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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 2
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volunteering
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(n) /ˌvɑːˈlʌnˌtɪrɪŋ/
the act of offering your time and services to help others without being paid
Example: She enjoys volunteering at the animal shelter.
commitment
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(n) /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
a promise to do something or a strong decision to do something
Example: He showed his commitment by helping every weekend.
overwhelmingly
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(adv) /oʊ.vərˈhwɛlm.ɪŋ.li/
in a way that is too strong or too much to handle
Example: The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
motivated
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(adj) /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd/
having a strong desire to do something
Example: She is motivated to improve her skills.
unemployed
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(adj) /ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd/
without a job
Example: Many unemployed people are looking for work.
applicants
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(n) /ˈæplɪkənts/
people who apply for something, like a job
Example: The company received many applications from applicants.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/
the act of protecting and saving something, especially the environment or natural resources
Example: The conservation of wildlife is very important.
inclusion
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(n) /ɪnˈkluː.ʒən/
the act of including someone or something
Example: Inclusion is important in our community.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪləti/
a place or building that provides a particular service or is used for a specific activity
Example: The meeting was held in a training facility.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
connected to the matter being considered
Example: Please fill out the relevant form before the meeting.
experienced
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(adj) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/
having knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example: The team needed an experienced volunteer to help guide them.
benefited
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(v) /ˈbɛnɪfɪtɪd/
received an advantage or improvement
Example: The participants really benefited from the training.
outdated
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(adj) /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/
no longer useful or current
Example: The phone he uses is outdated.
dismissive
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(adj) /dɪsˈmɪsɪv/
showing that you do not think something is worth consideration
Example: Some people were quite dismissive of the new technology.
encouraging
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(adj) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving someone support or confidence
Example: Her encouraging words made me feel better.
confident
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(adj) /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
sure of yourself and your abilities
Example: She feels confident when she speaks in public.
communication
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(n) /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of sharing information or talking to someone
Example: Good communication is important in any relationship.
impressed
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛst/
feeling admiration or respect
Example: I was impressed by her presentation skills.
groceries
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(n) /ˈɡroʊsəriːz/
food and other products bought from a store
Example: I need to buy groceries for the week.
handy
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(adj) /ˈhændi/
useful or convenient
Example: An umbrella is handy on a rainy day.
participate
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(v) /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
to take part in something
Example: I want to participate in the game.
necessarily
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(adv) /ˈnɛs.əs.er.ɪ.li/
in a way that is needed or required
Example: You don't necessarily have to come to the meeting.
throughout
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(prep) /θruˈaʊt/
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example: The flowers bloom throughout the garden.
relationship
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
the way two or more people or groups connect with each other
Example: She values her relationship with her friends.
valued
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(adj) /ˈvæl.jud/
regarded as important or good
Example: The staff felt valued when they helped the community.
potential
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(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
the ability to grow, develop, or become something
Example: She has the potential to be a great artist.
confidence
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(n) /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
the feeling that you can do something well
Example: She has a lot of confidence in her abilities.
employer
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(n) /ɪmˈplɔɪər/
a person or organization that hires people to work
Example: The employer is looking for new staff to help with the project.
applicant
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(n) /ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/
a person who applies for something, like a job or a place in a school
Example: The applicant submitted her resume to the company.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants, animals, and natural resources
Example: The team is working on a conservation project to save the park.
fancy
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(adj) /ˈfæn.si/
having a high price or quality, or showing a lot of elegance
Example: The restaurant has a fancy menu.
hosting
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(n) /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/
the act of providing a place and arrangements for an event
Example: The hosting of the event will take place at Hill College.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/
a place or building used for a specific purpose
Example: The new training facility will open next month.
suite
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(n) /swiːt/
a set of connected rooms, often in a hotel
Example: We stayed in a beautiful suite during our vacation.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
important or connected to the matter at hand
Example: Please complete the relevant form before the event.
experienced
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(adj) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/
having knowledge and skill from doing something for a long time
Example: She is an experienced volunteer who helps others.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
something that you do for enjoyment or to achieve something
Example: We have a fun activity planned for the weekend.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
something that helps or gives an advantage
Example: Volunteering can provide a benefit to the community.
majority
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(n) /məˈdʒɔr.ɪ.ti/
more than half of a group
Example: The majority of the class passed the exam.
outdated
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(adj) /ˈaʊtˌdeɪtɪd/
no longer useful or acceptable because of being old
Example: Some people still use outdated models of phones.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of growth or improvement
Example: The development of new skills is important for career growth.
dismissive
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(adj) /dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/
showing that you think something is not important
Example: She was dismissive of his ideas during the meeting.
update
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(v) /ʌpˈdeɪt/
to make something more modern or to bring it up to date
Example: I need to update my computer software.
encouraging
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(adj) /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving someone support or confidence
Example: The teacher gave encouraging words to the students.
prefer
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(v) /prɪˈfɜr/
to like one thing more than another
Example: I prefer tea over coffee.
impress
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(v) /ɪmˈprɛs/
to make someone feel admiration or respect
Example: The teacher wanted to impress her students with a fun lesson.
grocery
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(n) /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/
a store where you buy food and other products
Example: I need to go to the grocery to buy some bread.
tablet
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(n) /ˈtæblɪt/
a small, flat computer that you can use by touching the screen
Example: I like to read books on my tablet.
newspaper
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(n) /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪ.pər/
a daily or weekly publication containing news and information
Example: I read the newspaper every morning.
present
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(n) /ˈprɛz.ənt/
a gift given to someone
Example: I gave my friend a present for her birthday.
include
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(v) /ɪnˈkluːd/
to make someone or something part of a group or set
Example: Please include me in the plans for the weekend.