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Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Vocabulary for reading schedules, itineraries, floor plans, charts, and matching details.
/ˈdaɪəɡræm/
A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.
The main focus of Reading Part 2.
/tʃɑːrt/
A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.
Often shows prices, numbers, or statistics.
/aɪˈtɪnərɛri/
A planned route or journey. A schedule of events relating to travel.
A very common type of diagram in this section.
/ˈskɛdʒuːl/
A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
Used for recurring events or daily plans.
/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/
A chart showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or planes.
A standard synonym for schedule.
/ˈrɒstər/
A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.
Used specifically for employee work schedules.
/əˈdʒɛndə/
A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
Used specifically for meeting schedules.
/broʊˈʃʊər/
A small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service.
A common type of document to read in Part 2.
/ˈpæmflɪt/
A small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.
Often less glossy than a brochure, used for information.
/ˈliːflɪt/
A printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free.
Usually just a single page folded.
/ˈkætəlɒɡ/
A complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order.
Use when looking up products to buy.
/dɪˈrɛktəri/
A book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and phone numbers.
Use to find people or locations.
/ˈɪndɛks/
An alphabetical list of records, pointing to the location of the records.
Used to find specific information within a larger text.
/mæp/
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
A common diagram used for location questions.
/ˈbluːprɪnt/
A design plan or other technical drawing.
Used for building plans.
/ˈflɔːrplæn/
A scale diagram of the arrangement of rooms in one story of a building.
Used specifically for the inside layout of a building.
/skɪˈmætɪk/
(In technical contexts) a schematic diagram, in particular of an electric or electronic circuit.
Used for technical drawings of machines or circuits.
/ˈleɪaʊt/
The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out.
Replaces 'how things are placed'.
/ˈfɔːrmæt/
The way in which something is arranged or set out.
A standard synonym for layout.
/dɪˈmɛnʃənz/
A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
The formal word for 'size'.