Master the Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 2
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conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants, animals, and natural resources
Example: Many people work hard for conservation to save endangered species.
awareness
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(n) /əˈwɛrnəs/
the knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example: Increasing awareness of environmental issues is very important.
marine
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(adj) /məˈrin/
related to the sea
Example: Many marine animals live in the ocean.
creature
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(n) /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living thing that is not a plant, especially an animal
Example: A dolphin is a marine creature.
pollution
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(n) /pəˈluːʃən/
the act of making air, water, or land dirty and unsafe to live in
Example: Pollution can harm the dolphins in the ocean.
charity
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(n) /ˈʧɛr.ɪ.ti/
an organization that helps people or animals in need
Example: The charity helps homeless people find jobs.
campaign
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(n) /kæmˈpeɪn/
a planned series of activities intended to achieve a goal
Example: The charity started a campaign to save the dolphins.
policy
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(n) /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan or rule made by an organization or government
Example: The school has a strict policy about attendance.
biologist
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(n) /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
a person who studies living things, especially animals and plants
Example: The biologist studies different types of dolphins.
expertise
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(n) /ˌɛk.spɜːrˈtiːz/
the skill or knowledge in a particular area
Example: She has expertise in marine biology.
monitor
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(v) /ˈmɒnɪtər/
to watch and check something over a period of time
Example: The scientist wants to monitor the dolphins in the ocean.
voluntary
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(adj) /ˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/
done or given willingly; not forced
Example: Many people choose to help the charity on a voluntary basis.
observation
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(n) /ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
the act of watching something carefully to learn more about it
Example: The scientists made an observation about the dolphins in the ocean.
commission
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(n) /kəˈmɪʃən/
a group of people with authority to do something
Example: The charity received an award from the charity commission.
publicise
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(v) /ˈpʌb.lɪˌsaɪz/
to make something known to many people
Example: The charity wants to publicise their new project.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the meeting is at the library.
haven
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(n) /ˈheɪ.vən/
a safe or peaceful place
Example: The garden is a haven for birds.
exploration
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(n) /ˌɛk.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
the act of traveling to find out about something
Example: The exploration of space is very exciting.
socialise
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(v) /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/
to meet and spend time with other people
Example: I like to socialise with my friends on weekends.
campaign
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(n) /kæmˈpeɪn/
a planned series of actions to achieve a goal
Example: The charity started a campaign to protect dolphins.
hooked
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(adj) /hʊkt/
very interested or excited about something
Example: After reading the book, I was hooked.
scheme
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(n) /skiːm/
a plan or arrangement for something
Example: The school has a new reading scheme for students.
sponsor
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(v) /ˈspɑːnsər/
to give money or support to someone or something
Example: I want to sponsor a child to help them with their education.
elusive
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(adj) /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Example: The elusive dolphin was not seen by the observers.
sight
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(n) /saɪt/
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example: He had a beautiful sight of the sunset.
optimistic
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(adj) /ˌɑːp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/
having positive thoughts about what will happen in the future
Example: She remains optimistic that the dolphins will be seen soon.
vigour
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(n) /ˈvɪɡər/
physical strength or energy
Example: Samson leaps out of the water with great vigour.
elegant
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(adj) /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
graceful and attractive in a simple way
Example: Moondancer is very elegant in the water.
curve
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(n) /kɜrv/
a smooth, rounded shape or line that bends
Example: The road has a sharp curve that turns to the left.
smoothly
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(adv) /ˈsmuːðli/
in a smooth manner, without problems or difficulties
Example: The car drives smoothly on the highway.
leap
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(v) /liːp/
to jump high into the air
Example: The dog leap over the fence.
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/
to recognize or establish what something is
Example: It is easy to identify the dolphins by their shapes.
fascinating
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(adj) /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
very interesting
Example: The documentary about dolphins was fascinating.
observer
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(n) /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who watches something
Example: The observer took notes during the event.
underwater
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(adj) /ˌʌndərˈwɔːtər/
existing, happening, or used below the surface of the water
Example: The noise underwater made it hard for the dolphins to hear each other.
dolphin
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(n) /ˈdɑlfɪn/
a large sea mammal that is known for its playful behavior and intelligence
Example: We saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean.
project
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(n) /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/
a planned piece of work
Example: We have a big project in the east part of Scotland.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
a promise to cause harm or trouble
Example: A threat to the dolphins is pollution in the sea.
employ
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(v) /ɪmˈplɔɪ/
to give someone a job
Example: The organization plans to employ more staff next year.
population
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(n) /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
the number of people or animals in a place
Example: The population of the city is growing quickly.
volunteer
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(n) /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/
a person who offers to help without being paid
Example: Many volunteer at the animal shelter every weekend.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪti/
something that you do for enjoyment or a purpose
Example: The teacher planned an outdoor activity for the students.
publicity
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(n) /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
the activity of making something known to the public
Example: The charity needs more publicity to attract more donors.
shipping
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(n) /ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/
the process of sending goods from one place to another
Example: The shipping of the package will take a few days.
increase
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(v) /ɪnˈkriːs/
to make something larger or greater
Example: They want to increase their savings for a vacation.
exploration
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(n) /ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/
the act of searching or traveling to discover something
Example: The exploration of the ocean revealed many new species.
create
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(v) /kriˈeɪt/
to make something new
Example: We can create a new project together.
noise
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(n) /nɔɪz/
a sound that is loud or unpleasant
Example: The noise from the traffic is very loud.
rest
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(v) /rɛst/
to stop working or doing something for a time to relax
Example: After a long day, I just want to rest.
adopt
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(v) /əˈdɑpt/
to take someone or something as your own
Example: They decide to adopt a dolphin from the charity.
update
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(v) /ˈʌp.deɪt/
to make something more modern or to give new information
Example: I need to update my phone to the latest software.