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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display to share ideas and information
Example: The presentation was about dinosaurs.
background
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(n) /ˈbækgraʊnd/
the area behind the main part of something; background information or experience
Example: The background of the study is important.
eruption
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(n) /ɪˈrʌpʃən/
a sudden explosion of a volcano
Example: The eruption of the volcano was very powerful.
devastating
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(adj) /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
causing a lot of damage or harm
Example: The storm had devastating effects on the town.
consequences
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(n) /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
the result of an action or situation
Example: The consequences of skipping school can be serious.
catastrophic
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(adj) /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/
causing a lot of damage or harm
Example: The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the city.
volcano
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(n) /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and hot gas
Example: The volcano erupted and covered the town with ash.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or large enough to be noticed
Example: The change in temperature was significant.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The impact of the storm was felt in many towns.
indirectly
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(adv) /ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛk.tli/
not in a direct way; through another way or person
Example: She indirectly influenced my decision.
massive
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(adj) /ˈmæsɪv/
very large in size or amount
Example: The statue in the park is massive.
economic
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(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk/
related to the economy or money
Example: The economic situation is improving in our country.
focus
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(n) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
the main thing you give your attention to
Example: The main focus of our project is climate change.
observation
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(n) /ˌɑːb.zərˈveɪ.ʃən/
the act of watching something carefully
Example: Her observation of the birds helped her understand their behavior.
consistent
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(adj) /kənˈsɪstənt/
always behaving or happening in the same way
Example: The teacher gave a consistent answer to all the students.
account
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(n) /əˈkaʊnt/
a report or description of an event
Example: The witnesses gave an account of what they saw.
terminology
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(n) /ˌtɜrmɪˈnɑlədʒi/
the words used in a particular subject
Example: The teacher explained the terminology used in science class.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis
Example: Many new schools were established in the city last year.
haze
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(n) /heɪz/
a thick mist that makes it hard to see clearly
Example: The haze made it difficult to see the mountains.
volcanic
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(adj) /vɑlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by a volcano
Example: The volcanic eruption created a lot of ash.
fog
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(n) /fɔg/
a thick cloud of small drops of water hanging in the air
Example: The fog made it hard to see the road.
industrial
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl/
relating to industry or factories
Example: The area has many industrial buildings.
sulphur
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(n) /ˈsʌlfər/
a yellow chemical element that has a strong smell and is used in making medicines and fertilizers
Example: The air smelled like sulphur near the volcano.
respiratory
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(adj) /ˈrɛspəˌrɛtɔri/
related to breathing or the organs used for breathing
Example: She has respiratory problems that make it hard to exercise.
asthma
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(n) /ˈæsmə/
a medical condition that makes breathing difficult
Example: He uses an inhaler because he has asthma.
ambassador
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(n) /əmˈbæsədər/
a person who represents their country in another country
Example: Benjamin Franklin was an ambassador in Paris.
naturalist
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(n) /ˈnætʃərəlɪst/
a person who studies plants, animals, and the environment
Example: The naturalist observed the birds in the park.
independently
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(adv) /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
in a way that is not controlled or influenced by others
Example: She likes to work independently on her projects.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔr.məs/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is enormous and very heavy.
swift
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(adj) /swɪft/
moving quickly
Example: The swift rabbit ran across the field.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒnsəkwəns/
a result or effect of an action or condition
Example: The consequence of not studying is failing the exam.
varied
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(adj) /ˈvɛr.id/
different from each other
Example: There are varied opinions on the topic.
devastating
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(adj) /ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
causing a lot of damage or destruction
Example: The storm had devastating effects on the town.
livestock
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(n) /ˈlaɪvˌstɔk/
farm animals raised for food or work
Example: The farmer takes care of his livestock every day.
graze
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(v) /ɡreɪz/
to eat grass or other plants
Example: The cows graze in the field every day.
vegetation
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(n) /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
plants that grow in a particular area
Example: The forest has a lot of beautiful vegetation.
contaminate
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(v) /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
to make something dirty or harmful by adding something undesirable
Example: The factory can contaminate the water if it spills chemicals.
fluorine
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(n) /ˈflɔːr.iːn/
a chemical element that is a gas and is used in some types of toothpaste and in making certain chemicals
Example: Fluorine is important for healthy teeth.
fallout
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(n) /ˈfɔːlaʊt/
the results or effects of something, especially something harmful
Example: The fallout from the volcano affected many countries.
bizarre
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(adj) /bɪˈzɑr/
very strange or unusual
Example: The weather was bizarre last week.
drought
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(n) /draʊt/
a long period of time without rain
Example: The drought made it hard for farmers to grow food.
famine
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(n) /ˈfæmɪn/
a situation in which there is not enough food for a large number of people
Example: The famine made many people hungry and weak.
plague
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(n) /pleɪɡ/
a serious disease that causes death
Example: The plague spread quickly through the town.
mortality
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(n) /mɔːrˈtæləti/
the state of being subject to death
Example: The mortality rate increased during the cold winter.
presumably
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(adv) /prɪˈzuː.mə.bli/
used to say that something is probably true
Example: The answer was presumably correct after checking it.
unprecedented
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(adj) /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/
never having happened before
Example: The storm was unprecedented for this area.
astonishing
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(adj) /əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
very surprising or impressive
Example: The magician's tricks were astonishing.
respiratory
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(adj) /ˈrɛspəˌrɛtɔri/
related to breathing or the organs involved in breathing
Example: She has been experiencing respiratory problems lately.
illnesses
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(n) /ˈɪl.nəs.ɪz/
sicknesses or diseases
Example: The doctor helped many people with different illnesses.
percentage
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(n) /pərˈsɛn.tɪdʒ/
a part of a whole or a fraction expressed in hundredths
Example: A large percentage of the class passed the exam.
snowbound
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(adj) /ˈsnoʊˌbaʊnd/
unable to leave a place because of snow
Example: The roads were blocked, and we were snowbound for days.