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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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nutritional
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(adj) /nuˈtrɪʃənl/
relating to the substances that help living things grow and stay healthy
Example: Eating nutritional food is important for good health.
allergy
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(n) /ˈælərdʒi/
a medical condition that causes a person to react badly to certain substances
Example: He has an allergy to pollen.
packaging
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(n) /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
the materials used to wrap or protect products
Example: The packaging of the product was very attractive.
calories
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(n) /ˈkæl.ər.iz/
units of energy that food provides
Example: Eating too many calories can lead to weight gain.
eye-opener
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(n) /ˈaɪˌoʊpənər/
something that surprises you and helps you understand something better
Example: The report on food labels was a real eye-opener for me.
transparent
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(adj) /trænˈspærənt/
easy to see through; clear
Example: The water in the lake is transparent.
labelling
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(n) /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/
the act of putting labels on something
Example: The labelling on the food helps me know what is inside.
manufacturers
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(n) /ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər.ərz/
companies that produce goods
Example: The manufacturers of the toys are located in China.
proportion
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(n) /prəˈpɔrʃən/
a part of a whole
Example: The recipe shows the proportion of ingredients needed.
ingredient
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(n) /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
a substance that is used to make a food or product
Example: Water is an important ingredient in many recipes.
consistency
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(n) /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
the quality of being the same in different situations
Example: There is a lot of consistency in how he runs his business.
revealing
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(adj) /rɪˈvilɪŋ/
showing something that was hidden
Example: The labels on the food were quite revealing.
artificial
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(adj) /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/
not real, made to look like something natural
Example: The drink is flavored with artificial ingredients.
additives
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(n) /ˈædɪtɪvz/
substances added to food to improve it
Example: Some snacks have many additives that can be unhealthy.
percentage
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(n) /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
a part or share of a whole, usually expressed as a number out of 100
Example: A small percentage of the customers returned the product.
behaviour
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(n) /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the way someone acts or behaves
Example: Her behaviour in class is always polite.
conclusive
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(adj) /kənˈkluːsɪv/
certain and definitive; proving something to be true
Example: The evidence in the report was not conclusive.
small-scale
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(adj) /smɔl skeɪl/
small in size or extent
Example: They conducted a small-scale survey to gather opinions.
universally
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(adv) /ˌjunɪˈvɜr.sə.li/
in every part of the world or for all cases
Example: The rules apply universally to all students.
oppose
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(v) /əˈpoʊz/
to disagree with something or someone
Example: Some people oppose new laws about food labeling.
compulsory
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(adj) /kəmˈpʌl.sə.ri/
required by law or a rule
Example: It is compulsory for students to attend school.
ridiculous
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(adj) /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/
very silly or unreasonable
Example: It seems ridiculous that it isn't required.
consultation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
a meeting to discuss something or get advice
Example: We had a consultation with the doctor about our health.
reservation
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(n) /ˌrɛz.ərˈveɪ.ʃən/
an arrangement to keep something for use at a later time
Example: I made a reservation for dinner at my favorite restaurant.
familiar
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(adj) /fəˈmɪl.jər/
well-known or easily recognized
Example: She is familiar with the new rules at school.
consumer
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(n) /kənˈsjuːmɚ/
a person who buys goods or uses services
Example: A consumer should always check product labels before purchasing.
participant
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(n) /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
a person who takes part in something
Example: The participants in the study shared their opinions.
survey
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(n) /ˈsɜrˌveɪ/
a process of asking people questions to find out their opinions
Example: The participants in the survey were quite positive about the traffic-light system.
target
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(n) /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
a goal or something you aim for
Example: Their target is to finish the project by next week.
literacy
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(n) /ˈlɪtəri.si/
the ability to read and write
Example: Literacy is important for getting a good job.
accessible
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(adj) /əkˈsɛsəbl/
easy to understand or use
Example: The instructions were accessible to everyone.
socio-economic
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(adj) /ˌsoʊ.ʃi.oʊ.ɪˈkɒn.ə.mɪk/
related to both social and economic factors
Example: The study included people from many socio-economic backgrounds.
variation
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(n) /ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
a change or difference in something
Example: There wasn't much variation in their responses.
response
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(n) /rɪˈspɒns/
an answer or reaction to something
Example: Her response to the question was very helpful.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪntərˌvjuː/
a formal meeting to ask someone questions, often for a job
Example: She had an interview for a new job.
face-to-face
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(adj) /feɪs tə feɪs/
in person and not by phone or email
Example: I prefer to talk to my friends face-to-face.
sample size
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(n) /ˈsæmpl saɪz/
the number of people or items used in a study or survey
Example: The researchers needed a larger sample size for their experiment.
method
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(n) /ˈmɛθəd/
a way of doing something
Example: She used a new method to solve the problem.
select
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(v) /sɪˈlɛkt/
to choose something from a group
Example: I need to select a book to read.
volunteer
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(v) /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪr/
to offer to do something for free
Example: Many people volunteer at the animal shelter.
approach
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(v) /əˈproʊtʃ/
to come close to someone or something in order to talk or ask something
Example: The teacher will approach the students to help them.
state
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(n) /steɪt/
a condition or situation
Example: The state of the kitchen was messy after the party.
packaged
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(adj) /ˈpækɪdʒd/
prepared and sold as a unit in a container
Example: I usually buy packaged food for convenience.
frequently
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(adv) /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
many times; often
Example: She goes to the gym frequently.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑrkɪt/
a large store that sells food and other products
Example: I go to the supermarket every week.
traffic-light system
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(n) /ˈtræfɪk laɪt ˈsɪstəm/
a system that uses colors to show how healthy a product is, usually red, yellow, and green
Example: The traffic-light system helps shoppers choose better food options.
color-coded
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(adj) /ˈkʌlərˌkoʊtɪd/
marked with different colors to show different meanings or information
Example: The map is color-coded to show different climate zones.
adopt
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(v) /əˈdɑpt/
to start to use something new or different
Example: They decided to adopt a new system for checking food labels.
flag up
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(phrasal verb) /flæɡ ʌp/
to make something known, often something bad
Example: The report will flag up any safety concerns.
pressure
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(n) /ˈprɛʃər/
the force that is produced when something is pushed down or squeezed
Example: The pressure in the tire should be checked regularly.
reservation
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(n) /ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
an arrangement to have something saved for you
Example: I made a reservation for dinner at the restaurant.