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IELTS listening

prediction

For 28th

August 2010Song Bufeng

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Versions in order of importance

1. 08101 - 081472. 09101 - 091483. 07101 - 071484. 06101 - 061485. 30032 - 300906. 40101- 401127. 50101- 50233

8. 30014 - 300209. 21-4110. 66-71

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Listening basics: call Numbers:

Home / work phone number, emergency number, contact number,hot line, information line, enquiry line, mobile phone number, cellphone number, toll free number, code number, extension number

Call: phone, call, ring, give sb a call, a ring, a telephone call, dialthe 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: 0903775115, 99281444, 033835071

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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,

mj@hennings.co.uk, ) 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 orChinese? Spain or Spanish? Sweden or

Swedish? Brazil or Brazilian? Britain or British? Holland orDutch?Egypt orEgyptian?

Level ofEnglish: elementary, intermediate, advanced

Education: high school/secondary school, primary school, elementaryschool, undergraduate, postgraduate

Examples: Maine , Mr. Hewitt , Jacobs, Gormley, 21AEagle Road , 103 FowlerRoad Riverview,ParkviewSandy's College, 84 Park Road, 24 RiverLane

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Listening basics: time Dates: January, February, March, April, May, June, July,

August, September, October, November, December;March 30th 1988 , 15th October1978, 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), oclock,

11.30a

m,6

.30pm, 10.45am, 7.30

am 9 o

clock

Century: in the early/mid/late 19th century

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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: $ 3.50,9.5089.99 $15, $ 50

Local currency, foreign currency, exchange foreigncurrency

Payment: cash, cheque, credit, credit card, bank transfer,Hire Purchase

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Listening basics: geometry Dimensions: length, width, depth, height (long, wide,

deep, high) Length units (measurements): millimeter, centimeter,

meter, kilometer, mile Capacity units: litre, cc = cubic centimeter Weight units: gram, kilogram, pound=Libra, Geometrical figures: triangle, rectangle (oblong),

square, diamond, circle, line, dotted line, broken line,

inverted, cone, cylinder, conical, cylindrical, cubic,pyramid

Examples: width 140cm size 80cm60cm

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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, 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

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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

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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 donts, real lifesituation, 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 Placement: a job, usually as part of a course of study, which gives you

experience of a particular type of work Students working together to collect data: visit organizations,

interview people, telephoning, taking photos, write up report, analysedata, collect samples, at random

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listening basics: building building types: block, main building, wings, annexes, extension building,highrise, complex, construction

structure: entrance hall, foyer, lobby, first floor, second floor, level one,level two, corridor, balconyfront door, side door, rear door, fire door, fire exitlift, elevator, escalator, stairsreception, enquiry, lounge, waiting room, restroom, toiletwalls, 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, securitypersonnel, security officer, check ID, fire alarm, fire drill Original use andcurrent use: conference centre, car park, transport

museum, factory, prison/jail, workshop

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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?

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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

fa

rming,add

itive-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 byRomans)pine tree (torch, rope, flexibility, water pipes, chewing gum,medicines, bathroom oil)

Botanist, herbalist

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listening basics: zoology Australian animals: kangaroo, koala Mammals: polar bear, squirrel, lion, sheep, elephant, cattle, goat, wolf,

fox, puma, tiger, camelsCub, puppy, calf, lamb, breeding animals

Birds: ostrich, kiwi, falcon, emu, flamingo, swan, gooseChicks, breeding birds

Insects: bee, wasp, butterfly, dragonfly, firefly, ladybirdEggs, 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,

endangeredanimals, species, domesticated animals, distinction, distinct,die out, famine, drought, infectious disease

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Listening basics:

categories of people Age group:

Senior citizens, elderly people, old agepensioner

Adult, mature person, grownupChildren, kids, teenager, youth, young people

Work group: Employed, unemployed, retired,women

Gender: Male or female Occupations: employer, employees, managers,

staff, students

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Listening basics: academic Lecture: lecture hall, room, theater, lecturer,

taking notes, attendance T

utorial: 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,mustnt read aloud, being asked question, well-organized

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Listening basics: education Primary school, elementary school (pupils)

Secondary school, high school (school students)

College, university, instituteUndergraduate, bachelors degree, bachelor

Postgraduate, masters degree, master

Certificates: degree, diploma, certificate

Further educationmature education, distance education, on-line education,vocational education

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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

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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 fora family, children, adult, seniorcitizens

Transportation: bus, taxi, cab, subway, tube, coach, parkingproblems Agenda: dates, timetable Focus/theme: music/live music, art, ballet, clothes, drama, food,

business, demonstration, comics, flowerarrangement, biscuits Celebration: parade, dance, chorus, music band

Catering: caf, restaurant, pub, cafeteria, canteen, refectory, diningroom, 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

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Listening situation: environment (section 2/4)

atmosphere: Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen,Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Ozone,sulphur monoxide

pollution: air pollution, acid rain, contaminatedwater, 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, inkcartridges, spare parts/components

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Listening situation: repair (section 1)

What to repair: fridge, refrigerator, washing machine,CD player, electric light, clock, bungalow, cooker, ricecooker, 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,

urgentNext week, weekdays, weekends, in a couple of weeksMornings, afternoons (am pm)

Quality warranty: expiry date, quality guaranteed fortwo years

Compensation: refund, replacement

Payment: cash, cheque, credit card, bank transfer

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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

