaʊntənts/

Question 37

A person employed to assist with domestic or personal tasks, especially for the sick or elderly

The “c____ worker” helped the elderly woman with daily tasks.

Answer 37

Care worker
/ˈkɛə ˌwɜːkər/

Question 38

A person employed by a bank to keep records and undertake routine administrative duties

~ teller, cashier

The “bank c___” processed the deposit quickly.

Answer 38

Bank clerk
/bæŋk klɑːrk