IELTS Listening Actual Tests Vol.

3, Test 4, Section 1

Questions 1-4
vacancy [countable] a job that is available for somebody to do
job vacancies a temporary vacancy
vacancy (for somebody/something) vacancies for bar staff
to fill a vacancy
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enquiry (also inquiry North American English, British English) [countable] a request
for information about somebody/something; a question about somebody/something
a telephone enquiry
enquiry (from somebody) (about somebody/something) We received over
300 enquiries about the job.
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to
you.
position [countable] (formal) a job
SYNONYM POST
He held a senior position in a large company.
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
available adj that you can get, buy or find
available resources/facilities
readily/freely/publicly/generally available
When will the information be made available?
1 Receptionist 2 (quality) customer 3 early mornings 4 training
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enquire (also inquire North American English, British English)
[intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to ask somebody for some information
enquire (about somebody/something) I called the station to enquire about
train times.
enquire (as to somebody/something) She enquired as to your whereabouts.
enquire why, where, etc… Might I enquire why you have not mentioned this
until now?
enquire something He enquired her name.
+ speech ‘What is your name?’ he enquired.
Lauren: ... I’m really strapped for cash ...
strapped (for cash, funds, etc.) (informal) having little or not enough money
I’m strapped for cash at the moment—can I pay you later?
financially strapped governments
Manager: ... bear with me while I have a browse on our system ...
bear with somebody/something to be patient with somebody/something
She's under a lot of strain. Just bear with her.
If you will bear with me (= be patient and listen to me) a little longer, I'll
answer your question.
 browse (singular) the act of looking through the pages of a book, newspaper, etc.
without reading everything
a cursory browse of the book's contents
vacancy [countable] a job that is available for somebody to do
job vacancies a temporary vacancy
vacancy (for somebody/something) vacancies for bar staff
to fill a vacancy
promising adj showing signs of being good or successful
He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.
The weather doesn't look very promising.
Manager: ... for a post as a receptionist ...
post [countable] a job, especially an important one in a large organization
SYNONYM POSITION
an academic/a government post
to take up a post to resign (from) a post
administration (also informal admin) [uncountable] the activities that are done in
order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution
Administration costs are passed on to the customer.
the day-to-day administration of a company
Manager: Have you worked on a reception desk ...?
Manager: ... both over the phone ... they have a first-rate experience?
mainly adv more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason
for something
SYNONYM CHIEFLY, PRIMARILY
They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
‘Where do you export to?’ ‘France, mainly.’
refreshments [plural] drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to
people in a public place or at a public event
Light refreshments will be served during the break.
Tickets include the price of refreshments.
first-rate adj of the highest quality
SYNONYM EXCELLENT a first-rate swimmer
The food here is absolutely first-rate.
go through sth to experience or suffer something
She's been going through a bad patch recently.
He's amazingly cheerful considering all he's had to go through.
qualify [intransitive] to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a
particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams
How long does it take to qualify?
qualify as something He qualified as a doctor last year.
commit (to somebody/something) to be completely loyal to one person,
organization, etc. or give all your time and effort to your work, an activity, etc.
Why are so many men scared to commit? (= say they will be loyal to one
person)
Manager: ... with another day off per week when requested in advance. It also explicitly
states that at least one of your working day fall on a weekend.
explicitly adv clearly or directly, so that the meaning is easy to understand
The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.
The text does not explicitly mention him by name.
fall [intransitive] + adv./prep. to happen or take place
My birthday falls on a Monday this year.
Questions 5-10
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5 Driver
clean adj not showing or having any record of doing something that is against the law
a clean driving licence/driver’s license
a clean police record
valid adj that is legally or officially acceptable
a valid passport a bus pass valid for 1 month
They have a valid claim to compensation.
6 flexible 7 grocery shopping
grocery adj [only before noun] connected with food and other goods sold by
a grocer or at a supermarket
the grocery bill
pick sb up to go somewhere in your car and collect somebody who is waiting for you
SYNONYM COLLECT I'll pick you up at five.
7 weekends 8 cinema
cashier a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a bank, shop/store,
hotel, etc.
dispense something (to somebody) (formal) to give out something to people
The machine dispenses a range of drinks and snacks.
refreshments [plural] drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to
people in a public place or at a public event
Light refreshments will be served during the break.
Tickets include the price of refreshments.
10 bookings
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clean adj not showing or having any record of doing something that is against the law
a clean driving licence/driver’s license
a clean police record
valid adj that is legally or officially acceptable
a valid passport a bus pass valid for 1 month
They have a valid claim to compensation.
explicitly adv clearly or directly, so that the meaning is easy to understand
The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.
The text does not explicitly mention him by name.
flexible adj (approving) able to change to suit new conditions or situations
a more flexible approach flexible working hours
 Our plans need to be flexible enough to cater for the needs of everyone.
Manager: ... and the employers are happy to work ... multiple drivers
Manager: ... a commitment to either mornings 5 days a week ...
commitment [countable, uncountable] a promise to do something or to behave in a
particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing
yourself
commitment (to somebody/something) She doesn't want to make a big
emotional commitmentto Steve at the moment.
commitment to do/doing something The company's commitment to
providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
handle [transitive] to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong
emotion
handle something/somebody A new man was appointed to handle the crisis.
handle yourself (informal) You have to know how to handle yourself in this
business (= know the right way to behave).
Manager: ... to perform various duties on their behalf ...
perform something to do something, such as a piece of work, task or duty
SYNONYM CARRY OUT
to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony
She performs an important role in our organization.
duties [plural] tasks that are part of your job
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties.
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system.
grocery adj [only before noun] connected with food and other goods sold by
a grocer or at a supermarket
the grocery bill
pick sb up to go somewhere in your car and collect somebody who is waiting for you
SYNONYM COLLECT I'll pick you up at five.
on behalf of somebody, on somebody’s behalf in order to help somebody
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers.
Manager: ... another customerservice-related post
post [countable] a job, especially an important one in a large organization
SYNONYM POSITION
an academic/a government post
to take up a post to resign (from) a post
Lauren: ... can’t do any harm
shift [countable] a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as
another group finishes
to be on the day/night shift at the factory
to work an eight-hour shift
working in shifts shift workers/work
cashier a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a bank, shop/store,
hotel, etc.
dispense something (to somebody) (formal) to give out something to people
 The machine dispenses a range of drinks and snacks.
refreshments [plural] drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to
people in a public place or at a public event
Light refreshments will be served during the break.
Tickets include the price of refreshments.
grant [often passive] to agree to give somebody what they ask for, especially formal
or legal permission to do something
grant something My request was granted.
grant somebody something I was granted permission to visit the palace.
grant something to somebody/something The bank finally granted a £500
loan to me.
think sth over to consider something carefully, especially before reaching a decision
He'd like more time to think things over.
I've been thinking over what you said.