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IELTS listening prediction
For 30th October 2010 Song Bufeng
Versions in order of importance1. 07101 - 071482. 06101 - 06148 3. 08101 - 081474. 30032 - 30090 5. 09101 - 091486. 40101- 40112 7. 50101- 50233 8. 30014 - 300209. 21-4110. 66-71
Listening basics: call Numbers:
Home / work phone number, emergency number, contact number, hot line, information line, enquiry line, mobile phone number, cell phone number, toll free number, code number, extension number
Call: phone, call, ring, give sb a call, a ring, a telephone call, dial the number, press key, push key
Telephone answering machine, operator, hold on, hang on Call services: call diversion, call roaming, local number, distance n
umber, international call Cost: telephone rental, pay per minute, pay per hour, pay per mont
h Examples: 0903775115, 99281444, 033835071
Listening basics: personal details Names: surname, family name, middle name, first name, given name,
maiden name Contact: phone number, cell phone number, mobile number Documents: C.V. reference, police record, ID documents Address, email address ([email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], ) website: www.studentlink.com www.rivertrip.com Post office box (PO box) postcode BG241DJ , RO62RL Age (above, over, under, below, upward, plus, downwards, minus) Nationality: China or Chinese? Spain or Spanish? Sweden or Swed
ish? Brazil or Brazilian? Britain or British? Holland or Dutch? Egypt or Egyptian?
Level of English: elementary, intermediate, advanced Education: high school/secondary school, primary school, elementary s
chool, undergraduate, postgraduate Examples: Maine , Mr. Hewitt , Jacobs, Gormley, 21A
Eagle Road , 103 Fowler Road , Riverview, Parkview , Sandy's College, 84 Park Road, 24 River Lane
Listening basics: time Dates: January, February, March, April, May, June, July,
August, September, October, November, December; March 30th 1988 , 15th October 1978, 1st August
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sundayweekdays, weekends, during the week, the day after…
Time: am (in the morning), pm (in the afternoon), o’clock, 11.30 am, 6.30pm, 10.45am, 7.30am 9 o’clock
Century: in the early/mid/late 19th century
Listening basics: mathematicsListening basics: money
Fraction: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 2/3, 3/4 Percentage 50% Decimals: 0.8, 0.1 Currency: pound, dollar, euro Currency signs: $ 3.50, £ 9.50 £ 89.99 $15, $ 50 Local currency, foreign currency, exchange foreign curre
ncy Payment: cash, cheque, credit, credit card, bank transfer,
Hire Purchase
Listening basics: geometry Dimensions: length, width, depth, height (long, wide, de
ep, high) Length units (measurements): millimeter, centimeter, m
eter, kilometer, mile Capacity units: litre, cc = cubic centimeter Weight units: gram, kilogram, pound=Libra, Geometrical figures: triangle, rectangle (oblong), squ
are, diamond, circle, line, dotted line, broken line, inverted, cone, cylinder, conical, cylindrical, cubic, pyramid
Examples: width 140cm size 80cm×60cm
Listening basics: transportation Public transportation: bus, train, express train, non-sto
p train, underground railway, metro, subway, tube Private transportation: car, bike, motorcycle, bicycle Travelling transportation: cab, taxi, shuttle, coach, mi
nibus, full-sized, medium-sized coach, boat, ferry, steam boat, yacht, ship, canoe, caravan
Air transportation: plane, airplane, aeroplane, by air, flight, aviation
Tickets: one-way, single, round, return Costs: first class, expensive, economy, cheap Others: carpool, commuting, ambulance
Listening basics: entertainment Music: jazz, classical, pop, rock and roll, folk music,
dance music, disco, tango, string music, organ music, keyboard music, orchestra, light music, restaurant background music
Musical instruments: piano, flute, drum, guitar, violin, cello, cellist
Cinema: documentary, comedy, tragedy, mime, romance, thrill, action, cartoon, sci-fi, historical, six-screen cinema
Theatre: opera, production, sitting capacity, seats, circle/balcony, box, drama house, curtain, performer, performance, box office, auditorium, backstage, make-up
Listening basics: research methodology/methods Questionnaires: response rate (too low), representative, respondents, list o
f questions, expected results Interviews: interviewees, face-to-face talk, age group (children, adult, senio
r citizens), tape recorder, cassette recorder, laptop, notebook Fieldwork: field visit, field trip, field research, dos and don’ts, real life situati
on, write up report Laboratory: experiment, set-up situation, not real, subject, sample, equipm
ent Observation: watch Case study: investigation, survey (telephone survey, postal survey) Experience: witness Statistics: data analysis Placement: a job, usually as part of a course of study, which gives you exp
