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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to improve something
Example: The new plan will enhance the quality of the soil.
absorb
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(v) /əbˈzɔrb/
to take in or soak up something
Example: Plants absorb sunlight to grow.
potentially
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(adv) /pəˈtɛnʃəli/
possibly but not certainly
Example: The method could potentially help the environment.
equivalent
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
something that is equal in value or meaning to something else
Example: One liter of water is the equivalent of 1,000 milliliters.
crumbly
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(adj) /ˈkrʌm.bli/
easily broken into small pieces
Example: The cake was soft and crumbly.
fertile
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(adj) /ˈfɜr.təl/
able to produce good crops
Example: The farmer planted seeds in the fertile ground.
retain
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(v) /rɪˈteɪn/
to keep something, to hold on to it
Example: It is important to retain water in the soil during dry seasons.
erosion
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(n) /ɪˈroʊʒən/
the process of soil or rock being worn away by wind or water
Example: Erosion can make the land less able to grow plants.
inadequate
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(adj) /ɪˈnædɪkwɪt/
not enough or not good enough
Example: The soil has inadequate amounts of carbon.
terrain
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(n) /təˈreɪn/
a particular type of land or landscape
Example: The hikers enjoyed walking on the rugged terrain.
devoid
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(adj) /dɪˈvɔɪd/
not having or not including something
Example: The soil was devoid of nutrients needed for crops.
organic
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(adj) /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/
related to or derived from living matter
Example: They prefer to buy organic vegetables at the market.
pioneer
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(n) /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
a person who is one of the first to do something
Example: The pioneer discovered new ways to grow crops.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control or maintain something according to rules or laws
Example: Governments need to regulate pollution to protect the environment.
microbe
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(n) /ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/
a very small living thing that can only be seen with a microscope
Example: Microbes help decompose dead plants and animals.
transform
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(v) /trænˈsfɔrm/
to change in form, appearance, or structure
Example: Plants absorb CO2 and transform it into sugars.
proportion
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(n) /prəˈpɔrʃən/
a part or amount of something in relation to the whole
Example: A large proportion of the students passed the exam.
disrupt
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(v) /dɪsˈrʌpt/
to interrupt or cause a break in something
Example: The loud noise can disrupt our conversation.
ancient
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(adj) /ˈeɪnʃənt/
very old; from a long time ago
Example: The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore.
drain
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(v) /dreɪn/
to remove liquid from something
Example: They need to drain the water from the pool.
plough
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(v) /plaʊ/
to turn over and break up the soil using a plough
Example: Farmers often plough the fields before planting seeds.
expose
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(v) /ɪkˈspoʊz/
to make something visible or known
Example: They will expose the hidden facts to everyone.
domesticate
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(v) /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/
to train a wild animal to live with people
Example: They want to domesticate the wild horses on their farm.
vegetation
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(n) /ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪʃən/
plants and trees in a particular area
Example: The forest has a lot of beautiful vegetation.
strip
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(v) /strɪp/
to remove something from a surface
Example: They had to strip the paint off the old door.
modest
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(adj) /ˈmɒdɪst/
not too proud or confident about oneself; humble
Example: She chose a modest dress for the party.
significantly
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(adv) /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a way that is large enough to be noticed or have an effect
Example: The new methods can significantly improve crop production.
regenerative
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(adj) /rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv/
relating to the process of making something grow or develop again
Example: The farm uses regenerative methods to improve the soil.
boost
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(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something
Example: We need to boost the number of plants in the garden.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis
Example: They want to establish a new school in the neighborhood.
strategy
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(n) /ˈstrætədʒi/
a plan to achieve something
Example: He has a good strategy for winning the game.
combat
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(v) /ˈkɒm.bæt/
to fight against something
Example: We must combat climate change together.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the truth about something
Example: The police will investigate the accident.
potential
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(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
the possibility that something can happen or be developed
Example: The project has a lot of potential for success.
conduct
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(v) /kənˈdʌkt/
to lead or guide something, especially a process or activity
Example: The teacher will conduct the experiment in class.
compost
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(n) /ˈkɒmpoʊst/
a mixture of organic matter used to improve soil
Example: I add compost to my garden to help the plants grow.
manure
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(n) /məˈnjʊr/
animal waste used to help plants grow
Example: The farmer uses manure to make the soil richer.
cornstalk
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(n) /ˈkɔrnˌstɔk/
the tall stem of a corn plant
Example: The farmer cut down the cornstalks after the harvest.
trimming
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(n) /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of cutting off the edges or parts of something
Example: He is taking care of the trimming in the garden.
ecologist
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(n) /ɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies the environment and how living things interact with it
Example: The ecologist studied how plants and animals live together in the forest.
promising
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(adj) /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
likely to develop positively or to succeed
Example: The research shows a promising solution to the problem.
enrichment
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(n) /ɪnˈrɪtʃmənt/
the process of improving the quality of something
Example: Soil enrichment can help plants grow better.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/
to grow plants or improve land for farming
Example: Farmers cultivate their fields in spring.
capture
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(v) /ˈkæp.tʃər/
to catch or seize something
Example: The photographer wants to capture the beauty of the sunset.
demonstrate
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(v) /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
to show or prove something clearly
Example: The teacher will demonstrate the experiment in class.
greenhouse
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(n) /ˈɡrinhaʊs/
a building made of glass where plants are grown
Example: The greenhouse helps the plants grow in a warm place.
operation
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(n) /ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a process or method of doing something
Example: The operation was successful and everyone was happy.
fertiliser
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(n) /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/
a substance added to soil to help plants grow
Example: Farmers use fertiliser to increase crop production.
long-standing
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(adj) /ˈlɔŋˈstændɪŋ/
continuing for a long time
Example: They changed long-standing habits to improve the environment.
argue
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(v) /ˈɑrɡju/
to express different opinions about something
Example: They argue about what movie to watch.
produce
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(v) /prəˈduːs/
to make or create something
Example: Farmers produce fruits and vegetables.