159. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 15, test 1, reading 1)

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What is the definition of awareness?

The ability to notice something using your senses.

How is context defined?

The situation, events, or information that are related to something and that help you to understand it.

What is a shepherd?

Someone whose job is to take care of sheep.

What does it mean if something is described as isolated?

Remote, inaccessible, lonely.

Who are referred to as mountain folk?

Generally people who live in mountainous areas.

What is the definition of a co-author?

One of two or more people who write a book, article, report, etc. together.

What is an associate professor?

A professor at an American university whose job is above the level of assistant professor and below the level of professor.

What does psychology study?

The study of the mind and how it influences people's behavior.

What does it mean to substitute for something?

To act as an alternative, replacement, or surrogate.

What is the meaning of recode?

To put something, especially a computer program, into a different code.

How is frequency defined?

The number of radio waves, sound waves, etc., that pass any point per second.

What does tone refer to in sound?

Pitch or sound.

What is a whistler?

A person or thing that whistles.

What does pitch mean in music?

Tone or note.

What does it mean to cup something?

To hold something in your hands so that your hands form part of a circle around it.

What does it mean to adjust?

To change, modify, or amend.

What is meant by ambiguity in a context?

The state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effect.

What does lead refer to in a leadership context?

Chief, main, or principal.

What does it mean to distinguish?

To recognize, perceive, or understand.

What does it mean to rely on something?

To depend on.

What is repetition?

Repeat, duplication, or recurrence.

What does awareness of something entail?

The ability to notice something using your senses.

What does the term novel mean?

New, innovative, unusual, unique.

What does means of refer to?

A way of doing or achieving something.

What does it mean to stay in touch with something?

To have the latest information or knowledge about something.

What is the definition of pass in this context?

Deliver, spread.

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Explore essential definitions related to psychology and academic roles, including co-author, associate professor, and concepts like frequency, tone, and ambiguity. Enhance your knowledge of these important terms and their implications.

1. What is the role of a co-author in writing a book?

A Edits the book after it's written. B Publishes the book independently. C Collaborates with others to write the book. D Writes the entire book alone.

2. What is the academic rank of an associate professor?

A Same as assistant professor. B Higher than professor. C Above assistant professor, below professor. D Below assistant professor.

3. What does psychology study?

A The mind and its influence on behavior. B Physical health and fitness. C Economic trends and impacts. D Technological advancements.

4. What does 'substitute for' mean?

A Original version. B Unrelated concept. C Alternative or replacement. D Permanent solution.

5. What does it mean to recode something?

A Delete permanently. B Copy without changes. C Translate into another language. D Put into a different code.

6. What does it mean to 'cup' something in your hands?

A To hold something with your hands forming a circle around it. B To throw something away. C To balance something on your palm. D To squeeze something tightly.

7. What does 'ambiguity in' refer to?

A Chief, main, principal. B The ability to notice something using your senses. C Repeat, duplication, recurrence. D The state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain.

8. What does 'lead' mean in a given context?

A The state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain. B Depend on. C Recognize, perceive, understand. D Chief, main, principal.

9. How would you define 'distinguish'?

A Alternative or replacement. B The ability to notice something using your senses. C Change, modify, amend. D Recognize, perceive, understand.

10. What does it mean to 'rely on' something?

A Repeat, duplication, recurrence. B Chief, main, principal. C Depend on. D Recognize, perceive, understand.

11. What is meant by 'repetition'?

A Repeat, duplication, recurrence. B Depend on. C The ability to notice something using your senses. D The state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain.

12. What is the meaning of 'context'?

A A random collection of unrelated facts. B The situation, events, or information that help you understand something. C A fictional story unrelated to reality. D An isolated event with no background.

13. Who is a shepherd?

A Someone who cooks meals. B Someone who builds houses. C Someone whose job is to take care of sheep. D Someone who writes novels.

14. What does 'isolated' mean?

A Central, urban, populated. B Remote, inaccessible, lonely. C Connected, accessible, social. D Crowded, busy, bustling.

15. Who are 'mountain folk'?

A People who live by the sea. B People who live in deserts. C People who live in urban areas. D People who live in mountainous areas.

16. What does the term 'frequency' refer to in the context of waves?

A The number of waves that pass a point per second. B The speed of the wave. C The height of the wave. D The color of the wave.

17. What is the meaning of 'tone' in the context of sound?

A Intensity, strength. B Pitch, sound. C Volume, loudness. D Duration, length.

18. What does a 'whistler' refer to?

A A type of bird. B A person or thing that whistles. C A sound wave. D A musical instrument.

19. What does it mean to 'adjust' something?

A To break something apart. B Change, modify, amend. C To create something new. D To remove something entirely.

20. What does 'awareness of' refer to?

A The ability to create something using your senses. B The ability to notice something using your senses. C The ability to ignore something using your senses. D The ability to destroy something using your senses.

21. What does 'novel' mean in the given context?

A Simple, easy, straightforward B Old, traditional, common C Difficult, challenging, hard D New, innovative, unusual, unique

22. What does 'means of' refer to in the given context?

A A way of doing or achieving something B An obstacle or barrier C A tool or instrument D A place or location

23. What does 'stay in touch (with sth)' mean in the given context?

A To have the latest information or knowledge about something B To forget about something C To lose contact with someone D To ignore updates

24. What does 'pass' mean in the given context?

A Receive, accept B Block, prevent C Hide, conceal D Deliver, spread

25. What does 'novel' imply when describing an idea?

A Common and widespread B Simple and basic C Unique and innovative D Old and outdated

Study Notes

Summary of Key Concepts in Collaboration, Academia, and Communication

This document synthesizes essential concepts related to collaboration in writing, academic roles, psychological understanding, and effective communication. It highlights the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and clarity in various contexts.

Collaboration and Academic Roles

  • Co-author: A co-author collaborates with others to produce written works, emphasizing teamwork in the writing process.
  • Associate Professor: This academic title signifies a faculty member's experience and achievement, positioned between assistant and full professor.

Understanding Behavior and Communication

  • Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and behavior, psychology explores how mental processes influence actions and interpersonal interactions.
  • Ambiguity: A state of unclear or confusing information that can hinder effective communication and understanding.

Adaptation and Modification

  • Recode: The process of changing a computer program into a different code to enhance functionality or compatibility.
  • Adjust: Modifying tools or methods is crucial for improving performance and adapting to new circumstances.

Sound and Perception

  • Tone and Pitch: These concepts describe the quality and frequency of sound, essential for music and effective verbal communication.
  • Frequency: The measurement of how often waves pass a point in one second, relevant in fields like telecommunications.

Key Takeaways

  1. Collaboration in writing and academia fosters innovation and shared knowledge.
  2. Understanding psychological principles enhances interpersonal relationships and communication.
  3. Adaptability through recoding and adjusting methods is vital for success in various fields.