Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

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."

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

"The technician fixed the printer."

"A skilled technician was called to repair the complex medical equipment in the operating room."

the science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests

"The study of forestry includes tree identification and management."

"The study of forestry includes tree identification and management and students learn to maintain healthy forests."

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

"He passes his driving test and receives a driving licence."

"He passes his driving test and receives a driving licence which allows him to drive alone."

more desirable than another

"This is my preferred option."

"The preferred candidate for the job had five years of experience and the hiring committee offered her the position immediately."

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

"Flexible hours are a nice perk of the job."

"Flexible hours are a nice perk of the job and employees can choose when to start and end their workday."

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

"The cottage is charming."

"They rented a cozy cottage nestled in the rolling hills for a peaceful getaway."

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

"The estate includes a large manor house and farmlands."

"The wealthy businessman owned a sprawling estate with manicured gardens and a luxurious mansion."

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

"Good housing is important for families."

"The lack of affordable housing in the city has forced many young people to live with their parents well into their thirties."

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

"This is my permanent address."

"This is my permanent address so please send all my mail here from now on."

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

"The consultant gave advice."

"The company hired an external consultant to improve their inefficient supply chain management system."

the practice or study of growing flowers or other garden plants

"Horticulture is the art and science of gardening."

"Horticulture is the art and science of gardening and includes growing fruits vegetables and ornamental plants."

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

"The building requires regular maintenance."

"Regular maintenance of the vehicle prevented breakdowns and extended its operational life significantly."

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

"The employer provides onsite childcare."

"The employer provides onsite childcare so parents can work without worrying about their children."

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

"The lawyer has a client."

"The marketing firm worked diligently to meet the specific needs of their most important client."

characterized by a high level of speed, activity, or excitement

"The movie is fast-paced."

"The fast paced action movie kept the audience on the edge of their seats and nobody looked away from the screen."

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

"The company made a large profit."

"The business made a significant profit this year and decided to share it with all employees."

an expert in soil management and field-crop production

"The agronomist advises farmers on soil health."

"The agronomist advises farmers on soil health and recommends crop rotation and fertilizer use."

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

"The pest ate it."

"The farmer battled the persistent pest that threatened to destroy his entire harvest of corn for the season."

*** Make progress

"Let's make way."

"The old buildings were demolished to make way for a new shopping centre and car park."

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

"She climbed the career ladder."

"After years of dedication and hard work, he finally climbed the corporate ladder and was promoted to the position of senior vice president."

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

"The job applicant had a strong resume."

"Every job applicant must send a detailed resume and cover letter."

as a response or exchange for something given or received

"He helped me and in return I helped him."

"He helped me move my furniture and in return I cooked him a nice dinner as a thank you."

a store that sells plants, gardening tools, and supplies for home and outdoor gardens

"The garden center sells plants"

"The garden center sells plants soil and tools and offers free workshops on pruning and planting."

to put a lot of effort and energy into work or duties and then enjoy free time or fun activities with the same level of energy

"She likes to work hard and play hard."

"Her motto is to work hard and play hard so she parties every weekend after working long hours."

to make something stay in the same state or condition

"Maintain the car's condition."

"It is important to maintain a positive attitude even when facing significant challenges."

equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources

"Are you prepared?"

"The students were thoroughly prepared for the challenging examination through diligent study and practice."

a position or job that is available

"There is a vacancy."

"The company advertised a vacancy for a skilled programmer, hoping to attract qualified candidates quickly."

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

"Conservation protects natural resources."

"Conservation efforts are essential to protect endangered animals and preserve natural resources for future generations."

to put something under discussion in order to make a decision

"Let's consider this."

"We need to carefully consider all the potential consequences before making such a significant decision."

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

"Farmers sow seeds in the spring."

"The farmer will sow the seeds in early spring to ensure a good harvest in autumn."

to cut and collect a crop

"Farmers harvest wheat during the summer."

"Farmers usually harvest wheat in late summer when the grains are fully ripe and golden."

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

"Nurses give excellent care to patients."

"The nurse provided compassionate care to the elderly patient helping her eat bathe and move around the hospital room without causing additional pain."

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

"I rent a car."

"We decided to rent a small cottage by the sea for our summer vacation this year."

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

"My dog is active."

"The active child played soccer ran track and swam on the weekends because he had so much energy that he could never sit still for long."

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

"My schedule is flexible."