erience of a particular type of work Students working together to collect data: visit organizations, intervie
w people, telephoning, taking photos, write up report, analyse data, collect samples, at random
listening basics: building building types: block, main building, wings, annexes, extension building, hi
ghrise, complex, construction structure: entrance hall, foyer, lobby, first floor, second floor, level one, leve
l two, corridor, balcony front door, side door, rear door, fire door, fire exit lift, elevator, escalator, stairs reception, enquiry, lounge, waiting room, restroom, toilet walls, roof, ceiling, floor, basement, exterior walls, interior doors building materials: wood, timber, clay, earth, bricks, tiles, steel, glass, con
crete, stone, black velvet, plastic, plaster board architecture: ventilation, aeration (air-conditioning, fans, windows), reinforc
ed security: alarm system, double lock windows, video surveillance, security p
ersonnel, security officer, check ID, fire alarm, fire drill Original use and current use: conference centre, car park, transport m
useum, factory, prison/jail, workshop
listening basics: geography terrain: plain, plateau, desert, mountain, hilly terrain, wetland,
marshes, grass, pasture, ice shelf, cliffs water resource: fresh water, underground water, subterranean
water, reservoir, dam water, pond water, river, lake, sea water (NB: evaporation),
disasters: floods, drought, typhoon, hurricane, tornado, snow storm, thunderstorm, dust storm
Atmosphere: nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone
mining: iron ore, coal, petroleum, gas, gold, barren mine, minerals, deposit, mining equipment (grease torch, candle, flashlight, torch, helmet) miners from Scotland…
Continents and oceans: Antarctica ? Arctic?
listening basics: botany plant: leaf (leaves), branch, stem, root, flower, bud, petals, seeds variety: pine tree, mangrove, fruit tree, passion fruit, strawberry,
mulberry, lemon tree, coco tree, coffee beans, banana, cereals, wheat, barley, corn, maize, oat, spice, pepper, chili, ginger, eggplants, cherry tomato, snow peas, sunflower, lettuce
planting methods: greenhouse, transplant, orchard, organic farming, additive-free
Vegetation: trees, grass, lawn, bush Farming: altitude, height above sea level, weather, climate, land,
soil, water, shade, sunshine Special applications:
pepper (perfume, toothache, mood, money, display wealth by Romans) pine tree (torch, rope, flexibility, water pipes, chewing gum, medicines, bathroom oil)
Botanist, herbalist
listening basics: zoology Australian animals: kangaroo, koala Mammals: polar bear, squirrel, lion, sheep, elephant, cattle, goat, wolf,
fox, puma, tiger, camels Cub, puppy, calf, lamb, breeding animals Birds: ostrich, kiwi, falcon, emu, flamingo, swan, goose Chicks, breeding birds Insects: bee, wasp, butterfly, dragonfly, firefly, ladybird Eggs, worms, butterfly (life cycle) Marine animals: whale, dolphin, shark, crocodile, finfish, shellfish, tortoise,
tiger shark, sea cucumber, otter, sea urchin (tail, fins, scales, amphibian, gill, lung)
Wildlife reserves: conservation, reserve, sanctuary, preservation, endangered animals, species, domesticated animals, distinction, distinct, die out, famine, drought, infectious disease
Listening basics: categories of people Age group:
Senior citizens, elderly people, old age pensionerAdult, mature person, grownupChildren, kids, teenager, youth, young people
Work group: Employed, unemployed, retired, women
Gender: Male or female Occupations: employer, employees, managers,
staff, students
Listening basics: academic Lecture: lecture hall, room, theater, lecturer,
taking notes, attendance Tutorial: tutor, presentation, outline, reading list,
objectives, whiteboard, OHP, PowerPoint, report writing, deadline, slides, visual aids
Seminar: professor, presentation, skills, questions, workshops, discussion workshop, group discussion, computer lab/room/center, mustn’t read aloud, being asked question, well-organized
Listening basics: education Primary school, elementary school (pupils) Secondary school, high school (school students) College, university, institute Undergraduate, bachelor’s degree, bachelor Postgraduate, master’s degree, master Certificates: degree, diploma, certificate Further education
mature education, distance education, on-line education, vocational education
Listening basics: student problems
Academic problems: essay deadlines, lecture attendance, how to use library, how to write dissertation
Financial problems: scholarship, grant, fees, tuition, loan, debt, overdraft, budget
Domestic problems: childcare, nursery Accommodation and catering
Listening situation: social events (section 2) Events: Convention, exhibition, conference, festival, exposition Examples: Australian retailers’ convention, art exhibition, business
