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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 1
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supervisor
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(n) /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
a person who oversees or manages a group of workers
Example: My supervisor helps me learn my new job.
practical
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(adj) /ˈpræktɪkəl/
useful and related to real situations
Example: The advice given was very practical for new workers.
appointment
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(n) /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
a scheduled meeting or arrangement
Example: I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.
badge
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(n) /bædʒ/
a small piece of plastic or cloth with information, worn on clothing.
Example: He wore a badge that showed his name.
staffroom
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(n) /ˈstæfˌrum/
a room where staff members work or take breaks
Example: The staffroom has a coffee machine for everyone.
rucksack
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(n) /ˈrʌksæk/
a bag carried on someone's back
Example: He packed his rucksack for the hike.
locker
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(n) /ˈlɑːkər/
a small cupboard with a lock, used for storing personal belongings
Example: I put my backpack in a locker at the gym.
department
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(n) /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a division of a larger organization
Example: She works in the HR department.
passport
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(n) /ˈpæspɔrt/
a document that allows you to travel to different countries
Example: You need to carry your passport when you go abroad.
uniform
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(n) /ˈjunɪˌfɔrm/
a special set of clothes worn by a group of people
Example: The students wear a uniform to school.
slicer
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(n) /ˈslaɪsər/
a tool for cutting something into slices
Example: I use a slicer to cut the bread.
staircase
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(n) /ˈstɛrˌkeɪs/
a set of steps for going from one level to another
Example: She walked up the staircase to reach her room.
bakery
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(n) /ˈbeɪ.kəri/
a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
Example: I bought a cake from the bakery.
section
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(n) /ˈsɛkʃən/
a part or division of something
Example: The bakery section is next to the dairy section.
sushi
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(n) /ˈsuː.ʃi/
a Japanese dish of vinegared rice rolled with various ingredients
Example: I love to eat sushi on weekends.
counter
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(n) /ˈkaʊntər/
a surface in a store or restaurant where food is sold or served
Example: I bought sushi from the counter.
sell-by
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(n) /ˈsɛl baɪ/
the date by which food should be sold for best quality
Example: Make sure to check the sell-by dates on all the items.
packaging
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(n) /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
the material used to protect or wrap something
Example: The packaging keeps the food fresh.
label
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(n) /ˈleɪ.bəl/
a piece of paper or other material that gives information about something, like its name or price
Example: She put a label on the box.
stock
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(n) /stɒk/
the amount of goods or materials available for use
Example: We need to check the stock before ordering more supplies.
takeaway
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(n) /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/
a meal that you buy and take away to eat, rather than eat in a restaurant
Example: I ordered a sushi takeaway for dinner.
cardboard
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(n) /ˈkɑrdˌbɔrd/
a type of thick paper used for making boxes and other things
Example: He made a craft project with cardboard.
storeroom
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(n) /ˈstɔːrˌruːm/
a room used for storing things
Example: The boxes are kept in the storeroom.
cloth
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(n) /klɔθ/
a piece of fabric used for making clothes or covering things
Example: The table was covered with a clean cloth.
spray
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(n) /spreɪ/
a liquid that is sent out in drops or small amounts, usually from a container
Example: She uses spray to clean the counters.
sink
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(n) /sɪŋk/
a basin for washing dishes or hands
Example: I washed my hands in the sink.
dish
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(n) /dɪʃ/
a shallow container for serving or cooking food
Example: I put the salad in a big dish.
sharp
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(adj) /ʃɑrp/
having a thin edge or point that can cut or hurt
Example: Be careful with the sharp knife.
object
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(n) /ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/
a thing that can be seen or touched
Example: The book is an interesting object.
dishwasher
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(n) /ˈdɪʃˌwɔːʃər/
a machine that washes dishes automatically
Example: We put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.
weighing
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(n) /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/
the action of measuring how heavy something is
Example: I will check the weighing of the ingredients.
scale
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(n) /skeɪl/
a tool used for weighing things
Example: The scale helps us check how much the fish weighs.
melt
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(v) /mɛlt/
to change from solid to liquid usually because of heat
Example: The ice will melt if the sun shines on it.
cold-room
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(n) /koʊld ruːm/
a room kept very cold, often to store food
Example: The fish is kept fresh in the cold-room.
thermal
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(adj) /ˈθɜrməl/
related to heat or temperature
Example: He wore thermal gloves in the cold room.
glove
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(n) /ɡlʌv/
a piece of clothing that covers the hand
Example: He wore a glove to keep his hand warm.
frostbite
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(n) /ˈfrɔːst.baɪt/
a medical condition caused by extreme cold that can damage the skin and other parts of the body
Example: He got frostbite on his fingers from being outside in the snow too long.
temperature
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(n) /ˈtɛmpərətʃər/
the degree of heat measured in a place
Example: The temperature is very cold outside.
shoppers
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(n) /ˈʃɑːpərz/
people who buy things from a store
Example: The shoppers are looking for the best deals.
helpful
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(adj) /ˈhɛlpfəl/
giving help or support
Example: Tiffany is really helpful.
uniform
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(n) /ˈjunɪˌfɔrm/
a type of clothing worn by all members of a group
Example: The school requires every student to wear a uniform.
staircase
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(n) /ˈstɛərˌkeɪs/
a set of stairs
Example: There is a beautiful staircase in the old house.
package
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(n) /ˈpækɪdʒ/
a container for something, often for shipping or storage
Example: I received a package in the mail today.
prepare
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(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make ready or prepare for something
Example: I need to prepare my lunch before going to work.
beneath
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(prep) /bɪˈniːθ/
in a lower position than something else
Example: The cat is hiding beneath the table.
quickly
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(adv) /ˈkwɪkli/
in a fast way
Example: The dog runs quickly in the park.
absolutely
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(adv) /ˈæb.səˌluːt.li/
completely or totally
Example: I absolutely love this song.
allowed
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(adj) /əˈlaʊd/
having permission to do something
Example: You are allowed to help the staff today.
directly
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(adv) /dɪˈrɛktli/
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example: You won't be serving customers directly.
understood
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(v) /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
to have grasped the meaning or significance of something
Example: I understood the instructions clearly.
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