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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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module
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(n) /ˈmɒdʒ.uːl/
a separate unit or part of a course that covers a specific topic
Example: The teacher assigned a module on animals.
entertain
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(v) /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
to keep someone interested and happy
Example: The clown will entertain the kids at the party.
educational
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(adj) /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənl/
relating to education or teaching
Example: The book has many educational games for kids.
ethical
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(adj) /ˈɛθɪkəl/
relating to what is right or wrong
Example: It is important to make ethical decisions.
fascinate
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(v) /ˈfæsɪneɪt/
to attract and hold someone's attention very strongly
Example: Many people are fascinated by outer space.
convey
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(v) /kənˈveɪ/
to communicate or express something
Example: She can convey her thoughts clearly.
imply
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(v) /ɪmˈplaɪ/
to suggest something without saying it directly
Example: The teacher did not say to study, but she implied it by saying we had a test.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: The teacher gave us significant advice for our exams.
inspire
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(v) /ɪnˈspaɪər/
to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something
Example: The movie inspired her to write her own story.
compete
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(v) /kəmˈpiːt/
to try to be better than someone or something else
Example: I can't compete with the really popular stories.
illustration
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(n) /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
a picture or drawing that explains something or makes it clear
Example: The book has many beautiful illustrations.
central
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(adj) /ˈsɛn.trəl/
most important or main
Example: The central theme of the story is friendship.
vividly
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(adv) /ˈvɪv.ɪd.li/
in a way that produces very clear pictures in your mind
Example: I can still see them vividly in my mind, years later!
powerful
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(adj) /ˈpaʊɚfəl/
having a lot of strength or influence
Example: Pictures can be so powerful, just as powerful as words.
field
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(n) /fiːld/
an area of study or work
Example: I want to work in the field of art.
convince
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(v) /kənˈvɪns/
to make someone believe something
Example: I will try to convince my friend to join us.
imagination
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(n) /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind
Example: Her imagination helps her tell great stories.
visual
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
related to seeing or sight
Example: She loves visual art, especially paintings.
input
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(n) /ˈɪnˌpʊt/
information or signals given to a system
Example: The computer needs input to function properly.
serve
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(v) /sɜrv/
to provide food or drinks to someone
Example: The waiter will serve dinner at seven o'clock.
purpose
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(n) /ˈpɜːr.pəs/
the reason for something or what something is meant to achieve
Example: The purpose of school is to help kids learn.
assume
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(v) /əˈsuːm/
to think something is true without proof
Example: Many people assume that all stories are for children.
adventurous
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(adj) /ədˈvɛn.tʃər.əs/
willing to try new and exciting experiences
Example: She loves to travel because she is adventurous.
target
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(v) /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
to aim something at a specific person, group, or thing
Example: The product was targeted at young people.
reflect
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(v) /rɪˈflɛkt/
to think about something carefully
Example: She likes to reflect on her day before going to bed.
society
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(n) /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
a group of people living together in an organized way
Example: Every society has its own rules.
decide
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(v) /dɪˈsaɪd/
to make a choice about something
Example: I need to decide what to eat for dinner.
fairy tale
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(n) /ˈfɛri teɪl/
a story about magic and imaginary creatures
Example: She loves reading a fairy tale before bed.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈæk.jʊ.rɪt/
correct and true in every detail
Example: The map is accurate and helps us find the way.
translation
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(n) /trænsˈleɪʃən/
the process of changing words from one language to another
Example: The translation of the book was very good.
shipwreck
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(n) /ˈʃɪpˌrɛk/
an accident in which a ship is destroyed or damaged
Example: The shipwreck was discovered at the bottom of the ocean.
bizarre
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(adj) /bɪˈzɑr/
very strange or unusual
Example: The story had some bizarre characters.
element
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(n) /ˈɛl.ɪ.mənt/
a basic or necessary part of something
Example: Each story has an important element that makes it special.
basis
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(n) /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the main idea or reason for something
Example: That was the basis for the story.
ballet
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(n) /bæˈleɪ/
a type of dance that tells a story and is performed with music
Example: She wants to learn ballet next year.
witty
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(adj) /ˈwɪti/
clever and funny
Example: The comedian was very witty during the show.
moving
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(adj) /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
changing position or place
Example: The moving train went fast.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡl/
to try very hard to do something difficult
Example: I struggle with math problems sometimes.
effort
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(n) /ˈɛfərt/
the physical or mental energy used to do something
Example: The student put in a lot of effort to finish the homework.
prepare
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(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make something ready
Example: I need to prepare a meal for dinner.
successful
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(adj) /səkˈsɛsfəl/
achieving desired results or goals
Example: The project was successful and finished on time.
conscious
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(adj) /ˈkɒnʃəs/
aware of and able to think about what is happening around you
Example: She is conscious of the time while studying.
message
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(n) /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
a piece of information sent or delivered
Example: I received a message from my friend.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/
a single example of something
Example: That was a good instance of teamwork.
obey
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(v) /əˈbeɪ/
to follow commands or rules
Example: Children should obey their parents.
realize
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(v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/
to become aware of something or understand it
Example: She began to realize the importance of studying.
inspire
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(v) /ɪnˈspaɪər/
to fill someone with the desire to do something good
Example: The story can inspire children to dream big.
frighten
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(v) /ˈfraɪtən/
to make someone feel scared
Example: The thunder frightens me during a storm.
compare
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(v) /kəmˈpɛr/
to look at two or more things to see how they are the same or different
Example: They compare prices before buying a new phone.
value
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(n) /ˈvælju/
the importance or worth of something
Example: The value of good education is very high.
reflect
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(v) /rɪˈflɛkt/
to think deeply about something
Example: She likes to reflect on her day before sleeping.
amazed
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(adj) /əˈmeɪzd/
very surprised
Example: I was amazed by the magician's tricks.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈækjərət/
correct and true in every detail
Example: The translation of the book is accurate.
bizarre
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(adj) /bɪˈzɑr/
very strange or unusual
Example: That movie had some bizarre scenes.
popular
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(adj) /ˈpɑːpjələr/
liked or enjoyed by many people
Example: Students often read popular books.
carry along
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(v) /ˈkæri əˈlɔŋ/
to make someone feel involved or engaged in something
Example: The story was so exciting that it really carried me along.