SPEAKING: Who Lives Longer
expectancy /ɪkˈspek.tən.si/
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noun
definition: the feeling that something pleasant or exciting is going to happen
example: Improvements in diet have resulted in greater life expectancy for many people.
composition /ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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noun
definition: something that a person has created or written, especially a text, work of art, or a piece of music
example: The school requires students to write a lot of compositions for language application.
illustrate /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
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verb
definition: to give examples, proof or evidence in order to make something easier to understand
example: To illustrate her point, she told a story about how her family felt when they moved here.
gain /ɡeɪn/
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verb
definition: to get something useful, advantageous, or positive
example: He gained control of the business since his father fell ill.
shift /ʃɪft/
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noun
definition: a change in position or direction
example: There’s been a substantial shift in doctor’s methods.
range /reɪndʒ/
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noun
definition: the level to which something is limited, or the area within which something operates
example: I like temperatures between the range of 60 and 70 degrees.
worldwide /ˈwɜːrld.waɪd/
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adjective
definition: throughout the world; extending over or involving the entire world
example: Their worldwide sales were growing by 20% a year.
decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
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verb
definition: to gradually become less, worse, or lower
example: His interest in the project declined after his wife died.
potential /pəˈten.tʃəl/
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adjective
definition: capable of being or becoming real
example: He was eager to talk with potential customers.
expect /ɪkˈspekt/
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verb
definition: to think that something will probably or certainly happen
example: His plane is expected to land at about 7:30 this evening.
population /ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the number of people who live in a place
example: What is the population of Toronto?
READING: Drugs that Help the Mind
perceive /pɚˈsiːv/
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verb
definition: to become aware or conscious (of something); to realize or understand; interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way
example: The way people perceive the real world is strongly influenced by how they live their lives.
fructose /ˈfrʊk.toʊs/
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noun
definition: a very sweet kind of sugar that is found in fruit juices or honey
example: Honey is rich in fructose and vitamin K.
stimulate /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
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verb
definition: to make something more active
example: Reading books can stimulate your imagination.
foresight /ˈfɔːr.saɪt/
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noun
definition: the ability to see what will or might happen in the future
example: She had the foresight to sell her house just before prices came down.
eradicate /ɪˈræd.ə.keɪt/
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verb
definition: to remove something completely; to eliminate or destroy something harmful
example: The government is doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
tragic /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
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adjective
definition: causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone had died in a way that seems very shocking or unfair
example: Two men lost their lives in a tragic accident.
impulsive /ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/
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adjective
definition: doing things or tending to do things suddenly without careful thought
example: She’s an impulsive shopper and often buys things she doesn’t need.
intricate /ˈɪn.trə.kət/
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adjective
definition: having a lot of small parts or pieces arranged in a complicated way and therefore sometimes difficult to understand in detail
example: The novel’s intricate plot will not be easy to translate into a movie.
hooked /hʊkt/
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adjective
definition: very interested in and enthusiastic about something
example: I was hooked after 2 episodes.
distress /dɪˈstres/
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noun
definition: unhappiness or pain; suffering that affects the mind or the body
example: Four men in distress were rescued from a fishing boat off the coast.
mind-sharpening /maɪnd ˈʃɑːr.pə.nɪŋ/
adjective
definition: improving or boosting one’s brain function, memory, or mental performance
example: Scrabble is a mind-sharpening game.
undesirable /ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪr.ə.bəl/
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adjective
definition: not worth having or getting; bad, harmful or unpleasant
example: She's pretty but she has undesirable characteristics.
disorder /dɪˈsɔːr.dɚ/
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noun
definition: a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy
example: She suffers from an eating disorder.
LISTENING: Genetically Modified Food Part 2
fresh /freʃ/
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adjective
definition: newly produced, made or gathered and not preserved by being frozen or canned or with preservatives
example: You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables in the market.
cost /kɔːst/, /kɑːst/
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noun
definition: the price of something; the amount of money that is needed to buy, do, or make something
example: It is difficult for most people to deal with the rising cost of healthcare.
gene /dʒiːn/
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noun
definition: a part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth or development of a living thing
example: The scientists identified a defective gene.
consensus /kənˈsen.səs/
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noun
definition: a general agreement about something; an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group
example: They’re trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city’s schools.
modification /ˌmɑː.də.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the act or process of changing parts
example: Several modifications have been made in the proposals.
WRITING: Developing Essays, Supporting Information and Language Focus
transportation /ˌtræn.spərˈteɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a way of traveling from one place to another
example: Bicycles are cheap and efficient means of transportation.
automobile /ˈɑː.tə.moʊ.biːl/, /ˌɔː.tə.moʊˈbiːl/
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noun
definition: a vehicle used for carrying passengers on streets and roads
example: We export a lot of automobiles to that country.
sport utility vehicle /ˌspɔːrt juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬i ˈviː.ə.kəl/
noun
definition: also suburban utility vehicle; full form of SUV; a high-powered car with four-wheel drive, originally designed for off-road use
example: A sport utility vehicle can be driven over rough ground.
overall /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɔːl/
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adjective
definition: in general rather than in particular, or including all the people and things in a particular group or situation
example: The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
convenience /kənˈviː.njəns/
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noun
definition: the state of being convenient or suitable for one’s purpose
example: I enjoy the convenience of having my groceries delivered.
sedan /sɪˈdæn/
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noun
definition: a car that has four doors and that has room for four or more people
example: I want to buy a sedan because it is small and convenient to drive.
in addition /ɪn əˈdɪʃ.ən/
conjunctive adverb
definition: additionally; further; moreover
example: In addition, I would like for you to sweep the kitchen floor.
similarly /ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ.li/
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adverb
definition: in a similar way; in almost the same way
example: I was brought up to be polite. Similarly, I have tried to teach my own children good manners.
likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
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conjunctive adverb
definition: in the same way; in addition
example: We put up a fence, and other neighbors did likewise.
connector (writing) /kəˈnek.tɚ/
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noun
definition: used to link large groups of words: phrases and sentences
example: Connectors make essays well-organized and clear.
however /haʊˈev.ɚ/
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conjunctive adverb
definition: used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement
example: However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.
in contrast /ɪn ˈkɑːn.træst/
conjunctive adverb
definition: used when comparing two things or people and saying that the second one is very different from the first
example: In contrast to his predecessor, Bush has little appetite for foreign travel.
although /ɑːlˈðoʊ/
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subordinating conjunction
definition: used when making a statement that differs from or contrasts with a statement you have just made
example: He decided to go, although I begged him not to.
even though /ˈiː.vən ˈðoʊ/
subordinating conjunction
definition: although; in spite of the fact that
example: The new service is one of the most useful and popular on the web even though it is expensive to use.
extremely /ɪkˈstriːm.li/
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adverb
definition: to a very great degree; very
example: She was extremely upset about the rumors.
consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: careful thought; the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about
example: I think the proposal needs further consideration.
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