IELTS Listening Practice Test 2024 with Answers [Real Exam - 396 ] – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.[Music] [Laughter] [Music] You will hear a number of different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear
2.There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work
3.All the recordings will be played once only
4.The test is in four sections
5.At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
identification
B2The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.
Example:
"identification on you? I've got my driver's license and my passport and a couple of bank cards."
attractive
B1Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
Example:
"get very hot in there, though, doesn't it? which makes the thought of a peak inside the cool room quite attractive."
afternoon
B1The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
Example:
"afternoon in your free time. Is everyone still with us? Right. Let's"
whirlwind
B1A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.
Example:
"Are you ready for lunch now? I know it's been a whirlwind tour, but the restaurant has us booked in for 12:30,"
manufactured
B2To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.
Example:
"soil? It's a natural product manufactured from clay. It's colorful, lightweight, and"
application
B2The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
Example:
"plant, but many people will want to see a wider application. What about more"
preparation
B2The act of preparing or getting ready.
Example:
"plants? We haven't quite finished the preparation yet, but over here you can"
untreated
B1Not treated.
Example:
"We've used wood shavings. Untreated. Definitely. That's most important. You"
definitely
B1Without question and beyond doubt.
Example:
"We've used wood shavings. Untreated. Definitely. That's most important. You"
ingredients
B2One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
Example:
"list possible ingredients for litter. Be sure to explain the purpose of the rigid lid. It's wire mesh, isn't it? And"
Word | CEFR | Definition |
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identification | B2 | The act of identifying, or proving to be the same. |
attractive | B1 | Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force. |
afternoon | B1 | The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm. |
whirlwind | B1 | A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion. |
manufactured | B2 | To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery. |
application | B2 | The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense |
preparation | B2 | The act of preparing or getting ready. |
untreated | B1 | Not treated. |
definitely | B1 | Without question and beyond doubt. |
ingredients | B2 | One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food. |
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