IELTS Listening A.Versions in order of importance 09117- 09144 08101-08147 30032-30090 07101-07148 06101-06148 21-41 30014-30020 50101-50233 40101-40112 10.66-71 B 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 number, international call Cost: telephone rental, pay per minute, pay per hour, pay per month Examples: 077691584 , 99281444 C 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 (pk2@cat.com, helpline@blackcat.com) Post office box (PO box) postcode RH12P Age (above, over, under, below, upward, plus, downwards, minus) Nationality: China or Chinese? Spain or Spanish? Sweden or Swedish? 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 school, undergraduate, postgraduate Examples: Jennifer Simmons, Mr Hewitt , 21A Eagle Road , 62 Queens Avenue ， Acacia Avenue, Sandy's College, 14 Mountain Road, 16 Ocean Drive D Listening basics: time Dates: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December; October 24th 2009, 22nd September 1978 Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Time: am (in the morning), pm (in the afternoon), o’clock, 8.30 am, 9.30pm，9 o’clock Century: in the early/mid/late 19th century E Listening basics: mathematics Listening 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 ￡98 Local currency, foreign currency, exchange foreign currency F Listening basics: geometry Dimensions: length, width, depth, height (long, wide, deep, high) Length units (measurements): millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer, mile Area units of measure: hectare, acre, square … Cubic units of measure: cubic metre, cubic centimeter, litre Geometrical figures: triangle, rectangle (oblong), square, diamond, circle, line, dotted line, broken line, inverted, cone, cylinder, conical, cylindrical Examples: width 140cm size 80cm×60cm G Listening basics: transportation Public transportation: bus, train, express train, non-stop train, underground railway, metro, subway, tube, Private transportation: car, bike, motorcycle, bicycle Travelling transportation: cab, taxi, shuttle, coach, minibus, fullsized, medium-sized coach, boat, ferry, steam boat, yacht, ship Air transportation: plane, airplane, aeroplane, by air, flight, aviation Tickets: one-way, single, round, return Costs: first class, expensive, economy, cheap Others: carpool, commuting H 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, 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, seats, circle/balcony, box, drama house, curtain, performer, performance, box office, auditorium, backstage, make-up I.Listening basics: research methodology/methods Questionnaires: response rate (too low), representative, respondents, list of questions, expected results Interviews: interviewees, face-to-face talk, age group (children, adult, senior citizens), tape recorder, cassette recorder, laptop, notebook Fieldwork: field visit, field trip, field research, dos and don’ts, real life situation, write up report Laboratory: experiment, set-up situation, not real, subject, sample, equipment Observation: watch Case study: investigation, survey (telephone survey, postal survey) Experience: witness Statistics: data analysis Students working together to collect data: visit organizations, interview people, telephoning, taking photos, write up report, analyse data, collect samples J Listening basics: building building types: block, main building, wings, annexes, extension building, high-rise, complex, construction structure: entrance hall, foyer, lobby, first floor, second floor, level one, level 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, concrete, stone, black velvet, plastic, plaster board architecture: ventilation, aeration (air-conditioning, fans, windows), reinforced security: alarm system, double lock windows, video surveillance, security personnel, security officer, check ID, fire alarm, fire drill Original use and current use: conference centre, car park, transport museum, factory, prison/jail, workshop K 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 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 ? Atlantic? L Listening basics: botany plant: leaf (leaves), branch, stem, root, flower, bud, petals, seeds variety: pine tree, 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, fertile soil, water, shade, sunshine, ditch, drainage, plough 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 M 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, emus, 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 (tail, fins, scales, amphibian, gill, lung) N Listening basics: categories of people Senior citizens, elderly people Adult, mature person, grownup Children, kids, youngster, teenager, youth, young people Employed, unemployed, retired, women Male or female O 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 Seminar: professor, presentation, skills, questions, workshops, discussion workshop, group discussion, computer lab/room/center P Listening basics: internet places on the Internet: website/site, webpage, chat room things you on the Internet: surf the net (spend time looking at websites for fun) visit websites and chat rooms, download files from the Internet, email people or chat with them, shop online or work online You can also bookmark sites that you want to go back to regularly, or put them on your list of favourites Digital generation Browser, internet café, cybercafé, website address, email address, newsletters, internet access, internet connection, wireless access to the internet, search engine Q 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 R 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 S 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 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 T Listening situation: repair (section 1) What to repair: fridge, refrigerator, washing machine, CD player, electric light, clock, bungalow, cooker, rice cooker, printer (shelf) Model type/number Main problem: leaking, door broken, flashing, hands broken, noisy, fan broken, steam escaping When to repair: immediately, straight away, right now, urgent Next week, weekdays, weekends, in a couple of weeks Mornings, afternoons (am pm) Quality warranty: expiry date, quality guaranteed for two years Compensation: refund, replacement Payment: cash, cheque, credit card, bank transfer U 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 staple: wheat, corn, barley, oat, maize, rice health: low nutrition, malnutrition, overweight, obese, underweight, intelligence, eyesight, brain, learning difficulty, digestion, congestion, heart disease, tuberculosis V Listening situation: medicine (section ) doctors: physician, surgeon, dentist, veterinarian, pediatrician, 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, under dose, overdose, ice pack, walking sticks surgery: operation hospital: clinics, ward, maternity, emergency, surgery, practice W 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, CDROM Recall system: catalogue, call slip, librarian Circulation: borrow, loan, return, renew, overdue, fine, reserve Loan time: weeks, months Training classes: research methods, IT, computer software, dissertation writing