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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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maple
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(n) /ˈmeɪpəl/
a type of tree that produces sweet sap used to make syrup
Example: There is a big maple in my backyard.
syrup
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(n) /ˈsɪrəp/
a thick, sweet liquid made from sugar or fruit
Example: I like to put syrup on my pancakes.
sap
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(n) /sæp/
the liquid that comes from a plant
Example: The sap flows from the tree in the spring.
preservative
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(n) /prɪˈzɜrvətɪv/
a substance used to prevent food from decaying
Example: Some people avoid food that has a preservative in it.
refine
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(v) /rɪˈfaɪn/
to make something better or purer
Example: They want to refine the syrup to make it taste even better.
species
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(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of living things that are similar and can produce more of the same kind
Example: There are many species of birds in the forest.
fertilizer
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(n) /ˈfɜrtəlaɪzɚ/
a substance added to soil to help plants grow
Example: Farmers use fertilizer to grow healthy crops.
moisture
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(n) /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/
water that is present in the air or in a substance
Example: The soil has enough moisture for the plants to grow.
criterion
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(n) /kraɪˈtɪr.i.ən/
a standard or principle for judging something
Example: A good criterion for selecting a book is whether it is interesting.
exposure
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(n) /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
the state of being in a place where something can be seen, felt, or experienced
Example: The plants need sun exposure to grow well.
indigenous
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(adj) /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/
from the original people of a place
Example: The indigenous communities live in harmony with nature.
bore
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(v) /bɔr/
to make a hole in something
Example: They bored a hole in the tree.
trunk
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(n) /trʌŋk/
the main part of a tree that supports the branches
Example: The cat climbed up the trunk of the tree.
scorch
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(v) /skɔːrtʃ/
to burn something with heat
Example: The rocks became scorching when placed under the sun.
diameter
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(n) /daɪˈæmətər/
the distance across a circle through its center
Example: The tree's diameter is measured in centimeters.
vascular
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(adj) /ˈvæskjələr/
relating to the system of tubes in the body that carry blood or fluids
Example: The tree's vascular system helps transport water and nutrients.
tap
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(v) /tæp/
to make a small hole in something to get a liquid out
Example: We can tap the tree to collect some sap.
drill
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(n) /drɪl/
a tool used to make a hole
Example: The workers used a drill to tap the maple trees.
evaporate
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(v) /ɪˈvæpəˌreɪt/
to change from a liquid to a gas, especially by heat
Example: The puddle will evaporate when the sun shines.
evaporator
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(n) /ɪˈvæpəreɪtər/
a device used to remove liquid from a substance by turning it into vapor
Example: The evaporator helps make the syrup thicker.
dense
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(adj) /dɛns/
having a lot of mass in a small space; thick
Example: The fog was so dense that we could hardly see.
filter
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(v) /ˈfɪltər/
to remove something unwanted from a liquid or gas
Example: We need to filter the water before we can drink it.
gritty
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(adj) /ˈɡrɪti/
having a rough, sandy, or coarse texture
Example: The sand at the beach feels gritty between my toes.
package
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(v) /ˈpækɪdʒ/
to put something into a container or wrapping
Example: I will package the gifts for my friends.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪəti/
a number of different types or things
Example: There is a variety of fruits in the market.
resource
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(n) /ˈriːsɔːrs/
something that can be used to help make or do something
Example: The library is a great resource for finding information.
valuable
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(adj) /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
having great worth or value
Example: The old book is very valuable to collectors.
absorb
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(v) /əbˈzɔrb/
to take in a liquid or substance
Example: The sponge can absorb water easily.
continual
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(adj) /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/
happening repeatedly over a period of time
Example: The continual changes in weather can be surprising.
formation
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(n) /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
the way in which something is arranged or organized
Example: The formation of the sap is important for making syrup.
production
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(n) /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of making or creating something
Example: The factory focuses on the production of toys.
nutrient
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(n) /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Example: Fruits and vegetables are full of essential nutrients.
immediate
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(adj) /ɪˈmiːdiət/
happening right away or without delay
Example: We need an immediate answer to our question.
quantity
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(n) /ˈkwɒntɪti/
an amount of something
Example: The recipe needs a large quantity of sugar.
steam
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(n) /stiːm/
a vapor into which water is changed when it is heated
Example: The steam from the pot made the kitchen warm.
appearance
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(n) /əˈpɪr.əns/
the way something looks
Example: The appearance of the cake was beautiful.
cloudy
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(adj) /ˈklaʊdi/
having many clouds in the sky
Example: It was a cloudy day and we stayed indoors.
litre
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(n) /ˈliːtər/
a unit for measuring liquids
Example: He drank a litre of water every day.
pastry
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(n) /ˈpeɪstri/
a type of sweet baked food, usually made with dough
Example: She loves to eat pastry for dessert.
waffle
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(n) /ˈwɑː.fəl/
a type of food made from batter that is cooked between two hot plates
Example: I like to eat a waffle with syrup for breakfast.
alternative
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(adj) /ɔlˈtɜrnətɪv/
offering a choice or different option
Example: There is an alternative to the regular chocolate cake.
fulfill
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(v) /fʊlˈfɪl/
to make something happen or to complete something
Example: She wants to fulfill her dreams.
partial
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(adj) /ˈpɑːrʃl/
not complete or whole
Example: The students have a partial understanding of the topic.
settle
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(v) /ˈsɛt.əl/
to make a home or to establish a place
Example: Many people settle in cities for better jobs.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a place or building used for a specific purpose
Example: The school has a new sports facility.
improvement
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(n) /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change that makes something better
Example: There has been an improvement in her grades.
overall
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(adv) /ˈoʊ.vər.ɔːl/
in general; overall; considering everything
Example: The project was successful overall.
diameter
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(n) /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/
the distance across a circle through its center
Example: The diameter of the table is two meters.
vascular
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(adj) /ˈvæskjʊlər/
related to blood vessels or plant vessels
Example: The vascular system helps carry nutrients through the tree.
insert
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(v) /ɪnˈsɜːrt/
to put something inside something else
Example: You need to insert the key into the lock.
healthy
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(adj) /ˈhɛl.θi/
good for one's health
Example: Eating fruits and vegetables is healthy.
growth
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(n) /ɡroʊθ/
the process of increasing in size or quantity
Example: The plant shows a lot of growth in the summer.