Listening Framework Pre-advanced 2 (E) Unit 09

ambush

a surprise attack made from a hidden place
The soldiers set up an ambush to catch the enemy.

jaw

the part of the mouth that moves and holds the teeth
He broke his jaw in the accident.

muscle

soft tissue that moves bones
Athletes need strong muscles for endurance sports.

silent

making or having no sound
The library was completely silent except for some students.

bullet

a small metal piece that is shot from a gun
Police found several bullets at the crime scene.

ecosystem

a community of living things
Pollution can damage the entire ecosystem.

overfishing

catching too many fish in one area
Overfishing threatens the survival of many fish species.

value

to consider something highly
The company values innovation and creativity.

camouflage

a way of hiding by looking like the surroundings
The lizard’s natural camouflage helps it avoid predators.

launch

to start or begin
The company will launch a new smartphone next month.

migration

moving from one place to another to live or find food
Many birds begin their migration in autumn.

pod

a group of ocean animals that live together
A pod of dolphins swam near the boat.

population

the number of people who live in a place
The city’s population has doubled over the last decade.

predator

an animal that hunts other animals for food
Wolves are top predators in many forest ecosystems.

prey

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another
The cheetah chased its prey across the desert.

surround

to be on every side of something or someone
Police surrounded the area to catch the criminal.

target

the thing you are aiming at or trying to reach
The company set sales targets for the next year.

vital

very important or necessary
Clean water is vital for life in all ecosystems.

whale

a very large marine mammal
Whales migrate thousands of miles each year.

equator

an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth
Countries near the equator are usually warm all year.

seal

a marine mammal with flippers
The seal clapped its flippers at the zoo show.

grab

to take hold of something suddenly or firmly
He grabbed the last piece of cake before anyone else.

sometimes

occasionally; not always
Sometimes I like to walk alone to think clearly.

eyesight

the ability to see
His eyesight has improved after wearing glasses.

stealth

the quality of being secret or not easily noticed
The cat moved with stealth across the garden.

combination

a mixture or union of different things
A combination of hard work and luck led to his success.

blend

to mix smoothly
The artist blended different shades of blue for the painting.

below

at a lower level or position than something
The village is located below the mountain.

evolve

to develop gradually
Scientists are studying how viruses evolve to survive in new environments.

belly

the front part of the body between the chest and legs
The fish has a silver belly and dark back.