Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 3

the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

the tiny pieces of wood that are left over after you cut or shape a piece of wood with a saw or other tool

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

to be able to pay the cost of something

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

not easy to understand or analyze

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

to make a waste product usable again

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

used to express the sum or entire amount

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

a machine or device that is designed to do a particular thing, like cleaning or cooking, in a home

barely at a particular time in the past

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

to collaborate or work collectively on a shared project or task

items made or produced for sale

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

food that is not preserved by canning or dehydration or freezing or smoking

to like or want someone or something

to fail to remember what one previously knew

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

products grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.

used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

requiring significant effort to overcome or complete

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

to fulfill or satisfy the needs, desires, or preferences of individuals or groups

a house for storing ice

to emphasize, express, or communicate a specific idea or argument

used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

the quality of being intricate and compounded

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

in a manner lacking a sense of duty, often characterized by carelessness

the worth of a product or service in relation to its price