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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2
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assistant
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(n) /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who helps someone in their work
Example: The assistant helped me find the right book.
nervous
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(adj) /ˈnɜːrvəs/
feeling worried or afraid
Example: She felt nervous before the exam.
straightaway
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(adv) /ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/
immediately or without delay
Example: You need to do it straightaway.
responsibility
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(n) /rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
a duty to take care of something or someone
Example: Taking care of the dog is my responsibility.
unsuitable
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(adj) /ˌʌnˈsuːtəbl/
not right or appropriate for a particular situation
Example: I wore unsuitable shoes for the rainy weather.
footwear
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(n) /ˈfʊtˌwɛr/
clothes that you wear on your feet
Example: She wore new footwear to the party.
slippery
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(adj) /ˈslɪp.ər.i/
not easy to hold or walk on because it is wet or smooth
Example: Be careful, the floor is slippery after the rain.
bracelet
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(n) /ˈbreɪslɪt/
a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist
Example: She loves to wear a pretty bracelet.
hazard
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(n) /ˈhæz.ɚd/
a danger or risk
Example: The wet floor can be a safety hazard.
regulation
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(n) /ˌrɛɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
a rule or order made by a government or other authority
Example: The regulation says we must wear uniforms.
disposal
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(n) /dɪˈspoʊ.zəl/
the act of getting rid of something
Example: The restaurant has a special system for waste disposal.
slicer
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(n) /ˈslaɪsər/
a tool used to cut food into thin pieces
Example: The chef uses a slicer to prepare the vegetables.
bound
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(adj) /baʊnd/
not allowed to go into a place
Example: The area is out of bounds for visitors.
mixer
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(n) /ˈmɪk.sɚ/
a machine used for mixing things together, especially food and drinks
Example: She used a mixer to make the cake batter.
stressful
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(adj) /ˈstrɛs.fəl/
causing worry or difficulty
Example: The job can be stressful at times.
overtime
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(n) /ˈoʊ.vər.taɪm/
extra time worked beyond a regular schedule
Example: He decided to do overtime to earn more money.
efficient
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(adj) /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
working well without wasting time or resources
Example: The efficient air conditioning keeps the kitchen cool.
air conditioning
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(n) /ɛr ˌkɒndɪˈʃənɪŋ/
a system that cools and controls the air in a building
Example: The air conditioning keeps the room cool on hot days.
incident
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(n) /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
an event or something that happens, often something unusual or unexpected
Example: The incident was reported to the manager.
appropriate
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(adj) /əˈproʊpriət/
suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothes for the job.
treatment
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(n) /ˈtriːt.mənt/
the way someone is dealt with or the care given to someone for an injury or illness
Example: He received treatment for his cut at the hospital.
smash
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(v) /smæʃ/
to break something into pieces suddenly
Example: Be careful not to smash the glass.
perishable
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(adj) /ˈpɛrɪʃəbl/
likely to decay or go bad quickly
Example: Fruits and vegetables are perishable items.
flour
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(n) /flaʊər/
a white or brown powder made from crushing grains, used in cooking and baking
Example: We need to buy flour to make the cake.
notify
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(v) /ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪ/
to inform someone about something
Example: Please notify me if you see any problems.
personnel
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(n) /ˌpɜr səˈnɛl/
the people who work for an organization
Example: The restaurant personnel are very friendly.
supervise
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(v) /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪz/
to watch and direct people while they are doing a job
Example: I will supervise the kitchen assistants during their training.
allocation
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(n) /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of distributing something
Example: The allocation of food was done fairly.
duration
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(n) /dǝˈreɪʃən/
the length of time something lasts
Example: The duration of the meeting was two hours.
diverse
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(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/
showing a great variety; different from one another
Example: The restaurant has a diverse menu with many options.
minor
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(adj) /ˈmaɪnər/
small or not very important
Example: Even a minor mistake can be fixed easily.
record
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(v) /rɪˈkɔrd/
to write down or store information
Example: Please record all the details of the meeting.
trained
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(v) /treɪnd/
to teach someone the skills they need for a particular job or activity
Example: She has trained a lot of new workers at the company.
basic
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(adj) /ˈbeɪsɪk/
simple and not complicated
Example: He needs to learn some basic skills for the job.
necessary
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(adj) /ˈnɛsəsəri/
needed or required
Example: Water is necessary for life.
replacement
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(n) /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
a thing that takes the place of another
Example: The dish had a yogurt replacement instead of cream.
inventory
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(n) /ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/
a list of items that are available or in stock
Example: The restaurant needs to check its inventory every day.
order
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(n) /ˈɔrdər/
a request for food or goods to be provided
Example: I would like to place an order for two pizzas.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools, machines, or other things needed for a specific purpose
Example: We need to buy new kitchen equipment for the restaurant.
properly
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(adv) /ˈprɒp.ər.li/
in a way that is correct or suitable
Example: You need to learn how to use the equipment properly.
waste
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(n) /weɪst/
something that is not used or is no longer needed
Example: Don't waste your time on useless tasks.
health
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(n) /hɛlθ/
the state of being free from illness or injury
Example: She is working hard to maintain her health.
safety
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(n) /ˈseɪfti/
the condition of being safe from harm
Example: We always check the equipment to ensure safety.
electric
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(adj) /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
working with or powered by electricity
Example: The electric mixer makes baking easier.
demonstrate
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(v) /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
to show or prove something clearly
Example: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the problem.
lifting
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(n) /ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/
the act of raising something up
Example: Lifting heavy boxes can be hard work.
carrying
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(v) /ˈkæriɪŋ/
holding or supporting something while moving
Example: I saw him carrying a big box.
fit
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(adj) /fɪt/
in good health; able to do physical activities
Example: He exercises every day to stay fit.
chance
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(n) /tʃæns/
a possibility that something will happen
Example: He had a chance to win the game.
immediately
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(adv) /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
without any delay
Example: You need to act immediately when someone asks for help.
compared
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(v) /kəmˈpɛrd/
to consider the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example: She compared the two cars before deciding which to buy.