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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3
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presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display about a topic to an audience
Example: The students will give their presentation next week.
obesity
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(n) /oʊˈbiːsɪti/
a condition of being very overweight
Example: Obesity is a serious health problem.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
a test or trial to learn something
Example: The scientist wants to conduct an experiment in the lab.
artificial
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(adj) /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/
made by people, not natural
Example: Some candies use artificial flavors.
sweetener
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(n) /ˈswiːtənər/
a substance used to make food and drinks taste sweet
Example: She puts a sweetener in her coffee.
organise
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(v) /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
to arrange or systematize something
Example: We need to organise our ideas for the project.
problematic
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(adj) /ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/
causing problems or difficulties
Example: The project became problematic without enough funding.
reckon
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(v) /ˈrɛkən/
to think or believe something
Example: I reckon it will rain tomorrow.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈæk.jʊ.rət/
correct and precise
Example: The information on the label was accurate.
scale
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(n) /skel/
a device used to measure weight
Example: She put the apple on the scale to see how much it weighed.
manufacturer
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(n) /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
a company that makes goods for sale
Example: The manufacturer makes many different kinds of toys.
calorie
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(n) /ˈkæləri/
a unit of energy in food that people eat
Example: A slice of cake has too many calories.
confusing
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(adj) /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/
difficult to understand or unclear
Example: The instructions were confusing for everyone.
suspect
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(v) /səˈspɛkt/
to believe something is true or likely
Example: I suspect they want to change the recipe.
purpose
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(n) /ˈpɜr.pəs/
the reason for doing something
Example: The purpose of the meeting is to plan our project.
approach
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(n) /əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of dealing with something
Example: Another approach to this problem is to get people to exercise more.
exercise
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(n) /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/
physical activity to improve health
Example: She does exercise every morning.
guideline
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(n) /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
a rule or advice about how to do something
Example: We need to follow the guideline for healthy eating.
brisk
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(adj) /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
Example: She likes to take a brisk walk in the morning.
objectively
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(adv) /əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv.li/
in a way that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings
Example: We need to look at the results objectively.
measure
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(v) /ˈmɛʒər/
to find the size, amount, or degree of something
Example: We need to measure the ingredients for the recipe.
motion
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(n) /ˈmoʊʃən/
the act or process of moving
Example: The motion of the car was smooth on the highway.
sensor
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(n) /ˈsɛn.sɚ/
a device that detects or measures something
Example: The sensor helps track how far I walk each day.
recommend
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
to say that someone should do something
Example: Doctors recommend regular exercise for good health.
escalator
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(n) /ˈɛskəˌleɪtər/
a moving staircase that carries people up and down
Example: The escalator took us to the second floor.
unconscious
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(adj) /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
not aware or awake
Example: She was unconscious after the accident.
process
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(n) /ˈprɒsɛs/
a series of actions taken to achieve a particular result
Example: The process of making bread takes several hours.
influence
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(v) /ˈɪnfluəns/
to have an effect on someone or something
Example: The weather can influence your mood.
modification
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(n) /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a change made to something
Example: The modification to the plan made it easier for everyone.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the natural world and the conditions that affect living things
Example: We need to protect the environment.
nutrition
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(n) /njuˈtrɪʃən/
the process of getting the food necessary for health
Example: Good nutrition is important for everyone.
focus
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(n) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
the center of interest or attention
Example: The main focus of the project is healthy eating.
tutor
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(n) /ˈtuːtər/
a person who teaches or helps students
Example: The tutor helped me understand my homework better.
solution
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(n) /səˈluːʃən/
an answer to a problem
Example: We need a good solution for this issue.
lecture
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(n) /ˈlɛk.tʃər/
a talk given to teach about a subject
Example: The teacher gave a lecture about healthy eating.
slide
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(n) /slaɪd/
a flat piece of material for showing information in a presentation
Example: We need to create some slides for our project.
record
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(n) /ˈrɛkɚd/
a written account of something
Example: I need to keep a record of my expenses.
packet
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(n) /ˈpækɪt/
a small container or bundle for things, often for sale or storage
Example: I bought a packet of cookies at the store.
absorb
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(v) /əbˈzɔrb/
to take in a liquid, light, or gas
Example: The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
chemical
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(n) /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
a substance that has a particular makeup and properties
Example: The scientist mixed a chemical with water.
grind
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(v) /ɡraɪnd/
to crush something into small pieces
Example: I need to grind the coffee beans for my morning coffee.
weigh
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(v) /weɪ/
to measure how heavy something is
Example: I need to weigh the ingredients for the cake.
reduce
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(v) /rɪˈduːs/
to make something smaller or less in amount
Example: We should reduce the amount of sugar we eat.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
to make someone feel confident or hopeful
Example: Teachers encourage students to ask questions.
label
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(n) /ˈleɪbəl/
a piece of paper or a sign that gives information about something
Example: She read the label before buying the product.
current
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(adj) /ˈkʌr.ənt/
happening or being used now
Example: The current guidelines say to walk for 30 minutes.
objective
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(adj) /əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts
Example: It is important to look at the data in an objective way.
minor
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(adj) /ˈmaɪnər/
small or insignificant in importance or size
Example: The changes in the plan were minor.
locate
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(v) /loʊˈkeɪt/
to find the exact position of someone or something
Example: I need to locate my keys before I leave.
increase
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(v) /ɪnˈkriːs/
to make something larger or greater
Example: We need to increase our exercise to stay healthy.
width
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(n) /wɪdθ/
the measurement of how wide something is
Example: The width of the table is six feet.