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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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enquire
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(v) /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
to ask about something
Example: I want to enquire about the job opening.
receptionist
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(n) /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/
a person who answers the phone and greets visitors in an office
Example: The receptionist helped me find the room.
medical
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(adj) /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
related to the treatment of illness and injuries
Example: The job is at a medical facility.
involve
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(v) /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
to include someone or something as a necessary part
Example: What would the work involve?
appointment
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(n) /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
an arrangement to meet someone at a specific time
Example: I have an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow.
reschedule
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(v) /ˌriːˈskɛdʒ.uːl/
to change the time of something planned
Example: We need to reschedule our meeting for next week.
database
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(n) /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
a structured set of data stored in a computer
Example: The school needs a new database to keep student records.
administrative
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(adj) /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
related to managing and organizing a business or office
Example: She works in an administrative role at the hospital.
immediately
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(adv) /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
at once; without delay
Example: I immediately called my friend when I heard the news.
require
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(v) /rɪˈkwaɪər/
to need something
Example: The job requires a lot of experience.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the conditions and influences in which people live or work
Example: The workplace has a friendly environment.
interact
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(v) /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/
to communicate or work together with someone
Example: It is important to interact with others at work.
confident
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(adj) /ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
having a strong belief in yourself
Example: She felt confident about her presentation.
reckon
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(v) /ˈrɛkən/
to think or believe something
Example: I reckon it will rain today.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example: She had to cope with a lot of stress at work.
temporary
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(adj) /ˈtɛmpərɛri/
lasting for a limited time
Example: She has a temporary job at the hospital.
contract
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(n) /ˈkɒntrækt/
a formal agreement between two or more people or groups
Example: She signed the contract for her new job.
opportunity
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(n) /ˌɑːpərˈtunɪti/
a chance to do something
Example: This is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills.
permanent
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.mə.nənt/
lasting for a long time or forever
Example: She wants a permanent job.
manage
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(v) /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
to control or be in charge of something
Example: Can you manage the team during the project?
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbl/
able to be used or accessed
Example: Is there parking available for staff at the centre?
route
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(n) /ruːt/
a way or path to get from one place to another
Example: The bus route takes me to school.
forward
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(v) /ˈfɔːr.wəd/
to send something to someone
Example: I will forward your message to my friend.
reference
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(n) /ˈrɛf.ər.əns/
a mention or suggestion of something
Example: You need to provide a reference when applying for the job.
arrange
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(v) /əˈreɪndʒ/
to organize or make plans for something
Example: They will arrange a meeting for the team.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
a meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a job
Example: She went to an interview for a new job.
employment
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(n) /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of having a job
Example: She found employment at a new company.
agency
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(n) /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
an organization that provides a particular service
Example: She found a new job through a local agency.
position
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(n) /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
a job or role in a company or organization
Example: She applied for a position as a teacher.
centre
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tər/
the middle point of something or a place where people go for a specific purpose
Example: The kids play in the sports centre.
schedule
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(n) /ˈskɛdʒ.uːl/
a plan of when things will happen
Example: I looked at my schedule for the week.
update
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(v) /ˈʌpˌdeɪt/
to make something more modern or current
Example: I need to update my phone to the latest software.
general
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(adj) /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
relating to all or most people, things, or situations
Example: She has general knowledge about many subjects.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
the knowledge or skill gained from doing something
Example: She has a lot of experience in teaching.
high-pressure
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(adj) /haɪ ˈprɛʃər/
involving a lot of stress or pressure
Example: The job is in a high-pressure environment.
stress
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(n) /strɛs/
a feeling of worry or pressure
Example: She felt a lot of stress before the exam.
calm
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(adj) /kɑːm/
not excited, not angry, or without strong emotions
Example: He tried to stay calm during the interview.
public
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(adj) /ˈpʌb.lɪk/
relating to all people in a community
Example: The public park is a nice place to relax.
skill
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(n) /skɪl/
the ability to do something well, usually because of training or practice
Example: He has a skill in playing the guitar.
follow up
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(v) /ˈfɑloʊ ʌp/
to check on someone or something after a previous meeting or conversation
Example: She decided to follow up on her job application.
quarter
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(n) /ˈkwɔr.tɚ/
one of four equal parts of something
Example: The meeting is at a quarter to three.
husband
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(n) /ˈhʌzbənd/
a man who is married
Example: Her husband helps her with the children.
parking
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(n) /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
the act of putting a vehicle in a place where it can stay for a while
Example: Is there parking available at the medical center?
staff
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(n) /stæf/
a group of people who work for an organization
Example: The staff at the school are very helpful.
bus
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(n) /bʌs/
a large vehicle that carries many people
Example: She takes the bus to school every day.
CV
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(n) /ˌsiːˈviː/
a document that describes a person's work experience and education
Example: She submitted her CV to apply for the job.
phone
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(n) /foʊn/
a device used to talk to someone who is far away
Example: She picked up the phone to call her friend.
face to face
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(idiom) /feɪs tə feɪs/
meeting someone directly, in person
Example: I prefer to talk face to face rather than over a video call.
detail
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(n) /ˈdiː.teɪl/
a small part of something
Example: She noticed every detail in the painting.
patient
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(n) /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person receiving medical care
Example: The doctor examined the patient in the room.
duty
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(n) /ˈduːti/
a task or responsibility that someone has to do
Example: Her main duty is to answer the phone.