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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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forecasting
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(n) /ˈfɔrˌkæstɪŋ/
the process of predicting the weather
Example: Forecasting helps people know if it will rain tomorrow.
catastrophe
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(n) /kəˈtæstrəfi/
a sudden and terrible event that causes great damage or suffering
Example: The earthquake was a catastrophe for the whole city.
attribute
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(n) /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/
a quality or feature of someone or something
Example: Honesty is a great attribute to have.
whim
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(n) /wɪm/
a sudden desire or change of mind
Example: She bought the dress on a whim.
civilisation
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(n) /ˌsɪv.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
a way of living together in an organized community
Example: Many ancient civilisations had their own beliefs and practices.
rite
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(n) /raɪt/
a ceremony or action performed for a particular purpose
Example: The community held a rite to celebrate the harvest.
phenomenon
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(n) /fəˈnɒmɪnən/
something that can be seen or felt, usually something unusual or remarkable
Example: The Northern Lights are a beautiful phenomenon in the sky.
astronomer
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(n) /əˈstrɒnəmə/
a person who studies stars and planets
Example: An astronomer looks at the night sky for new stars.
noteworthy
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(adj) /ˈnoʊtˌwɜr.ði/
worthy of notice or attention
Example: Her achievements in science are truly noteworthy.
sway
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(v) /sweɪ/
to move slowly from side to side
Example: The trees sway gently in the wind.
account
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(v) /əˈkaʊnt/
to explain something or give a reason for something
Example: He tried to account for his absence in the meeting.
celestial
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(adj) /səˈlɛs.tɪ.əl/
related to the sky or space outside the Earth
Example: The stars are celestial objects.
halo
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(n) /ˈheɪloʊ/
a bright circle of light around a sun or moon
Example: The halo around the moon looked beautiful last night.
comet
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(n) /ˈkɑːmɪt/
a small celestial body that moves through space, often seen as a bright object in the sky
Example: A comet can be seen shining in the night sky.
evaporate
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(v) /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/
to turn from a liquid into a gas
Example: The sun will evaporate the water from the ground.
rectify
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(v) /ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ/
to correct or make something right
Example: They need to rectify the mistakes in the report.
Renaissance
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(n) /ˈrɛnəˌsɑns/
a period of great artistic and scientific activity, especially in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries
Example: The Renaissance brought many famous artists to the world.
proverb
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(n) /ˈprɒv.ɜːrb/
a short saying that expresses a common truth or advice
Example: A proverb says, 'Actions speak louder than words.'
meteorologist
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(n) /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies the weather
Example: The meteorologist explained the storm forecast on TV.
contemporary
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(adj) /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example: Many contemporary artists use new technology in their work.
gauge
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(n) /ɡeɪdʒ/
a tool used to measure something
Example: The engineer used a gauge to check the pressure.
hygrometer
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(n) /haɪˈɡrɑːmətər/
an instrument used to measure humidity
Example: A hygrometer can tell us how much moisture is in the air.
humidity
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(n) /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
the amount of water vapor in the air
Example: The humidity made the day feel very hot.
atmospheric
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(adj) /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
related to the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
Example: The atmospheric changes affect the climate.
altitude
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(n) /ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/
the height of something above sea level
Example: The altitude of the mountain is very high.
verify
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(v) /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/
to check if something is true or correct
Example: I need to verify the information before sharing it.
trade wind
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(n) /treɪd wɪnd/
a steady wind that blows in a constant direction
Example: The sailors used the trade wind to help them sail faster.
systematically
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(adv) /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a careful and organized way
Example: They studied the plants systematically to learn about their growth.
electricity
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(n) /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
the form of energy that powers electrical devices
Example: We need electricity to turn on the lights.
collate
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(v) /kəˈleɪt/
to gather and arrange information from different sources
Example: We need to collate the results from the survey.
meteorology
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(n) /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/
the scientific study of weather
Example: She wants to study meteorology in college.
mythology
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(n) /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/
the study of myths and traditional stories
Example: She loves reading books about mythology.
observation
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(n) /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of watching something carefully in order to learn more about it
Example: Her observation of the birds helped scientists understand their behavior.
survival
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(n) /sərˈvaɪvəl/
the state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
Example: Survival is important in harsh environments.
festival
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(n) /ˈfɛstɪvl/
a special event for celebrating something
Example: The town has a big festival every summer.
philosopher
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(n) /fɪˈlɑːsəfər/
a person who studies or thinks deeply about fundamental questions
Example: He wants to be a philosopher when he grows up.
formation
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(n) /fɔrˈmeɪʃən/
the way something is built or organized
Example: The formation of clouds can indicate rain.
storm
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(n) /stɔrm/
a very bad weather condition with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, or snow
Example: The storm knocked down many trees.
evaporation
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(n) /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/
the process of turning liquid into vapor or gas
Example: Evaporation happens when the sun heats the water.
conclusion
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(n) /kənˈkluːʒən/
a final decision or judgment
Example: The conclusion of the story was very surprising.
theory
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(n) /ˈθiː.əri/
a system of ideas that explains something
Example: The teacher explained the theory of evolution.
alongside
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(preposition) /əˈlɔŋˌsaɪd/
next to or together with
Example: She walked alongside her friend in the park.
forecast
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(n) /ˈfɔr.kæst/
a statement about what the weather will be like in the future
Example: The forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
instrument
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(n) /ˈɪnstrumənt/
a tool used for a specific purpose
Example: The musician plays a musical instrument.
vane
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(n) /veɪn/
a device that shows the direction of the wind
Example: The vane on the roof spins when the wind blows.
invention
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(n) /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
a new idea or thing that has been made
Example: The invention of the telephone changed communication.
pressure
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(n) /ˈprɛʃər/
the force that is produced when something is pressed
Example: The pressure in the balloon makes it difficult to hold.
astronomer
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(n) /əˈstrɒn.ə.mər/
a person who studies stars and planets
Example: An astronomer looks at the night sky through a telescope.
systematically
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(adv) /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a methodical and organized way
Example: They studied the data systematically to find patterns.
telegraph
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(n) /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræf/
a system for sending messages over long distances using wires and signals
Example: The telegraph was used to send news quickly.