INTRODUCTION

learning from Mr Liu, I know some important word in English Listening Test, IETS.

I think it's very useful, so I try to make a note to familiar myself with these words.

All words come from the book by the teacher, Liu Hongbo.

theme: different

adjust, change, alter, modify, shift, revert

diversity, a variety of, a number of, a range of, various, different

transfer, move, relocate(搬迁，迁移)

emigrate, move, go away

similar, like , compare

particular, special ,in particular, especially

copy, repeat, reproduce

annual, every year

every month, monthly, four weeks

every day, daily

shape like, look like, seem

repetition, over and over

theme: logic

and, also, as well as, with, in addition

but, however, yet, instead

because, why, as a result, therefore, cause

result, outcome, consequence, conclusion

maximum, up to, at most

minimum, at least

initial, at first, start, begin, early on, premiere

limited, just a few, a little, small, a small number of, not many,miniature

shorten, cut down

decrease, lower, reduce, fewer, drop, fall, decrease

lack, shortage, insufficient, fewer, not enough

large, big, huge

amount of, lots of, large quantities of, loads of

marjority, most

double, twice

more than, over, beyond, exceed, above

classify, category, sort, type, kind

behind, back, rear

below, under

beside, next to, near, border

specific, detail, particular, example

climb, go up, increase

enhance, improve, increase

preference, like, priority

turn, switch

continue, ahead, go on, keep doing

theme: service

fee, money, cost, price, expense, budget, fund, financial, economic

hospitality, treatment, prepare refreshment

theme: nature

habitat, live, territory(领土，版图，领地)

vegetation, plant, tree, forest, botanic(植物的；植物学的)

animal, mamal, wildlife, creature, species

theme: civilization

international, countries, continents, global

export, abroad, overseas

at present, already, existing, currently, nowadays

update, upgrade, up to date, more current, modern

newest, latest

soon, later, in the future

out of date, old fashioned

ancient, medieval, in the past, once, historical, old, former

temporary, a short time

deadline, time pressure, on time

permanent, long-lasting

military, battle, weapon, not peaceful

theme: person

feature, characteristic, trait, property

food, feed on, eat

allergic, can’t eat

fitness, health, medical, sickness, illness, gym

advantage, benefit, positive, good thing, strength

disadvantage, drawback, shortcoming, negative, problem

ordinary people, people, inhabitants, the public, men and women

purpose, aim, goal, target, key areas

expertise, ability, skill

group, team

motivate, encourage, stimulate, keep active, boost, help

improve, develop. promote

overlook, underestimate, neglect

prevent, avoid, stop, escape, forbid, out of bounds

misunderstand, wrong idea, confuse, puzzle, perplex

try hard, make efforts, hard working

affect, impact, influence, effect

support, help, assistance, aid, tip

ideal, perfect

care, caution

steal, theft

protect, safeguard, shelter, perserve

injury, harm, hurt, damage, dangerous, frighten

rely on, depend on, count on

request, ask for, inquriy

all ages, young and old

youth, young, boy, child, teenager

alone, single, by themseleves

depress, disappoint, disprint, frustrate, discourage

theme: somethings

traditon, custom, convention, local culture, lifestyle

associate, relate to, connect, link

reserve, book

in advance, ahead, before

have to, must, should, need, require, necessary, be supposed to, demand, order

approach, way, how, method

opportunity, chance, odds, hope

difficult, problem, hard, not easy, not simple

feedback, response, reaction, reply

handle, deal with, cope with, figure out, work out, take care of

rigorous, strict, demanding

risky, dangerous, not safe, hazard

tactics, strategy, method

renovate, fix, repair

part, component, proportion, percent, seciton, element, ingredient(成分，原料；要素，因素)

demonstrate, display, show, exhibition

important, siginificant, major, main, primary

disused, empty, abandoned

visualize, imagine

theme: social

press. media, TV, newspaper, radio

online, internet, website

publicity, website, media, news, marketing

organization, business, company, corporation, structure

organize, arrange, plan

produce, generate, make

administer, manage

occupation, profession, job

mate, staff, recruit, worker, employee

sale, retail

order, sequence

well-known, famous, fame

trust, less suspicious, believe

donate, charity, give

information, details, data, graph, chart

theme: hobby

entertainment, recreation(娱乐（活动），消遣（活动）；重现，重建), leisure

picture, photo, photograph, camera, image

jewelley, rings, bracelets(bracelet), necklaces, precious stones, gem, diamond, luxuious

artwork, painting, drawing, craft

statue, sculpture, carving

movie, film, documentary, cinema

boring, not interesting, boredom

trend, possibility, likely, tendency

travel, tourism, trip, passenger, flight

space travel, aricraft, rocket, satellite

specialize in, focus, emphasis, concentrate

computer, laptop

handy, convenient

theme: place

geology, cliff, fossil, rock, landscape

country, rural area

urban, city, metropolitan(大都市的；本土的)

coastline, shore, seaside

environment, neighbourhood, surrounding

noisy, disturbing, not quiet

outdoor, gardens, park, open air

accommodation, living, dwelling(住宅，住所，公寓), dorm

place, where, spot, location, area

near, close, not far from, nearby

remote, isolated, distant

entrance, access, main gate, door

transport, vehicle, bus, train, boat, ship, ferry, subway

expand, add, enlarge, increase spaces

refurbish, redecorate(重新装饰)

pollutant, contaminant

theme: stuff

capacity, volume, room, space, size

structure, outline, framework

extensive, comprehensive, a lot of, many

omit, leave out, cancel

find, discover, detect, spot, see, sight

restrict, limit, not permit

available, have, accessible, not close, open

poisonous, toxic, dangerous

warning, alarm, alert

clear, definitive

freeze, froze, ice, chill, cold

cheep, low price

discount, 10% off, on sale

round, curve, circle

typical, representative, common, average

uncommon, special, unique, unusual, rare

accurately, precisely

power, force, energy

fuel, coal, firewood, pertrol, gas

straightforward, direct, first-hand, simple

poor, weak

durable, stronger, longer

theme: education

education, schools, colleges, institution

student, pupil, undergraduate, postgraduate

learn, acquire, get, obtain

reference materials, books, journals, magazines

analysis, perspective, understand, perceive, know

statistics, data, figure

work, item