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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 2
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delighted
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(adj) /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
very pleased or happy
Example: She was delighted to receive a letter from her friend.
poisonous
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(adj) /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/
containing substances that can harm or kill you
Example: Some plants are poisonous and should not be touched.
consume
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(v) /kənˈsjuːm/
to eat or drink something
Example: People consume a lot of fruits and vegetables for good health.
edible
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(adj) /ˈɛdɪbəl/
safe or suitable for eating
Example: Some mushrooms are edible while others are toxic.
vicinity
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(n) /vəˈsɪn.ɪ.ti/
the area around a place
Example: There are many shops in the vicinity of my house.
beats
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(v) /biːts/
to be better than something else
Example: Nothing beats the taste of freshly picked mushrooms.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
knowing about something
Example: She is aware of the risks involved.
deadly
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(adj) /ˈdɛdli/
causing death or able to kill
Example: Some mushrooms can be deadly if you eat them.
apparently
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(adv) /əˈpɛr.ənt.li/
used to say that something seems to be true based on what is known
Example: The fruit is apparently ripe and ready to eat.
associated
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(adj) /əˈsoʊ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
related or connected to something
Example: The topic of the meeting is associated with health and safety.
countryside
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(n) /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/
the land outside cities and towns, often with farms, fields, and forests
Example: They love to go hiking in the countryside.
habitats
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(n) /ˈhæbɪtæts/
places where animals or plants live
Example: The forest has many different habitats for animals.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
a situation in which people or groups try to be more successful than others
Example: There is a lot of competition to win the game.
wildlife
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(n) /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
the animals and plants that live in natural environments
Example: I love watching wildlife in the forest.
beginner
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(n) /bɪˈɡɪnər/
a person who is new to a subject or activity
Example: A beginner should take time to learn the basics.
rely
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(v) /rɪˈlaɪ/
to trust someone or something to do something
Example: You can rely on her to help with your homework.
identifying
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(v) /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
the act of recognizing or discovering something
Example: Identifying the safe mushrooms is very important.
consideration
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(n) /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
something you think about when making a decision
Example: Safety is an important consideration when picking mushrooms.
trample
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(v) /ˈtræmpəl/
to step heavily on something, causing damage
Example: Be careful not to trample the flowers in the garden.
endangered
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(adj) /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
at risk of becoming extinct or disappearing
Example: The panda is an endangered animal.
protected
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(adj) /prəˈtɛktɪd/
kept safe from harm or danger
Example: The animals in the park are protected by law.
decline
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(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/
a decrease or reduction in something
Example: There has been a decline in the number of wild mushrooms in the area.
varieties
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(n) /vəˈraɪətiz/
different types or kinds of something
Example: There are many varieties of apples in the market.
locally
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(adv) /ˈloʊ.kəli/
in a particular area or nearby
Example: Many restaurants sell locally grown vegetables.
sourced
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(adj) /ˈsɔːrst/
obtained from a certain place or source
Example: The restaurant serves locally sourced ingredients.
reservoirs
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(n) /ˈrɛzərˌvwɑːrz/
large natural or artificial lakes used to store water
Example: The city gets its drinking water from nearby reservoirs.
destroyed
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(v) /dɪsˈtrɔɪd/
to completely damage or ruin something
Example: The heavy rain destroyed the old bridge.
advice
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(n) /ədˈvaɪs/
a suggestion about what someone should do
Example: She gave me good advice on how to study.
adventurous
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(adj) /ədˈvɛn.tʃər.əs/
willing to try new and exciting things
Example: She is adventurous and loves to travel to new places.
quantities
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(n) /ˈkwɒntɪtz/
amounts or numbers of something
Example: Be careful not to eat huge quantities at first.
mushroom
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(n) /ˈmʌʃruːm/
a type of fungus that can be eaten or is found growing in nature
Example: I like to add mushroom to my salad.
extremely
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(adv) /ɪkˈstriːmli/
very much; to a very high degree
Example: The weather was extremely cold last night.
confusion
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(n) /kənˈfjuːʒən/
a state of not being clear or certain
Example: There was confusion about the instructions.
freshly
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(adv) /ˈfrɛʃli/
in a way that is new or just made
Example: The bakery sells freshly baked bread every morning.
untrue
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(adj) /ʌnˈtru/
not true; false
Example: The story he told was untrue.
uncooked
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(adj) /ʌnˈkʊkt/
not cooked; raw
Example: She likes to eat vegetables uncooked.
squirrels
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(n) /ˈskwɪrəlz/
small animals with long tails that climb trees
Example: Squirrels often gather nuts in the fall.
wooded
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(adj) /ˈwʊdɪd/
having many trees
Example: They walked through a wooded area in the park.
signal
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(n) /ˈsɪɡnəl/
a sign or indication that gives information
Example: The phone has a strong signal in the park.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants, animals, and natural resources
Example: Conservation is important to keep our environment safe.
trampling
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(v) /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
to step heavily on something, causing damage
Example: Be careful not to trampling on the flowers.
endangered
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(adj) /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
in danger of becoming extinct
Example: Some animals are endangered and need protection.
decline
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(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/
a decrease or reduction
Example: There has been a decline in the number of wild mushrooms.
locally
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(adv) /ˈloʊ.kəl.i/
in a particular area or place
Example: Restaurants are becoming more interested in locally sourced food.
sourced
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(v) /sɔrst/
to obtain something from a specific place or source
Example: The chef sourced fresh ingredients for the meal.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
the natural home of a plant or animal
Example: The forest is a beautiful habitat for many animals.
storing
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(v) /ˈstɔrɪŋ/
keeping something in a particular place for use later
Example: I am storing my books on the shelf.
risottos
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(n) /rɪˈzɒtoʊz/
a type of Italian dish made with rice that is cooked slowly in broth
Example: We enjoyed delicious risottos for dinner.
react
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(v) /riˈækt/
to respond to something
Example: People can react differently to spicy food.
varieties
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(n) /vəˈraɪətiz/
different types of something
Example: I saw many varieties of flowers in the garden.
huge
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(adj) /hjuːdʒ/
very large in size, amount, or degree
Example: The elephant is huge compared to a dog.