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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 3
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germination
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(n) /ˌdʒɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
the process by which a seed starts to grow
Example: Germination happens when the seed gets water and warmth.
dissertation
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(n) /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a long piece of writing on a particular subject for a degree
Example: She is writing her dissertation about plant growth.
laboratory
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(n) /ləˈbɔːrəˌtɔːri/
a room or building where scientific experiments are done
Example: The students work in the laboratory every week.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
having a strong desire to be successful or powerful
Example: She is very ambitious and wants to be a doctor.
analysis
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(n) /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
a detailed examination of something
Example: The scientist shared her analysis of the experiment results.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛlɪvənt/
connected to the topic being discussed
Example: The information in the book was relevant to our project.
genetically-modified
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(adj) /dʒəˈnɛtɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
changed by science to have different traits
Example: Many farmers prefer genetically-modified crops for better yield.
proportion
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(n) /prəˈpɔrʃən/
a part or share of a whole
Example: The proportion of seeds that germinated was surprising.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
something that is very good or makes you admire it
Example: His analysis of the data was very impressive.
illustrations
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(n) /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃənz/
pictures or drawings that explain or decorate something
Example: The book has many colorful illustrations.
procedure
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(n) /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a way of doing something or a series of steps to follow
Example: We need to follow the procedure carefully.
dimensions
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(n) /dɪˈmɛnʃənz/
the measurements of something in width, height, and depth
Example: We need to measure the dimensions of the box.
time-consuming
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(adj) /ˈtaɪm kənˌsumɪŋ/
taking a lot of time to do something
Example: The project was very time-consuming.
millimetres
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(n) /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtərz/
a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
Example: The seed was a few millimetres long.
centimetres
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tɪˌmiː.tərz/
a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
Example: The plant grew to thirty centimetres tall.
reckon
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(v) /ˈrɛkən/
to think or suppose something
Example: I reckon it will rain today.
relation
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃən/
a way in which two things are connected
Example: There is a strong relation between exercise and health.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
a test or trial to learn something or prove an idea
Example: The teacher asked us to conduct an experiment in science class.
optional
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(adj) /ˈɑːpʃənl/
not necessary; left to choice
Example: This choice is optional, so you can decide what you want.
module
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(n) /ˈmɒdʒ.uːl/
a part of a course that focuses on a particular subject
Example: She is taking a module on biology this semester.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
the way something is built or organized
Example: The structure of the building is very interesting.
function
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(n) /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
a specific purpose or role that something has
Example: The function of a seed is to grow into a plant.
relationship
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
a connection or bond between two or more people or things
Example: Their relationship became stronger over time.
planted
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(v) /ˈplæntɪd/
to put a seed in the ground so it can grow
Example: We planted seeds in the garden.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
things needed for a particular purpose
Example: We have all the equipment we need for the science project.
chemical
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(adj) /ˈkɛmɪkl/
related to substances used in science, especially when they are made of or contain elements or compounds
Example: They are studying chemical reactions in class.
issue
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(n) /ˈɪʃuː/
a problem or difficult situation
Example: There is no issue with the experiment.
assignment
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(n) /əˈsaɪn.mənt/
a task or piece of work assigned to someone
Example: I have to finish my assignment by Friday.
tutor
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(n) /ˈtuːtər/
a teacher who helps students learn
Example: The tutor explained the lesson clearly.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something
Example: She is very ambitious and wants to become a doctor.
referenced
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(v) /ˈrɛf.ə.rənst/
to mention or point to something
Example: I referenced the book when I wrote my report.
findings
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(n) /ˈfaɪndɪŋz/
results from research or studies
Example: The findings of the experiment were surprising.
research
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(n) /ˈriːsɜːrʧ/
the careful study of a subject in order to discover new information
Example: The research shows how seeds grow.
figures
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(n) /ˈfɪɡjɚs/
numbers or data used to represent something
Example: The report had many figures showing the results.
comparing
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(v) /kəmˈpɛrɪŋ/
to look at the differences and similarities between two or more things
Example: They are comparing the sizes of different seeds.
proportion
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(n) /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
a part of a whole, often expressed as a fraction
Example: The proportion of seeds that germinated was high.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong impression; remarkable
Example: The results of the experiment were very impressive.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of growth or change
Example: The tree shows signs of development in spring.
diagrams
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(n) /ˈdaɪəɡræmz/
pictures that show information or explain something
Example: The teacher used diagrams to explain the lesson.
vegetable
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(n) /ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
a type of food that is a plant or part of a plant
Example: I like to eat vegetable soup.
obviously
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(adv) /ˈɑːbviəsli/
in a way that is easy to see or understand
Example: It is obviously going to rain today.
consuming
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(adj) /kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
taking a lot of time or effort
Example: The task was very time-consuming for the students.
surface
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(n) /ˈsɜr.fɪs/
the outer or top layer of something
Example: The surface of the water was calm.
label
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(v) /ˈleɪbəl/
to attach a tag or mark to something to identify it
Example: We need to label each pot with the seed type.
coloured
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(adj) /ˈkʌl.ərd/
having a color or colors
Example: The children used different coloured labels for their plants.
germinate
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(v) /ˈdʒɜr.mɪ.nɛɪt/
to start to grow from a seed
Example: The seeds will germinate if we water them.
depending
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(v) /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/
to rely on someone or something
Example: The outcome of the experiment is depending on the weather.
eventually
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(adv) /ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.ə.li/
at a later time; in the end
Example: She wants to travel the world eventually.
practical
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(adj) /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
related to real situations and actions, not just ideas
Example: She prefers practical solutions to problems.
theory
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(n) /ˈθiːəri/
an idea that explains something
Example: The theory helped us understand how plants grow.