X 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, noisy, to be patient, strict Working hours: am pm weekdays (during the week), weekends, bank holidays, public holidays Pay rate: pound/dollar per hour, starting salary, wage 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 Y 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) Goods: consumer goods, capital/investment/intermediate goods, final goods, manufactured goods, durable goods, tangible goods, intangible goods Z 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 Procedure: data collection, data analysis, report writing, presentation, hand in report to faculty office, department head A1 Listening situation: urban development Areas: suburbs, outskirts, city center, rural areas, countryside Population: farmer, craftsmen, carpenter, fisherman, hunters, 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, high rises, block Problems: too crowded, noisy, crime, violence Facilities: health services, police, schools, sports facilities, sewer, sewage, drainage, tube, cable A2 Listening situations: accommodation Type of accommodation: home stay, 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, queensized, 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, bed-sit, single 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 A3 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 A4 Listening situations: dissertation (section 4) Structure: title, subtitle, subtopic, abstract, introduction (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 A5 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 A6 Listening situations: course selection (section & 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 A7 Listening situations: environment and archaeology (section & & 4) Tribe name, origin, meaning, population, aboriginal, native, 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, wolf, 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 A8 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 Quotation and enquiry A9 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, waterfalls, jungle, sea view, farm travel, maritime museum, aquarium feature: scuba diving, wreck diving, bush walking, parachuting, fungi tour, four-wheel drive, crocodile cruise ， package tour, excursion, walking tour 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, photography of crocodiles customs inspections: luggage, baggage, labels A10 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) martial arts: judo, karate, boxing, kick boxing, shadow boxing, wrestling (hall) weight training, weight lifting, stretching exercises (warming up to prevent injuries) Sportsprofessionals 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, offpeak gold, silver, bronze), health check (assessment) A11.Listening situations: school, university orientation, students admissions, transfer welcome address (president, chancellor, principal, coordinator, DOS, students counselor/advisor, admission officer) location: city centre, central area; suburbs, outskirts; country, rural area, village facilities and services: catering: dining room, refectory, canteen, restaurant, cafeteria, café, refreshments, snacks, takeout, takeaway, pub accommodation service academic/research facilities: library, laboratory (equipment) teaching premises: lecture hall, theatre, room, function room, common room 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, high- rise, 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 leaflets, email, ring A12.Listening situations: training class classes: music, painting, 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, sandwiches, hamburgers, veggie burger, free travel (to Rome) A13 Listening situations: bank Bank accounts: current account, deposit account, savings account Bank documents: chequebook, credit card, bank statement, bonus statement, banker’s card, traveler’s cheque Bank services: withdraw, withdrawal, deposit, loan, overdraft, 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 A14 Listening situations: automobile Cars Car make: Ford, Seeable 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-conditioning, 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 A15 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 [...]... Compensation: broken window, lost property, repair cost, car accident A6 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... engineering, hospitality The arts, The science, The engineering, Medicine, Business Changing of courses: academic record, challenge, study group, class representative, administration, secretary A7 Listening situations: environment and archaeology (section 2 & 3 & 4) Tribe name, origin, meaning, population, aboriginal, native, aborigines, indigenous people, seasonal nomadic, descendants of slaves,... 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 A8 Listening situations: student survey about business organizations, Placement of company Company, corporation, firm, business organization Marketing, advertising, financial problem, administration,... investment, capital, debt, bankrupt, bankruptcy, good value, profit, profitable Personnel: manager, business executives, board of directors, employers, employees, senior managers Quotation and enquiry A9 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: weather, food, natural environment, culture, art, exhibition, rare fish, coral roof, rock pool, free balloon ride, photography of crocodiles customs inspections: luggage, baggage, labels A10 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... team, win/lose the game, sports prizes, presentation of awards, sports equipment Fitness center membership: annual fee, fitness card (gold, offpeak gold, silver, bronze), health check (assessment) A11 .Listening situations: school, university orientation, students admissions, transfer welcome address (president, chancellor, principal, coordinator, DOS, students counselor/advisor, admission officer)... orchestra, chess, tea and coffee break student association, club, society, community, student union notice: notice board, news bulletin, poster, newsletters, website, publicity leaflets, email, ring A12 .Listening situations: training class classes: music, painting, drawing (scenery, objects, persons), model making, sculpture, wood work, cooking, musical instruments, singing, dancing, voice, ballet,... procedures: cut, overlap, fold, stick, dye prizes/award: gold star, CD free service: lunch, refreshments, salad, tea, coffee, hot meal, sandwiches, hamburgers, veggie burger, free travel (to Rome) A13 Listening situations: bank Bank accounts: current account, deposit account, savings account Bank documents: chequebook, credit card, bank statement, bonus statement, banker’s card, traveler’s cheque... 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 A14 Listening situations: automobile Cars Car make: Ford, Seeable Car model Car type: four-wheel drive, SUVs/sport-utility vehicle Engine size: litre (engine capacity) Gear change: automatic gear/Manual... 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 A15 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