Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Escucha - Parte 3

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

something that helps a person realize something new or different about a situation or a person

of or relating to fabrics or fabric making

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics

after doing or considering everything

the process of developing and expanding industries within a region or country, involving the increased production of goods through the use of advanced machinery, technology, and organized labor

during a specific period in the past

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

***contrary to how things usually happen or in order to introduce variety

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

a period of time extending into the future

capable of being reasonably predicted

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

to stop working after reaching retirement age or for other reasons

greatly desired

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

used to multiply a number by another

care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

to be able to pay the cost of something

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

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

to a great or vast degree

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

a person who has completed the requirements for a degree from a university or college and has been awarded it

related to the practice or science of farming

a periodic count of the population

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function

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

a machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.

to insert or add something into a particular place or situation, often making it part of the whole

(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement

an employee at a bank responsible for handling financial transactions, such as receiving and paying out money

no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

able to have much impact on someone or something

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

capable of being accepted or explained as reasonable given the circumstances

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

regularly and with short time in between

prone to danger or harm

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

income (after taxes) that is available to you for saving or spending

an increase in something's number, amount, size, power, or value

a person whose job is to look after people who are sick, elderly, or need help with daily activities