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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2
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apprenticeship
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(n) /əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp/
a period of time when someone learns a job by working for a person or company
Example: She started her apprenticeship at a local bakery.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your ability
Example: The homework is challenging but doable.
supervisor
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(n) /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
a person who manages or oversees others at work
Example: The supervisor checked our work to make sure it was correct.
approachable
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(adj) /əˈproʊtʃəbl/
friendly and easy to talk to
Example: My teacher is very approachable if I have questions.
assigned
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(v) /əˈsaɪnd/
to give someone a specific job or task
Example: She was assigned a project to complete this week.
mentor
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(n) /ˈmɛn.tɔr/
someone who helps and advises a less experienced person
Example: My mentor helped me learn new skills.
role
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(n) /roʊl/
a position or job someone has in a group or organization
Example: Her role at the company is very important.
ambition
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(n) /æmˈbɪʃən/
a strong desire to achieve something
Example: Her ambition is to become a doctor.
policy
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(n) /ˈpɑːlɪsi/
a set of rules or ideas for making decisions
Example: The school has a new policy about homework.
scheme
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(n) /skim/
a plan or design for achieving something
Example: They created a scheme to improve the office environment.
unlimited
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(adj) /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
not limited; having no restrictions
Example: He has unlimited internet access at his job.
flexible
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(adj) /ˈflɛksəbl/
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Example: My schedule is flexible so I can meet you anytime.
probationary
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(adj) /proʊˈbeɪʃənˌɛri/
relating to a trial period before a job is permanent
Example: She is currently in a probationary period at her new job.
eligible
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(adj) /ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/
suitable to be chosen or to have something
Example: Some of you will be eligible for this.
circumstance
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(n) /ˈsɜrkəmstæns/
a condition or situation that affects something
Example: Your personal circumstances can change your plans.
assume
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(v) /əˈsjuːm/
to think that something is true without proof
Example: Please do not assume that everyone knows the rules.
permitted
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(adj) /pərˈmɪtɪd/
allowed
Example: You are permitted to use the internet for your research.
confusion
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(n) /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/
a state of being uncertain or unclear about something
Example: There is some confusion about the meeting time.
statutory
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(adj) /ˈstætəˌtɔri/
related to laws or rules made by a government
Example: Public schools are closed on statutory holidays.
overtime
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(n) /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/
time worked beyond normal working hours
Example: Some workers earn extra money by doing overtime.
valuable
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(adj) /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
important or useful
Example: The skills you learn will be valuable for your career.
commitment
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(n) /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
a promise to do something or a dedication to a cause
Example: He has a commitment to his studies.
unavailable
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(adj) /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/
not able to be reached or used
Example: He is unavailable to meet today.
formal
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(adj) /ˈfɔrməl/
following rules or customs, especially in a serious way
Example: The company does not have a formal dress code.
restriction
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
a rule that says what is not allowed
Example: There is a restriction on using high heels.
preferable
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(adj) /ˈprɛfərəbəl/
better or more desirable than something else
Example: Comfortable shoes are preferable for long walks.
subsidised
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(adj) /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪzd/
supported by money from the government or another organization
Example: The canteen offers subsidised meals for all employees.
canteen
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(n) /kænˈtiːn/
a place in a school or workplace where meals are served
Example: I had lunch in the canteen with my friends.
introduce
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(v) /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
to tell someone who someone else is
Example: I will introduce my friend to the group.
policy
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(n) /ˈpɒl.ɪ.si/
a plan or rule to guide decisions
Example: The company has a clear policy on vacation days.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
to give support or help to someone to do something
Example: Teachers encourage students to ask questions.
unhygienic
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(adj) /ˌʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/
not clean and likely to cause disease
Example: Eating food at your desk is often considered unhygienic.
workstation
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(n) /ˈwɜrkˌsteɪʃən/
a desk or area where someone works, often with a computer
Example: She kept her notes organized at her workstation.
apprentice
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(n) /əˈprɛntɪs/
a person learning a trade from a skilled employer
Example: An apprentice learns how to do the job.
organisation
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(n) /ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people working together for a purpose
Example: The organisation helps many people in need.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
the knowledge or skill from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching.
approach
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(v) /əˈproʊtʃ/
to come near or closer to something
Example: We need to approach the problem carefully.
opportunity
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(n) /ˌɑːpərˈtjuːnɪti/
a chance to do something or to achieve a goal
Example: This job is a great opportunity for me.
department
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(n) /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
a part of a large organization
Example: She works in the marketing department.
effort
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(n) /ˈɛfərt/
the physical or mental energy used to do something
Example: She made an effort to complete her homework on time.
assign
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(v) /əˈsaɪn/
to give someone a task or responsibility
Example: The teacher will assign homework to the students.
complete
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(v) /kəmˈpliːt/
to finish making or doing something
Example: He wants to complete the project on time.
basis
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(n) /ˈbeɪsɪs/
the main support or reason for something
Example: You will meet with your mentor on a weekly basis.
provide
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(v) /prəˈvaɪd/
to give something that is needed
Example: They provide support during the training.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to give help or assistance
Example: Friends support each other in difficult times.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiv/
to succeed in doing something
Example: You can achieve your goals with hard work.
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
to recognize or find out something
Example: It is important to identify your goals.
improvement
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(n) /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/
a change that makes something better
Example: The team's improvement was noticeable after the practice.
ambition
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(n) /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
a strong desire to achieve something
Example: Her ambition is to become a doctor.
research
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(n) /ˈriːsɜːrʧ/
the careful study of a subject to find new information
Example: She will do research for her school project.
obvious
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(adj) /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily seen or understood
Example: It is obvious that she is happy.
personal
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.sən.əl/
relating to a person or their private life
Example: I keep my personal things in a drawer.