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man-made changes
Meaning: Alterations to the environment caused by human activity rather than natural processes.
Example: Man-made changes such as deforestation have a major impact on wildlife habitats.
enters the food chain
Meaning: When a substance or organism becomes part of the natural cycle of consumption among living things.
Example: Pesticides enter the food chain when eaten by insects and then by birds.
subtle sub-effects
Meaning: Minor or indirect consequences that are not immediately obvious.
Example: The medicine had subtle sub-effects on memory and concentration.
carrying out research
Meaning: To conduct or perform a scientific investigation or study.
Example: She is carrying out research on the effects of pollution on marine life.
higher level of control
Meaning: Greater ability to manage or regulate conditions in an experiment or situation.
Example: Laboratory experiments provide a higher level of control than field studies.
warrant concern
Meaning: To justify worry or attention because of potential risk.
Example: Rising sea levels warrant concern for coastal communities.
comes down to
Meaning: To be ultimately about or dependent on a particular issue.
Example: Success often comes down to persistence and hard work.
toxic
IPA: /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ (UK), /ˈtɑːk.sɪk/ (US)
Meaning: Poisonous or harmful to living organisms.
Meaning: Poisonous or harmful to living organisms.
Example: Mercury is highly toxic, which is why it is no longer used in household thermometers.
migratory
IPA: /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tər.i/ (UK), /ˈmaɪ.ɡrəˌtɔːr.i/ (US)
Meaning: Moving from one region to another at different times of the year, usually for feeding or breeding.
Meaning: Moving from one region to another at different times of the year, usually for feeding or breeding.
Example: Migratory birds can transport mercury far from contaminated sites to other regions.
developmental delays
IPA: /dɪˌvel.əpˈmen.təl dɪˈleɪz/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Slower progress in acquiring skills or abilities compared to typical growth patterns.
Meaning: Slower progress in acquiring skills or abilities compared to typical growth patterns.
Example: Mercury exposure in humans can cause developmental delays in language acquisition.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 12 Listening Test 3 - Section 4
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