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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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acoustics
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(n) /əˈkuːstɪks/
the science of sound
Example: They study acoustics to create better concert halls.
urban
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(adj) /ˈɜr.bən/
related to a city or town
Example: The urban area is full of tall buildings and busy streets.
soundscape
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(n) /ˈsaʊndskeɪp/
the sounds of a particular place or environment
Example: The forest has a calming soundscape of birds and rustling leaves.
decibel
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(n) /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/
a unit used to measure the loudness of sound
Example: The music was played at a high decibel.
annoy
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(v) /əˈnɔɪ/
to make someone feel slightly angry or upset
Example: The loud music can annoy the neighbors.
perception
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(n) /pərˈsɛpʃən/
the way you think about or understand something
Example: Her perception of the noise in the city is very different from mine.
crude
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(adj) /kruːd/
not finished or processed; rough or basic
Example: The plans for the project were still crude.
awareness
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(n) /əˈwɛrnəs/
knowledge or understanding of a situation or subject
Example: Her awareness of the issue helped others to understand it better.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control or maintain something according to rules or laws
Example: We need to regulate the noise in the city.
interrupt
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(v) /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
to stop someone when they are speaking or doing something
Example: Please do not interrupt when someone is talking.
composition
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(n) /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the way in which something is made or formed
Example: The composition of the blood is important for health.
differentiate
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(v) /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪt/
to recognize or show the difference between things
Example: It is important to differentiate between good and bad advice.
fountain
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(n) /ˈfaʊn.tɪn/
a structure that spits water for people to enjoy
Example: The fountain in the park is beautiful.
tricky
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(adj) /ˈtrɪk.i/
difficult to deal with or handle
Example: The test was tricky for many students.
technique
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(n) /tɛkˈniːk/
a special way of doing something
Example: The artist used a new technique to create her painting.
questionnaire
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(n) /ˌkwɛs.tʃəˈnɛr/
a list of questions to get information from people
Example: The teacher gave us a questionnaire about our favorite subjects.
interdisciplinary
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(adj) /ˌɪntərˈdɪsɪplɪneri/
involving two or more academic subjects
Example: The researchers conducted interdisciplinary studies to understand sound in cities.
contradictory
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(adj) /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
having two or more meanings that are opposite or very different
Example: The results of the study seem contradictory.
intrusive
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(adj) /ɪnˈtruːsɪv/
causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited
Example: The intrusive noise made it hard to concentrate on my homework.
architect
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(n) /ˈɑrkɪtɛkt/
a person who designs buildings
Example: The architect showed us the plans for the new school.
planner
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(n) /ˈplænər/
a person who makes plans for a project
Example: The planner created a layout for the new park.
acoustic
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(adj) /əˈkuːstɪk/
relating to sound or hearing
Example: The acoustic guitar sounds beautiful.
drainage
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(n) /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
the system or process by which water or other liquids are removed from an area
Example: The street drainage system helps to prevent flooding during heavy rain.
aesthetic
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(adj) /iˈθɛtɪk/
related to beauty or art
Example: The painting has a very aesthetic appeal.
acknowledge
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(v) /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
to accept or admit that something exists or is true
Example: It's important to acknowledge your mistakes.
urgent
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(adj) /ˈɜrdʒənt/
needing to be dealt with or done quickly
Example: We have an urgent message to deliver.
govern
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(v) /ˈɡʌvərn/
to control or manage
Example: The teacher will govern the classroom rules.
discipline
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(n) /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
Example: Discipline is important for success in school.
psychology
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(n) /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the study of the mind and behavior
Example: She decided to study psychology at university.
interact
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(v) /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example: Children like to interact with each other during playtime.
physics
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(n) /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy
Example: She is studying physics in college.
technology
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(n) /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example: Technology changes quickly, making our lives easier.
virtual reality
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(n) /ˈvɜr.tʃu.əl rɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/
a computer-generated environment that feels real
Example: The students experienced virtual reality in their new video game.
realistic
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(adj) /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved
Example: The plan for the project is very realistic.
explore
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(v) /ɪkˈsplɔr/
to travel through an area to learn about it
Example: We will explore the city together.
lay hands on
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(v) /leɪ hændz ɒn/
to use or take something that is available
Example: We can lay our hands on new tools to help us.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the air, land, and water around us; our surroundings
Example: The environment is very important to protect.
measure
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(v) /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/
to find out the size, amount, or degree of something
Example: You need to measure the length of the table.
sample
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(n) /ˈsæmpl/
a small part of something that is used to show what the whole is like
Example: I gave a sample of my work to the teacher.
database
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(n) /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
a collection of data organized for easy access and management
Example: The company stores all customer information in a database.
significant
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(adj) /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or worthy of attention
Example: The noise from the construction site was significant during the day.
political
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(adj) /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
related to the government or public affairs
Example: Noise in cities is a political matter that needs attention.
city-dweller
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(n) /ˈsɪtiˌdwɛlər/
a person who lives in a city
Example: The city-dweller enjoys the busy lifestyle and many activities.
stress
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(n) /strɛs/
a feeling of worry or anxiety
Example: She felt a lot of stress before the exam.
affect
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(v) /əˈfɛkt/
to have an influence on someone or something
Example: The noise can affect your sleep.
reduce
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(v) /rɪˈdjuːs/
to make something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree
Example: We need to reduce the amount of noise in the city.
researcher
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(n) /rɪˈsɜːr.tʃər/
a person who studies a subject in detail to discover new information
Example: The researcher found new ways to reduce noise in cities.
design
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(n) /dɪˈzaɪn/
the plan or drawing made to show how something will be made
Example: The design of the new park looks beautiful.
pavement
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(n) /ˈpeɪv.mənt/
a hard surface for people to walk on, usually made of concrete or asphalt
Example: The children played on the pavement outside their house.
hiss
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(v) /hɪs/
to make a sharp sound like a snake or to show disapproval
Example: The cat began to hiss when it saw the dog.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiːv/
to successfully reach a goal or result
Example: She wants to achieve her dreams in life.
regard
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(v) /rɪˈɡɑrd/
to think of someone or something in a specified way
Example: He does not regard noise as a problem.
opportunity
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(n) /ˌɑːpərˈtunɪti/
a chance to do something or an occasion that allows something to happen
Example: This is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills.
quality
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(n) /ˈkwɒlɪti/
the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence
Example: The quality of the food at the restaurant is very good.
culture
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(n) /ˈkʌl.tʃər/
the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society
Example: Each country has its own unique culture.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of developing or being developed
Example: The development of new buildings in the city is exciting.
relationship
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
the way two or more people or things are connected
Example: Their friendship developed into a close relationship.
powerful
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(adj) /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having a lot of strength or effect
Example: The powerful engine made the car go very fast.
imagine
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(v) /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
to think of something that is not real or present
Example: I want to imagine a future full of happiness.
silent
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(adj) /ˈsaɪlənt/
not making or accompanied by any sound
Example: The room was silent during the test.
pleasure
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(n) /ˈplɛʒər/
a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction
Example: Listening to music is a pleasure for many people.