conference, summer music festival, drama festival, travel exposition, world expo, cartoon exhibition, flower exhibition, auto show
Publicity: website/internet, leaflets, flyers, notice board, posters, advertisements, good for a family, children, adult, senior citizens
Transportation: bus, taxi, cab, subway, tube, coach, parking problems
Agenda: dates, timetable Focus/theme: music/live music, art, ballet, clothes, drama, food,
business, demonstration, comics, flower arrangement, biscuits Celebration: parade, dance, chorus, music band Catering: café, restaurant, pub, cafeteria, canteen, refectory, dining
room, refreshments, snacks, takeout, takeaway, set lunch, barbecue Security: security entrance, security office, security personnel/staff,
fire exit, lockers, Check ID, video surveillance, cameras, crowded, children easily get lost
Listening situation: environment (section 2/4) atmosphere: Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Car
bon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Ozone, sulphur monoxide
pollution: air pollution, acid rain, contaminated water, pollutant, contaminant, chemicals, toxic waste
Geographical: soil erosion, desertification, drought, floods, overfishing, over-felling, deforestation
energy: fossil fuels, coal, gas, petroleum, solar, tide, wind power, nuclear, marsh gas, methane, biogas
recycling: plastic, paper, glass, bottle tops, ink cartridges, spare parts/components
Listening situation: repair (section 1) What to repair: fridge, refrigerator, washing machine, C
D player, electric light, clock, bungalow, cooker, rice cooker, printer (shelf)
Model type/number Main problem: leaking, door broken, flashing, hands br
oken, noisy, fan broken, steam escaping When to repair: immediately, straight away, right now,
urgentNext week, weekdays, weekends, in a couple of weeksMornings, afternoons (am pm)
Quality warranty: expiry date, quality guaranteed for two years
Compensation: refund, replacement Payment: cash, cheque, credit card, bank transfer
Listening situation: diet and health (section 4) Food intake/elements: protein, vitamins, fat,
carbohydrates, fat acid, calcium, cholesterol, minerals, calorie, kilocalorie
diet: cereals, sugar, salt, lean meat, eggs, fish, milk, vegetables, fruit, red meat, white meat
cereals: wheat, corn, barley, oat, maize, rice health: low nutrition, malnutrition, overweight,
obese, underweight, intelligence, eyesight, brain, learning difficulty, digestion, congestion, heart disease, tuberculosis
Physical exercises: running, jogging, swimming
listening situation: medicine (section 1 ) doctors: physician, surgeon, dentist, veterinarian, pedi
atrician, therapist, general practitioner treatments: cure, remedy, therapy, acupuncture, diseases: headache, toothache, backache (back pain),
stomachache, heart disease, pneumonia, tuberculosis, diabetes, insomnia, asthma, employment medical, sprain, sports injury, sprained knee
medicine: antibiotics, penicillin, aspirin, sleeping pills (tablets), painkillers, dose, underdose, overdose, ice pack, walking sticks
surgery: operation hospital: clinics, ward, maternity, emergency, surgery,
practice
listening situation: library (section 1\4) registration: information desk, information sector, librarian desk registration fee, membership fee ID documents: passport, visa, student card, library card, driver’s license,
credit card, bank statement, phone bill, Identity card, C.V. letter Library card, borrower’s card, reader’s card, electronic card, PIN,
password Books: fiction, reference books, technical books, leisure books, notion,
academic Periodicals: magazines, journals Current issues, back issues Technical Resources: photocopying machine, photocopier, color, white
and black photocopier, printer, laser printer, card, coin, internet access, computers, laptops
Electronic, digital: CD, DVD, VCD, videos, tapes, cassettes, CD-ROM Recall system: catalogue (title, author, press, category) , call slip,
librarian Circulation: borrow, loan, return, renew, overdue, fine, reserve Loan time: weeks, months (up to 4 weeks, maximum loan time) Training classes: research methods, IT, computer software, dissertation
writing
Listening situation: job hunting (section 1/2) Type of work: vacation jobs, office work, bar attendant, waiter,
waitress, zoo attendant, childcare, library assistant, restaurant work, shop assistant, sales assistant, domestic work, reporter, carpenter, freelance, part-time job, full-time job, temporary job
Main roles: receptionist, shop assistant, looking after animals (kangaroo), educate visitors, save wounded/injured animals, maintain website, selling garden tools/carpets, handle customer complaint
Advantages and disadvantages: pay, working hours, workload, flexible, equipment, transportation
