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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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phenomenon
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(n) /fəˈnɒməˌnɒn/
a fact or event that can be observed
Example: The phenomenon of changes in weather can be interesting to study.
consumerism
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(n) /kənˈsuː.mɪr.ɪ.zəm/
a culture of buying and using goods
Example: Consumerism affects what people buy every day.
indication
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(n) /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a sign or piece of information that shows something
Example: The results were an indication of her hard work.
vast
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(adj) /væst/
very large in size or amount
Example: The vast desert stretched out before us.
possession
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(n) /pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
the state of having or owning something
Example: His possession of the rare book made him very happy.
era
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(n) /ˈɪərə/
a period of time that is associated with a particular event or characteristic
Example: The dinosaurs lived in a different era.
trigger
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(v) /ˈtrɪɡər/
to cause something to happen
Example: The loud noise can trigger a memory.
transform
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(v) /trænsˈfɔrm/
to change completely in form or appearance
Example: The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly.
manufacturing
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(n) /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
the process of making goods in large amounts
Example: Manufacturing has changed a lot with new machines.
dominate
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(v) /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
to have control over something or someone
Example: In the game, one player tends to dominate all the others.
textile
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(n) /ˈtɛkstaɪl/
a type of cloth or fabric
Example: The textile used for the dress is very soft.
fashionable
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(adj) /ˈfæʃənəbl/
popular and trendy in style
Example: She wore a fashionable dress to the party.
fabric
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(n) /ˈfæbrɪk/
a material made from threads or fibers, used for making clothes and other items
Example: She bought a soft fabric to make a dress.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔrməs/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is enormous compared to other animals.
migrate
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(v) /maɪˈɡreɪt/
to move from one place to another, usually for better living conditions or opportunities
Example: Many birds migrate to warmer places in the winter.
contribute
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(v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
to give or add something, such as money or help, to something larger
Example: Many people contribute to charity every year.
stagecoach
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(n) /ˈsteɪdʒˌkoʊtʃ/
a large vehicle pulled by horses, used for carrying people and goods
Example: The stagecoach took us to the next town.
surface
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(n) /ˈsɜrfɪs/
the outer or top layer of something
Example: The surface of the table is smooth.
gradually
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(adv) /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
slowly over a period of time
Example: The plants grow gradually in the spring.
canal
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(n) /kəˈnæl/
a long, narrow waterway used for boats or for irrigation
Example: The children enjoyed watching the boats on the canal.
transportation
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(n) /ˌtrænspɔrˈteɪʃən/
the way people or goods get from one place to another
Example: Transportation is important for getting to work.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: The study showed significant changes in people's lives.
knowledgeable
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(adj) /ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ.ə.bəl/
having a lot of knowledge or understanding
Example: The teacher is very knowledgeable about science.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
to make someone feel more hopeful or confident
Example: Teachers encourage students to do their best.
efficient
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(adj) /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
working well and without wasting time or resources
Example: The new machine is very efficient at making paper.
distribution
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(n) /ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
the way something is shared or spread out
Example: The distribution of toys was fair at the event.
retailing
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(n) /ˈriːteɪlɪŋ/
the activity of selling goods to customers
Example: Retailing has changed a lot with online shopping.
flock
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(n) /flɒk/
a group of birds or animals moving together
Example: A flock of birds flew over the lake.
entrepreneur
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(n) /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜr/
someone who starts a business
Example: An entrepreneur needs to be brave to start a new project.
visibility
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(n) /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the state of being able to see or be seen
Example: The visibility of the goods was improved with better lighting.
plate glass
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(n) /pleɪt ɡlæs/
a type of smooth and flat glass used for windows and displays
Example: The store had beautiful displays behind the plate glass.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to encourage people to buy or use something
Example: They decided to promote the new product with a big sale.
potential
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(adj) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
possible but not yet able to happen or be done
Example: She has the potential to become a great artist.
explosion
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(n) /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a sudden and loud burst of energy, often causing damage
Example: There was an explosion in the science lab.
persuade
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(v) /pərˈsweɪd/
to make someone do or believe something by giving them reasons
Example: She tried to persuade him to join the team.
convenience
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(n) /kənˈviːniəns/
something that makes life easier or more comfortable
Example: The new shopping app is a convenience for busy people.
necessity
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(n) /nəˈsɛs.ɪ.ti/
something that is needed
Example: Water is a necessity for survival.
unimaginable
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(adj) /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/
impossible to imagine or think of
Example: Life without sugar or cutlery was unimaginable.
revolution
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(n) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
a great change or movement in society or a system
Example: The revolution changed how people lived and worked.
technological
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(adj) /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
related to technology or machines
Example: The school offers many technological courses.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea, method, or product
Example: The team used innovation to solve the problem.
social
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(adj) /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to society and the way people live together
Example: He enjoys social events with his friends.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪmpækt/
the effect or influence of one thing on another
Example: The impact of the new law was felt across the country.
consume
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(v) /kənˈsjuːm/
to eat, drink, or use something
Example: I like to consume fresh fruits every day.
industrial
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
related to industry or manufacturing
Example: The factory is an industrial place where machines work.
production
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(n) /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of making or producing something
Example: The production of cars takes a lot of time and effort.
workshop
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(n) /ˈwɜrkˌʃɑp/
a meeting where people come together to learn or work on a project
Example: She attended a workshop to learn new skills.
migration
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(n) /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of people from one place to another
Example: Many birds migration to warmer places in the winter.
urbanization
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(n) /ˌɜr.bən.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of people moving to live in cities
Example: Urbanization changed many small villages into large cities.
infrastructure
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(n) /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/
the basic physical systems of a country or organization, such as transportation and power supplies
Example: The city needs to improve its infrastructure to support more residents.
advertisement
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(n) /æd.vərˈtaɪz.mənt/
a notice or announcement that aims to sell something
Example: I saw an advertisement for a new phone on TV.