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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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biology
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(n) /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
the study of living things
Example: She is studying biology in college.
procedure
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(n) /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a way of doing something, especially in a formal way
Example: We followed the procedure to complete the experiment.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæbɪtæt/
the natural home of a plant or animal
Example: The forest is a habitat for many animals.
organism
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(n) /ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/
a living thing, such as a plant or animal
Example: An organism can be very small, like a bacteria.
compass
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(n) /ˈkʌm.pəs/
a tool that shows direction, usually with a needle that points north
Example: She used a compass to find her way in the forest.
draft
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(n) /dræft/
a rough or preliminary version of a written work
Example: I wrote a draft of my essay yesterday.
investigation
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(n) /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
the act of trying to find out information about something
Example: The investigation showed how the animals lived.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
easy to understand or simple
Example: The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
precise
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(adj) /prɪˈsaɪs/
exact and accurate
Example: I need a precise measurement for the experiment.
high-tech
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(adj) /haɪˈtɛk/
using the latest technology
Example: The researchers used a high-tech device to collect data.
device
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(n) /dɪˈvaɪs/
a tool or machine that has a specific purpose
Example: The device we used helped us measure the waves.
analyse
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(v) /əˈnæl.aɪz/
to examine something carefully
Example: We need to analyse the results of the experiment.
potassium
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(n) /pəˈtæsiəm/
a chemical element that is important for plant growth
Example: Potassium is essential for healthy plant development.
chromate
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(n) /ˈkroʊ.meɪt/
a chemical compound containing chromium and oxygen
Example: Potassium chromate is used in some laboratory experiments.
silver
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(n) /ˈsɪlvər/
a shiny gray-white metal that is used to make jewelry and coins
Example: She wore a beautiful silver necklace.
nitrate
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(n) /ˈnaɪtreɪt/
a chemical compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen
Example: Silver nitrate is used in some chemical experiments.
visibility
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(n) /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability to see or be seen
Example: I had to start over again to get better visibility.
scale
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(n) /skeɪl/
a way to show the size of something compared to the real size
Example: The map is drawn to scale, so we can see where everything is.
amendment
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(n) /əˈmɛndmənt/
a change or addition to a document or text
Example: Helen will make her amendments using the pictures.
scan
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(v) /skæn/
to look at something carefully and quickly
Example: I will scan the pages to find the important information.
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪ/
to recognize and name someone or something
Example: We need to identify the plants we saw on the trip.
zone
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(n) /zoʊn/
a specific area or space that has a particular quality or use
Example: We can see different animals in each zone of the park.
shellfish
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(n) /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/
a type of sea creature with a shell, like clams or shrimp
Example: We went to the beach to look for shellfish.
protection
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(n) /prəˈtɛkʃən/
the act of keeping someone or something safe
Example: The shellfish have strong hard shells that act as protection.
predator
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(n) /ˈprɛdətər/
an animal that hunts and eats other animals
Example: The lion is a predator in the savannah.
exposed
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(adj) /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
not covered or hidden
Example: The animals were exposed to the sun.
shelter
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(n) /ˈʃɛltər/
a place that provides protection or safety
Example: The animals found shelter in the bushes.
wave
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(n) /weɪv/
a movement of the water that rises and falls
Example: I saw a big wave at the beach.
action
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(n) /ˈækʃn/
something that a person does
Example: Her action saved the cat from the tree.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
the way something is arranged or built
Example: The structure of the building is very modern.
sweep
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(v) /swiːp/
to clean a surface by using a broom or similar tool
Example: I need to sweep the floor before the guests arrive.
smash
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(v) /smæʃ/
to break something into pieces with a lot of force
Example: The kids love to smash the old piñata at the party.
geological
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(adj) /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to the study of the Earth's structure and history
Example: The geological features of the area are very interesting.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus on something
Example: We weren't concentrating on that.
lecture
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(n) /ˈlɛk.tʃɚ/
a formal talk on a particular subject
Example: The teacher gave a lecture about the history of science.
general
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(adj) /ˈdʒɛn.ə.rəl/
related to most things, not specific
Example: The report includes general information about the project.
error
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(n) /ˈɛrər/
a mistake or something wrong
Example: There was an error in the math problem.
sample
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(n) /ˈsæmpl/
a small part or example of something
Example: They took a sample of the water to test for pollution.
conclusion
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(n) /kənˈkluːʒən/
the final part of something or a conclusion reached after thinking about something
Example: The scientist wrote the conclusion of the report.
observation
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(n) /ˌɑbvərˈveɪʃən/
the act of looking at something carefully to learn more about it
Example: Her observation of the bird helped scientists understand its behavior.
reliable
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(adj) /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
able to be trusted or depended on
Example: The students found their information to be reliable.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈæk.jʊ.rət/
exact and correct
Example: The map of the region is very accurate.
hide
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(v) /haɪd/
to put something in a place where it cannot be seen or found
Example: She decided to hide the gift until his birthday.
context
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
the situation or information that helps to understand something
Example: The word has a different meaning in this context.
adequate
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(adj) /ˈædɪkwət/
enough in quality or quantity
Example: The descriptions we gave were adequate for the report.
species
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(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of living things that are similar and can reproduce
Example: The scientists studied different species of fish in the ocean.
splash
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(n) /splæʃ/
the area where water splashes, especially from waves
Example: The children played in the splash zone of the beach.
prevent
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(v) /prɪˈvɛnt/
to stop something from happening
Example: The shells prevent them from drying out.
destroy
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(v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
to completely ruin or damage something
Example: The storm can destroy the old trees in the park.
drying
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(n) /ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ/
the process of removing moisture from something
Example: The drying of the clothes took a long time in the sun.
geology
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(n) /dʒiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
the study of the Earth and its materials
Example: Colin is studying geology in college.