IELTS Vocabulary to learn – Week 6
It’s getting near the end of my visit Taiyuan, Shanxi Province in China.
As we are nearing the week of exams, the focus has been on Speaking fluency.
A particular point that we have been working on has been making sure that
the discussion is relevant
and explanation is attempted
an example is given
as well as a reason.
An important aspect for this exam is asking for clarification, but that is not necessary for the IELTS test!
Again there has been a short test this week on some of the most common vocabulary from the texts and listening we have been using, and I’d like to share these with you.
These are very common academic words, and can occur in any exam text or listening.
High Frequency IELTS Words
As they are high frequency words, then they can occur in the IELTS test too.
You should also be able to use these words in speaking and writing, so pay attention to their meaning and check the pronunciation.
I’ve provided a mini quiz for you to consider at the end too.
Vocabulary to learn – week 6
This week, you need to study the words but give examples of their use yourself. These examples, should not come from the texts/listenings/example essay, but they should be your own examples. Submit your example sentences to your teacher on the first day of week 7. There will also be a test.
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Word |
Definition/synonym |
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factor (n) |
A fact or situation that influences the result of something. |
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assistance (n) |
Help. |
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seek (v) |
To ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.. |
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debate (n) |
A serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part. |
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undertake (v) |
To do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult. |
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whereas (conj) |
Compared with the fact that; but. |
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motivate (v) motivation (n) |
Verb: To make someone want to do something well. Noun: Enthusiasm for doing something. |
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aid (v) |
To help. |
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isolation (n) isolated (adj) |
Noun: the condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy. Adjective: feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people. |
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inevitable (adj) |
Certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented. |
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via (prep) |
Using a particular machine, system, or person to send or receive something. |
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diminished (adj) |
To reduce or be reduced in size or importance. |
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passive (adj) |
Not acting to influence or change a situation; allowing other people to be in control (usually negative). |
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supplement (v) |
To add something to something to make it larger or better. |
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resource (n) |
A useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization, or person. |
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link (v) |
to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas: |
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outcome (n) |
A result or effect of an action, situation, etc. |
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majority (n) |
The larger number or part of something. |
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comment (n) |
Something that you say or write that expresses your opinion. |
IELTS
If you are confident you know these words, you can try and complete this mini test. You can do this in your head, or on paper.
IELTS Vocabulary Test
Vocabulary quiz week 6 (For first day of week 7)
Part 1: Dictation
Write down the words you hear and their part of speech (noun/adjective/verb/adverb etc.)
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2.
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4.
5.
Part 2: Comprehension
- Match the following words to their correct synonyms
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Word |
Definition |
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1. assistance (n) |
a. but |
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2. whereas (Conj) |
b. to help |
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3. link (v) |
c. do |
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4. undertake (v) |
d. help |
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5. aid (v) |
e. connect |
- Use the correct words in the box below in the following sentences. The words in the box are given in their base forms, you may need to add tense, a 3rd person singular s on verbs, or a plural marker on nouns. Also, this time there are 11 words in the box and only 6 sentences, so 5 words should not be used.
factor, seek, debate, motivate, motivation, isolation, isolated, passive, resource, outcome, comment
- There is a lack of among the staff. They do really want to do their work.
- Her about my work really showed she did not like it, which really hurt.
- Kazuo felt very at his new school. He had no friends and everybody else knew everybody.
- In this article, we for a solution to this common problem.
- This country has immense natural waiting to be tapped.
- There has been a lot of public on the safety of food.
Total: /16
and here are the answers
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