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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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reptile
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(n) /ˈrɛp.taɪl/
a type of animal that has a backbone, is cold-blooded, and usually lays eggs, such as snakes and lizards
Example: A turtle is a reptile that lives both in water and on land.
crocodile
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(n) /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
a large reptile that lives in water and has a long snout
Example: The crocodile is very strong in the water.
Latin
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(n) /ˈlætɪn/
a language that was spoken in ancient Rome
Example: The word 'lizard' comes from the Latin word 'lacerta'.
distinctive
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(adj) /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
clearly different from others
Example: The lizard has a distinctive tongue color.
contrast
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(n) /ˈkɒn.træst/
a difference between two things that are compared
Example: There is a stark contrast between the two paintings.
varied
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(adj) /ˈveər.id/
different from one another
Example: The menu has a varied selection of dishes.
predator
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(n) /ˈprɛdətər/
an animal that hunts and eats other animals
Example: The eagle is a fierce predator in the sky.
cassowary
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(n) /ˈkæsəˌwɛri/
a large, flightless bird from New Guinea that has bright blue skin and a helmet-like crest
Example: The cassowary is known for its striking appearance and is often called a dinosaur bird.
survival
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(n) /sərˈvaɪvəl/
the state of continuing to live or exist
Example: The survival of the lizard depends on finding food.
man-made
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(adj) /ˈmænˌmeɪd/
made by people, not natural
Example: The park was filled with man-made structures.
navigate
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(v) /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
to find your way to a place
Example: Birds navigate using the stars.
territory
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(n) /ˈtɛrɪtɔri/
an area of land that belongs to someone or something
Example: The lizard knows its territory very well.
landmark
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(n) /ˈlændmɑrk/
a notable or important place or feature
Example: The statue is a famous landmark in the city.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the truth about something
Example: The scientist will investigate how the lizards move.
reveal
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(v) /rɪˈviːl/
to make something known that was hidden or secret
Example: The study revealed new information about the lizards.
mate
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(v) /meɪt/
to have a sexual partner or to reproduce
Example: The lizards mate during the warm months.
monogamous
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(adj) /məˈnɒɡəməs/
having a sexual relationship with one partner at a time
Example: Some animals are monogamous and stay with one mate for a long time.
hatch
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(v) /hætʃ/
to come out of an egg
Example: The baby birds hatch from their eggs in spring.
observer
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(n) /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who watches something carefully
Example: The observer took notes during the study.
evidence
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(n) /ˈɛvɪdəns/
proof or information that something is true
Example: There is no clear evidence to support that idea.
suggestion
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(n) /səɡˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
an idea or plan that is offered for someone to think about
Example: She made a good suggestion for our project.
relationship
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
the way in which two or more people or things are connected
Example: She has a good relationship with her friends.
protection
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(n) /prəˈtɛkʃən/
the act of keeping something safe
Example: The parents provide protection for their children.
track
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(v) /træk/
to follow or find the course or location of something
Example: They want to track the lizards in the wild.
develop
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(v) /dɪˈvɛl.əp/
to create or improve something over time
Example: We develop new ideas in our projects.
GPS
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(n) /dʒiː piː ɛs/
a system that shows exact locations using satellites
Example: We used a GPS to find the fastest route.
gather
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(v) /ˈɡæðər/
to bring things or people together in one place
Example: We gather all our friends for a party.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the park is near my house.
period
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(n) /ˈpɪr.i.əd/
a length of time
Example: She studied for a long period.
hypothesis
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(n) /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
an idea or explanation that you test by studying or experimenting
Example: The scientist proposed a hypothesis about animal behavior.
preservation
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(n) /ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of keeping something safe or in good condition
Example: The preservation of wildlife is very important.
doze
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(v) /doʊz/
to sleep lightly
Example: I like to doze on the couch in the afternoon.
distinctive
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(adj) /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
easy to notice because of being different from other things
Example: The distinctive sound of the bell rang throughout the school.
lining
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(n) /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
the material that covers or lines something
Example: The lining of the bag is soft and comfortable.
crush
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(v) /krʌʃ/
to press something very hard so that it breaks or is damaged
Example: I will crush the empty can.
beetle
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(n) /ˈbiː.tl/
a hard-bodied insect that often has wings
Example: I saw a beetle crawling on the ground.
snail
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(n) /sneɪl/
a slow-moving creature with a soft body and a shell
Example: I saw a snail on the sidewalk.
shell
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(n) /ʃɛl/
a hard outer covering, especially of a snail or a turtle
Example: The snail retreated into its shell when it felt danger.
highway
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(n) /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a main road for traveling long distances
Example: The car drove fast on the highway.
navigation
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(n) /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the process of finding your way
Example: The navigation to her friend's house was easy.
observation
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(n) /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of watching something to learn about it
Example: The observation of the lizards helps us understand their behavior.
habit
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(n) /ˈhæbɪt/
a regular way of doing something
Example: He has a habit of reading before bed.
relatively
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(adv) /ˈrɛlətɪvli/
in relation to something else; when compared to something else
Example: The lizards are relatively large compared to other reptiles.
partner
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(n) /ˈpɑːrtənər/
a person who is with another person in a relationship
Example: The lizard has a partner every year.
female
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(adj) /ˈfiːmeɪl/
relating to women or girls
Example: The female lizard lays eggs in the summer.
young
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(adj) /jʌŋ/
having lived for a short time; not old
Example: The young animals played together in the field.
tend
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(v) /tɛnd/
to take care of or look after something
Example: I tend to my garden every weekend.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑlv/
to include something as a necessary part
Example: This project will involve many students from our school.
collect
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(v) /kəˈlɛkt/
to gather things together
Example: I want to collect stamps from different countries.
data
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(n) /ˈdeɪtə/
facts or information used for reasoning or analysis
Example: We need to gather more data for the project.
fix
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(v) /fɪks/
to attach or secure something in a particular place
Example: We need to fix the picture on the wall.
surprising
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(adj) /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing a feeling of surprise
Example: The result of the experiment was surprising.
avoid
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(v) /əˈvɔɪd/
to keep away from something
Example: I try to avoid eating too much sugar.
injury
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(n) /ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
damage or harm to a person's or animal's body
Example: He had an injury on his leg from the accident.
prevent
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(v) /prɪˈvɛnt/
to stop something from happening
Example: You can prevent accidents by being careful.