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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 3
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summary
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(n) /ˈsʌməri/
a short statement that gives the main points of something
Example: I need to write a summary of the main ideas.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
knowledge or skill from having done something
Example: She wants to gain more experience in her job.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or make plans for something
Example: I need to arrange a meeting with my teacher.
placement
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(n) /ˈpleɪs.mənt/
a situation where someone is placed in a job or position
Example: I applied for a placement at the local hospital.
livestock
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(n) /ˈlaɪvˌstɔk/
farm animals raised for food or other products
Example: The farmer raises livestock on his ranch.
deliver
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(v) /dɪˈlɪvər/
to bring something to a person or place
Example: The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
lamb
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(n) /læm/
a young sheep
Example: The farmer showed us a small lamb in the field.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˈstreɪtˌfɔr.wɚd/
simple and easy to understand
Example: The instructions were straightforward, so I could follow them easily.
stagger
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(v) /ˈstæɡər/
to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
Example: After the long run, he started to stagger on the path.
vet
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(n) /vɛt/
a veterinarian, a person who treats animals
Example: The vet helped the injured dog.
breed
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(v) /briːd/
to produce young animals or plants
Example: Farmers often breed sheep for their wool.
lowland
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(n) /ˈloʊ.lænd/
an area of low land, especially near a river or lake
Example: The farmer raised sheep in the lowland.
Suffolk
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(n) /ˈsʌfək/
a breed of sheep known for its meat
Example: The farmer raises Suffolks on his land.
Cheviot
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(n) /ˈʧɛviət/
a breed of sheep known for its hard-wearing wool
Example: The farm had many Cheviot sheep in the fields.
sought-after
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(adj) /sɔtˈæftər/
very in demand; wanted by many people
Example: The farmer said their wool is really sought-after.
hardwearing
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(adj) /hɑrdˈwɛrɪŋ/
able to last a long time without being damaged
Example: The materials used for the sofa are very hardwearing.
supplement
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(n) /ˈsʌplɪmənt/
something added to complete or enhance something else
Example: The farmer uses a supplement to help the animals grow.
electrolyte
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(n) /ɪˈlɛk.trə.laɪt/
a substance that produces electricity when dissolved in water
Example: Electrolytes help keep our bodies hydrated.
routine
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(n) /ruːˈtiːn/
a usual way of doing things
Example: He follows a routine every morning.
consumption
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(n) /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the act of using or eating something
Example: The milk was not suitable for human consumption.
antibiotic
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(n) /ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑtɪk/
a medicine used to treat infections caused by bacteria
Example: The doctor gave her an antibiotic for her cough.
embarrassing
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(adj) /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
causing feeling of shame or awkwardness
Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped on stage.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or proper for something
Example: The milk was not suitable for people to drink.
depend
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(v) /dɪˈpɛnd/
to need something or someone for support or help
Example: He depends on his parents for advice.
production
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(n) /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of making or growing something
Example: The farm's production of milk was very high.
operation
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(n) /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
a process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a goal
Example: The vet will perform an operation on the sick animal.
capable
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(adj) /ˈkeɪpəbl/
having the ability or quality to do something
Example: He is capable of finishing the project on time.
reckon
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(v) /ˈrɛkən/
to think or believe something
Example: He reckons it will rain tomorrow.
module
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(n) /ˈmɒdʒ.uːl/
a part of a course or a program of study
Example: The students learned about different modules in their program.
terminology
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(n) /ˌtɜːrmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/
the special words or phrases used in a particular field or subject
Example: Understanding medical terminology is important for healthcare workers.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡəl/
to try very hard to do something that is difficult
Example: I did struggle with the new lesson.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːr.wɚd/
easy to understand; clear
Example: The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
nutrition
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(n) /nuˈtrɪʃən/
the substances that help to keep living things healthy
Example: Good nutrition is important for growing children.
contaminated
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(adj) /kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
made dirty or harmful by something bad
Example: The water was contaminated and could not be used for drinking.
comparison
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(n) /kəmˈpɛr.ɪ.sən/
the act of comparing two or more things
Example: In comparison, my garden has more flowers than yours.
domesticated
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(adj) /dəˈmɛstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
trained to live with people
Example: Dogs are domesticated animals that make great pets.
alpaca
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(n) /ælˈpɑːkə/
a type of animal that is like a small llama, kept for its wool
Example: The farmer had several alpaca on his land.
economy
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(n) /ɪˈkɑː.nə.mi/
the system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country.
Example: The economy is growing and creating more jobs.
eradicate
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(v) /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
to get rid of something completely
Example: We need to eradicate the weeds in the garden.
wildlife
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(n) /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
the animals and plants that live and grow in the natural environment
Example: Many people love to observe wildlife in their natural habitats.
medication
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(n) /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
a substance used to treat an illness or medical condition
Example: The doctor gave her some medication for her headache.
dissertation
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(n) /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a college degree
Example: I might write my dissertation on wildlife medication.
impressed
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(v) /ɪmˈprɛst/
to make someone feel admiration or respect
Example: The animal disease module really impressed me.
disease
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(n) /dɪˈziːz/
a condition that makes a person or animal ill
Example: The doctor helps people with disease.
buffalo
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(n) /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/
a large animal that lives in North America, usually having a shaggy dark brown coat and big horns
Example: The water buffalo helps farmers with their work.
camel
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(n) /ˈkeɪ.məl/
a large animal with a hump on its back, often found in deserts
Example: Camels can walk long distances without water.
scientist
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(n) /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person who studies or works in science
Example: The scientist discovered a new species of bird.
control
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(v) /kənˈtroʊl/
to have power over something
Example: She can control the music with her phone.
oil spill
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(n) /ɔɪl spɪl/
an amount of oil that accidentally leaks into the water
Example: The oil spill harmed many sea animals.
feedback
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(n) /ˈfiːd.bæk/
information about how one has done in a task or activity
Example: The teacher gave me good feedback on my project.