Working hours: am pm weekdays (during the week), weekends, bank holidays, public holidays, New year, Christmas
Pay rate: pound/dollar per hour, starting salary, wage Clothes: formal clothes, suit, informal clothes, casual clothes
shirt, trousers, tie, bow tie, uniform Transportation: bus, train, subway, tube, metro, taxi, cab Magazine reporters: housing magazine, entertainment
magazine, sports magazine, economy magazine, IT magazine
Listening situation: shopping Price: discount, concession, promotion, sales,
half price, normal price, 30% off Packaging: economy package, family package,
container, image, presentation of products Where to buy: supermarket, market, shop, store,
department store, chain store, online shopping Receipt: invoice, quality warranty, receipt Supermarket: entrance (profitable), middle shelf
(expensive), end of aisles (hard to move), quieter places ( need time to think about)
Listening situation: students survey, case study, placement (section 3) Teachers: tutor, supervisor, lecturer, professor,
coordinator, DOS Checklist: notebook, cassette recorder, outline,
objectives, camera, video recorder, laptop, curriculum, ID, student card, passport, driver’s license, map, equipment, laptop, notebook
Procedure: data collection, data analysis, report writing, presentation, hand in report to faculty office, department head, welfare department
Listening situation: urban development Areas: suburbs, outskirts, city center, rural areas, country
side Population: farmer, craftsmen, carpenter, fisherman, hu
nters, worker, merchants, money lenders Sectors: farming (agriculture), industry, forestry, fishing,
husbandry, manufacturing, tourism, mining, ship building industry
Animals: mammals, amphibian, birds, beast, predator Cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, chickens, donkey,
mules, horse, pony
Landscape: coast, beach, trees, highrises, block Problems: too crowded, noisy, crime, violence Facilities: health services, police, schools, sports facilitie
s, sewer, sewage, drainage, tube, cable
Listening situations: accommodation Type of accommodation: homestay, flat/apartment, hall of residence, student hostel,
house Location: city centre, suburbs/outskirts, rural area, north, east, west, south Price: rent, rental, maximum, up to, at most Furniture: single bed, double bed, bed table, bed lamp, queen-sized, king-sized,
mattress, bed linen, blanket, quilt, pillow Fridge, refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, wardrobe, bookshelf,
cupboard, drawers, floor lamp, desk lamp, cooker, oven, microwave, cutlery, wash basin, silverware, roaster, TV, video, coffee machine
Air-conditioner, heater, radiators, central heating, fireplace Requirements: Host family, host parents, host father, host mother Level of English: elementary, intermediate, advanced Dietary requirements: vegetarian, seafood, food allergy, red meat, fish Smokers: non-smokers, balcony, garden Pets, children Two-bedroom, three-bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom, double room, bedsit, sing
le study Kitchen, living room, sitting room, bathroom, spare room, dining room Share, social area Interest/hobby: theatre, sports, badminton, music Garage, garden, swimming pool, yard, fence, keys, front door key, back door key Electricity, water, gas, telephone bill, petrol bill
Listening situation: charity (section 2) Charity organization, charitable, good cause,
volunteer, voluntary, helpers Fund-raising activity, raise funds for Poor people, people in poverty Children in hospital Unemployed Disabled, handicapped, deaf, mute,
blind people Special facilities: wheelchairs, visual aids,
hearing aids, more leg room Activities: charity concert, charity walking
holiday, charity riders’ club
Listening situations: dissertation (section 4) Structure/format: title, subtitle, subtopic, abstract, intr
oduction (beginning, first part) chapter, section, conclusion (last part), bibliography, references, index, appendix
Procedures: bibliography (format), draft plan, data collection (research), first draft, hand in/deliver to tutor, suggestion, proofreading, print, deadline, hand in to faculty office, administration office
Requirements: word limit, length, wide reading, quotation, example, acknowledgement, refer to sources (books, journals, internet, downloaded), data analysis, link ideas, plagiarism, laser print, double space, bold type, italics, underline, highlight, deadline, margin, outline, coversheet, ID number, page number, top right, training in IT, well-organised
Extension: sickness, illness, medical conditions, special leave, can not find reference books
Listening situations: insurance (section 1) Insurance company name (company,
corporation, firm), telephone number, address, insurance agent/agency, cover
Insurance type: car, building, bungalow, home contents, property, real estate, life, medical, replacement
