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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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migrate
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(v) /maɪˈɡreɪt/
to move from one place to another, often seasonally
Example: Birds migrate to warmer places in winter.
seasonally
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(adv) /ˈsiːzənəli/
in a way that relates to the seasons
Example: The leaves change seasonally.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæbɪtæt/
the natural home of a plant or animal
Example: The forest is the habitat for many animals.
Arctic
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(adj) /ˈɑrk.tɪk/
related to the North Pole or the regions around it
Example: The Arctic region is very cold in winter.
relatively
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(adv) /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/
to a certain degree, especially in comparison to something else
Example: The book is relatively easy to read.
mystery
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(n) /ˈmɪstəri/
something that is difficult to understand or explain
Example: The missing puzzle piece was a mystery.
technology
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(n) /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
the use of scientific knowledge to create tools, machines, and methods that help people
Example: The technology we use every day is amazing.
theory
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(n) /ˈθɪəri/
an idea that explains something, often based on facts
Example: She has a new theory about how plants grow.
error-filled
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(adj) /ˈɛrər fɪld/
filled with mistakes
Example: The student received an error-filled paper back from the teacher.
amusing
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(adj) /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
funny or entertaining
Example: The comedian told an amusing story.
hibernation
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(n) /ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃən/
a state of rest or sleep that some animals go into during winter
Example: Bears go into hibernation when it gets cold.
persist
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(v) /pərˈsɪst/
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example: She will persist in her studies even if it gets hard.
abundant
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(adj) /əˈbʌndənt/
existing in large quantities; more than enough
Example: There is abundant food in the market.
instinct
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(n) /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
a natural ability to behave in a way that is not learned
Example: A mother bird knows how to take care of her chicks by instinct.
naturalist
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(n) /ˈnætʃərəlɪst/
a person who studies plants and animals
Example: The naturalist observed the behavior of the birds in the forest.
philosopher
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(n) /fɪˈlɑsəfər/
a person who thinks deeply about big questions in life
Example: Socrates was a famous philosopher in ancient Greece.
transmutation
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(n) /ˌtrænsmjuːˈteɪʃən/
the process of changing from one form or type to another
Example: The transmutation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is amazing.
observation
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(n) /ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of looking at something in order to learn about it
Example: The scientist made a careful observation of the birds.
redstart
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(n) /ˈrɛd.stɑːrt/
a small bird that has a reddish-orange tail
Example: I saw a redstart in the garden.
robin
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(n) /ˈrɑːbɪn/
a small bird with a red breast
Example: The robin sings beautifully in the morning.
autumn
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(n) /ˈɔːtəm/
the season between summer and winter
Example: Leaves change color in autumn.
feather
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(n) /ˈfɛðər/
a soft, light covering of a bird's body
Example: A feather floated gently to the ground.
assumption
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(n) /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
something that you think is true without being sure
Example: His assumption was that everyone would agree with him.
interpretation
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(n) /ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
the way someone understands or explains something
Example: Her interpretation of the story was very interesting.
bizarre
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(adj) /bɪˈzɑr/
very strange or unusual
Example: The story was so bizarre that everyone laughed.
amateur
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(n) /ˈæmətʃʊr/
a person who does something for enjoyment and not as a job
Example: She is an amateur photographer who loves taking pictures.
scientist
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(n) /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person who studies or works in science
Example: The scientist discovered a new species of plant.
conclusion
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(n) /kənˈkluːʒən/
the end or final part of something, especially after a process of thinking or reasoning
Example: The scientists reached a conclusion about the bird migration patterns.
logical
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(adj) /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
based on clear reasoning or good sense
Example: The teacher gave a logical explanation for the answer.
disappearance
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(n) /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr.əns/
the state of something no longer being seen or present
Example: The disappearance of the bird puzzled the scientists.
species
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(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of animals or plants that are similar and can reproduce
Example: There are many different species of birds in the forest.
stork
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(n) /stɔrk/
a large bird with long legs and a long neck, often seen in wetlands
Example: We saw a stork standing by the river.
spear
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(n) /spɪr/
a long, pointed weapon used for stabbing
Example: The hunter used a spear to catch fish.
incredibly
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(adv) /ɪnˈkrɛdəbli/
to a great degree; very
Example: The stork was incredibly strong despite the injury.
definite
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(adj) /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt/
clearly mentioned or known
Example: The answer to the question was definite.
tribe
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(n) /traɪb/
a group of people who share the same culture or language
Example: The tribe lives together in the forest.
defining
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(v) /dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
explaining the meaning of something
Example: The teacher is defining the new word for the students.
ornithology
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(n) /ˌɔrnɪˈθɑlədʒi/
the scientific study of birds
Example: She is studying ornithology at the university.
sub-Saharan
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(adj) /sʌb səˈhɑrən/
relating to the region south of the Sahara Desert in Africa
Example: Elephants can be found in sub-Saharan regions.
gradually
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(adv) /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
slowly over a period of time
Example: The flowers grow gradually in spring.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to start or create something that will last
Example: The teacher will establish a new classroom rule.
destination
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(n) /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
a place where someone is going or where something is being sent
Example: She has chosen a beautiful destination for her vacation.
speculate
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(v) /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/
to think about something and make guesses about it
Example: People speculated about how birds travel long distances.
harassment
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(n) /həˈræs.mənt/
the act of annoying or bothering someone in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable
Example: The smaller birds often show harassment towards the larger birds.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əpmənt/
the process of growth or progress
Example: The development of new technologies is exciting.
practice
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(n) /ˈpræktɪs/
the repeated exercise of an activity or skill to improve it
Example: We need to do more practice to get better at the game.
rely
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(v) /rɪˈlaɪ/
to depend on someone or something
Example: You can rely on your friends for support.
recovery
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(n) /rɪˈkʌvəri/
the process of getting back something lost or returning to a normal state
Example: The doctor said the patient's recovery is going well.
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
to recognize or name someone or something
Example: We need to identify the different types of birds.
data
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(n) /ˈdeɪtə/
facts or information used for analysis
Example: The scientists collected data about bird migration.
atlas
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(n) /ˈæt.ləs/
a book of maps or charts
Example: We used an atlas to find our way around the country.