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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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origami
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(n) /ˌɔːrɪˈɡɑːmi/
the art of folding paper to create shapes or figures
Example: She enjoys making animals using origami.
educational
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(adj) /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənl/
related to education or learning
Example: The project was very educational for the students.
individually
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(adv) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/
separately, rather than as a group
Example: The students worked individually on their projects.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation
Example: Learning a new language can be a challenge.
practise
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(v) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
to do something regularly in order to improve your skill
Example: I want to practise playing the piano every day.
fine motor skills
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(n) /faɪn ˈmoʊtər skɪlz/
small movements of the hands and fingers
Example: Children need to practice fine motor skills to become good at writing.
disruptive
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(adj) /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/
causing problems or interruptions
Example: The boy was being quite disruptive during the class.
concentrating
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(v) /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪŋ/
to focus attention on something
Example: She is concentrating on her homework.
motivated
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(adj) /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
having a strong reason to do something
Example: She felt motivated to finish her homework quickly.
satisfied
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(adj) /ˈsætɪˌfajd/
pleased because you have what you want or need
Example: She felt satisfied after finishing her homework.
difficulty
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(n) /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/
something that is hard to do or understand
Example: The difficulty of the puzzle made it challenging.
positive
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(adj) /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/
good, useful, or favorable
Example: The feedback from the teacher was very positive.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
knowledge or skill gained through doing something
Example: It was a positive learning experience for her.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪti/
something you do, especially as part of a work or school setting
Example: The activity was fun and helped us learn.
prepare
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(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make or get ready for something
Example: We need to prepare for the exam.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑlv/
to include or make someone part of something
Example: The project will involve teamwork and creativity.
aim
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(n) /eɪm/
a goal or purpose you want to achieve
Example: The aim of the game is to score the most points.
physical
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(adj) /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
related to the body or material things
Example: The teacher used physical examples to show the steps.
verbal
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(adj) /ˈvɜr.bəl/
related to words or speaking
Example: She gave a verbal explanation of the rules.
explanation
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(n) /ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
something that makes an idea clear or easy to understand
Example: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the homework.
widely
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(adv) /ˈwaɪdli/
in many places or by many people
Example: The park is widely used by families.
appealing
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(adj) /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
attractive or interesting
Example: The game was very appealing to the children.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛər/
having knowledge about something
Example: She is aware of the rules in the game.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
an advantage or good result
Example: Healthy eating has many benefits.
craft
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(n) /kræft/
an activity that involves making things skillfully by hand
Example: She enjoys craft like making greeting cards.
clumsy
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(adj) /ˈklʌm.zi/
not graceful or skillful in movement
Example: He is clumsy and often drops things.
effort
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(n) /ˈɛfərt/
the physical or mental energy used to do something
Example: It took a lot of effort to finish the project.
required
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(adj) /rɪˈkwaɪərd/
needed or necessary
Example: The materials required for the project were in the box.
engage
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(v) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
to participate or become involved in something
Example: I want to engage with my classmates during the project.
reinforce
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(v) /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
to make something stronger or more effective
Example: We need to reinforce our learning with more practice.
geometric
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(adj) /dʒiˈɑː.mə.trɪk/
relating to shapes and geometry
Example: The teacher showed us some geometric patterns in nature.
fraction
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(n) /ˈfrækʃən/
a part of a whole number or an amount
Example: Half a pizza is a fraction of the whole pizza.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡl/
to try hard to do something difficult
Example: Some students might struggle with math problems.
symmetry
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(n) /ˈsɪm.ə.tri/
the quality of being the same on both sides of a dividing line or around a central point
Example: The butterfly has beautiful symmetry in its wings.
plan
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(v) /plæn/
to decide in advance what to do
Example: We need to plan the lesson for next week.
develop
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(v) /dɪˈvɛl.əp/
to grow or change into a more advanced state
Example: The children develop new skills while doing origami.
direction
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(n) /dɪˈrɛkʃən/
a statement telling you how to do something
Example: The teacher gave clear direction so everyone knew what to do.
teamwork
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(n) /ˈtimˌwərk/
the act of working together with others
Example: Teamwork is important for completing the project.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
something difficult that tests your ability
Example: The math problem was a challenge for the students.
stand out
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(phrasal verb) /stænd aʊt/
to be noticeable or different in a positive way
Example: Her bright dress made her stand out at the party.
disruptive
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(adj) /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
causing problems or interruptions
Example: The disruptive behavior made it hard for others to learn.
settle
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(v) /ˈsɛtəl/
to become calm
Example: He needed a moment to settle before speaking.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus all your attention on something
Example: It is hard to concentrate when it is noisy.
motivate
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(v) /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
to make someone want to do something
Example: The teacher tried to motivate her students to learn.
produce
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(v) /prəˈdjuːs/
to make or create something
Example: The artist can produce beautiful paintings.
increase
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(v) /ɪnˈkriːs/
to make something larger or greater in amount
Example: We want to increase the number of students in our class.
unsure
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(adj) /ʌnˈʃʊr/
not certain or confident about something
Example: She seemed unsure about what she was supposed to do.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to help or give assistance to someone
Example: She will support her friend when he is in trouble.
appeal
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(n) /əˈpil/
a request or attempt to persuade someone to do something
Example: The appeal to help the environment was very strong.
craft
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(n) /kræft/
a type of activity where you make things by hand, like art or making objects
Example: She enjoys doing craft with her friends.
reinforce
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(v) /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
to make something stronger or better
Example: The teacher uses games to reinforce learning.
present
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(n) /ˈprɛzənt/
a gift given to someone
Example: I gave my friend a present for her birthday.