Cambridge English Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced - Self-study vocabulary practice

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Cambridge English Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced is a self-study vocabulary practice resource for upper-intermediate to advanced learners preparing for the IELTS academic module. It teaches academic vocabulary through listening and reading texts that mirror IELTS materials, helping learners remember words in context and understand meanings. The course supports active use by offering repeated practice opportunities and test practice sections, enabling users to build a more accurate, usable vocabulary for speaking, reading, writing, and listening tasks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages177

Reading Time7 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

Map of the book

Unit 1 Human nature

Unit 2 Time for a change

Unit 3 No man is an island

Unit 4 Scientific discovery

Unit 5 Striving to achieve

Unit 6 Powers of persuasion

Unit 7 Ways and means

Unit 8 State control

Unit 9 Natural history

Unit 10 Rocket science

Unit 11 Progress

Unit 12 The latest thing

Unit 13 Urban jungle

Unit 14 Tackling issues

Unit 15 This Earth

Unit 16 Energy efficient

Unit 17 Getting down to business

Unit 18 Law enforcement

Unit 19 The media

Unit 20 A matter of taste

Unit 21 Learning vocabulary

Unit 22 IELTS Reading

Unit 23 IELTS Writing

Unit 24 IELTS Listening

Unit 25 IELTS Speaking

Introduction

What does the book aim to do?

Who is it aimed at?

What order should I do the units in?

How do I use the book?

—1 Cambridge English VocabularyforETSAdvanced with answersSelf-study vocabulary practicePAULINE CULLEN This book is accompanied b.……CD/DVD-ROM(⑤ Official Cambridge preparation materials for IELTS 1020753528 Cambridge English Vc forl Self-stu PAULINE CULLEN dgeIryicednsUers CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Cambridge,New York,Melbourne,Madrid,Cape Town,Singapore,Sao Paulo,Delhi,Mexico City Cambridge University PressThe Edinburgh Building,Cambridge CB28RU,UK www.cambridge.orgInformation on this title:www.cambridge.org/9780521179225 ◎ Cambridge University Press 2012 This publication is in copyright.Subject to statutory exceptionand to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements,no reproduction of any part may take place without the writtenpermission of Cambridge University Press. First published 2012 Reprinted 2013 Printed in Dubai by Oriental Press A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library ISBN 978-0-521-17922-5 With answers and audio CD ISBN 978-0-521-17921-8 Without answers Cambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence oraccuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to inthis publication,and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is,or will remain,accurate or appropriate.Information regarding prices,traveltimetables and other factual information given in this work is correct atthe time of first printing but Cambridge University Press does not guaranteethe accuracy of such information thereafter. Contents Map of the bookIntroductionIELTS Test summary6Unit 1Human nature8Unit 2Time for a change12Unit 3No man isan island18Unit4Scientific discovery22Unit 5Striving to achieve28Test one32Unit6Powers of persuasion34Unit 7Ways and means40Unit 8State control44Unit 9Natural history48Unit 10Rocket science54Test two58Unit 11Progress60Unit 12The latest thing66Unit 13Urban jungle72Unit 14Tackling issues76Unit 15This Earth80Test three84Unit 16Energy efficient86Unit 17Getting down to business90Unit 18Law enforcement96Unit 19The media100Unit 20A matter of taste104Test four110Unit 21Learning vocabulary112Unit 22IELTS Reading116Unit 23IELTS Writing120Unit 24IELTS Listening124Unit 25IELTS Speaking128Test five132Answer key134Recording scripts158Wordlist169Acknowledgements174 2 # Map of the book | Unit number | Title | Topics | Test practice | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Unit 1 | Human nature | Character,psychology | Listening Section 4 | | Unit 2 | Time fora change | Time,change | Reading | | Unit 3 | No man is an island | Individuality,community | Writing Task 1 | | Unit 4 | Scientifc discovery | Chemistry,medicine | Reading | | Unit 5 | Striving to achieve | Study,work | Speaking | | Unit 6 | Powers of persuasion | Advertising,marketing | Reading | | Unit 7 | Ways and means | Tourism,travel | Writing Task 1 | | Unit 8 | State control | Government,society | Writing Task 2 | | Unit 9 | Natural history | Animals,conservation | Reading | | Unit 10 | Rocket science | Space,physics | Listening Section 4 | | Unit 11 | Progress | Technology,design | Reading | | Unit 12 | The latest thing | Fashion and trends,consumerism | Reading | | Unit 13 | Urban jungle | Rural life,city life | Listening Section 1 | | Unit number | Title | Topics | Test practice | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Unit 14 | Tackling issues | Problems,solutions | Writing Task 2 | | Unit 15 | This Earth | Natural phenomena,agriculture | Listening Section 3 | | Unit 16 | Energy efficient | Energy,natural resources | Writing Task 2 | | Unit 17 | Getting down to business | Management,personal finance | Reading | | Unit 18 | Law enforcement | Crime,punishment | Writing Task 2 | | Unit 19 | The media | Fame and the media,media bias | Speaking | | Unit 20 | A matte

FAQs

What is the main goal of Cambridge English Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced?

The book aims to extend and improve the accuracy of learners’ academic vocabulary and help them prepare for the IELTS academic module.

How does the book teach new vocabulary?

It introduces vocabulary through listening and reading texts that reflect the materials used in the IELTS test, then uses context to support word retention and meaning.

Who is the book designed for and how can it be used?

It is designed for upper-intermediate or advanced learners working alone, but it can also be used in classroom courses or assigned as homework; it suits advanced general English students too.

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