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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3
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assignment
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(n) /əˈsaɪn.mənt/
a task given to someone to do
Example: I have to finish my assignment for class.
coverage
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(n) /ˈkʌv.ər.ɪdʒ/
the amount of something that is included or covered
Example: The coverage of the news event was very detailed.
particular
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(adj) /pərˈtɪkjələr/
specific or certain
Example: She has a particular interest in history.
range
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(n) /reɪndʒ/
a variety or different types of something
Example: The store has a wide range of books.
compare
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(v) /kəmˈpɛr/
to see what is similar and different between two or more things
Example: Please compare the two stories to find out which one is better.
appears
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(v) /əˈpɪr/
to be seen or to show up
Example: The cat appears in the garden every morning.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪnstəns/
a specific example of something
Example: For instance, you can see how different opinions are presented.
editor
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(n) /ˈɛdɪtər/
a person who is in charge of preparing and correcting text for publication
Example: The editor decided to change the article before it was published.
column
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(n) /ˈkɑː.ləm/
a tall, vertical section of printed text
Example: The newspaper has three columns on every page.
inches
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(n) /ˈɪn.tʃɪz/
a unit of measurement equal to one-twelfth of a foot
Example: The table is 30 inches long.
spreads
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(v) /sprɛdz/
to extend over a surface or area
Example: The table spreads across the whole room.
headline
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(n) /ˈhɛd.laɪn/
the title of a newspaper article or story
Example: The headline caught my attention immediately.
attracting
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(v) /əˈtræktɪŋ/
to make someone interested in something
Example: The story is attracting a lot of attention.
attention
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(n) /əˈtɛnʃən/
the act of listening or watching carefully
Example: She has my full attention during the lecture.
graphics
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(n) /ˈɡræfɪks/
images or designs created using a computer
Example: The graphics in the video game are very colorful.
visual
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒuəl/
relating to seeing or sight
Example: The book had many visual images to help explain the story.
addition
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(n) /əˈdɪʃ.ən/
the process of adding something to something else
Example: In math class, we learned about addition.
effect
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(n) /ɪˈfɛkt/
a change caused by something
Example: The new law will have a positive effect on the community.
understanding
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(n) /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the ability to know or understand something
Example: She has a good understanding of the topic.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
the way something is built or arranged
Example: The structure of the building is very interesting.
journalist
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrnəlɪst/
a person who writes news stories for newspapers or broadcasts them on television or radio
Example: A journalist needs to gather information for their articles.
conflicting
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(adj) /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement or not in harmony
Example: There were conflicting opinions about the best way to solve the problem.
opinions
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(n) /əˈpɪnjənz/
beliefs or thoughts about something
Example: People have different opinions about the best movie.
misleading
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(adj) /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
causing someone to believe something that is not true
Example: The article gave misleading information about the event.
deliberately
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(adv) /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
in a way that is intentional or planned
Example: He deliberately chose the hardest question on the test.
accident
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(n) /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
an unexpected event that causes injury or damage
Example: She had an accident while riding her bike.
versions
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(n) /ˈvɜrʃənz/
different forms or editions of something
Example: I read two versions of the story.
purpose
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(n) /ˈpɜr.pəs/
the reason for doing something
Example: The purpose of the meeting was to discuss new ideas.
inform
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(v) /ɪnˈfɔrm/
to give someone information
Example: Please inform me about the meeting time.
controversy
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(n) /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.si/
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example: The controversy about the new law caused many protests.
ridiculous
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(adj) /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/
very silly or unreasonable
Example: The idea was so ridiculous that everyone laughed.
assumptions
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(n) /əˈsʌmpʃənz/
things that are accepted as true without proof
Example: The teacher challenged the students' assumptions about history.
attitudes
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(n) /ˈætɪˌtjudz/
the way a person thinks or feels about something
Example: People have different attitudes toward change.
education
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(n) /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
the process of learning, usually in school
Example: He values education and studies hard.
patronised
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(v) /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/
to talk to someone in a way that shows you think they are less intelligent or knowledgeable
Example: I felt patronised when he explained the rules to me as if I were a child.
presented
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(v) /prɪˈzɛntɪd/
to show or give something to someone
Example: She presented her project to the class.
national
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(adj) /ˈnæʃənəl/
relating to a country as a whole
Example: The report covered national issues that affect everyone.
international
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(adj) /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
relating to or involving two or more countries
Example: The conference will discuss international relations.
politics
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(n) /ˈpɑːlɪtɪks/
the activities related to the government or public affairs
Example: I like to read about politics in the newspaper.
analysing
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(v) /əˈnæl.ə.saɪzɪŋ/
to examine something carefully to understand it better
Example: I enjoy analysing different opinions in articles.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or right for a particular purpose or person
Example: I will try and find a suitable topic.
analysis
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(n) /əˈnæl.ɪ.sɪs/
a careful examination of something to understand it better
Example: The analysis of the story helped me understand its main points.
explicitly
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(adv) /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/
in a clear and detailed way, leaving no room for confusion
Example: She explained the rules explicitly to the players.
editorials
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(n) /ɪˈdɪtɔːrɪəlz/
articles in a newspaper that express opinions
Example: The editorials in that newspaper often discuss important issues.
emotional
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(adj) /ɪˈmoʊʃənl/
related to feelings
Example: The film has a very emotional story.
strangers
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(n) /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
people you do not know
Example: The party was full of strangers.
treatment
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(n) /ˈtriːt.mənt/
the way someone is cared for or dealt with
Example: The hospital provides excellent treatment for patients.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪl.ə.bəl/
able to be used or found
Example: The book is available at the library.
broader
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(adj) /ˈbrɔːdər/
having a greater extent or range
Example: The report considered the broader implications of the study.
reviews
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(n) /rɪˈvjuːz/
written opinions about something, like a book or a movie
Example: The website has many reviews of new films.
funding
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(n) /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
money given to support an activity or project
Example: The project received funding for new equipment.