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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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advice
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(n) /ədˈvaɪs/
suggestions about what someone should do
Example: She asked for advice on her project.
applying
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(v) /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
to request something, usually a job or admission
Example: I am applying for a new job.
initial
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(adj) /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
first or beginning
Example: I attended my initial training last year.
department
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(n) /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
a section of a large organization or company
Example: She works in the marketing department.
nervous
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(adj) /ˈnɜr.vəs/
feeling worried or afraid
Example: She felt nervous before the big test.
exams
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(n) /ɪɡˈzæmz/
a test to measure a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example: The students studied hard for their exams.
failed
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(v) /feɪld/
to not succeed in doing something
Example: I failed my exam last week.
courses
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(n) /ˈkɔːrsɪz/
classes or lessons on a subject
Example: I am taking two courses this semester.
diploma
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(n) /dɪˈploʊmə/
a document given by a school or university showing that someone has completed a course of study
Example: He received his diploma after finishing school.
trainee
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(n) /treɪˈniː/
a person who is learning a job or skill
Example: The trainee is learning how to help customers.
period
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(n) /ˈpɪr.i.əd/
a length of time
Example: The training period lasts for six months.
opportunities
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(n) /ˌɑːpərˈtjunɪtiz/
chances for something to happen or to be done
Example: There are many opportunities to learn new things.
organisation
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(n) /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people working together for a specific purpose
Example: She works for a large organisation that helps charities.
employees
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(n) /ɪmˈplɔɪiz/
people who work for a company or organization
Example: The employees at the office are very friendly.
massively
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(adv) /ˈmæsɪvli/
very much or to a great degree
Example: The pay goes up massively if they offer you a job.
confidence
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(n) /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
the feeling of being sure about yourself and your abilities
Example: She spoke with confidence during her presentation.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪəti/
a difference or change in something
Example: There is a variety of fruits in the market.
studying
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(n) /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
the activity of learning about a subject, usually in school or college
Example: She enjoys studying in her free time.
tutor
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(n) /ˈtjuːtər/
a person who teaches or gives help to a student
Example: The tutor helped me with my homework.
manager
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(n) /ˈmænɪdʒər/
a person who is in charge of a team or a department
Example: The manager helped the team finish the project.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the train station is very convenient.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a beneficial factor or advantage
Example: The location's a real advantage.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪntərˌvjuː/
a meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a job or course
Example: I have an interview for a new job next week.
prepared
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(adj) /prɪˈpɛrd/
ready and able to deal with something
Example: You should be well prepared for the exam.
casual
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(adj) /ˈkæʒuəl/
relaxed and not formal
Example: She wore a casual dress to the party.
terrified
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(adj) /ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪd/
extremely scared
Example: She felt terrified when she heard the loud noise.
respond
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(v) /rɪˈspɔnd/
to say or do something as an answer
Example: When someone asks a question, you need to respond.
practise
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(v) /ˈpræktɪs/
to do something regularly to improve or maintain a skill
Example: I need to practise my English every day.
information
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(n) /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
facts or knowledge acquired by a person
Example: I need more information to make a decision.
ringing
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(v) /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
making a sound like a bell
Example: The phone is ringing right now.
customer services
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(n) /ˈkʌstəmər ˈsɜrvɪsɪz/
help and support given to customers
Example: The customer services team answered my questions.
finance
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(n) /ˈfaɪnæns/
the management of money
Example: I studied finance in college.
nervous
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(adj) /ˈnɜrvəs/
feeling worried or anxious
Example: I get nervous before my exams.
diploma
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(n) /dɪˈploʊmə/
a document given by a school or college that shows someone has completed a course of study
Example: He received a diploma after finishing his training.
business skills
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(n) /ˈbɪz.nɪs skɪlz/
abilities and knowledge that help someone succeed in a job or business
Example: She is learning business skills to improve her career.
trainees
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(n) /trəˈniːz/
people who are being trained for a job
Example: The trainees learned how to work together as a team.
minimum wage
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(n) /ˈmɪnɪməm weɪdʒ/
the lowest amount of money that workers can be paid
Example: The minimum wage helps workers earn enough money to live.
regular
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(adj) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.lɚ/
usual or recurring; not special or unusual
Example: I have a regular job that I go to every day.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
knowledge or skill from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/
a range of different things
Example: There is a variety of fruits in the market.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to help or give assistance to someone or something
Example: I will support you in your plans.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or gain
Example: The location of the school is a real advantage.
friendly
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(adj) /ˈfrɛndli/
kind and pleasant to others
Example: Everyone is very friendly at the new school.
casual
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(adj) /ˈkæʒuəl/
not formal or not strict
Example: You should wear something casual for the gathering.
tips
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(n) /tɪps/
pieces of advice or helpful hints
Example: Can you give me some tips for my interview?
obvious
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(adj) /ˈɑːbviəs/
easy to see or understand
Example: It is obvious that the sun rises in the east.
plenty
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(n) /ˈplɛn.ti/
a large amount or number
Example: There is plenty of food at the party.
terrified
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(adj) /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd/
feeling very scared
Example: She felt terrified when she heard the loud noise.
mirror
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(n) /ˈmɪrər/
a surface that reflects light and shows an image
Example: She looked at her hair in the mirror.
information
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(n) /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
facts or details about something
Example: Can you share the information with me?