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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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occupation
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(n) /ˌɑːkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
a person's job or profession
Example: Her occupation is a teacher.
full-time
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(adj) /fʊl taɪm/
working the full number of hours in a job
Example: She works full-time at a hospital.
part-time
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(adj) /pɑrt taɪm/
working for only part of the usual time
Example: Julie has a part-time job at the restaurant.
waitress
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(n) /ˈweɪtrəs/
a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant
Example: The waitress took our order quickly.
manager
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(n) /ˈmænɪdʒər/
a person who is in charge of a business or organization
Example: The manager of the store helps everyone on the team.
chain
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(n) /tʃeɪn/
a series of connected links used for fastening or pulling things
Example: The restaurant chain has many locations across the country.
insurance
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(n) /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
a protection against loss or damage, typically by paying a company
Example: Insurance helps people pay for medical bills.
excellent
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(adj) /ˈɛksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
Example: Her presentation was excellent and everyone liked it.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
knowing about something
Example: I am aware of the changes in the weather.
gradually
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(adv) /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
slowly over a period of time
Example: The temperature gradually increased throughout the day.
ignore
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(v) /ɪɡˈnɔr/
to pay no attention to something or someone
Example: Sometimes people ignore the signs of illness.
medication
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(n) /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
a substance used to treat or prevent illness
Example: The doctor gave me medication for my cough.
treat
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(v) /trit/
to give medical care to someone or something
Example: The doctor will treat my knee pain.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to put something to use for a purpose
Example: You should apply heat to the injured area.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
having a strong desire to win or be better than others
Example: He is very competitive in sports.
exercise
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(n) /ˈɛksərsaɪz/
physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier
Example: I enjoy exercise to stay fit.
vacation
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(n) /vəˈkeɪʃən/
a time when someone does not work or go to school and is free to travel or relax
Example: I usually go swimming when I'm on vacation.
pounding
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(n) /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
a strong hit or blow
Example: My legs are getting quite a pounding.
slip
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(v) /slɪp/
to fall or slide suddenly and accidentally
Example: He slipped on the wet floor.
allergy
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(n) /ˈæl.ər.dʒi/
a condition that makes a person sick when they eat, touch, or breathe something
Example: She has an allergy to peanuts.
vitamin
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(n) /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/
a substance that is needed for good health
Example: I take a vitamin every day.
regularly
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(adv) /ˈrɛɡjələrli/
at regular intervals; frequently
Example: I go to the gym regularly.
generally
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(adv) /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
in most cases; usually
Example: He is generally very healthy.
clinic
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(n) /ˈklɪnɪk/
a place where people go for medical treatment
Example: I went to the clinic to see a doctor.
service
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(n) /ˈsɜrvɪs/
the action of helping or doing work for someone
Example: She received great service at the restaurant.
receive
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(v) /rɪˈsiːv/
to get something that is given or sent to you
Example: I hope you receive the package soon.
detail
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(n) /ˈdiːteɪl/
a small piece of information
Example: The teacher asked for more detail about the project.
correct
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(adj) /kəˈrɛkt/
free from error or fault; right
Example: Please make sure your answers are correct.
personal
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.sən.əl/
related to a person or their private life
Example: I need to share my personal information with the doctor.
occupation
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(n) /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/
a job or profession
Example: Her occupation is a teacher.
restaurant
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(n) /ˈrɛst(ə)rənt/
a place where you can buy and eat meals
Example: They went to a nice restaurant for dinner.
insurance
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(n) /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
a service that pays for costs if something bad happens
Example: You should check your insurance to see what is covered.
decision
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(n) /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
a choice or judgment that you make after thinking about something
Example: That's certainly the right decision.
gradually
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(adv) /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
slowly over a period of time
Example: The temperature will gradually rise as summer approaches.
medication
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(n) /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
a substance used to treat illness or relieve pain
Example: He takes his medication every morning.
treatment
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(n) /ˈtriːt.mənt/
the way someone or something is dealt with or cared for
Example: The treatment for his injury is going well.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to put something into use or to make a request
Example: You need to apply for the job online.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
wanting to win or be better than others
Example: She is very competitive in sports.
normally
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(adv) /ˈnɔr.mə.li/
in a usual or normal way
Example: They normally eat dinner at 6 PM.
vacation
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(n) /vəˈkeɪʃən/
a time when someone takes a break from work or school
Example: I like to go swimming when I am on vacation.
pounding
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(n) /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
a strong hitting or beating
Example: The runner felt a pounding in his legs after the race.
accident
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(n) /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
an unexpected event that causes harm or injury
Example: He had an accident while playing soccer.
allergy
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(n) /ˈæl.ər.dʒi/
a strong reaction to a substance that is usually not harmful
Example: Some people have an allergy to peanut butter.
aware
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(adj) /əˈwɛr/
having knowledge about something
Example: She is aware of the new rules at school.
regularly
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(adv) /ˈrɛɡjələrli/
happening often or at usually equal intervals
Example: I go to the gym regularly.
generally
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(adv) /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
in most cases; usually
Example: I am generally very healthy.
cause
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(v) /kɔz/
to make something happen
Example: Cold weather can cause ice to form.
problem
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(n) /ˈprɒb.ləm/
a situation that causes difficulty or needs to be dealt with
Example: I have a problem with my computer.
contact
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tækt/
a way to communicate with someone
Example: Please give me your contact information.
understand
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(v) /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
to know the meaning of something
Example: I understand what you mean.