Master the Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3
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seminar
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(n) /ˈsɛmɪˌnɑr/
a meeting for discussion or training
Example: She attended a seminar on improving her writing skills.
automation
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(n) /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
the use of machines to do work instead of people
Example: Automation helps factories work faster.
industrial
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
related to industry or manufacturing
Example: The factory is part of the industrial sector.
revolution
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(n) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
a big change in the way things are done or in society
Example: The invention of the computer caused a revolution in how we communicate.
eye-opener
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(n) /ˈaɪ ˌoʊpənər/
something that helps you see or understand something better
Example: The documentary was an eye-opener about climate change.
textile
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(n) /ˈtɛkstaɪl/
a type of cloth or fabric
Example: The store sells different kinds of textile for making clothes.
protest
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(v) /ˈproʊˌtɛst/
to show disagreement or disapproval
Example: Many people protest against unfair laws.
Luddite
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(n) /ˈlʌdaɪt/
a person who opposes new technology or methods
Example: He was considered a Luddite for refusing to use the new software.
industrialisation
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(n) /ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
the process of developing industries in a country or an area
Example: Industrialisation brought many new jobs.
threaten
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(v) /ˈθrɛtən/
to say that you will harm someone or do something bad to someone
Example: He did not mean to threaten anyone.
optimistic
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(adj) /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
hopeful about the future
Example: She has an optimistic view of life.
repetitive
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(adj) /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
doing the same thing many times
Example: She doesn't like doing repetitive tasks at her job.
leisure
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(n) /ˈleʒ.ər/
time when you are not working and can relax
Example: I like to read a book in my leisure.
evidence
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(n) /ˈɛvɪdəns/
facts or information that help to prove something
Example: The evidence shows that people are working longer hours.
unemployment
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(n) /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of not having a job
Example: Many people are worried about unemployment these days.
foreseeable
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(adj) /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/
able to be seen or known in advance
Example: The weather looks nice, so a picnic is foreseeable.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea, method, or product
Example: Innovation is important for the growth of businesses.
efficient
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(adj) /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
working well without wasting time or resources
Example: The new system is much more efficient than the old one.
demand
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(n) /dɪˈmænd/
the need or desire for something
Example: There is a high demand for teachers in schools.
earning power
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(n) /ˈɜrnɪŋ ˈpaʊər/
the amount of money a person can make from working
Example: People's earning power has increased over the years.
administrative
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(adj) /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
related to managing an organization or business
Example: She works in administrative roles at the company.
dictation
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(n) /dɪkˈteɪʃən/
the act of writing down what someone says
Example: The teacher asked us to take dictation from the book.
responsibility
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(n) /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
a duty to deal with something or take care of someone
Example: She has a lot of responsibility at her job.
status
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(n) /ˈsteɪtəs/
a position or situation of a person or thing
Example: She has a high status in her job.
graduate
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(n) /ˈgrædʒueɪt/
a person who has completed a degree at a college or university
Example: Many graduates find jobs in their field after school.
census
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(n) /ˈsɛn.səs/
an official count or survey of a population
Example: The census helps the government understand how many people live in the country.
assume
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(v) /əˈsjum/
to think that something is true without being sure
Example: I assumed it would be sunny today.
lifespan
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(n) /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/
the length of time that a person, animal, or plant is expected to live
Example: The lifespan of a dog is usually around 10 to 15 years.
sector
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(n) /ˈsɛk.tɚ/
a separate part of something, especially a part of society or economy
Example: The care sector is growing quickly.
bleak
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(adj) /blik/
not hopeful or encouraging; cold and dreary
Example: The future looks quite bleak for bank clerks.
decline
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(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/
a decrease or reduction in something
Example: There has been a decline in the number of bank clerks.
redundant
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(adj) /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
not needed or not useful; more than necessary
Example: The extra information in the report is redundant.
predict
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(v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
to say what will happen in the future
Example: I can predict the weather for tomorrow.
massive
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(adj) /ˈmæs.ɪv/
very large in size or amount
Example: The building was massive and could be seen from far away.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or problem
Example: She faced a challenge in her new job.
ultimately
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(adv) /ˈʌltɪmətli/
in the end; finally
Example: Ultimately, we need to make a decision soon.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiv/
to succeed in doing something
Example: She worked hard to achieve her goals.
destroy
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(v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
to completely ruin or damage something
Example: The storm will destroy the old trees.
positive
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(adj) /ˈpɑːzɪtɪv/
good or helpful; optimistic
Example: She always tries to have a positive attitude.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
to include or consider something as a necessary part
Example: The job will involve talking to customers.
negative
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(adj) /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
expressing dislike or not being good
Example: I read a negative review about that movie.
incredible
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(adj) /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/
very surprising or difficult to believe
Example: The movie was incredible and made everyone happy.
accountant
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(n) /əˈkaʊntənt/
a person whose job is to keep financial records and prepare financial reports
Example: My sister is an accountant who helps businesses manage their money.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea, method, or product
Example: Innovation helps companies grow and succeed.
hairdressing
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(n) /ˈhɛrdˌrɛsɪŋ/
the job of cutting and styling hair
Example: She wants to study hairdressing in college.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔrməs/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is enormous and heavy.
secretary
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(n) /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
a person who does office work and helps to organize things
Example: The secretary answered the phone and organized the files.
agricultural
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(adj) /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to farming or agriculture
Example: Many agricultural workers are needed to grow food.
population
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(n) /ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃən/
the number of people living in a certain area
Example: The population of the city is growing every year.
care worker
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(n) /kɛr ˈwɜrkər/
a person who helps take care of people, especially those who are sick or elderly
Example: The care worker helps the elderly with daily tasks.
current
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(adj) /ˈkʌr.ənt/
happening or being used now
Example: The current situation is not safe for everyone.
introduce
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(v) /ˌɪntrəˈdus/
to make someone known by name to another person
Example: I would like to introduce my friend to you.
situation
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(n) /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/
a set of conditions or circumstances
Example: The situation at the park was calm.