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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 2

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
major
major
[Adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing. 
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manufacturer

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

Ex: The car manufacturer introduced a new model that promised better fuel efficiency. 
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work experience

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

Ex: She listed her work experience on her resume. 
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managing director

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

Ex: The managing director outlined the company’s future strategy. 
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founder
founder
[noun]

someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

Ex: She is the founder of a successful tech startup. 
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to set up
to set up
[Verb]

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

Ex: She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community. 
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apprenticeship

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

Ex: The aspiring chef completed a culinary apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in a professional kitchen. 
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steel
steel
[noun]

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

Ex: The skyscraper's framework was constructed with high-quality steel. 
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determined
determined
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was determined to finish the marathon, despite the pain in her legs. 
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to manufacture

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

Ex: The company manufactures electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 
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component
component
[noun]

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

Ex: The motherboard is a key component of a computer. 
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to come about

to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: How did this situation come about? 
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automotive
automotive
[Adjective]

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

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delay
delay
[noun]

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

Ex: The package arrived after a two-day delay. 
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healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
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premises
premises
[noun]

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

Ex: The company's premises included a modern office building surrounded by landscaped gardens. 
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considerably
considerably
[Adverb]

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

Ex: The new software improved efficiency considerably. 
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layout
layout
[noun]

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

Ex: The architect presented several options for the layout of the new office space, each maximizing natural light and efficiency. 
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machinery
machinery
[noun]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line. 
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altogether
altogether
[Adverb]

in every way or to the fullest degree

Ex: The plan was altogether unrealistic and poorly thought out. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

Ex: The project is getting on quite well; we're ahead of schedule. 
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reception
reception
[noun]

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

Ex: On checking out, he returned his room key to the reception. 
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welcoming
welcoming
[Adjective]

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

Ex: She greeted her guests with a welcoming smile and open arms. 
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corridor
corridor
[noun]

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

Ex: Students lined up along the corridor, waiting for the bell to signal the start of the next class. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to pass in a specific direction

Ex: The wind runs across the open field. 
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to face
to face
[Verb]

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

Ex: The house faces east, allowing plenty of morning sunlight to enter. 
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warehouse
warehouse
[noun]

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

Ex: The company rented a warehouse to store their excess inventory during peak production seasons. 
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to access
to access
[Verb]

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

Ex: The new employee was provided with a key card to access the restricted areas of the office. 
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turning
turning
[noun]

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

Ex: At the turning in the road, we decided to take the left path to explore the forest further. 
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courtyard
courtyard
[noun]

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

Ex: The children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. 
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keen
keen
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto. 
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canteen
canteen
[noun]

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

Ex: The canteen offers affordable meals for students. 
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access road

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

Ex: The access road to the new shopping center is still under construction. 
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I am afraid
I am afraid
[sentence]

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

Ex: "Did you see him?" 
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daylight
daylight
[noun]

light during the daytime

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human resources

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

Ex: She applied for a job in the human resources. 
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to head
to head
[Verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Every morning, the commuters head to the train station for their daily commute. 
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boardroom
boardroom
[noun]

a room where the board of directors meet

Ex: The CEO called a meeting in the boardroom to discuss the company's quarterly earnings. 
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to found
to found
[Verb]

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

Ex: The university was founded in the early 1900s. 
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program
program
[noun]

a course of study or curriculum offered by an educational institution

Ex: The university offers a comprehensive MBA program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in business. 
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to carry out

to execute a decision, order, or directive

Ex: The military was prepared to carry out the president's order to deploy troops in response to the crisis. 
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refurbishment

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

Ex: The company decided to invest in the refurbishment of the office building to attract new tenants. 
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research and development

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

Ex: The company spends a lot on Research and Development to create better smartphones. 
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to orientate

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

Ex: The hikers orientated themselves using a compass. 
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