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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 4
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ecology
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(n) /ɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example: Ecology is important for understanding nature.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/
the act of protecting and preserving natural resources
Example: Conservation helps to protect endangered animals.
endangered
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(adj) /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
at risk of becoming extinct
Example: The panda is an endangered species.
gene
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(n) /dʒiːn/
a part of DNA that controls a characteristic in a living thing
Example: The gene determines the bear's coat color.
legend
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(n) /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/
a traditional story or myth that is passed down through generations
Example: The story of King Arthur is a famous legend.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæbɪtæt/
the place where a plant or animal lives
Example: The forest is a great habitat for many animals.
old-growth
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(adj) /oʊld ɡroʊθ/
describing a forest with very old trees
Example: The hikers enjoyed walking through the old-growth trees.
rainforest
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(n) /ˈreɪnˌfɔrɪst/
a dense forest found in tropical areas with plenty of rain
Example: The rainforest is home to many different animals and plants.
complex
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(adj) /ˈkɒmplɛks/
made of many different parts and difficult to understand
Example: The math problem is complex and hard to solve.
century
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tʃər.i/
a period of 100 years
Example: The museum has artifacts from the 18th century.
erosion
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(n) /ɪˈroʊʒən/
the process of land or soil being worn away
Example: Erosion can make rivers wider and change the landscape.
intact
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(adj) /ɪnˈtækt/
not damaged or changed
Example: The book was old but still intact.
salmon
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(n) /ˈsælmən/
a type of fish that lives in the ocean and swims upstream to lay eggs
Example: Many people enjoy eating salmon for dinner.
nurture
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(v) /ˈnɜːr.tʃər/
to take care of and help something grow
Example: The bear's feeding habits nurture the forest.
discard
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(v) /dɪsˈkɑrd/
to throw something away or get rid of it
Example: You should discard the old papers that you don't need.
vital
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(adj) /ˈvaɪtəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is vital for all living things.
nutrient
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(n) /ˈnjuːtrɪənt/
a substance that helps plants and animals grow
Example: Plants need nutrients to grow strong.
lush
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(adj) /lʌʃ/
growing very well; rich and healthy
Example: The garden had lush plants and colorful flowers.
vegetation
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(n) /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
plant life in a particular area
Example: The forest has a lot of beautiful vegetation.
sustain
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(v) /səˈsteɪn/
to keep something going or continue
Example: We need to sustain the environment to protect nature.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛstɪmeɪt/
to guess the value or amount of something
Example: We need to estimate how many bears are left.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
Example: We need to preserve our natural resources.
delicate
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(adj) /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
easily broken or damaged; fragile
Example: The flowers are delicate and need to be handled gently.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
a community of living things and their environment
Example: The ecosystem helps all plants and animals live together.
existence
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(n) /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
the state of being real or alive
Example: The existence of the spirit bear is very rare.
strip
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(v) /strɪp/
to remove something from a surface
Example: They strip the paint off the old door.
fracture
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(n) /ˈfræk.tʃɚ/
a break in something, like a bone
Example: The doctor said I have a fracture in my arm.
hibernation
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(n) /ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃən/
a long period of rest or sleep that some animals go through during winter
Example: Bears enter hibernation when it gets cold.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become weaker or less in number
Example: The number of salmon is declining in the streams.
influence
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(n) /ˈɪnfluəns/
the power to affect how someone thinks or behaves
Example: Her kind words had a big influence on him.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
the strong effect or influence that something has
Example: The pollution can have a big impact on the environment.
fragile
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(adj) /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
easily broken or damaged
Example: The glass vase is very fragile.
reproduction
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(n) /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of producing new living things
Example: The reproduction of plants helps forests grow.
disappointing
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(adj) /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
causing a feeling of sadness because something is not as good as expected
Example: The movie was disappointing because it did not meet my expectations.
environmental
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(adj) /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl/
related to the natural world and the impact of human activity
Example: Environmental groups are trying to protect the forest.
adopt
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(v) /əˈdɑpt/
to take something and use it as your own
Example: They decide to adopt a new way of doing things.
sufficient
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(adj) /səˈfɪʃənt/
enough for a particular purpose
Example: The food we have is sufficient for the picnic.
ensure
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(v) /ɪnˈʃʊr/
to make sure that something will happen
Example: We need to ensure that everyone is safe.
population
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(n) /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
the number of people or animals in a specific area
Example: The population of bears in the forest is very low.
emphasis
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(n) /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
special importance or attention given to something
Example: The teacher put an emphasis on the importance of reading.
expansion
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(n) /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the process of increasing in size, number, or importance
Example: The company plans for expansion next year.
justify
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(v) /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/
to show that something is right or reasonable
Example: The teacher tried to justify the extra homework.
logging
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(n) /ˈlɔɡɪŋ/
the activity of cutting down trees for wood
Example: Logging affects the homes of many animals.
survival
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(n) /sərˈvaɪvəl/
the state of continuing to live or exist
Example: The survival of the spirit bear is at risk.
concern
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(n) /kənˈsɜrn/
a feeling of worry or concern about something
Example: There is great concern for the bear's survival.
regard
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(v) /rɪˈɡɑrd/
to think of someone or something in a particular way
Example: Many people regard the spirit bear as a symbol of hope.
protect
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(v) /prəˈtɛkt/
to keep someone or something safe from harm
Example: We need to protect the spirit bear's habitat.
prevention
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(n) /prɪˈvɛnʃən/
the act of stopping something from happening
Example: Prevention is better than cure.
discard
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(v) /dɪsˈkɑrd/
to throw something away or get rid of it
Example: I will discard the old papers.
preservation
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(n) /ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of keeping something safe or maintaining it in its original state
Example: The preservation of the forest is very important for the animals.
restoration
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(n) /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
the act of bringing something back to its original condition
Example: The town is working on the restoration of the old bridge.