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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 1
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vacancy
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(n) /ˈveɪkənsi/
an empty space where something is needed, like a job
Example: The hotel has a vacancy for a receptionist.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
an advantage or good thing
Example: The job has many benefits that people like.
reputation
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(n) /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
the opinion that people have about someone or something
Example: The restaurant has a great reputation for its food.
temporary
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(adj) /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
lasts for a limited time only
Example: She is looking for temporary work during the summer.
unusual
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(adj) /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
not common or usual
Example: It is unusual to see snow in April.
discount
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(n) /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
a reduction in the usual price
Example: The store has a discount for students.
shift
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(n) /ʃɪft/
a period of time when someone works
Example: My shift starts at 5:30 in the morning.
specific
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(adj) /spəˈsɪfɪk/
clearly defined or identified
Example: The teacher gave us specific instructions for the project.
requirement
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(n) /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
something that is needed or demanded
Example: The job has a requirement for experience.
dynamic
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(adj) /daɪˈnæmɪk/
full of energy and new ideas
Example: She is a dynamic leader in her company.
keen
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(adj) /kiːn/
very interested or wanting to do something
Example: She is keen to learn new skills.
demanding
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(adj) /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
something that requires a lot of effort or attention
Example: The last place I worked for was quite demanding too.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the area around you, including the air, land, and water
Example: The children play outside in the environment.
certificate
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(n) /sərˈtɪfɪkɪt/
an official document that proves something
Example: She received a certificate after finishing her course.
supervisor
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(n) /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
a person who oversees or manages a group of people
Example: The supervisor helped the new staff learn their tasks.
responsibility
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(n) /rɪˌspɑːn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the duty to take care of something or someone
Example: His responsibility is to help the team succeed.
portion
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(n) /ˈpɔrʃən/
a part or a piece of something
Example: I would like a small portion of soup.
procedure
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(n) /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a way of doing something, especially in a formal way
Example: The teacher explained the procedure for taking the exam.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or machines needed for a particular activity
Example: The restaurant needs new equipment for the kitchen.
salary
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(n) /ˈsæləri/
the money you get paid for your work
Example: The salary for the new job is higher than my previous job.
attractive
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(adj) /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing or appealing to the senses
Example: The garden looks very attractive in spring.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or something that helps you
Example: There are advantages to working early in the morning.
branch
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(n) /bræntʃ/
a part of a tree that grows out from the main trunk
Example: The bird is sitting on a branch.
junior
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(adj) /ˈdʒu.njər/
having a lower rank or less experience
Example: He is a junior chef at the restaurant.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
to include someone or something in an activity or situation
Example: The project will involve many people.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to help someone by being there for them or providing assistance
Example: The team will support each other during the project.
sous chef
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(n) /suː ʃɛf/
a chef who is below the head chef
Example: The sous chef helps the head chef in the kitchen.
stock
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(n) /stɑk/
a supply of something, especially food
Example: The chef checked the stock in the kitchen.
delivery
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(n) /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of bringing goods or messages to a place
Example: The delivery arrived just in time for dinner.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔr.wɚd/
easy to understand or simple
Example: The instructions were straightforward to follow.
experienced
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(adj) /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
having knowledge or skill from doing something
Example: The staff are very experienced at their jobs.
alongside
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(prep) /əˈlɔŋˌsaɪd/
next to or along with someone or something
Example: She walked alongside her friend in the park.
annual
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(adj) /ˈæn.ju.əl/
happening once a year
Example: The company has an annual meeting every December.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help something to happen or increase
Example: She wants to promote healthy eating.
interesting
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(adj) /ˈɪn.tə.rə.stɪŋ/
having a lot of qualities that people find engaging or exciting
Example: The book is very interesting to read.
reference
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(n) /ˈrɛf.ər.əns/
a mention of something that helps to identify or give information about it
Example: You need to provide a reference with your job application.
employee
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(n) /ɛmˈplɔɪiː/
a person who works for a company
Example: The employee was happy with her new job.
uniform
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(n) /ˈjunɪfɔrm/
a special set of clothes worn by members of the same group
Example: In the restaurant, all staff wear a uniform.
midnight
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(n) /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/
the middle of the night, 12 o'clock at night
Example: The party will end at midnight.
specific
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(adj) /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
clearly defined or identified
Example: The job has specific requirements for applicants.
requirement
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(n) /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
something that is needed or necessary
Example: A driver's license is a requirement for this job.
create
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(v) /kriˈeɪt/
to make something new or bring something into existence
Example: Artists create beautiful paintings.
equally
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(adv) /ˈikwəli/
in the same way or to the same degree
Example: All students should be treated equally.
eye for detail
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(n) /aɪ fɔr ˈdiː.teɪl/
the ability to notice and care about small details
Example: She has an eye for detail, so her reports are always perfect.
communication
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(n) /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of sharing information or ideas with others
Example: Good communication is key to a successful team.
familiar
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(adj) /fəˈmɪl.jər/
well known or easily recognized
Example: She is familiar with the rules of the game.
unattractive
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(adj) /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/
not pleasing or appealing
Example: The early hours of the job are unattractive.
serve
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(v) /sɜrv/
to give food or drink to someone
Example: The restaurant will serve dinner at 6 PM.
responsible
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(adj) /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
having a duty to take care of something or someone
Example: She is responsible for taking care of her little brother.
sorting out
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(v) /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ aʊt/
to arrange or organize something
Example: I am sorting out my room this weekend.
imagine
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(v) /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
to think of something that is not real or exists
Example: I like to imagine a world full of peace.
promotion
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(n) /prəˈmoʊʃən/
the act of being raised to a higher position or rank
Example: She got a promotion at her job.