Insurance policy number Insurance cost: dollar, pound Compensation: broken window, lost
property, repair cost, car accident
Listening situations: course selection (section 2 & 3) Optional courses, elective, selective courses Compulsory courses, obligatory, fixed Part-time course, Full-time course Modular course, Distance course, Vocational course, Evening class / night
school Mature education, Further education Course duration: weeks Course fee (tuition, cost of the course) Entry requirements: school leavers, high school students, degree holders, none,
working experience Courses: mathematics, economics, physics, politics, genetics, statistics
Geology, biology, psychology, zoology, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, Geography, demography, chemistry, ecology, Botany, marine biology, microbiology, architecture, accounting, marketing, advertising, journalism, finance, mass media, fine arts, music, linguistics, education, physical education, literature, language, history, veterinary science, medicine, personnel management, MBA, business administration, IT, computing, programming ,Civil engineering, hospitality
The arts, The science, The engineering, Medicine, Business Changing of courses: academic record, challenge, study group, class
representative, administration, secretary Advantages and disadvantages: workload, boring, feedback, assessment, job
opportunities/prospect, fees
Listening situations: environment and archaeology (section 2 & 3 & 4) Tribe name, origin, meaning, population, aboriginal, nati
ve, aborigines, indigenous people, seasonal nomadic, descendants of slaves, iron age Britain
Area: square metre/kilometre, hectare, acre Location: rain forest, mountain, desert, natural reserve,
conservation, sanctuary Animals: mammals, endangered animals, lions, fox, wo
lf, cattle, sheep, goat, breed, species, wild life specimens, camels, donkeys, mules
Geography: landscape, altitude, height above sea level, soil, fresh water, lake, vegetation, peak
Historical sites: fort, castle, canal, rock art, rock track Architecture: peg, iron, hazel, roof Dos and don’ts: make fire, camping
Listening situations: student survey about business organizations, Placement of company
Company, corporation, firm, business organization Marketing, advertising, financial problem,
administration, products, packaging, online shopping, import, export, domestic market, international market, producer, manufacturer, brand loyalty (children)
Sales: new product, promotion, discount, concession, on sale, half price, normal price, 50% off, bargain
Finance: money, loan, low-interest, no-interest, fund, investment, capital, debt, bankrupt, bankruptcy, good value, profit, profitable
Personnel: manager, business executives, board of directors, employers, employees, senior managers, engineers, designer, merchandiser, technician, accountants
Quotation and enquiry
Listening situations: travel Types: trip, outing, excursion, tour, journey, voyage, package tour, inclusive holiday,
economical travel Scenery: scene, main attraction, resort, sight, view, place of interest Interesting places: temple, gallery, museum, rainforest, cave, town, tribe, park, wat
erfalls, jungle, sea view, farm travel, maritime museum, aquarium feature: scuba diving, wreck diving, bush walking, parachuting, fungi tour, four-whe
el drive, crocodile cruise, package tour, excursion, walking tour, surfing, snowboarding
transportation: bus, train, express train, subway, tube, tram, ferry, sailing boat, metro, shuttle, coach, taxi, cab, motorbike, bicycle, plane, airline, flight, by air (N.B. donkeys, camels, mule, horse), hire car
tickets: one way /single, round / return, first-class ticket, economy ticket, ticket reservation, family ticket, discounted ticket, weekend bus tickets
What to bring (clothing): sweater, raincoat, windproof coat, trousers, boots, socks, trainers, uniforms, spare socks, sunhat
What to bring (medicine): antibiotics, penicillin, aspirin, painkillers, sleeping pills, sun cream (sun total block)
Where to stay: hotel, hostel, motel, hotel rooms (en suite), car park What to buy: souvenir, gifts, local history books, handicraft, antique, painting, fruit
(apple, tomato, cucumber, figs, pineapple, passion fruit), bottled water (no minerals), drinks
Personal interest: weather, food, natural environment, culture, art, exhibition, rare fish, coral roof, rock pool, free balloon ride
customs inspections: luggage, baggage, labels
Listening situations: sports and fitness Sports and playing venues: soccer, football (pitch) badminton, squash, basketball, volleyball, tennis (court) aerobics (fitness centre, gym, gymnasium) yoga (yoga hall) table tennis (table tennis table, table tennis hall) ice skating (ice rink) ice curling (sheet, house) martial arts: judo, karate, boxing, kick boxing, shadow boxing, wrestling
