Listening Framework Pre-advanced 3 (E) Unit 01

beak

the hard, pointed part of an animal’s mouth
The parrot uses its beak to crack open nuts.

flood

a sudden, strong flow of water onto land
The village was damaged by a flood last year.

plentiful

having more than enough
Wildflowers are plentiful in the meadow during spring.

similarity

the quality of being alike between two or more things
There is a similarity between the two paintings.

depth

a deep place in a body of water
The scuba diver explored the depths of the ocean.

grumpy

being in a bad mood
The baby was grumpy because he missed his nap.

ordinary

usual or normal
She prefers to wear ordinary clothes instead of fancy dresses.

saggy

hanging loosely or not firm
The old sofa is saggy and uncomfortable.

adaptation

a change that helps a living thing survive in its environment
Animals have special adaptations to survive in the desert.

collapse

to fall down or lose shape suddenly
The old building collapsed during the storm.

crush

to press something until it breaks or loses its shape
He accidentally crushed the box with his foot.

diverse

showing a lot of variety
The city is known for its diverse population.

rely

to depend on someone or something
Farmers rely on the weather to grow their crops.

shallow

having a small distance from the surface to the bottom
The children played in the shallow water near the shore.

skeleton

the bones that support a body
The museum displayed a skeleton of a dinosaur.

sudden

happening without notice or warning
There was a sudden storm during the picnic.

trait

a feature or quality that something has
Patience is an important trait for a teacher.

withstand

to resist or not be harmed by something strong or difficult
The building can withstand strong winds.

wild

land, areas, or animals that are in their natural state
The explorers traveled deep into the wild to study animals.

refer

to mention something or direct someone’s attention to it
The teacher referred to a book during the lesson.

polar bear

a large white bear that lives in the arctic and hunts seals
The polar bear walked across the ice in search of food.

thick

having a large distance between opposite sides
The book has thick covers to protect the pages.

freezing

extremely cold
It was freezing outside, so we wore warm coats.

specific

clearly defined or identified
The teacher gave specific instructions for the assignment.

blood

the red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans
The nurse checked the patient’s blood pressure.

skin

the outer layer of a person’s or animal’s body
Sun cream protects your skin from damage.

fairly

to a moderate degree
The hotel was fairly expensive, but comfortable.

muddy

covered with or full of mud
His shoes were muddy after walking in the rain.

detect

to discover or notice something
Scientists can detect small changes in the environment.

catfish

a type of freshwater fish with whisker-like feelers around its mouth
He enjoys fishing for catfish every weekend.