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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 3
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competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtətɪv/
relating to a situation in which people or groups try to be better than others
Example: She is very competitive in sports.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡl/
to try very hard to do something difficult
Example: She had to struggle to finish her homework.
range
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(n) /reɪndʒ/
a group of different things that are similar in some way
Example: There is a range of colors to choose from.
journalism
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrnəlɪzəm/
the activity of reporting news and information in newspapers, magazines, or on television
Example: He wants to study journalism in college.
options
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(n) /ˈɑpʃənz/
choices available to someone
Example: She had many career options to choose from.
overall
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(adv) /ˈoʊ.vɚ.ɔːl/
considered as a whole; in general
Example: Overall, the movie was very entertaining.
message
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(n) /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
a piece of information or a communication
Example: I received a message from my friend.
narrow-minded
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(adj) /ˈnær.oʊˌmaɪndɪd/
having a limited view or unwilling to consider new ideas
Example: His narrow-minded opinions make it hard to have a discussion.
industry
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(n) /ˈɪn.də.stri/
the activity of making or selling goods or services
Example: Many people work in the fashion industry.
harsh
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(adj) /hɑːrʃ/
severe or strict in a way that is difficult to endure
Example: The teacher was harsh when giving feedback on the assignment.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuː.mə.rəs/
many; a lot of
Example: The teacher gave us numerous homework assignments.
inspiring
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(adj) /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
making you feel excited to do something good
Example: The stories she told were inspiring.
experts
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(n) /ˈɛkspɜrts/
people who have a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example: The experts gave great advice on how to succeed.
influence
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(v) /ˈɪnfluəns/
to affect or change someone or something
Example: The talk could influence my choice of career.
career
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(n) /kəˈrɪr/
a job or profession that someone does for a long time
Example: He wants to have a successful career in medicine.
promise
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(v) /ˈprɑː.mɪs/
to say that you will do something
Example: I promise to help you with your homework.
open-minded
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(adj) /ˈoʊ.pən ˈmaɪn.dɪd/
willing to consider new ideas and opinions
Example: She is open-minded about different career options.
differ
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(v) /ˈdɪfər/
to be unlike or different from something else
Example: We may differ in our opinions about the movie.
issue
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(n) /ˈɪʃuː/
an important topic or problem to discuss
Example: They talked about the issue during the meeting.
certain
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(adj) /ˈsɜrtn/
specific and known for sure
Example: I am certain that I locked the door.
unpaid
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(adj) /ʌnˈpeɪd/
not receiving payment for work
Example: She worked as an unpaid intern for the summer.
assistant
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(n) /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who helps someone in their job
Example: The manager hired a new assistant to help with the workload.
prepared
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(adj) /prɪˈpɛrd/
ready for something
Example: I'm prepared for the exam tomorrow.
accept
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(v) /əkˈsɛpt/
to agree to take something or believe it is true
Example: I will not accept that opinion.
view
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(n) /vjuː/
the way you see or think about something
Example: I have a different view about the project.
fascinating
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(adj) /ˈfæs.ə.neɪ.tɪŋ/
very interesting
Example: The speaker's story was fascinating.
account
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(n) /əˈkaʊnt/
a report or description of an event or experience
Example: The speaker's account of her first job was fascinating.
admit
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(v) /ədˈmɪt/
to agree that something is true
Example: She admitted she was lucky to get the job.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to make a formal request for something
Example: You can apply for the job online.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
the process of doing something and learning from it
Example: She wanted more experience in fashion.
financial
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(adj) /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/
related to money or the management of money
Example: He is taking a financial course at the university.
reward
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(n) /rɪˈwɔrd/
something given for a service or achievement
Example: She received a reward for her hard work.
realise
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(v) /ˈrɪəlaɪz/
to understand something clearly
Example: She did realise he was right about that.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: She is always considering her options.
focus
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(v) /ˈfoʊ.kəs/
to give special attention to something
Example: You need to focus on your studies to do well.
client
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(n) /ˈklaɪ.ənt/
a person or organization that receives a service from a professional
Example: The client wants to see the new designs.
regret
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(v) /rɪˈɡrɛt/
to feel sad or sorry about something you did or did not do
Example: She regrets losing the job.
negative
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(adj) /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
not positive or having a bad quality
Example: She tried to hide her negative feelings about the situation.
brave
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(adj) /breɪv/
ready to face danger or pain
Example: The soldier was brave during the battle.
retail
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(n) /ˈriːteɪl/
the sale of goods to the public
Example: Many people work in retail jobs.
recommend
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
to suggest that someone should do something
Example: I recommend you try this restaurant.
designer
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(n) /dɪˈzaɪnər/
a person who plans how something will look or work
Example: The designer created a beautiful dress for the fashion show.
manufacturer
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(n) /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
a person or company that makes goods for sale
Example: The manufacturer delivered the toys to the store.
consumer
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(n) /kənˈsjuːmər/
a person who buys goods or services
Example: The consumer is always looking for the best price.
gap
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(n) /ɡæp/
a space or opening in something
Example: There is a gap between the two buildings.
market
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(n) /ˈmɑr.kɪt/
a place where goods are bought and sold
Example: You can buy fresh vegetables at the market.
stock
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(n) /stɑk/
a supply of goods kept for sale
Example: The store has a lot of stock for the holiday season.
search
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(v) /sɜrʧ/
to try to find something
Example: People don't give up searching.
garment
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(n) /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an item of clothing
Example: She bought a new garment for the party.
return
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(v) /rɪˈtɜrn/
to give something back or come back to a place
Example: I will return the book to the library.
expensive
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(adj) /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
costing a lot of money
Example: The shoes in that store are very expensive.