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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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representative
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(n) /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
a person who speaks or acts for someone else
Example: The representative answered all my questions.
administrative
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(adj) /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
relating to the organized management of a business or organization
Example: She has an administrative role at her job.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation
Example: She found a suitable dress for the party.
requirements
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(n) /rɪˈkwaɪərmənts/
things that are needed or wanted
Example: They discussed the requirements for the new job.
appoint
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(v) /əˈpɔɪnt/
to choose someone for a job or position
Example: They will appoint a new manager next week.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example: She can cope with stress very well.
excellent
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(adj) /ˈɛksələnt/
very good; of very high quality
Example: The food at the restaurant was excellent.
suggest
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(v) /səˈdʒɛst/
to offer an idea or a plan for someone to think about
Example: I suggest we go to the park.
spreadsheets
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(n) /ˈsprɛdˌʃits/
a digital tool used for organizing data in rows and columns
Example: I use spreadsheets to track my expenses.
interpersonal
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(adj) /ˌɪntərˈpɜrsənl/
related to interactions between people
Example: She has strong interpersonal skills.
references
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(n) /ˈrɛfərənəsɪz/
people who can provide information about someone's character or abilities
Example: The employer will check my references before hiring me.
teleconferencing
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(n) /ˌtɛlɪˈkɒnf(ə)rɛnsɪŋ/
a meeting or conversation held using telecommunications
Example: We use teleconferencing to meet with clients who are far away.
commute
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(v) /kəˈmjuːt/
to travel regularly between home and work
Example: I have to commute to the city every day.
position
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(n) /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
a place or position of something or someone
Example: He applied for a new position at the company.
warehouse
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(n) /ˈwɛrhaʊs/
a large building where goods are stored
Example: The warehouse is full of boxes.
responsibilities
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(n) /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bɪl.ɪ.tiz/
the things that someone is in charge of or must do
Example: He has many responsibilities at work.
manage
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(v) /ˈmænɪdʒ/
to control or be in charge of something
Example: I had to manage the diary.
deliveries
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(n) /dɪˈlɪv.ər.iz/
the act of bringing goods to a place
Example: The deliveries arrive at the store every morning.
requirement
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(n) /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
something that is needed or demanded
Example: The job has a specific requirement for computer skills.
literate
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(adj) /ˈlɪtəˌrɪt/
able to read and write
Example: He is literate and can read many books.
organisational
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(adj) /ˌɔrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
related to the way an organization is structured or arranged
Example: They want someone who has strong organisational skills.
communicate
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(v) /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt/
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example: It's important to communicate clearly with your teammates.
orally
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(adv) /ˈɔr.əl.i/
in a way that relates to speaking rather than writing
Example: She can express her ideas orally in front of the class.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
absolutely necessary; very important
Example: Being part of a team is essential for the job.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or things needed for a particular activity
Example: The warehouse has new equipment for lifting heavy items.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
the knowledge or skill you get from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching.
licence
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(n) /ˈlaɪsəns/
an official permission to do something, especially to operate a vehicle
Example: He needs a licence to drive a car.
traffic
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(n) /ˈtræfɪk/
the movement of vehicles and people on roads
Example: There was a lot of traffic on the way to the store.
customer service
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(n) /ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ ˈsɜːr.vɪs/
help and support provided to customers
Example: The restaurant is known for its excellent customer service.
agency
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(n) /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example: She found a job at an agency that helps people find work.
CV
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(n) /siː viː/
a document that shows someone's work experience and skills
Example: Please send me your CV so I can review it.
data entry
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(n) /ˈdeɪtə ˈɛntri/
the act of putting information into a computer system
Example: I have experience in data entry and I am very organized.
attend
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(v) /əˈtɛnd/
to go to or be present at something
Example: I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
general admin
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(n) /ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈæd.mɪn/
the basic tasks needed in an office, like keeping records and organizing information
Example: She is responsible for general admin at her job.
diary
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(n) /ˈdaɪəri/
a book where you write daily events and feelings
Example: She writes in her diary every night.
computer skills
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(n) /kəmˈpjuːtə(r) skɪlz/
the ability to use computers and software
Example: Many jobs require good computer skills.
careful
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(adj) /ˈkɛr.fəl/
taking care to avoid mistakes or harm
Example: You need to be careful when crossing the street.
details
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(n) /ˈdiːteɪlz/
small pieces of information about something
Example: The teacher gave us details about the project.
interest
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(n) /ˈɪntərest/
something that you want to know or learn about
Example: I have an interest in reading books.
location
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(n) /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
Example: The location of the store is very convenient.
assistant
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(n) /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who helps someone in their work
Example: The assistant helped me find the book.
stock
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(n) /stɑk/
the goods or items that a business has for sale
Example: The store has a lot of stock on the shelves.
track
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(v) /træk/
to pay attention to something or to follow the movement of something
Example: You need to keep track of your homework.
mention
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(v) /ˈmɛnʃən/
to say or mention something briefly
Example: I will mention the new project in our meeting.
tidy
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(adj) /ˈtaɪ.di/
clean and organized
Example: He always keeps his room tidy.
oral
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(adj) /ˈɔrəl/
related to the mouth or spoken
Example: You need to communicate well both orally and in writing.
written
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(adj) /ˈrɪtən/
marked by letters or words
Example: The report was written clearly.
team
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(n) /tiːm/
a group of people working together
Example: Being part of a team is important for success.
dealing
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(n) /ˈdilɪŋ/
the act of managing or handling something
Example: In my last job, I was dealing with many customers.
bathroom
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(n) /ˈbæθruːm/
a room with a toilet and a sink, often with a shower or bathtub
Example: The bathroom is next to the bedroom.
kitchen
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(n) /ˈkɪtʃɪn/
a room where food is prepared and cooked
Example: She likes to spend time in the kitchen.
strong
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(adj) /strɔŋ/
having a lot of physical power or force
Example: He is quite strong and can lift heavy boxes.
training
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(n) /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
the process of learning the skills you need for a job
Example: He has had the training to lift heavy boxes.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example: She knows how to cope with stress.
final
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(adj) /ˈfaɪ.nəl/
last in a series; coming at the end
Example: My final exam is next week.