"The flexible work schedule allows employees to choose their own hours as long as they complete their tasks each week."

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

"It was an intensive course."

"The company offered an intensive training program to quickly equip new employees with essential job skills."

the extra hours a person works at their job

"He worked overtime yesterday."

"Working overtime without proper compensation is illegal in many countries but some employers still pressure workers to accept unpaid extra hours."

occurring or moving with great speed

"The change was rapid."

"The rapid growth of the city caused traffic problems and the government struggled to build enough roads and public transportation."

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

"She received a promotion."

"The promotion came after years of hard work and careful effort"

a place where people live, stay, or work in

"We found comfortable accommodation."

"The hotel accommodation was clean and comfortable during our stay in the city."

the action of enlisting or enrolling people for a particular cause, organization, or activity

"The recruitment was hard."

"The recruitment drive for skilled engineers proved to be an arduous but ultimately successful endeavor."

to focus exclusively on offering a specific product or service

"They specialize in shoes."

"This particular law firm chose to specialize in intellectual property rights and patent litigation."

the practice and study of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

"Agriculture is vital."

"Modern agriculture depends heavily on technology including GPS guided tractors and drones that monitor crop health from the air."

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

"This is a key sector."

"The technology sector has experienced rapid growth, driving innovation and creating numerous job opportunities."

to be burdened with something unpleasant or disadvantageous

"I'll stick with this."

"He found himself stuck with the responsibility of organizing the entire event alone."

to manage multiple tasks, demands, or responsibilities at the same time

"She can juggle work."

"The politician had to skillfully juggle multiple conflicting demands from various constituent groups."

a person who has been newly hired or joined an organization or group

"The army tries to recruit new soldiers."

"The army tries to recruit new soldiers and offers signing bonuses and educational benefits to attract them."

to formally promise that specific conditions related to a product, service, etc. will be fulfilled

"They guarantee the quality."

"The company will guarantee a full refund if the product is defective."

a beneficial or advantageous feature

"Being bilingual is a plus for this position."

"Being bilingual is a plus for this position and candidates who speak Spanish are preferred."

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

"He moved overseas for work."

"He moved overseas for work and now lives in Singapore where he manages the regional office for his company."

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."

far away in space or distant in position

"The village is remote."

"The remote cabin in the woods had no electricity or running water and the nearest neighbor was ten miles away."

to emerge as a particular outcome

"The cake turned out perfectly."

"The party turned out to be much more fun than I had expected it would be."

a compilation of known information about a subject or person

"He wrote a book."

"The historical book provided a comprehensive account of the region's complex political landscape."

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

"It is a commercial."

"The commercial building downtown is for sale at a reasonable price."

to provide something needed or wanted

"We supply food."

"The factory will supply the necessary components for the new product."

(of a business or organization) to function or work in a specific place or in a particular manner

"The shop will operate."

"This small business aims to operate efficiently with minimal overhead costs."

(business) the difference between the amount of money spent to buy or produce something and the amount of money gained from its sale

"The profit margin is small."

"The company maintained a small profit margin despite rising production costs this quarter"

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

"The staff were helpful."

"The staff cleaned the room after the meeting and made sure everything was ready for the next group."

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

"He is very sociable."

"The sociable puppy loved meeting new people at the park and wagged its tail at everyone who passed by."

a job, position, or role, often within an organization or a company

"New post."

"He was excited to accept the challenging new post as the head of the marketing department."

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

"The crop is healthy."

"Farmers rotate their crops each season to prevent soil depletion and reduce the buildup of pests that target specific plants."

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

"Nutrition affects health."

"Good nutrition gives the body energy and helps people stay strong."

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

"Legislation passed by government."

"Delegated legislation is a law made by an executive authority under powers given to them by a primary piece of legislation passed by the parliament."

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

"She is on maternity leave."

"The doctor monitored the patient closely throughout her maternity period."

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

"She signed a three-year contract with the firm."

"The football player signed a three-year contract with his new team worth millions of dollars."

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

"The administration helps the company."

"Effective administration is vital for ensuring smooth operations and efficient resource allocation within any large organization."

the department within a company or organization that is responsible for selling its products or services to customers

"The sales team is meeting now."

"The aggressive sales strategy significantly boosted the company's quarterly profits."

a group of retail stores that have the same name and sell similar products or services, all owned and run by the same company

"It is a chain."

"The popular coffee chain has opened its newest branch in the city center."