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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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aspect
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(n) /ˈæsˌpɛkt/
a particular part or feature of something
Example: One aspect of the job is working with people.
architectural
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(adj) /ˌɑːrkɪˈtektʃərəl/
related to the design and style of buildings
Example: The old church has great architectural beauty.
conform
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(v) /kənˈfɔːrm/
to behave according to the usual standards or rules
Example: The ecotown was designed to conform to the usual principles of sustainability.
density
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(n) /ˈdensəti/
the number of people or things in a particular area
Example: The population density of the city is very high.
disused
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(adj) /dɪsˈjuːzd/
no longer being used
Example: They turned the disused factory into a park.
epidemic
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(n) /ˈep.ə.dem.ɪk/
a widespread occurrence of a disease in a community at a particular time
Example: The city faced a serious epidemic of flu last winter.
manipulate
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(v) /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/
to control or influence someone or something in a clever or dishonest way
Example: The figures were manipulated to make the company look better.
migration
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(n) /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of people from one place to another to live or work
Example: Migration can happen within a country or between countries.
outskirts
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(n) /ˈaʊt.skɜːrts/
the outer areas of a city or town, away from the center
Example: The new mall is on the outskirts of the city.
pedestrianise
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(v) /pəˌdɛstrɪənaɪz/
to make a street or area for people to walk in, not for vehicles
Example: The city plans to pedestrianise the main square.
physician
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(n) /fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
a medical doctor, especially one who is not a surgeon
Example: The physician examined the patient carefully.
renewable
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(adj) /rɪˈnuːəbəl/
able to be replaced naturally or used again without being used up
Example: Solar and wind power are renewable sources of energy.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːr.wɚd/
easy to do or understand; not complicated
Example: The instructions are straightforward.
sustainability
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(n) /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
the ability to be maintained at a certain level without causing damage to the environment or depleting natural resources
Example: The company focuses on sustainability by using renewable energy.
syllabus
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(n) /ˈsɪl.ə.bəs/
a list of topics that are studied in a course of study
Example: The syllabus for this class includes ten chapters.
urbanisation
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(n) /ˌɜːr.bən.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of people moving to cities and the growth of cities
Example: Urbanisation is changing the landscape of many countries.