Listening Framework Pre-advanced 2 (E) Unit 03

bite

a small piece of food taken into the mouth
She took a small bite of the cake to check if it was too sweet.

enjoyable

giving pleasure or making you feel happy
The concert was so enjoyable that everyone sang along until the end.

notice

to see, hear, or become aware of something
I didn’t notice that he had changed his hairstyle.

satisfied

being happy with what one has or with the way things are
She felt satisfied after completing the difficult project.

lack

not having enough of something
Many students suffer from a lack of confidence when speaking English.

membership

being part of a group, club, or organization
You can enjoy special discounts with a premium gym membership.

passive

not being active
Instead of being passive, you should express your opinions more clearly.

psychological

related to the mind or how a person thinks and feels
The movie explores the psychological effects of living in isolation.

access

the ability to enter, look at, or use something
Only employees have access to the confidential data.

attitude

a way of feeling or thinking about something or someone
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.

aware

knowing or noticing something
She was aware of the risks before starting the experiment.

consume

to eat, drink, or otherwise take into the body
People consume large amounts of sugar without realizing it.

delivery

the act of bringing or sending something
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather.

income

money you get from work
His monthly income is enough to cover all living expenses.

physical

related to the body or movement
Regular physical exercise is important for maintaining good health.

prevent

to stop from happening
Vaccines can prevent many dangerous diseases.

processed

changed or prepared in a special way, often in a factory
Processed foods often contain more sugar and salt than natural foods.

signal

a message or direction that tells something to happen
The traffic light is a signal that tells drivers when to stop and go.

recent

having happened or started only a short time ago
Recent studies show that sleep improves memory.

frozen

preserved by freezing
Frozen vegetables are convenient and last longer than fresh ones.

packaged

wrapped or contained in a package for sale or transport
Packaged foods often contain preservatives to last longer.

snack

a small amount of food eaten between meals
I usually eat a healthy snack like fruit in the afternoon.

sugar

a sweet substance used to add taste to food and drinks
Children should avoid too much sugar in sweets and drinks.

fat

a natural substance in food or the body that stores energy
Eating too much fat can lead to obesity and heart problems.

obesity

the condition of being extremely overweight
Obesity is a growing health problem in many countries.

vegetable

a plant or part of a plant used as food
Eating a variety of vegetables is important for a balanced diet.

mindful

paying careful attention to something
Parents should be mindful of their children’s screen time.

magazine

a publication with articles, stories, and pictures
I read a fashion magazine while waiting at the airport.

hungry

feeling the need to eat food
I was so hungry after running that I ate two sandwiches.

digestion

the process of breaking down food in the stomach and intestines
Eating slowly can improve digestion and reduce stomach discomfort.