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 [adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment .

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

Ex: The manufacturer faced delays due to supply chain issues but managed to recover quickly .

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

Ex: The internship provided valuable work experience for students .

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

Ex: The managing director attended an important business conference .
founder [noun]

someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

Ex: The museum honored the founder with a special exhibit .

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

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation .

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

Ex: The machinist apprenticeship program offered training in precision machining for those entering the manufacturing field .
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 car 's chassis was made from a blend of steel and aluminum .
determined [adjective]

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

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship , training rigorously .

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

Ex: The textile industry manufactures fabrics through automated weaving and dyeing processes .

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

Ex: This component is responsible for the power supply .

to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: The error in the report came about due to a miscommunication .
automotive [adjective]

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

delay [noun]

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

Ex:

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others .
premises [noun]

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

Ex: The premises were equipped with state-of-the-art security systems to ensure the safety of employees and assets .

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

Ex: Her skills have improved considerably since the training .
layout [noun]

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

Ex: She sketched out the layout of her garden , carefully planning the placement of flowers , shrubs , and pathways .

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

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

in every way or to the fullest degree

Ex: That 's an altogether different problem from what we were discussing .

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

Ex: The students are getting on excellently with their studies and achieving high grades .

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

Ex: The receptionist at the reception was very helpful in guiding us to nearby attractions .
welcoming [adjective]

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

Ex: Despite being strangers , they were met with a welcoming attitude by the locals in the small town .
corridor [noun]

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

Ex: The hotel corridor was lined with numbered doors , each leading to a guest room or suite .
to run [verb]

to pass in a specific direction

Ex:
to face [verb]

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

Ex: As per traditional architectural principles , the temple is built to face east .

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

Ex: Automated robots now navigate the warehouse , significantly speeding up the process of sorting and retrieving items .

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

Ex: The hiking trail provides a way for visitors to access the summit .
turning [noun]

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

Ex: She slowed down as she approached the turning , unsure which direction to take .

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

Ex: After the renovation , the old mansion now has a peaceful courtyard with blooming flowers .
keen [adjective]

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

Ex: He was n’t too keen on attending the party , so he stayed in .
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: She bought a sandwich and coffee from the canteen during her break .

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

Ex: We took the access road to avoid the heavy traffic on the main highway .
I am afraid [sentence]

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

Ex: I 'm afraid I have to disagree with your interpretation of the data .

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

Ex: The human resources organized a training session for all employees .
to head [verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Yesterday , we headed towards the mountains for a weekend getaway .

a room where the board of directors meet

Ex: They presented their proposal to the board of directors in the spacious boardroom .
to found [verb]

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

Ex: The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century .
program [noun]

a course of study or curriculum offered by an educational institution

Ex: The STEM program at the local high school provides students with opportunities to explore science , technology , engineering , and mathematics .

to execute a decision, order, or directive

Ex: She carried out her promise to donate a portion of her earnings to a local charity every month .

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

Ex: The house was in need of refurbishment before it could be put on the market .

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

Ex:

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

Ex: The surveyor orientated the instruments before beginning measurements .