IELTS 18 Listening T1,2 Flashcards
How often something happens or occurs.
The f_____ of his visits to the gym increased after he started a new fitness routine.
Frequency
/ˈfriːkwənsi/
Trustworthy and able to be depended on.
Sarah is a r______ friend who always keeps her promises.
reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
Carried out, performed or done
The experiment was c______ to test the effectiveness of the new drug.
Conducted
/kənˈdʌkt/
The overall condition of one’s financial affairs.
After careful evaluation of her “f_____ situation”, she decided to create a budget.
Financial situation
/faɪˈnænʃl/
A strong desire or determination to achieve success or a particular goal.
His a____ to become a successful entrepreneur led him to start his own business.
ambition
/æmˈbɪʃn/
Dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or relationship
Her “c______ to” the project was evident in the long hours she spent working on it.
commitment to st
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
Work or involvement in the field of selling goods directly to consumers
The job requires candidates to have previous “r____ experience”
retail
/ˈriːteɪl/
retail experience
an examination of sb/st, especially a medical one to make sure that you are healthy
I went for my regular c_____-up.
A check up
to go for / to have a check-up
a medical / dental / routine / thorough / regular check-up
the space where things can be kept
We need to find extra “s____ space” for the seasonal decorations.
storage
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
storage space
Compressed or flattened by pressure
People at the back of the room maybe a bit s________
The cupcakes got s______ in the crowded bag during transportation.
squashed
/skwɒʃ/
/skwɑːʃ/
Thoughtful and careful attention to st
The decision was made after “careful c______ of” all available options.
consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/
careful consideration of
The quality of being trustworthy and consistent.
The r_____ of the car influenced their decision to purchase it.
reliability
/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Extremely important or necessary
Attendance at the meeting is c_____ for the success of the project
crucial
/ˈkruːʃl/
Connected or associated with
The new policy is closely “r______ to” improving employee work-life balance.
related to
Extremely important or necessary
Your decision is c____ to our future.
critical
/ˈkrɪtɪkl/
The act of being devoted and committed to a task or purpose.
= commitment
The success of the event was a result of the team’s d______ and hard work.
dedication
/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
Faithful and committed to sb or st
Despite challenges, the employee remained l______ to the company for many years.
loyal
/ˈlɔɪəl/
loyal to st
New and original, not seen or experienced before
come up with an imaginative or n______ way of fundraising
novel (a)
/ˈnɒvl/
Extremely pleased or happy
She was d_______ to receive an unexpected gift from her friend
delighted
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
to a slight degree
=quite
It can be r_____ boring
rather
An unoccupied position or job opening
The company announced a v______ for a software developer
vacancy
/ˈveɪkənsi/
a vacancy for …
Attract or interest someone
The new advertising campaign is designed to “a_______ to” a younger audience.
appeal to sb
/əˈpiːl/
At first, in the beginning
I____ , she found the new software challenging, but with practice, it became easier.
Initially
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
Something given special attention or consideration due to its importance
Safety is our top p______ in the workplace
priority
/praɪˈɒrəti/
top priority
~ after, as soon as
O_____ you finish your homework, you can go out and play.
once
used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
She works in “a highly c______ field” like finance.
a highly competitive field
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
easy to see or understand, clear
It was o______ that he hadn’t prepared for the presentation.
obvious
/ˈɒbviəs/
try very hard
She s_____ to open the jammed door.
struggle
/ˈstrʌɡl/
The conference covered “a w______ range of areas” including technology, healthcare, and education.
a whole range of areas
Different paths or choices available for employment or professional advancement.
Some people prefer to start their own businesses rather than pursuing traditional “career o_____ ”.
career options
Generally
O______ , the project was a success despite some minor setbacks.
Overall
/ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/
Limited in outlook or lacking tolerance of differing viewpoints.
