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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display to give information about a topic
Example: Her presentation was very interesting.
woolly
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(adj) /ˈwʊli/
made of wool or resembling wool
Example: The sweater is made of woolly material.
mammoth
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(n) /ˈmæ.məθ/
a large, extinct elephant with long tusks and thick hair, that lived during the ice ages
Example: The museum has a skeleton of a mammoth.
outline
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(n) /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
a general description or plan that gives the main ideas
Example: The teacher asked us to create an outline for our project.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to set up or create something that will last
Example: We need to establish a good routine.
ice age
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(n) /aɪs eɪdʒ/
a long period in the past when the Earth was very cold and covered in ice
Example: Many animals lived during the ice age.
childish
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(adj) /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
having behavior like a child; not mature
Example: The movie was too childish for the adults.
diagram
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(n) /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a simple picture that explains something
Example: The teacher showed a diagram of the cell.
timeline
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(n) /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/
a line that shows the time when events happen
Example: The timeline shows the history of the project.
illustration
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(n) /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
a picture or drawing that explains something
Example: She showed her illustration of a cat.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: The tooth discovery was significant for science.
extracted
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(v) /ɪkˈstræktɪd/
removed or obtained from a specific source
Example: The dentist extracted the bad tooth from my mouth.
jawbone
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(n) /ˈdʒɔːboʊn/
the bone that forms the jaw
Example: The jawbone of the mammoth was found in the cave.
recent
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(adj) /ˈriːsənt/
happening or appearing not long ago
Example: The recent events surprised everyone.
animated
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(adj) /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/
full of life and energy
Example: The animated characters made the cartoon fun to watch.
prehistoric
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(adj) /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔrɪk/
relating to a time before written history
Example: The cave paintings are prehistoric.
roam
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(v) /roʊm/
to move around with no fixed purpose or direction
Example: The animals roam freely in the fields.
climate
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(n) /ˈklaɪmət/
the usual weather conditions in a place
Example: The climate is very warm in summer.
extinct
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(adj) /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer existing
Example: The dinosaurs are extinct.
species
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(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of living things that are similar and can reproduce
Example: There are many species of birds in the forest.
survive
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(v) /sərˈvaɪv/
to continue to live, especially after a difficult situation
Example: Some animals can survive in very cold places.
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/
to recognize or be able to name someone or something
Example: I can identify the different animals in the zoo.
conclude
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(v) /kənˈkluːd/
to decide that something is true after considering the information
Example: They concluded that the project was successful.
extinction
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(n) /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
the state of a species no longer existing
Example: The extinction of dinosaurs happened a long time ago.
precise
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(adj) /prɪˈsaɪs/
exact and accurate
Example: The teacher asked for a precise answer to the question.
sample
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(n) /ˈsɑːmpl/
a small part or quantity used to show what the whole is like
Example: The scientist took a sample of the water to test it.
analyse
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(v) /əˈnæl.əɪz/
to study something carefully to understand it
Example: We need to analyse the results of the experiment.
volcanic
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(adj) /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
related to a volcano, which is a mountain that can erupt with lava and ash
Example: The volcanic rock is very hard.
ash
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(n) /æʃ/
the gray or black powdery residue from burning something
Example: After the fire, there was a lot of ash on the ground.
DNA
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(n) /diːˈɛnˈeɪ/
a molecule that carries genetic information in living things
Example: DNA is important for understanding how traits are passed from parents to children.
procedure
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(n) /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a way of doing something, especially in a formal way
Example: We must follow the procedure to make sure everything is safe.
visual
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
related to seeing or sight
Example: We will use a visual to help explain our topic.
rely
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(v) /rɪˈlaɪ/
to trust someone or something
Example: I rely on my friends for support.
dramatic
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(adj) /drəˈmætɪk/
very exciting or impressive
Example: The movie had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone.
researcher
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(n) /rɪˈsɜːrʧər/
a person who studies or investigates something in detail
Example: The researcher helps find new facts about history.
initial
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(adj) /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
first in a series
Example: We wrote down the initial questions for our project.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/
a range of different things or actions
Example: The garden has a variety of flowers.
muddled
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(adj) /ˈmʌd.əld/
not clear or organized; confused
Example: The instructions were a bit muddled and hard to follow.
chronological
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(adj) /ˌkrɑː.nəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
arranged in the order that things happened in time
Example: The story tells events in a chronological way.
overrun
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
to continue for too long or to exceed a limit
Example: We need to check the time so our speech does not overrun.
relevance
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(n) /ˈrɛləvəns/
the importance of something in a particular situation
Example: The relevance of the topic made the presentation more interesting.
viewpoint
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(n) /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a particular way of thinking about something
Example: Everyone has a different viewpoint on the topic.
geography
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(n) /dʒiˈɑɡrəfi/
the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments
Example: I love learning about geography and how countries are connected.
mainland
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(n) /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/
the main area of land, especially in contrast to islands
Example: The animals live on the mainland.
cave
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(n) /keɪv/
a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill, often used as a shelter
Example: The man found a bat in the cave.
condition
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(n) /kənˈdɪʃən/
the state of something, especially how good or bad it is
Example: The car is still in good condition.
escape
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(v) /ɪˈskeɪp/
to get away from a place where you are not allowed to leave
Example: The rabbit managed to escape from the cage.
standard
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(n) /ˈstændərd/
a level of quality or attainment
Example: The teacher has high standard for her students.
suggestion
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(n) /səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
an idea or plan that is offered for someone to think about
Example: She had a great suggestion for the project.
discovery
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(n) /dɪsˈkʌvəri/
finding something for the first time
Example: The discovery of the new species surprised the scientists.