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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to settle
to settle
[Verb]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet village in the countryside. 
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reserve
reserve
[noun]

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

Ex: The elephants live in a protected wildlife reserve. 
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
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overpopulation

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

Ex: Overpopulation has led to a shortage of housing in many cities. 
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dart
dart
[noun]

a small, pointed object designed to be thrown or shot, often used in games or hunting

Ex: He threw the dart and hit the bullseye. 
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to immobilize

cause to be unable to move

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tricky
tricky
[Adjective]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

Ex: Driving in heavy traffic can be tricky, especially during rush hour. 
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maneuver
maneuver
[noun]

a plan for attaining a particular goal

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dose
dose
[noun]

a measured amount of medicine or a drug taken or given at one time

Ex: The doctor prescribed a low dose of the medication. 
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tranquilizer

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

Ex: Taking a tranquillizer before bedtime can promote better sleep. 
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to minimize

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

Ex: She tries to minimize stress by practicing mindfulness techniques. 
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to flop
to flop
[Verb]

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

Ex: The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground after crossing the finish line. 
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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation. 
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suffocation

a state of dangerously inadequate oxygen caused by impaired breathing

Ex: The trapped worker showed early signs of suffocation. 
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: After a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while. 
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lung
lung
[noun]

either of the two organs in the chest that allow people and many animals to breathe

Ex: Emma took a deep breath and filled her lungs with fresh air. 
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to crush
to crush
[Verb]

to become damaged, flattened, or deformed as a result of pressure

Ex: These cardboard boxes crush easily when they get wet. 
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position
position
[noun]

the posture of the body and its limbs

Ex: The gymnast assumed a difficult position on the beam. 
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to tend
to tend
[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
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national park

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

Ex: The family spent their vacation hiking in a national park. 
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population

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

Ex: The island supports a large population of seabirds. 
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to wipe out

to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists

Ex: The rapid industrialization of the region wiped out the natural resources in a matter of years. 
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poacher
poacher
[noun]

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

Ex: The park rangers apprehended several poachers in possession of endangered species. 
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ivory
ivory
[noun]

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

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to restock

stock again

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law enforcement

the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

Ex: The city increased funding for law enforcement. 
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to introduce

to formally present a new law or proposal for discussion and consideration in a legislative body

Ex: The senator introduced a new bill aimed at improving healthcare accessibility. 
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to poach
to poach
[Verb]

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

Ex: The authorities apprehended a group of individuals who were attempting to poach endangered species in the wildlife sanctuary. 
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to boom
to boom
[Verb]

to grow, develop, or become successful very rapidly

Ex: Online shopping boomed during that period. 
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breeding
breeding
[noun]

the controlled reproduction of animals or plants, especially to produce offspring with desired characteristics

Ex: Selective breeding has produced many different varieties of wheat. 
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competition

the rivalry between two or more organisms or species, as they actively compete for a scarce environmental resource

Ex: Competition for food becomes stronger when resources are scarce. 
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation

Ex: She is suffering from the intense heat of the summer. 
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further
further
[Adverb]

beyond a certain point in space, indicating a greater distance from the starting location

Ex: The trail continues further into the woods, leading to a secluded clearing. 
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afield
afield
[Adverb]

away from one's usual place of residence

Ex: He spent several years afield, working in different countries. 
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routinely
routinely
[Adverb]

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

Ex: She routinely exercises in the morning before work. 
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to knock down

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

Ex: The boxer knocked down his opponent with a powerful uppercut. 
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significant
significant
[Adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The discovery of the ancient artifact was significant for understanding the region's history. 
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dozen
dozen
[noun]

a large, unspecified number of something

Ex: I’ve told him a dozen times not to forget his keys. 
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to attempt

to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning. 
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practice
practice
[noun]

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

Ex: The proposed solution seemed ideal in theory, but it faced several challenges in practice. 
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veterinarian

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: She's been working as a veterinarian at a local animal clinic for over twenty years. 
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ranger
ranger
[noun]

someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside

Ex: The park ranger led a guided tour, educating visitors about the local wildlife and vegetation. 
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to target
to target
[Verb]

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

Ex: The team targeted their efforts on improving customer service. 
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to round up

to gather people or things, often to organize or deal with them

Ex: The teacher had to round up all the students for the field trip. 
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plain
plain
[noun]

a vast area of flat land

Ex: The Great Plains in the United States stretch for miles, offering a stunning view of endless flatlands. 
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translocation

the process of moving a person, animal, organism, or other thing from one place to another

Ex: Wildlife managers planned the translocation of several elephants to a protected reserve. 
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to designate

to show or indicate the exact location of something

Ex: The map will designate the location of the new store. 
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to dart
to dart
[Verb]

to shoot a small, pointed object at an animal to give it medicine or make it sleep

Ex: The vet darted the elephant before the surgery. 
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