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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 4

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
effective
effective
[Adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: Wearing sunscreen every day is an effective way to protect your skin from sun damage .
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air traffic

traffic created by the movement of aircraft

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to ensure
to ensure
[Verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: The captain ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .
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to navigate

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

Ex: The maritime pilot skillfully navigated into the harbor .
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concept
concept
[noun]

a principle or idea that is abstract

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collision
collision
[noun]

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

Ex: The collision of the two magnetic fields created a powerful shockwave in the plasma .
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set
set
[noun]

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way

Ex: He collected a full set of vintage comic books over the years .
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measure
measure
[noun]

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

Ex: As a precautionary measure, they installed smoke detectors throughout the building .
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Current developments in technology are enabling more sustainable practices .
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at present
at present
[Adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The product is not available at present, but it will be restocked next week .
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for one thing

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

Ex: I do n't think we should go on this trip .For one thing, we ca n't afford it right now .
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relatively
relatively
[Adverb]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

Ex: His explanation was relatively clear , though still a bit confusing .
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .
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to launch
to launch
[Verb]

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

Ex: SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit .
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constellation

an organized grouping or arrangement of parts, elements, or ideas

Ex: A constellation of symptoms suggested a rare disease .
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to consist of

to be formed from particular parts or things

Ex: The success of the recipe largely consists of the unique combination of spices used .
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in spite of
in spite of
[preposition]

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

Ex: In spite of her fear of heights , she climbed to the top .
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identification

the act of designating or identifying something

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proper
proper
[Adjective]

conforming to the expected standards

Ex: They need a proper explanation for why the event was cancelled .
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to track
to track
[Verb]

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

Ex: He used an app to track his daily steps and fitness progress .
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to consider

to weigh relevant information to understand a situation or form a conclusion

Ex: When you consider the complexity of the issue , it 's clear why the solution took so long to develop .
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threat
threat
[noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: Climate change is a global threat.
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debris
debris
[noun]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .
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junk
junk
[noun]

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

Ex: I ca n't believe we still have that old junk; it ’s just taking up space .
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space station

a large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research

Ex: The space station's modules are equipped with living quarters , laboratories , and observation windows .
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astronomy
astronomy
[noun]

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

Ex: The university offers a course in astronomy for students interested in space exploration .
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lecture
lecture
[noun]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

Ex: The series includes weekly lectures on art and culture .
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satellite
satellite
[noun]

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

Ex: He studied images sent by a satellite in space .
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orbit
orbit
[noun]

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

Ex: When a spacecraft enters the orbit of another planet , it must adjust its velocity to achieve a stable trajectory .
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in other words

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

Ex: The assignment requires creativity ; in other words, you need to think outside the box .
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space
space
[noun]

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Ex: He dreamed of living in space.
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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operator
operator
[noun]

a person who controls or works an apparatus, machine, or system

Ex: The operator adjusted the machine settings for precision .
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competitor

a person, organization, country, etc. that engages in commercial competition with others

Ex: The small business struggled to stand out among its larger competitors.
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willing
willing
[Adjective]

interested or ready to do something

Ex: She was willing to listen to different perspectives before making a decision .
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detail
detail
[noun]

a small fact or piece of information

Ex: During the meeting, he provided additional details about the upcoming product launch strategy.
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particular
particular
[Adjective]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

Ex: This study examines the impact on a particular community affected by the policy changes .
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constantly
constantly
[Adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to pursue the direction or movement of someone or something

Ex: She followed the scent of fresh-baked bread to the bakery .
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to put forward

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

Ex: The committee put forward new guidelines for remote work .
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concerning
concerning
[preposition]

related to someone or something

Ex: There were discussions concerning the new policy.
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to head
to head
[Verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .
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to compare

to state or describe how two things or persons are similar

Ex: The book compared modern technology to early innovations in communication .
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accessible
accessible
[Adjective]

easy to acquire or use

Ex: The funds are accessible for immediate withdrawal .
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to establish

to introduce or create laws or policies

Ex: The local government established new zoning laws to control development .
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to present

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

Ex: She presented the evidence to the jury , hoping for a favorable verdict .
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database
database
[noun]

a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier

Ex: The research project used a database to store and analyze large sets of experimental data , facilitating data-driven conclusions .
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea

Ex: The tech giant consistently pushes its software updates through notifications and email campaigns .
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congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.
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to cope
to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .
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to coordinate

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

Ex: We are coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies .
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numerous
numerous
[Adjective]

indicating a large number of something

Ex: The city is known for its numerous historical landmarks and tourist attractions .
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spacecraft

a vehicle designed to travel in space

Ex: After completing its mission , the spacecraft re-entered Earth 's atmosphere and safely returned with samples collected from space .
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nationally
nationally
[Adverb]

in a way that involves an entire nation

Ex: The presidential election results were reported nationally, reflecting the overall outcome .
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to set up
to set up
[Verb]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .
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widespread
widespread
[Adjective]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

Ex: The drought led to widespread crop failures , impacting food supplies nationwide .
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to transmit

to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

Ex: Skilled diplomats work to transmit the intentions and concerns of their respective governments to reach mutual agreements .
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given
given
[Adjective]

stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

Ex: They adapted quickly to the given constraints of the project .
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