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listening situation: medicine (section 1 )

doctors: physician, surgeon, dentist, veterinarian,pediatrician, therapist, general practitioner

treatments: cure, remedy, therapy, acupuncture,

diseases: headache, toothache, backache (backpain), stomachache, heart disease, pneumonia,tuberculosis, diabetes, insomnia, asthma, employmentmedical, 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

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listening situation: library (section 1\4) registration: information desk, information sector, librarian desk

registration fee, membership feeIDdocuments: passport, visa, student card, library card, drivers license,credit card, bank statement, phone bill, Identity card, C.V. letter

Library card, borrowers card, readers card, electronic card, PIN,password

Books: fiction, reference books, technical books, leisure books, notion,

academic Periodicals: magazines, journals

Current issues, back issues

TechnicalResources: photocopying machine, photocopier, color, whiteand 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, dissertationwriting

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Listening situation: job hunting (section 1/2) Type of work: vacation jobs, office work, bar attendant, waiter,

waitress, zoo attendant, childcare, library assistant, restaurantwork, 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

customercomplaint 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 clothesshirt, 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

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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), middleshelf (expensive), end ofaisles (hard to move),quieter places ( need time to think about)

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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, driverslicense, map, equipment, laptop, notebook

Procedure: datacollection, data analysis,

report writing, presentation, hand in report tofaculty office, department head, welfaredepartment

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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, shipbuilding 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, sportsfacilities, sewer, sewage, drainage, tube, cable

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Listening situations: accommodation Type ofaccommodation: 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, pillowFridge, 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 motherLevel of English: elementary, intermediate, advancedDietary requirements: vegetarian, seafood, food allergy, red meat, fishSmokers: non-smokers, balcony, gardenPets, children

Two-bedroom, three-bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom, double room, bedsit,single studyKitchen, living room, sitting room, bathroom, spare room, dining roomShare, social areaInterest/hobby: theatre, sports, badminton, musicGarage, garden, swimming pool, yard, fence, keys, front door key, back door keyElectricity, water, gas, telephone bill, petrol bill

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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 hospitalUnemployed

Disabled, handicapped, deaf, mute,blind people

Special facilities: wheelchairs, visual aids,hearing aids, more leg room

Activities: charity concert, charity walkingholiday, charity riders club

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Listening situations: dissertation (section 4)

Structure/format: title, subtitle, subtopic, abstract,

introduction (beginning, first part) chapter, section,conclusion (last part), bibliography, references, index,appendix

Procedures: bibliography (format), draft plan, datacollection (research), first draft, hand in/deliver to tutor,

suggestion, proofreading, print, deadline, hand in tofaculty office, administration office Requirements: word limit, length, wide reading,

quotation, example, acknowledgement, refer tosources (books, journals, internet, downloaded), dataanalysis, 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

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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, lostproperty, repair cost, car accident

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Listening situations: course selection (section 2 & 3)

Optional courses, elective, selective courses

Compulsory courses, obligatory, fixed Part-time course, Full-time course Modularcourse, Distance course, Vocational course, Evening class / night

school Mature education, Further education Course duration: weeks Course fee (tuition, cost of the course) E

ntry 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 ,Civilengineering, hospitality

The arts, The science, The engineering, Medicine, Business Changing ofcourses: academic record, challenge, study group, class

representative, administration, secretary

Advantages anddisadvantages: workload, boring, feedback, assessment, jobopportunities/prospect, fees

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Listening situations: environment andarchaeology (section 2 & 3

& 4)

Tribe name, origin, meaning, population, aboriginal,native, aborigines, indigenous people, seasonalnomadic, descendants ofslaves, 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 lifespecimens, 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 donts: make fire, camping

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Listening situations: student survey about business

organizations, Placement ofcompany

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, goodvalue, profit, profitable

Personnel: manager, business executives, board ofdirectors, employers, employees, senior managers,engineers, designer, merchandiser, technician,accountants

Quotation and enquiry

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Listening situations: travel Types: trip, outing, excursion, tour, journey, voyage, package tour, inclusive holiday,

ec

onomica

l tra

vel 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 cruisepackage tour, excursion, walking tour, surfingsnowboarding

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 (nominerals), drinks

Personal interest: weather, food, natural environment, culture, art, exhibition, rarefish, coral roof, rock pool, free balloon ride

customs inspections: luggage, baggage, labels

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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 preventinjuries)

sports professionalsathletes, 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)

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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, caf,refreshments, snacks, takeout, takeaway, pubaccommodation service

academic/research facilities: library, laboratory (equipment)teaching premises: lecture hall, theatre, room, function room, commonroom

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, extensionActivities: 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

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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, payat 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, pencilsglue, 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)

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Listening situations: bank

Bank accounts: current account, deposit account,

savings account Bank documents: chequebook, credit card, bank

statement, bonus statement, bankers card, travelerscheque

Bank services: withdraw, withdrawal, deposit, loan,

overdraft, interest, honor/cash ones cheque, onlinebanking, 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

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Listening situations: automobile

Cars

Car make: Ford, Seable Car model

Car type: four-wheel drive, SUVs/sport-utility vehicle Engine size: litre (engine capacity)

Gearc

hange: 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 p

arking: car park, parking permit, parking sticker,parking lot, garage

Carpooling

Driver, chauffeur, driving licence, drivers license Car safety: safe driving, car theft

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Listening situations: party

Birthday party, goodbye party, farewell party, leavingparty, welcome party, dinner party

Place: hotel, restaurant, rooms (green, red, yellow), halls(function hall, sports hall, main hall), sea view, childrensplayground, 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

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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 anddisadvantages: cost,

effective, fast, slow, time-saving, user-friendly