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 (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 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