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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the air, land, and water where people, animals, and plants live
Example: The environment is very important for all living things.
wildlife
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(n) /ˈwaɪld.laɪf/
the animals and plants that live naturally in an area
Example: Wildlife is important for keeping the ecosystem balanced.
mercury
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(n) /ˈmɜrkjʊri/
a silver-white toxic metal that is liquid at room temperature
Example: Mercury is used in some old thermometers.
element
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(n) /ˈɛl.ɪ.mənt/
a simple substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances
Example: Oxygen is an essential element for life.
matter
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(n) /ˈmætər/
the physical substance that anything can be made of
Example: All matter is made up of tiny particles.
symbol
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(n) /ˈsɪmbəl/
a sign, shape, or object that represents something else
Example: The heart is a symbol of love.
thermometer
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(n) /θərˈmɒmɪtər/
an instrument that measures temperature
Example: The thermometer showed that it was very hot outside.
domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛstɪk/
relating to the home or family; not foreign
Example: I bought a domestic product for my kitchen.
toxic
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(adj) /ˈtɑːksɪk/
poisonous or harmful
Example: The toxic waste can harm the river.
atmosphere
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(n) /ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/
the air around the Earth
Example: The atmosphere keeps the Earth warm.
ingest
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(v) /ɪnˈdʒɛst/
to take in food or substance through the mouth
Example: Fish can ingest harmful substances from polluted water.
excrete
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(v) /ɪkˈskrit/
to get rid of waste substances from the body
Example: The body excretes waste to stay healthy.
subtle
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(adj) /ˈsʌtəl/
not very obvious or easy to notice
Example: The artist used subtle colors in her painting.
contaminate
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(v) /kənˈtæmɪˌneɪt/
to make something dirty or harmful by adding a substance
Example: The factory can contaminate the river with waste.
reproduction
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(n) /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of making a copy or producing new life
Example: The animal's reproduction is important for its survival.
variable
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(n) /ˈvɛr.i.ə.bəl/
something that can change or vary
Example: Weather is a variable that can affect our plans.
experimenter
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntər/
a person who does tests to find out something
Example: The experimenter recorded the results of the tests.
implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a possible effect or result of something
Example: The implication of the study is that pollution can harm animals.
migratory
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(adj) /ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔri/
relating to animals that move from one place to another, usually in search of food or a better environment
Example: Some birds are migratory and travel long distances.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to carry something from one place to another
Example: They need to transport the boxes to the new house.
warrant
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(n) /ˈwɔːrənt/
a reason to feel or do something
Example: The doctor had a warrant to test the patient's health.
consumption
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(n) /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the act of using or eating something
Example: Her consumption of fruit is very high.
acquisition
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(n) /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
the act of gaining something, often knowledge or skills
Example: The acquisition of new skills can help you find a better job.
developmental
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(adj) /dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmen.təl/
relating to the growth or progress of someone or something
Example: Mercury can cause developmental problems in young animals.
substantial
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(adj) /səbˈstænʃəl/
large in amount or importance
Example: The change made a substantial difference in the project.
economic
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(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/
related to the economy or money
Example: The country is facing serious economic problems.
wellbeing
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(n) /ˈwɛlˌbiːɪŋ/
a state of being happy, healthy, or successful
Example: Taking care of your health is important for your wellbeing.
regulation
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(n) /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
a rule or law made by a government or other authority
Example: There are many regulations for keeping the environment safe.
emission
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(n) /ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
the act of sending out something, especially gas or liquid
Example: The factory's emission of smoke was harmful to the air.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
to put a plan or idea into action
Example: The school will implement a new recycling program.
deposit
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(n) /dɪˈpɒzɪt/
an amount of money that is placed in a bank account
Example: I need to make a deposit at the bank today.
insect
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(n) /ˈɪn.sɛkt/
a small creature with six legs, such as a bee or ant
Example: The insect crawled across the table.
affect
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(v) /əˈfɛkt/
to have an influence on someone or something
Example: Rain can affect our plans for a picnic.
poisoning
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(n) /ˈpɔɪ.zən.ɪŋ/
the act of causing harm or sickness by giving someone or something a poison
Example: Mercury poisoning can harm many animals.
behaviour
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(n) /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the way a person or animal acts
Example: The behaviour of the dog was very friendly.
focus
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(v) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
to pay attention to something
Example: You need to focus on your homework.
complex
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(adj) /ˈkɒmplɛks/
made of many different and connected parts
Example: The project was complex and required teamwork.
exposure
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(n) /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
the condition of being exposed to something harmful or dangerous
Example: The scientist measured the exposure of birds to mercury.
reproduce
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(v) /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
to have babies or to make a copy of something
Example: The plants reproduce quickly in the spring.
laboratory
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(n) /ləˈbɔːrəˌtɔːri/
a place where scientific experiments are done
Example: The students worked on their experiments in the laboratory.
confident
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(adj) /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt/
believing in your own ability to do things well
Example: She is confident about her answers on the test.
observe
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(v) /əbˈzɜrv/
to watch something carefully to learn about it
Example: It is important to observe the behavior of the animals.
hunter
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(n) /ˈhʌntər/
a person who hunts animals for food or sport
Example: The hunter went into the woods to find deer.
contamination
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(n) /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/
the act of making something dirty or harmful
Example: The water showed signs of contamination.
region
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(n) /ˈriːdʒən/
an area or part of a place
Example: The region has many beautiful forests.
gene
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(n) /dʒiːn/
a part of a cell that controls the characteristics of a living thing
Example: The gene for eye color is passed from parents to children.
unborn
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(adj) /ʌnˈbɔrn/
not yet born; still in the womb
Example: The unborn baby needs to be protected from harmful substances.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control or maintain something according to rules
Example: The government will regulate the use of chemicals.
billion
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(n) /ˈbɪl.jən/
the number 1,000,000,000
Example: There are a billion stars in the sky.
argue
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(v) /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
to speak strongly about something in order to convince someone
Example: They argue about which movie to watch.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: You should consider the options before making a decision.