Listening Framework Pre-advanced 3 (E) Unit 02

drawback

a problem or disadvantage of something
The main drawback of this car is its high price.

efficiency

doing something well without wasting time or resources
The new machine improved the company’s efficiency.

release

to let something go or set it free
The company will release a new smartphone next month.

sustainable

being able to last without harming the environment
We should use sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power.

advanced

being more developed or at a higher level
This is an advanced course for students who already know the basics.

potential

the ability to do or become something in the future
The new technology has potential benefits for the environment.

stacked

being placed on top of each other
The shelves were stacked with books from top to bottom.

system

a set of parts or steps that work together to do something
The school introduced a new system for online learning.

affordable

being low enough in cost to be bought
Many students look for affordable housing near campus.

artificial

made by people; not natural
The robot uses artificial intelligence to learn new tasks.

enable

to make something possible or easier to do
Technology enables people to work from anywhere.

increase

to make larger or more in number
The company plans to increase production next year.

nutritious

being good for your body and health
Schools should provide nutritious meals for students.

resist

to fight against something or try not to accept it
The soldiers resisted bravely until help arrived.

scarce

hard to find or not enough
Clean water is scarce in some parts of the world.

staple

basic and important food that people eat often
Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries.

variety

a mix of different things
There is a great variety of animals in the rainforest.

vertical

going straight up and down
The tower stands in a perfect vertical position.

genetically

in a way that relates to genes or heredity
Some diseases are genetically passed from parents to children.

organism

a living thing such as a plant, animal, or bacterium
Every organism depends on others to survive in nature.

scientist

a person who studies or works in science
The scientist discovered a new type of bacteria.

corn

a yellow plant seed used as food for people and animals
The field was full of tall corn ready for harvest.

chemical

a substance made by or used in chemistry
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the air.

pesticide

a chemical used to kill insects or other pests
Farmers spray pesticides to keep insects away from their plants.

farmer

a person who grows crops or raises animals for food
Modern farmers often use machines to plant and harvest crops.

vast

very large in size or amount
The internet provides a vast amount of information.

approach

a way of doing something
Scientists are developing a new approach to cancer treatment.

fresh

recently made, obtained, or not spoiled
I bought some fresh vegetables at the market.

initial

happening at the beginning; the first letter of a name
The initial plan was changed after the meeting.

storage

a place where things are stored
The company built a new storage to keep its equipment safe.