Hi lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 -part 2
Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9
Lesson 8: Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 (Health)
1-aches and pains: minor pains that continue over some time
2-be a bit off-colour: to feel a little ill
3-be at death’s door: (informal) to be very ill indeed
4-be on the mend: to be recovering after an illness
5-to be over the worst: to have got through the most serious or uncomfortable stage of an illness
6-to be under the weather: (informal) to not feel well
7-a blocked nose: when the nose has excess fluid due to a cold
8-to catch a cold: to get a cold
9-a check-up: a physical examination by a doctor
10-a chesty cough: a cough caused by congestion around the lungs
11-cuts and bruises: minor injuries
12-to feel poorly: to feel ill
13-as fit as a fiddle: to be very healthy
14-to go down with a cold: to become ill
15-to go private: to choose to be treated by commercial healthcare rather than by services offered by the state
16-GP: General Practitioner (family doctor)
17-to have a filling: to have a tooth repaired
18-to have a tooth out: to have a tooth removed
19-a heavy cold: a bad cold
20-to make an appointment: to arrange a time to see the doctor
21-to make a speedy recovery: to recover quickly from an illness
22-to phone in sick: to call work to explain you won’t be attending work due to illness
23-prescription charges: money the patient pays for medicine authorized by a doctor
to pull a muscle: to strain a muscle
a runny nose: a nose that has liquid coming out of it
a sore throat: inflammation that causes pain when swallowing
Lesson 9:Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 ( Books and Films)
an action movie: is a film with fast-moving scenes, often containing violence
to be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing
bedtime reading: something to read in bed before you go to sleep
to be a big reader: someone who reads a lot
to be based on: to use as a modal
a box office hit: a financially successful film
to be heavy-going: difficult to read
a blockbuster: a film that is a big commercial success
to catch the latest movie: to see a film that has just come out
the central character: the main person in a film or book
a classic: of the highest quality
to come highly recommended: to be praised by another person
couldn’t put it down: wasn’t able to stop reading a book
an e-book: a digital book
an e-reader: a device for reading e-books
to flick through: to look quickly through a book
to get a good/bad review: to receive positive or negative feedback
to go on general release: when a film can be seen by the general public
hardback: a book with a rigid cover (see ‘paperback’ below)
a historical novel: a story set in the past
a low-budget film: a film made with a small amount of money
on the big screen: at the cinema
a page-turner: a book that you want to keep reading
paperback: a book with a flexible cover (see ‘hardback’ above)
plot: the main events in a film or book
to read something from cover to cover: to read a book from the first page to the last
sci-fi: science fiction
to see a film: to see a film at the cinema (see ‘watch a film’ below)
the setting: where the action takes place
showings: performances of a film
soundtrack: the music that accompanies a film
special effects: the visuals or sounds that are added to a film that are difficult to produce naturally
to take out (a book from the library): to borrow a book from the library
to tell the story of to outline the details of someone’s life or an event
to watch a film: to watch a film on TV (see ‘to see a film’ above)
Lesson 10:Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 ( Accommodation)
(all the) mod cons: technology at home that makes jobs easier such as a washing machine, dishwasher etc.
apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units of apartments
back garden: a garden at the rear of the house
detached house: a house that is not physically connected to another property
to do up a property: to repair an old building
dream home: a home you regard as perfect
first-time buyer: someone buying a property for the first time, especially when taking out a loan (mortgage)
fully-furnished: a rented property with all furniture included
to get on the property ladder: to buy a property to buy another bigger or more expensive one later in life
Hall of residence: a college or university building where students live
home comforts: things that make a home feel comfortable to live in
house-hunting: looking for a property to live in
house-warming party: a party to celebrate moving into a new home
ideal home: a perfect home
to live on campus: to live on the university or college grounds
mobile home: a home that can be moved by a vehicle or one that has its engine
to move into: to begin to live in a property
to own your own home: to have bought the property you live in
to pay rent in advance: weekly or monthly rent paid at the beginning of the week or month
permanent address: a fixed address
property market: the buying and selling of land or buildings
to put down a deposit: to pay an amount of money as the first in a series of future payments
rented accommodation: property owned by someone else and for which a person pays a fixed amount to live in
single room: a room for one person
spacious room: a large room
student digs: student accommodation
the suburbs: a residential area on the edge of towns or cities
to take out a mortgage: to borrow a large amount of money, paid back over several years, to buy a house
terraced house: a house connected on both sides by other properties
Lesson 11: Clothes and Fashion
to be on trend: to be very fashionable
casual clothes: not formal
classic style: a simple, traditional style that is always fashionable
designer label: a well-known company that makes (often expensive) clothing
dressed to kill: wearing clothes that attract admirers
to dress for the occasion: to wear clothes suitable for a particular event
fashionable: in fashion
fashion house: a company that sells (usually expensive) new styles of clothes
fashion icon: a person who is famous for their sense of fashion
fashion show: an event where models show off the latest in fashion designs
to get dressed up: to put on nice clothes, often to go out somewhere special
to go out of fashion: to not be in fashion anymore
hand-me-downs: clothes that are passed down from older brothers or sisters to their younger siblings
to have an eye for (fashion): to be a good judge of
to have a sense of style: the ability to wear clothes that look stylish
the height of fashion: very fashionable
to keep up with the latest fashion: to wear the latest fashions
to look good in to wear something that suits you
to mix and match: to wear different styles or items of clothing that aren’t part of a set outfit
must-have: something that is highly fashionable and therefore in demand
off the peg: clothing that is ready-made
old fashioned: not in fashion anymore
on the catwalk: the stage that modals walk along to show off the latest fashions
a slave to fashion: someone who always feels the need to wear the latest fashions
smart clothes: the kind of clothes worn for a formal event
to suit someone: to look good on someone
to take pride in one’s appearance: to pay attention to how one looks
timeless: something that doesn’t go out of fashion
vintage clothes: clothes from an earlier period
well-dressed: to be dressed attractively
Lesson 12: Personality
to be the life and soul of the party: a fun person, someone who is the center of activity
to bend over backward: to try very hard to help someone
broad-minded: prepared to accept other views or behaviors
easy-going: relaxed and not easily worried about anything
extrovert: an energetic person who likes the company of others
fair-minded: to treat people equally
fun-loving: to enjoy having fun
to hide one’s light under a bushel: to hide one’s talents and skills
good company: enjoyable to socialize with
good sense of humor: the ability to understand what is funny
introvert: someone who is shy
laid-back: see ‘easy-going’
to lose one’s temper: to suddenly become angry
narrow-minded: opposite of ‘broad-minded’ (see above)
painfully shy: very shy
to put others first: to think of others before yourself
quick-tempered: to become angry quickly
reserved: shy
self-assured: Confident
self-centered: thinks only of oneself
self-confident: believes in one’s ability or knowledge
self-effacing: to not try to get the attention of others (especially in terms of hiding one’s skills or abilities)
to take after: to be like (often another member of the family)
thick-skinned: not easily affected by criticism
trustworthy: can be trusted
two-faced: not honest or sincere. Will say one thing to someone to their face and another when they are not present.