(hall) weight training, weight lifting, stretching exercises (warming up to prevent
injuries) sports professionals
athletes, sportsman, sportswoman, sports players, sports competitors, sports instructors, sports psychologist, sports administrator, coach, head coach, referee, sport club, chairman, president
sports games/matches: score, scoring, teams, junior team, senior team, win/lose the game, sports prizes, presentation of awards, sports equipment
Fitness center membership: annual fee, fitness card (gold, off-peak gold, silver, bronze), health check (assessment)
listening situations: school, university orientation, students admissions, transfer welcome address (president, chancellor, principal, coordinator, DOS, studen
ts counselor/advisor, admission officer) location: city centre, central area; suburbs, outskirts; country, rural area, villa
ge facilities and services: catering: dining room, refectory, canteen, restaurant, cafeteria, café, refreshm
ents, snacks, takeout, takeaway, pub accommodation service academic/research facilities: library, laboratory (equipment) teaching premises: lecture hall, theatre, room, function room, common roo
m welfare: medical centre, nursery, career advisory centre Advantages and disadvantages: subjects/disciplines, courses, welfare school map: entrance: front gate, side gate, back gate, rear gate, fire door buildings: block, highrise, main building, wings, annexes, complex, extension
Activities: school tour, chorus, orchestra, chess, tea and coffee break student association, club, society, community, student union notice: notice board, news bulletin, poster, newsletters, website, publicity leaf
lets, email, ring
listening situations: training class classes: music, painting, fun drawing (scenery, objects, persons),
model making, sculpture, wood work, cooking, musical instruments, singing, dancing, voice, ballet, foreign languages
trainees: age, children, pupils, secondary school students, college students, new comers, freshman
level: elementary, intermediate, advanced cost and payment: discount, off, cash, cheque, credit, credit card,
bank transfer, free of charge, pay in advance, pay at the door, pay at the end of the class, book in advance
materials to bring: mats, trainers, rubber-soled shoes paper, color paper, silver paper, golden paper, dye, pens,
color pens, pencils glue, sticker, tape, notebook music instruments: guitar, drum, flute, piano, violin procedures: cut, overlap, fold, stick, dye prizes/award: gold star, CD free service: lunch, refreshments, salad, tea, coffee, hot meal, san
dwiches, hamburgers, veggie burger, free travel (to Rome)
Listening situations: bank Bank accounts: current account, deposit account, savi
ngs account Bank documents: chequebook, credit card, bank state
ment, bonus statement, banker’s card, traveler’s cheque Bank services: withdraw, withdrawal, deposit, loan, ove
rdraft, interest, honor/cash one’s cheque, online banking, internet service, exchange foreign currency
Bank equipment: ATM, automatic teller machine, cash point machine
Bank staff: bank teller, bank manager, bank branch Credit card: Type: visa card, master card, American express card Card no. Card limit / credit limit
Listening situations: automobile Cars Car make: Ford, Seable Car model Car type: four-wheel drive, SUVs/sport-utility vehicle Engine size: litre (engine capacity) Gear change: automatic gear/Manual gear Car insurance Car parts: windscreen, rain wiper, engine hood, air-con
ditioning, music equipment, stereo, safety belt, steering wheel, brake, back seat, rear-view mirror
Car parking: car park, parking permit, parking sticker, parking lot, garage
Carpooling Driver, chauffeur, driving licence, driver’s license Car safety: safe driving, car theft
Listening situations: party Birthday party, goodbye party, farewell party, leaving
party, welcome party, dinner party Place: hotel, restaurant, rooms (green, red, yellow), halls
(function hall, sports hall, main hall), sea view, children’s playground, disabled access, food choices
Standard, traditional, dinner options What to prepare: music, snacks, decorations, birthday
party hats, balloons, cakes, coffee, sandwiches, hamburgers, veggie burgers, drinks, flowers, long tables
People who will attend: friends, teachers, tutor, classmates, family members
Price: included, excluded, extra cost transportation
Listening situations: science and technology Types: Seawater purifying system, solar power,
hydropower, timing system, ink printing, fashion design
Equipment: container, water tank, sandglass, sunlight clock, water clock, fire clock, pigment, printing ink, plate, blanket, air pump
Process: kill germs/bacteria Applications: domestic/family, hospital,
schools, factory Advantages and disadvantages: cost,
effective, fast, slow, time-saving, user-friendly