Test 3 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

"The candidate submits her curriculum vitae with the application."

"The candidate submits her curriculum vitae with the application and lists her work experience and education."

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

"Her job is administrative."

"The administrative assistant was responsible for scheduling meetings answering phones and organizing files for the entire department."

to give a responsibility or job to someone

"The president will appoint a new judge."

"The board of directors will appoint a new chief executive officer after interviewing several qualified candidates."

to make a written record of something for later use

"Please take a note now."

"The teacher asked us to take a note of the most important dates in history."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

to maintain a written or digital account of information, events, or data for future reference

"Please keep a record today."

"The company decided to keep a record of every transaction so that auditors could review the financial data accurately."

a computer program used for calculating data, especially financial data

"The spreadsheet is open."

"She created a spreadsheet to track her monthly expenses and identify areas where she could save money."

relating to interactions or relationships between people

"He has good interpersonal skills."

"Strong interpersonal skills are essential for managers who need to communicate effectively with their team members and resolve conflicts."

the practice of holding a meeting between several people who are in different locations, linked via telecommunications devices

"Teleconferencing saves travel time for the team."

"Teleconferencing saves travel time for the team and allows members in different cities to meet virtually."

a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work

"Her daily commute takes an hour each way."

"Her daily commute takes an hour each way and she listens to podcasts to pass the time."

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"

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

"It is hard to keep track of time."

"It is hard to keep track of all the new vocabulary words without using a flashcard app."

relating to the structure, management, or activities of an organization or group

"Her skills are organizational."

"The organizational skills of the manager helped the team complete the project ahead of schedule and under budget."

a legal document that grants permission to do something that is otherwise restricted by law

"Get your driving licence."

"He renews his fishing licence every spring and always carries it with him when he goes to the lake."

the help and advice that a company gives people who buy or use its products or services

"The company prides itself on excellent customer service."

"The company prides itself on excellent customer service and offers a money back guarantee on all products."

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

"The agency helped."

"The agency arranged the trip and answered all the questions."

someone acting on behalf of others

"The representative speaks for the entire district."

"The representative speaks for the entire district and votes on bills in the national parliament."

to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning

"We will base here."

"The expedition decided to base its operations from the remote mountain outpost."

to agree with or be suitable for a particular thing

"This does not fit."

"His qualifications do not fit the stringent requirements outlined in the job description for the senior role."

an activity or action that must be performed

"It is a requirement."

"Completing the mandatory training course is a strict requirement for all new employees."

to seem as if someone or something is being or doing a particular thing

"He appears tired today."

"The sun appeared from behind the clouds after the rain stopped and the sky cleared up."

information that a computer can use or store

"Save the data now."

"The program collects vast amounts of data which are then analyzed for insights."

to make a written record of something for later use

"I will take note."

"Please take note of the important details discussed during the meeting for future reference."

to officially submit or store a document or record in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements

"File the papers."

"You must file your tax returns by the end of the fiscal year."

a small, portable notebook used as an organizer to keep track of dates, appointments, and events

"I wrote in my diary."

"She meticulously recorded her daily thoughts and appointments in her personal diary."

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

"Did he mention the meeting time?"

"The article mentioned several studies that support the claim but did not provide specific details about their methodologies."

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

"I particularly enjoy Italian food."

"I particularly enjoy Italian food especially pasta dishes like spaghetti carbonara and lasagna with rich tomato sauce."

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

"I need a reference."

"The hiring manager requested a detailed reference from my previous supervisor to assess my performance."

the items available for sale in a store or its warehouse

"We have stock."

"The company's inventory management system tracks every item of stock in real-time."

educated and knowledgeable in one or more fields

"She is literate in math."

"A truly literate individual possesses a deep understanding of multiple complex subjects."

to exist or occur at the same time or in the same place as something else

"They go together well."

"The new security measures will go together with the existing safety protocols."

by spoken rather than written means

"Tell me orally."

"The witness agreed to provide her testimony orally during the court proceedings."

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

"She needs more training."

"The intensive training program equipped the new recruits with essential skills for their roles."