Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 4

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need

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

related to the practice or science of farming

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

the event of rain falling from the sky

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

a hard black substance consisting of an amorphous form of carbon which is made by slowly burning wood and is used as fuel or for drawing

able to continue for a long period of time

a period of time extending into the future

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

in the first place

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

consistent in performance or behavior

the provided or available amount of something

to put a plan or idea into action using tangible and specific steps to ensure its successful realization

an organization of people who have a common purpose

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

the process of mating animals, plants, or microorganisms with desirable characteristics to produce offspring with those same traits

deserving attention because of being remarkable or important

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

(of an animal) capable of living with humans, either on a farm or as a pet in a house

enclose with a fence

a piece of metal formed into a thin and flexible thread

to prepare land for raising crops or growing plants

any plant that is produced for grains that can be eaten or used in making flour

work, particularly difficult physical work

a sturdy pole made of metal or timber that is dug into the ground to be used as a marker or support something

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

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

to sell goods or supplies in a market setting

a means of entering, leaving, or approaching something, particularly a place

(of food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

the first of a series of actions

very important and necessary

an important or distinctive aspect of something

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids

a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

a recommended plan that is proposed for a business

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

the state of having regular and reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food to live a healthy and active life