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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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advert
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(n) /ˈæd.vɜrt/
a notice or announcement promoting something, usually a product or service
Example: I saw an advert for a new bike in the magazine.
permanent
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(adj) /ˈpɜrmənənt/
lasting for a long time or forever
Example: I am looking for a permanent job.
temporary
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(adj) /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
lasts for a limited time
Example: I have a temporary job until I find something permanent.
career
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(n) /kəˈrɪr/
the type of work someone does for a long time
Example: She wants to build a successful career in medicine.
lawyer
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(n) /ˈlɔː.jɚ/
a person who studies or practices law
Example: Margaret used to be a lawyer before changing her career.
doctor
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(n) /ˈdɒktər/
a person who is trained to treat people who are ill
Example: My sister wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
training
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(n) /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
the process of learning the skills needed for a job
Example: I have just finished my training.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
knowledge or skill gained from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching children.
lead
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(v) /liːd/
to guide or show the way
Example: She will lead the group on the hiking trip.
tour
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(n) /tʊr/
a journey to see a place or several places
Example: We went on a bike tour around the city.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to put things in a certain order or to prepare something
Example: I need to arrange my books by their titles.
advertise
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(v) /ˈæd.vər.taɪz/
to tell people about a product or service in order to sell it
Example: They want to advertise the new bike in magazines.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to make a formal request for something (like a job or position)
Example: I decided to apply for the cycling tour leader position.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your abilities
Example: The math problem was very challenging for the students.
teenager
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(n) /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/
a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: The teenager enjoys reading books.
volunteer
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(n) /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪr/
a person who offers to do something for free
Example: She is a volunteer at the local animal shelter.
fortnight
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(n) /ˈfɔrtnaɪt/
a period of two weeks
Example: I will visit my friend for a fortnight.
possibility
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(n) /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlɪti/
a chance that something can happen
Example: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
allergy
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(n) /ˈæl.ər.dʒi/
a medical condition where the body reacts badly to certain foods or substances
Example: Margaret has an allergy to cheese.
application
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(n) /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a formal request for something, usually a job
Example: Please fill out an application to apply for the job.
postcode
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(n) /ˈpoʊstkoʊd/
a set of letters and numbers that helps to identify a specific area for mail delivery
Example: My postcode is DG7 4PH.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪntərˌvjuː/
a meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a job
Example: She went to the interview for the new job.
certificate
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(n) /sərˈtɪfɪkɪt/
an official document that proves something is true
Example: You need to show your certificate to get the job.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
closely connected or appropriate to what is being considered
Example: He showed me the documents that are relevant.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the things needed for a particular purpose
Example: The team bought new equipment for the game.
straightaway
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(adv) /ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ/
immediately; without delay
Example: I will start thinking about that straightaway!
confirm
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(v) /kənˈfɜrm/
to make sure something is true or correct
Example: We will confirm the interview time.
cycling
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(n) /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
the activity of riding a bicycle
Example: Cycling is a fun way to stay fit.
holiday
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(n) /ˈhɑː.lɪ.deɪ/
a day when people do not work and can celebrate or relax
Example: We are going on a holiday to the beach.
skill
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(n) /skɪl/
the ability to do something well
Example: He has a skill for playing the guitar.
beginner
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(n) /bɪˈɡɪnər/
a person who is just starting to learn something
Example: The class is for beginners who want to learn how to swim.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used or gotten
Example: I am available to help with your project.
allergic
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(adj) /əˈlɜrdʒɪk/
having a strong reaction to something, usually a food or substance
Example: I am allergic to cheese.
notice
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(n) /ˈnoʊtɪs/
an announcement or warning
Example: I need to give them notice about my allergy.
interesting
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(adj) /ˈɪn.tər.ɛs.tɪŋ/
holding your attention because it is unusual or exciting
Example: The story was very interesting to everyone.
form
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(n) /fɔrm/
a document with spaces for information
Example: Please fill out the application form.
post
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(n) /poʊst/
letters and packages sent or received
Example: I sent the letter in the post yesterday.
drive
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(v) /draɪv/
to operate and control a vehicle
Example: I will drive over on Monday.
prepare
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(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make or get ready for something
Example: I need to prepare for my exam next week.
slide
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(n) /slaɪd/
a flat piece of paper with information or pictures, shown to help explain something
Example: She used a slide to show the results of her research.
complicated
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(adj) /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/
difficult to understand or deal with
Example: The instructions are too complicated for me.
receive
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(v) /rɪˈsiːv/
to get something that is sent or given to you
Example: I will receive the letter tomorrow.
contact
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tækt/
the act of communicating with someone
Example: Please provide your contact information on the form.
improve
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(v) /ɪmˈpruv/
to make something better
Example: I help people to improve their cycling skills.
possibility
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(n) /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
a chance that something may happen
Example: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities
Example: The trip is going to be a great challenge.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/
knowledge or skill from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching.
prove
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(v) /pruːv/
to show that something is true or real
Example: You need to prove your skills during the interview.
additional
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(adj) /əˈdɪʃənəl/
more than what is usual or expected
Example: We need an additional leader for the cycling trip.
suit
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(v) /suːt/
to be good for someone or something
Example: Would that suit you?