Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 12

relaxation

a time when your body and mind rest
After a long day at work, yoga provides a sense of deep relaxation.

researcher

someone who studies something to learn more
The researcher spent years analyzing climate data to understand global warming.

score

to get points or a result in a game or test
She scored the highest marks in her mathematics exam.

silence

a time when there is no sound
The forest was filled with silence after the storm passed.

base

the part something is built on or grows from
The company’s base of loyal customers has grown steadily over the years.

memorable

being remembered for a long time
The concert was a memorable experience that left the audience amazed.

musician

someone who plays or makes music
The musician practiced for hours to perfect his performance for the recital.

talented

having a natural ability to do something
She is a talented painter whose works are displayed in galleries worldwide.

adapt

to change something to fit a new situation
Companies must adapt quickly to the changing market to survive.

classical

a style of music that is serious and traditional
He enjoys classical music and often attends symphony performances.

compose

to create or write music
She composed a beautiful melody for the school choir.

flexible

able to change or adjust easily
A flexible schedule allows employees to balance work and personal life.

influence

the power to change how someone thinks or acts
Her teacher’s guidance had a positive influence on her career choices.

intelligence

the ability to learn, understand, and think
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we analyze data and solve problems.

mood

the way someone feels at a certain time
Listening to music can significantly improve your mood.

normal

usual or regular
After a few weeks of rest, her heartbeat returned to a normal rate.

theory

an idea used to explain something
Darwin’s theory of evolution changed the way scientists understand biology.

training

practice or learning to get better at something
The company offers extensive training programs for new employees.

instrument

a tool or device used for a particular purpose
The violin is a delicate instrument that requires years of practice to master.

brain

the organ inside your head that controls thought, memory, and feelings
The human brain can process vast amounts of information in seconds.

note

a musical sound
The pianist played each note carefully to capture the emotion of the piece.

scale

a set of musical notes ordered by pitch
He practiced the C major scale every morning to improve his finger technique.

good at

skilled or proficient in a particular activity
She is good at solving complex math problems under pressure.

strange

unusual or surprising in a way that is difficult to understand
It felt strange to walk through the empty streets at midnight.

college

an institution of higher education that offers degrees
After graduating from high school, he decided to study engineering at a local college.

measure

to find the size, amount, or degree of something
Scientists measure the frequency of the sound waves to study musical acoustics.

permanently

in a way that lasts forever or for a very long time
The injury left him permanently unable to play professional football.

young

having lived or existed for only a short time
Young people are often more open to trying new technologies.

deep

extending far down from the top or surface; having serious meaning
He felt a deep sense of regret for his actions.

melody

a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to hear
The song’s melody was so catchy that everyone hummed it all day.