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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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consult
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(v) /kənˈsʌlt/
to ask someone for advice or information
Example: She decided to consult her teacher about the project.
nanotechnology
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(n) /ˌnænəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
the study and use of very small structures, often at the level of atoms and molecules
Example: Nanotechnology is changing how we make products.
allocate
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(v) /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
to give something to someone for a specific purpose
Example: The teacher will allocate time for the project.
fascination
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(n) /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
a very strong interest in something
Example: Her fascination with space made her want to become an astronaut.
chronological
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(adj) /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
relating to the arrangement of events in the order they happened
Example: We need to put the events in chronological order.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuːmərəs/
many or a lot
Example: There are numerous options to choose from.
water-repellent
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(adj) /ˈwɔtər rɪˈpɛl ənt/
able to resist water or prevent it from soaking in
Example: The jacket is water-repellent, so I can wear it in the rain.
additives
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(n) /ˈæd.ɪ.tɪvz/
substances added to something to improve it or preserve it
Example: Some foods contain additives to make them last longer.
exploration
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(n) /ˌɛk.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
the act of searching or traveling to discover new things
Example: Space exploration has taught us a lot about the universe.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is essential for life.
tailor
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(v) /ˈteɪ.lɚ/
to make or change something to suit a particular need or purpose
Example: You can tailor your presentation to fit the audience better.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation
Example: He found a suitable place to study.
initially
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(adv) /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
at first; in the beginning
Example: Initially, I wanted to go to the park.
modify
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(v) /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
to change something slightly
Example: You can modify that sentence later if you need to.
abruptly
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(adv) /əˈbrʌptli/
in a sudden or unexpected way
Example: The car stopped abruptly when the light turned red.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
the way in which something is built or arranged
Example: The structure of the building is very strong.
eye contact
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(n) /aɪ ˈkɑn.tækt/
the act of looking into someone's eyes while talking to them
Example: He made eye contact with everyone in the meeting.
glancing
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(v) /ˈglænsɪŋ/
to look quickly at something
Example: She was glancing at her phone during the meeting.
body language
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(n) /ˈbɑːdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
the way someone uses their body to communicate feelings or attitudes
Example: His body language showed that he was nervous.
odd
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(adj) /ɑd/
strange or unusual
Example: His behavior was a little odd during the meeting.
scratch
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(v) /skrætʃ/
to rub or scrape something with something sharp or rough
Example: He likes to scratch his head when he is thinking.
familiar
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(adj) /fəˈmɪl.jər/
well-known or easily recognized
Example: I feel familiar with this topic.
specific
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(adj) /spəˈsɪfɪk/
clearly defined or identified
Example: She gave a specific answer to the question.
handouts
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(n) /ˈhændaʊts/
papers giving information or a summary, usually given to an audience
Example: The teacher gave the students handouts after the lecture.
refer
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(v) /rɪˈfɜr/
to look at or mention something again
Example: You can refer to the book for more information.
improvement
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(n) /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change that makes something better
Example: I hope to see an improvement in my grades this semester.
approach
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(v) /əˈproʊtʃ/
to come near or nearer to something or someone
Example: You can approach the topic in different ways.
developments
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(n) /dɪˈvɛləpmənts/
events or changes that happen over time
Example: The developments in technology are exciting.
overview
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(n) /ˈoʊvərˌvju/
a summary or general information about something
Example: The teacher gave an overview of the topic.
aspect
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(n) /ˈæs.pɛkt/
a part or feature of something
Example: There are many aspects to consider in this project.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
the effect or change that something causes
Example: The impact of the storm was felt all over the city.
focus
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(v) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
to give attention to something
Example: It is important to focus on your studies.
presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display that shares information with others
Example: She gave a presentation about her favorite book.
slide
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(n) /slaɪd/
a flat piece of paper or other material that shows information, often used in presentations
Example: She used a slide to show her results.
audience
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(n) /ˈɔː.di.əns/
a group of people who watch or listen to something, such as a performance or presentation
Example: The audience clapped after the show.
sensible
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(adj) /ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/
able to make good judgments; reasonable
Example: It is sensible to wear a coat when it's cold outside.
ignore
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(v) /ɪɡˈnɔr/
to pay no attention to something or someone
Example: You should not ignore your homework.
content
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tent/
the information or material contained in something
Example: The content of the book is very interesting.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
a test or trial to discover something
Example: She conducted an experiment to learn more about plants.
involved
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(adj) /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
being part of something or engaged in something
Example: I was involved in the school project.
regard
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(v) /rɪˈɡɑrd/
to think about someone or something in a specified way
Example: I regard him as a good friend.
round off
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(v) /raʊnd ɒf/
to make a number simpler by replacing it with a nearby number that is easier to work with
Example: You can round off the number to make it easier to understand.
occasionally
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(adv) /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sometimes but not often
Example: I occasionally go to the park to relax.
laptop
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(n) /ˈlæpˌtɑp/
a small portable computer
Example: She brought her laptop to class.
summary
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(n) /ˈsʌm.ə.ri/
a short statement that gives the main points of something
Example: The teacher gave a summary of the book.
prepare
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(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make something ready
Example: I need to prepare my notes for the presentation.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡl/
to have difficulty doing something
Example: I often struggle with math problems.
assume
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(v) /əˈsuːm/
to take for granted or suppose something is true without proof
Example: I assume everyone is ready for the meeting.
fascinate
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(v) /ˈfæsɪneɪt/
to attract and hold the interest of someone
Example: The idea of space travel fascinates many people.
repellent
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(adj) /rɪˈpɛl.ənt/
able to keep something away or make it not stick
Example: The coat is water-repellent and keeps me dry.
additive
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(adj) /ˈædɪtɪv/
something added to improve or change something else
Example: The recipe calls for an additive to make the cake rise.