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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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refrigeration
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(n) /rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/
the process of keeping something cold, especially food
Example: Refrigeration is important for preserving food.
icehouse
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(n) /ˈaɪsˌhaʊs/
a building for storing ice
Example: They used to cut ice from the lake and store it in an icehouse.
insulate
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(v) /ˈɪn.sə.leɪt/
to keep something warm or cold by using a special material
Example: They use thick walls to insulate the house.
sawdust
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(n) /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/
fine particles of wood that are produced when cutting or sanding wood
Example: The carpenter swept the sawdust off the floor.
import
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(v) /ɪmˈpɔrt/
to bring a product into a country from another country
Example: The company decided to import new toys from overseas.
domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛstɪk/
related to the home or family
Example: They bought a domestic fridge for their kitchen.
technology
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(n) /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
the use of scientific knowledge to develop tools and methods
Example: Technology has changed a lot in the last ten years.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the natural world, including the land, water, and air
Example: We should protect the environment for future generations.
component
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(n) /kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/
a part of something larger
Example: Water is an important component of our body.
recycle
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(v) /rɪˈsaɪkl/
to use something again after it has been used
Example: We should recycle plastic bottles.
dump
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(v) /dʌmp/
to get rid of something unwanted
Example: People sometimes dump trash in the park.
countryside
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(n) /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/
land that is not in cities and is usually used for farming or has natural beauty
Example: I love to walk in the countryside on weekends.
appliance
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(n) /əˈplaɪəns/
a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task
Example: I bought a new appliance for the kitchen.
manufacturer
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(n) /ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
a company that makes goods in large amounts
Example: The manufacturer produces many different kinds of toys.
presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a formal talk in which someone presents something to an audience
Example: She gave a great presentation at the meeting.
research
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(n) /ˈriːsɜːrʧ/
the careful study of a subject to find out new information
Example: I need to do some research for my school project.
medicine
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(n) /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
a substance used to treat illness or injury
Example: The doctor gave me some medicine for my cold.
chemical
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(n) /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
a substance used in or produced by a chemical process
Example: The scientists studied the chemical to find out more about it.
access
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(v) /ˈæk.sɛs/
to get to or use something
Example: You can access the internet from this computer.
produce
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(v) /prəˈduːs/
to make or create something
Example: Farmers produce fruits and vegetables.
export
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(v) /ɪkˈspɔrt/
to send goods to another country for sale
Example: Farmers can export their fruits to other countries.
developed
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(adj) /dɪˈvɛləpt/
created or improved over time
Example: They live in a developed country with good services.
economics
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(n) /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɪks/
the study of how money, goods, and services are made, sold, and used
Example: Economics helps us understand how markets work.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to carry something from one place to another
Example: They transport goods by truck.
refrigerated
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(adj) /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtɪd/
kept cool to preserve food or other items
Example: The vegetables are refrigerated to stay fresh.
railroad
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(n) /ˈreɪl.rɔrd/
a railroad is a track made of steel for trains to travel on
Example: The train travels on the railroad.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
to look into something carefully to find out more about it
Example: I want to investigate the history of ice cream.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus all your attention on something
Example: You need to concentrate to finish your homework.
differentiate
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(v) /ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
to recognize or point out the differences between things
Example: It is important to differentiate between facts and opinions.
competitor
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(n) /kəmˈpɛtɪtə/
a person or business that competes with others
Example: She is a strong competitor in the race.
particularly
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(adv) /pərˈtɪk.jə.lər.li/
in a way that is special or different from others
Example: I particularly like this color.
keen
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(adj) /kiːn/
eager or wanting to do something
Example: She was very keen to help her friend.
favour
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(n) /ˈfeɪvər/
something that you do to help someone or give them an advantage
Example: I will do you a favour by helping with your homework.
exist
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(v) /ɪɡˈzɪst/
to be present or to have being
Example: Many animals exist in the rainforest.
desert
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(n) /ˈdɛz.ɚt/
a dry, sandy area with very little rain
Example: Camels can survive in the desert.
chapter
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(n) /ˈtʃæptər/
a section of a book or document
Example: The book has an interesting chapter on history.
heavy going
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(adj) /ˈhɛvi ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
difficult or tiring to read or understand
Example: I find some textbooks heavy going.
altogether
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(adv) /ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðər/
totally; completely
Example: They decided to leave altogether.
break down
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(phrasal verb) /breɪk daʊn/
to stop working or to cause something to stop working
Example: My car will break down if I don't take care of it.
average
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(n) /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
the number that is the result of adding several amounts together and then dividing this total by the number of amounts
Example: The average score in the class was high.
divide
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(v) /dɪˈvaɪd/
to split into parts or groups
Example: We will divide the cake into equal pieces.
household
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(n) /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
a group of people living together in one home
Example: My household includes my parents and my two siblings.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
to make someone feel confident or excited about doing something
Example: Teachers encourage students to ask questions.
design
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(v) /dɪˈzaɪn/
to create a plan for something
Example: They design beautiful houses.
harmful
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(adj) /ˈhɑːrmfəl/
causing or capable of causing harm
Example: Some chemicals can be harmful to your health.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
an advantage or good result
Example: Eating fruits has many health benefits.
blank
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(adj) /blæŋk/
empty or without any information
Example: My mind goes blank when I read anything about chemicals.
pretty
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(adj) /ˈprɪti/
nice to look at; attractive
Example: She wore a pretty dress to the party.
fancy
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(adj) /ˈfæn.si/
elegant or designed in an elaborate way
Example: She wore a fancy dress to the party.
terribly
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(adv) /ˈtɛr.ə.bli/
in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example: She felt terribly sick after eating too much candy.
own
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(v) /oʊn/
to have something that belongs to you
Example: You own a car.