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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 3
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vegan
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(adj) /ˈviːɡən/
relating to a diet that does not include any animal products
Example: She wants to try a vegan diet to be healthier.
alternative
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(adj) /ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv/
a different choice or option
Example: I chose an alternative food for dinner.
chickpea
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(n) /ˈtʃɪk.piː/
a round, beige seed that is often used in cooking
Example: Chickpeas are a great source of protein.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or something that is good
Example: Having a garden is an advantage in the summer.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
easy to understand or do; simple
Example: The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
stale
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(adj) /steɪl/
no longer fresh and not good to eat
Example: The bread was stale and hard.
reform
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(v) /rɪˈfɔrm/
to change something to improve it
Example: The school plans to reform its teaching methods.
appetizing
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(adj) /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
having a good appearance or smell that makes you want to eat something
Example: The cake looked very appetizing on the table.
visually impaired
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒuəli ɪmˈpɛrd/
having difficulty seeing
Example: The new labels help visually impaired people know if food is fresh.
sensor
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(n) /ˈsɛnsər/
a device that detects or measures a physical property
Example: The sensor helps to check if the food is fresh.
proactive
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(adj) /proʊˈæk.tɪv/
taking action to make things happen
Example: The team needs to be more proactive about solving problems.
motivate
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(v) /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
to make someone want to do something
Example: Teachers try to motivate their students to learn.
consumer
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(n) /kənˈsjuːmər/
a person who buys and uses goods and services
Example: The consumer wants fresher food options.
reduction
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(n) /rɪˈdʌkʃən/
the act of making something smaller in amount or size
Example: There is a need for a reduction in waste.
unnecessary
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(adj) /ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
not needed or not necessary
Example: The extra packaging was unnecessary.
packaging
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(n) /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
the materials used to wrap or protect goods
Example: Good packaging helps keep the food fresh.
supermarket
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌmɑːrkɪt/
a large shop where you can buy food and other things
Example: I need to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries.
gluten
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(n) /ˈɡluː.tən/
a protein found in wheat and some other grains
Example: Some people cannot eat gluten.
lactose
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(n) /ˈlækteɪoʊs/
a sugar found in milk and dairy products
Example: Some people cannot digest lactose.
intolerance
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(n) /ɪnˈtɑː.lə.rənts/
an unwillingness to accept ideas or people that are different
Example: Intolerance can lead to conflict between groups.
diagnose
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(v) /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/
to identify a disease or condition by examination
Example: The doctor will diagnose the illness after the tests.
branded
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(adj) /ˈbrændɪd/
designed with a name or logo for marketing
Example: I bought a branded shirt that everyone liked.
celebrity
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(n) /səˈlɛb.rɪ.ti/
a famous person
Example: She wants to be a celebrity one day.
spice
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(n) /spaɪs/
a substance made from a plant, used to add flavor to food
Example: I enjoy adding spice to my meat dishes.
ghost kitchen
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(n) /ɡoʊst ˈkɪtʃɪn/
a kitchen used to prepare food only for delivery, without a dining area for customers
Example: Many restaurants now use a ghost kitchen to reach more customers.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/
a place where a particular activity happens
Example: The cooking facility is open for public events.
delivery
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(n) /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of bringing goods to a person
Example: The delivery arrived on time.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪəti/
a number of different types of things
Example: There is a variety of fruits in the store.
project
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(n) /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/
a planned piece of work
Example: She is excited about her project on healthy eating.
paste
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(n) /peɪst/
a soft, thick mixture
Example: He made a paste from the flour and water.
3-D printing
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(n) /θri-di ˈprɪntɪŋ/
the process of making a three-dimensional object from a digital file
Example: Many schools are now teaching 3-D printing to students.
pattern
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(n) /ˈpætərn/
a repeated design or form
Example: The quilt has a beautiful pattern.
produce
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(v) /prəˈdjuːs/
to make or create something
Example: The factory will produce new toys.
sample
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(n) /ˈsæmpl/
a small part of something that shows what the whole is like
Example: The artist gave us a sample of her new painting.
touch-sensitive
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(adj) /tʌtʃ ˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/
able to feel or respond to touch
Example: The label is touch-sensitive and changes when the food is not fresh.
pharmacy
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(n) /ˈfɑːrməsi/
a place where you can buy medicine
Example: I need to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine.
trend
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(n) /trɛnd/
a general change or development in a situation or in people's opinions
Example: I like to follow the latest trend in fashion.
predict
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(v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
to say what will happen in the future
Example: The weather report can predict rain tomorrow.
habit
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(n) /ˈhæbɪt/
a regular way of doing something
Example: She has a habit of reading before bed.
focus
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(n) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
the main idea or attention
Example: The focus of the meeting was about reducing waste.
import
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(v) /ɪmˈpɔrt/
to bring something in from another place or country
Example: They import fruits from other countries.
address
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(v) /əˈdrɛs/
to deal with or talk about a problem or issue
Example: The teacher will address the students about their homework.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
having knowledge or understanding of something
Example: She is aware of the new rules at school.
allergy
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(n) /ˈæl.ər.dʒi/
a medical condition that causes a person to react badly to certain foods, substances, or materials
Example: She avoids peanuts because of her allergy.
mix
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(v) /mɪks/
to combine two or more things together
Example: You should mix the flour and water in a bowl.
ready-made
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(adj) /ˌrɛdiˈmeɪd/
made in advance and ready to use
Example: I bought a ready-made meal for dinner.
takeaway
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(n) /ˈteɪkəweɪ/
a meal bought at a restaurant to be eaten at home
Example: We ordered a takeaway for dinner.
concern
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(n) /kənˈsɜrn/
a feeling of worry or interest about something
Example: She expressed her concern about the environment.
risk
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(n) /rɪsk/
the possibility of something bad happening
Example: Taking that shortcut can put you at risk.
mushroom
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(n) /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/
a type of fungus that is often eaten as food
Example: I like to add mushroom to my pizza.
treat
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(v) /triːt/
to deal with someone or something in a particular way
Example: People often treat each other with kindness.
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