Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

"The car manufacturer issues a recall."

"The manufacturer recalled thousands of vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system."

the knowledge, skills, and understanding gained from performing jobs or tasks in a professional setting

"The internship provides valuable work experience."

"The internship provided valuable work experience that helped him get a full time job later."

a senior executive or business leader who is responsible for the overall management and direction of a company or organization

"The managing director attends the shareholders' meeting."

"The managing director attends the shareholders' meeting and presents the annual report to investors."

someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

"The founder of the company started it in his garage."

"The founder of the company started the business in his garage with only five thousand dollars."

a formal training where an apprentice learns a trade or craft through practical experience under the guidance of a skilled mentor

"The apprenticeship combines work and study."

"The apprenticeship combined paid on the job training with related classroom instruction for skilled trades."

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

"The bridge is made of steel."

"The strong steel beams formed the skeleton of the towering skyscraper, providing essential structural support."

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

"The factory manufactures car parts."

"The factory was built to manufacture car parts for several major automotive companies around the world on a large scale."

to happen, often unexpectedly

"How did this come about?"

"How did this interesting situation come about and what events led to it happening?"

related to the design, development, and maintenance of cars and other vehicles

"The industry is automotive."

"The automotive industry has undergone a major transformation with the shift toward electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology."

the health services and treatments given to people

"Good healthcare system is very important."

"Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families who struggle to pay for insurance premiums doctor visits and prescription medications."

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

"The premises were clean."

"The business premises were inspected by the authorities in the morning."

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

"The new car is considerably faster."

"The new car is considerably faster than the old one and it also uses less fuel on the highway."

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

"The machinery is loud."

"The factory floor was filled with the hum and clatter of advanced manufacturing machinery working tirelessly."

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

"The host is welcoming."

"The welcoming host greeted every guest with a warm smile and a handshake."

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

"The warehouse is large"

"The warehouse is large and stores thousands of products ready for distribution across regions"

the part in a path that separates into two paths with different directions

"The turning was confusing."

"At the next turning, you should bear left to reach the secluded mountain village."

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

"The courtyard is surrounded by four walls."

"The hotel's central courtyard is surrounded by colorful flowers and has a small fountain where guests can relax."

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

"Narrow access road."

"The narrow access road leads directly to the beautiful village hidden in the mountains."

used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

"I am afraid not."

"I am afraid the evidence does not support the conclusions drawn in your report."

a room where the board of directors meet

"Big boardroom meeting."

"The boardroom has a long mahogany table where executives make important strategic business decisions."

the process or act of making a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating or cleaning it

"The refurbishment updated the old hotel."

"The refurbishment of the historic theater included new seats improved acoustics and a restored ornate ceiling."

the planned work done by companies to discover new knowledge and use it to make or improve products, services, or processes

"The pharmaceutical company invests heavily in research and development."

"The pharmaceutical company invests heavily in research and development to create new life saving drugs."

to adjust one's position or direction relative to a reference point

"Orientate yourself to the north."

"New employees are given a brief orientation to help them orientate themselves within the company's structure and culture."

serious and of great importance

"This is major."

"The major hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes."

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

"Set up the tent carefully."

"They plan to set up a small charity to help homeless people find shelter and food."

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

"He is determined to win."

"Despite numerous setbacks, the determined athlete continued to train rigorously for the marathon."

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

"The engine has many components."

"This small component is very important for the proper functioning of the entire machine."

a period of time during which an expected action or event is postponed or awaited

"There was a delay."

"The unexpected delay in the flight schedule caused considerable inconvenience for all the passengers."

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

"The open-plan layout of the office encourages communication."

"A responsive layout in web design automatically adapts the size and arrangement of elements to look good on any screen"

in every way or to the fullest degree

"It was altogether bad."

"The entire situation was altogether different from what we had initially anticipated and planned for."

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

"I will get on well."

"With her positive attitude and strong work ethic, she is sure to get on well in her new career."

the place or desk usually at a hotel entrance where people go to book a room or check in

"The reception was very friendly."

"The hotel reception was understaffed causing long queues of tired guests who just wanted to check in after their flights."

a long narrow way in a building that has doors on either side opening into different rooms

"The school corridor was very long."

"The hotel corridor was long and dimly lit with doors lining both sides."

to pass in a specific direction

"The children run fast."

"Please run the report again to confirm the financial figures."

to be oriented with the face or front pointing toward a particular direction

"The statue will face north."

"The new building will face the park, offering residents a beautiful view."

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

"I can access the room."

"With the correct security code, authorized personnel can access the restricted area."

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

"She is a keen student."

"She is a keen student and always sits in the front row taking careful notes."

a restaurant or cafeteria located in a workplace, such as a factory or school, where employees or students can purchase and eat food

"The factory canteen serves lunch to workers."

"The factory canteen serves lunch to workers and offers hot meals sandwiches and drinks at subsidized prices."

light during the daytime

"We like daylight hours."

"The early morning daylight allowed us to see the entire landscape clearly."

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

"Ask human resources."

"The human resources department is responsible for managing employee relations and benefits."

to move toward a particular direction

"He heads toward the nearest exit."

"We decided to head toward the beach instead of going to the mountains for our vacation."

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

"He founds a company."

"The university was founded in eighteen eighty five by a group of wealthy philanthropists and educators."

a course of study or curriculum offered by an educational institution

"This is the program."

"The university offers a comprehensive four-year program in biomedical engineering for aspiring scientists."

to execute a decision, order, or directive

"We must carry out the plan."

"The soldiers were ordered to carry out the mission with utmost precision and stealth."