He’s too “n______-minded” to consider alternative solutions.
narrow-minded
Extremely severe or cruel
The teacher’s criticism was h_____
harsh
/hɑːʃ/
hard
Film production can be a t_____ industry to break into.
tough
/tʌf/
a tough industry
many
They had n_______ talks before reaching a decision.
numerous
/ˈnjuːmərəs/
motivating
Her speech was incredibly i____ , encouraging everyone to pursue their dreams.
inspiring
Materials, items, or things
She packed her s______ and left for the weekend trip.
stuff
/stʌf/
to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks
Her parents tried to i______ her in her choice of university.
influence
choose
What career you’d like to “take ____ ” in the future
take up
Remain receptive to new ideas or possibilities; be willing to consider different viewpoints
When traveling, it’s important to “keep an open m_____ ” and embrace new experiences.
keep an open mind
Something that is definitely true
“One thing for c_____” is that hard work pays off in the long run.
one thing for certain
/ˈsɜːtn/
Acknowledge or agree with a particular perspective or opinion
Although she didn’t agree at first, she eventually “accepted that v______ ”.
accept that view
Expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction with something
She “was c_______ of” the government’s handling of the crisis.
be critical of
/ˈkrɪtɪkl/
Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way
He c______ the restaurant for its poor service.
criticise
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
sensible and practical
It’s important to “set r_____ goals” for yourself.
set realistic goals
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
not honest; intending to trick people
He was fired from the company for being “d_______ about” his qualifications
dishonest about
/dɪsˈɒnɪst/
Extremely interesting or captivating.
Ex: The documentary about marine life was f________.
fascinating
/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
Confess
Ex: He a____ his mistake to his boss.
admit
/ədˈmɪt/
Money given in recognition of an accomplishment.
Winning the competition brought her “a financial r_____”.
financial reward
/rɪˈwɔrd/
~ a customer
The lawyer’s c____ was pleased with the outcome of the case.
client
/ˈklaɪənt/
To recover emotionally or physically after a setback.
Ex: After losing the game, she told herself to “p______ herself up” and try again.
pick herself up
A company or person that produces goods.
Ex: The automobile m______ released a new model this year.
manufacturer
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərər/
An opening or space between two objects or points.
Ex: There was a g_____ in the fence where the dog escaped.
gap
A supply of goods kept on hand for sale.
Ex: The grocery store has a large s_____ of fresh produce.
stock
Clothing or attire.
She donated several g____ to the charity drive.
garment(s)
/ˈɡɑːmənt/
To give back or bring back to a previous state.
Please r____ the book to the library when you’re finished reading it.
return
To break into pieces or fail suddenly.
Ex: The old chair started to “fall a____” after years of use.
fall apart
To make one’s home in a particular place.
Ex: They s____ in the countryside after retiring from city life.
settle
The movement of something from one place to another.
T_______ of goods is essential for international trade.
translocation
The condition of having too many people or organisms in a given area.
Ex: o______ can lead to strain on resources and environmental degradation.
overpopulation
to be likely to do something
Ex: He t____ to procrastinate when it comes to studying.
tend to do something
To completely destroy or eliminate.
Ex: The hurricane “w______ out” entire neighborhoods.
wipe out
/waɪp/
A person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife.
Ex: The p____ was arrested for hunting endangered species.
poacher
/ˈpoʊtʃər/
A hard, white material from the tusks of certain animals.
Ex: The trade of i______ is illegal in many countries.
ivory
/ˈaɪvəri/
Experience pain, distress, or hardship due to a condition or situation.
Ex: She was s____ from a severe headache.
suffer from
A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food.
Ex: The charity provides meals for those suffering from h______ .
hunger
Far away or remote from a specified place.
The explorers ventured “far a_____” in search of rare plants.
far afield
/əˈfild/
Regularly or habitually.
Ex: He r_______ goes for a jog every morning.
routinely
A barrier typically made of wood or wire used to enclose an area.
Ex: The farmer repaired the f____ to keep the livestock in.
fence