Listening Framework Pre-advanced 2 (E) Unit 12

awareness

knowing or understanding that something exists
Public awareness of climate change is increasing.

marine

having to do with the sea
Marine biologists study the behavior of whales.

mineral

a natural substance found in Earth’s crust, like metal or salt
This region is rich in minerals such as gold and silver.

research

careful study to find out facts or learn more about something
Scientists are conducting research on renewable energy.

bubble

a small ball of air or gas in a liquid
Tiny bubbles are rising to the surface of the water.

collect

to gather things together
She collects stamps from different countries.

exist

to live or be alive
Many endangered species still exist in remote forests.

untouched

not changed, used, or harmed
The forest remains largely untouched by humans.

atmosphere

the layer of gases around a planet
The planet has a thin atmosphere that cannot support life.

drill

to make a hole in something using a tool
Workers drilled holes in the rock for mining.

fragile

easily broken; delicate
The vase is very fragile; handle it carefully.

habitat

the natural environment of an animal or plant
Tigers are losing their natural habitat due to deforestation.

harsh

very rough or unpleasant
The hikers faced harsh weather conditions in the mountains.

melting

changing from solid to liquid because of heat
Global warming is causing ice melting in the Arctic.

mining

the act of digging in the ground to get valuable materials
Mining provides important resources but can harm the environment.

species

a kind of plant or animal
Conservation efforts are important to protect endangered species.

surface

the outside or top layer of something
Ice began to form on the surface of the lake.

surrounding

located around or near something
We explored the surrounding areas of the city.

immediately

without delay; at once
She called her parents immediately after hearing the news.

flow

the movement of liquid, gas, or other substance
The river’s flow increased after the heavy rain.

lake

a large body of water surrounded by land
The lake is a popular spot for fishing and boating.

level

a position, height, or amount
The water level in the lake rose after the rain.

climate

the usual weather conditions of a place over a long period
Scientists study how climate change affects animals and plants.

greenhouse

a building with glass walls and roof for growing plants
Greenhouses are used to grow vegetables all year round.

emission

the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
Factories are reducing carbon emissions to fight climate change.

underwater

below the surface of the water
Divers discovered an underwater cave filled with fish.

penguin

A flightless bird that lives mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Penguins are excellent swimmers despite their short wings.

giant

very large or powerful; a very large person or thing
The giant squid can grow to more than 40 feet long.

shrimp

a small sea creature with a long body and legs
She caught a shrimp using a small net in the shallow water.

submarine

a watercraft capable of underwater operation
The submarine explored the depths of the ocean.