Lesson 13: Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 (Business)
to balance the books: to not spend more money than you are earning
to be self-employed: to work for yourself/do not work for an employer
to cold call: to make a sales call to someone without asking them for permission first
cut-throat competition: when one company lowers its prices, forcing other companies to do the same, sometimes to a point where the business becomes unprofitable
to do market research: to do research into what potential customers would or wouldn’t buy
to draw up a business plan: to write a plan for a new business
to drum up business: to try to get customers
to earn a living: to earn money
to go bust: when a business is forced to close because it is unsuccessful
cash flow: the money coming in and going out of a business
to go into business with: to join another person to start or expand a business
to go it alone: to start your own business
go under: (see ‘to go bust’)
to have a web presence: to have a website or social media profile that showcases your business
launch a product: to start selling and promoting a new product
lay someone off: when a company ends an employee’s contract of employment
lifestyle business: a business that is set up to bring in a sufficient income and no more
to make a profit: to earn more money than it costs to run the business
niche business: a business that serves a small, particular market
to raise a company profile: to make more people aware of a business
to run your own business: to have a business of your own
sales figures: a report of the income a company generates through sales of products or services
to set up a business: to start a business
stiff competition: strong competition from other companies in the same area of work
take on employees: to employ people
take out a loan: to borrow money
win a contract: when a business gets legally-binding work with an individual or company
work for yourself: (see ‘to be self-employed’)
Lesson 14:Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 (Physical Appearance)
to bear a striking resemblance: to look very similar to
cropped hair: very short hair
disheveled hair: untidy hair
to dress up to the nines: to dress very smartly or glamorously
fair hair: light-coloured hair
to be fair-skinned: light-skinned
to get done up: to dress smartly
to be getting on a bit: to be getting old
to go grey: to have hair that is turning grey
to be good-looking: to be attractive
to grow old gracefully: to act in a way that embraces the fact you are getting older
to be hard of hearing: to find it difficult to hear
in his/her 30s/40s: to be 20/30 something
scruffy: dressed untidily
to look young for your age: to look younger than you are
to lose one’s figure: to have a figure that has lost its toned shape
complexion: natural skin color and texture
makeup: cosmetics
medium height: average height
middle-aged: approximately between 45-65
to never have a hair out of place: perfectly styled hair
to be overweight: to weigh more than is regarded as healthy
pointed face: the opposite of a round face
shoulder-length hair: hair that comes down to the shoulders and no further
slender figure: a figure that is tall and slim
slim figure: attractively thin
thick hair: a lot of hair
to wear glasses: to use spectacles
to be well-built: to be muscular
to be well-turned out to look smart
youthful appearance: to look young
Lesson 15: Hi Lexis ielts speaking vocabulary for band 9 (Town and City)
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boarded-up shops: shops that are no longer doing business
chain stores: well-known brands with shops in multiple cities
to close down: to stop doing business
fashionable boutiques: fashionable clothes shops
to get around: to travel around
high-rise flats: multi-story apartments
inner-city: the central part of a city where people live and where conditions are often poor
in the suburbs: the outer area of large towns and cities where people live
lively bars/restaurants: bars or restaurants with a good atmosphere
local facilities: local buildings or services serving the public
multi-story car parks: car parks on several floors
office block: a large building that contains offices
out of town shopping center/retail park: large shopping centers outside of the town or city
pavement cafe: cafes with tables outside on the pavement
places of interest: buildings that have a particular interest for visitors
poor housing: housing that is not in good condition
public spaces: areas in a town or city that are open to the public
public transport system: public vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes
residential area: an area where people live
run down: old and of a poor standard
shopping center: an area consisting of multiple shops
shopping malls: large indoor shopping centers
sprawling city: a city that has grown over time and which covers a wide area
tourist attraction: a place of interest to tourists
traffic congestion: heavy traffic making it difficult to move around a town or city
upmarket shops: expensive fashionable shops