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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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placement
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(n) /ˈpleɪs.mənt/
the act of putting something in a particular place or the position of something
Example: She got a placement at a company for her summer vacation.
environmental
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(adj) /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl/
related to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it
Example: The company focuses on environmental projects.
brochure
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(n) /broʊˈʃʊr/
a small book or pamphlet that provides information about something
Example: I picked up a brochure about the new art exhibition.
occupational
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(adj) /ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃənl/
related to a job or profession
Example: She wants to study occupational therapy in college.
psychology
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(n) /saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
the study of the mind and behavior
Example: I want to learn more about psychology in school.
responsibility
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(n) /rɪˌspɑːn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
a duty or task you must take care of
Example: Taking care of your homework is your responsibility.
artwork
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(n) /ˈɑrtˌwɝk/
a piece of creative work, especially visual art
Example: The museum has many beautiful artwork on display.
layout
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(n) /ˈleɪaʊt/
the way something is arranged or organized
Example: The layout of the room makes it easy to walk around.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃənl/
relating to a job that requires special education or training
Example: The company hired a professional photographer.
prioritize
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(v) /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/
to decide which things are more important than others
Example: You need to prioritize your tasks to finish on time.
assert
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(v) /əˈsɜrt/
to state something confidently
Example: She can assert her ideas in meetings.
consultation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
a meeting with an expert to get advice
Example: I had a consultation with a doctor about my health.
progress
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(n) /ˈprɑːɡres/
forward or onward movement towards a destination or goal
Example: The students showed great progress in their studies.
worthwhile
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(adj) /ˈwɜrθˌwaɪl/
worth doing or important
Example: The project was worthwhile for my career.
presumably
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(adv) /prɪˈzuməbli/
used to say that something is likely to be true
Example: They presumably went to the party together.
enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæn(t)s/
to improve something
Example: The new brochure enhances the image of the company straight away.
scanning
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(n) /ˈskæn.ɪŋ/
the process of looking quickly at information
Example: Scanning the pages, I found the answer I needed.
powerful
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(adj) /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having a lot of power
Example: The computer is very powerful and can run many programs.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/
related to a job that requires special training or education
Example: We hired a professional photographer for the event.
attract
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(v) /əˈtrækt/
to make someone interested in something
Example: The bright colors will attract customers to the store.
positive
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(adj) /ˈpɑːzɪtɪv/
good or helpful
Example: It is important to have a positive attitude.
agency
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(n) /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
the ability to make choices or decisions
Example: She felt a sense of agency when she made her own decisions.
download
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(v) /ˈdaʊnloʊd/
to copy data from one computer system to another
Example: You can download the application from the internet.
option
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(n) /ˈɑpʃən/
a choice or something you can choose
Example: You have the option to choose your own classes.
tutor
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(n) /ˈtuːtər/
a person who teaches or helps another person learn
Example: I ask my tutor for help with my homework.
career
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(n) /kəˈrɪr/
a job or profession that someone does for a long time
Example: She wants to have a successful career in medicine.
register
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(v) /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
to sign up or record your name for something
Example: You need to register for the class before the deadline.
assign
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(v) /əˈsaɪn/
to give someone a task or responsibility
Example: They assign tasks to each team member.
mentor
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(n) /ˈmɛntɔr/
a person who guides and advises someone less experienced
Example: My mentor helped me improve my skills.
application
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(n) /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a formal request for something, usually in writing
Example: I submitted my application to the college last week.
proactive
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(adj) /proʊˈæktɪv/
taking action to make things happen, rather than waiting for them to happen
Example: It is best to be proactive and check the website for updates.
update
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(v) /ˈʌpˌdeɪt/
to make something more modern or current
Example: I need to update my resume before applying for jobs.
alert
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(n) /əˈlɜrt/
a message that warns about something
Example: I received an alert about the upcoming meeting.
notify
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(v) /ˈnoʊ.tɪ.faɪ/
to tell someone about something
Example: Please notify me if you get the job.
personnel
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(n) /ˌpɜr.səˈnɛl/
the people who work for an organization
Example: The personnel at the company are very helpful.
outcome
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(n) /ˈaʊtˌkoʊm/
the result or effect of an action or event
Example: The outcome of the game was very surprising.
conditional
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(adj) /kənˈdɪʃənl/
depending on something else to happen or be true
Example: The job offer is conditional on a good reference.
reference
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(n) /ˈrɛfərəns/
a letter or statement that shows someone is qualified for a job or position
Example: You may need a reference from your teacher.
reliability
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(n) /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example: The teacher talked about the importance of reliability in a job.
deadline
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(n) /ˈdɛdlaɪn/
a date or time by which something must be done
Example: The project deadline is next Friday.
consultation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
a meeting to discuss something or get advice
Example: I had a consultation with my doctor about my health.
prioritize
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(v) /praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz/
to decide which tasks are most important and do them first
Example: It is important to prioritize your homework.
assert
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(v) /əˈsɜrt/
to state something strongly or firmly
Example: She can assert her ideas during the meeting.
in-house
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(adj) /ˈɪnˌhaʊs/
done or made within a company, not by outside people
Example: The company decided to do the project in-house.
site
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(n) /saɪt/
a location or place
Example: The construction workers are busy at the site.
figure
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(n) /ˈfɪɡjər/
a number used in counting or measuring; also shapes and forms
Example: She drew a figure of a cat on the paper.
enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to improve the quality or value of something
Example: The new brochure enhances the image of the company straight away.
booklet
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(n) /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book that gives information about something
Example: You should start by getting their booklet with all the details.
career
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(n) /kəˈrɪr/
the job or work someone does for a long time
Example: She wants to have a successful career in medicine.
register
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(v) /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
to put your name on a list or record
Example: I need to register for the class before it starts.
proactive
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(adj) /proʊˈæktɪv/
taking action to make things happen
Example: Being proactive can help you get what you want.