Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 14, Test 1, Listening, Section 2, p.

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Questions 11-12 (in either order)

A
C
induction (into something) U C the process of introducing somebody to a new job,
skill, organization, etc.; a ceremony at which this takes place
induction into the local business community
The induction of new students will take place in the main hall.

apprentice a young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order
to learn the particular skills needed in their job
an apprentice electrician/chef
apprenticeship [countable, uncountable] a period of time working as an apprentice; a job
as an apprentice
She was in the second year of her apprenticeship as a carpenter.
He had  served his apprenticeship  as a plumber.
Questions 13-14 (in either order)
B
E
mentor an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience
over a period of time
She was a friend and mentor to many young actors.
His former coach had remained his mentor throughout his career.
review something to carefully examine or consider something again, especially so that
you can decide if it is necessary to make changes
SYNONYM reassess
The government will review the situation later in the year.
The company is reviewing its business travel policy.
Questions 15-20
15 B
16 B
17 C
18 A
19 A
20 C
Script
Good morning everyone. My name’s Janet Parker and I’m the human resources manager. We’re
very happy to welcome you to your new apprenticeship. I hope that the next six months will be a
positive and enjoyable experience for you.
 apprentice a young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order
to learn the particular skills needed in their job
an apprentice electrician/chef
apprenticeship [countable, uncountable] a period of time working as an apprentice; a job
as an apprentice
She was in the second year of her apprenticeship as a carpenter.
He had  served his apprenticeship  as a plumber.
I'd like to start with some general advice about being an apprentice. Most of you have very little
or no experience of working for a big organisation and the first week or so may be quite
challenging. There will be a lot of new information to take in but don’t worry too much about
trying to remember everything. Q. 11 The important thing is to check with someone if you're not
sure what to do - you’ll find your supervisor is very approachable and won’t mind explaining
things or helping you out. You’re here to learn so make the most of that opportunity. You’ll be
spending time in different departments during your first week so Q. 12 make an effort to talk to
as many people as possible about their work - you’ll make some new friends and find out lots of
useful information
take something in to understand or remember something that you hear or read
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in.
approachable adj. friendly and easy to talk to; easy to understand
Despite being a big star, she's very approachable.
an approachable piece of music
OPPOSITE unapproachable
make the most of something/somebody/yourself to gain as much advantage, pleasure,
etc. as you can from somebody/something
It's my first trip abroad so I'm going to make the most of it.
She doesn't know how to make the most of herself (= make herself appear in the
best possible way).
As well as having a supervisor, you’ll each be assigned a mentor. This person will be someone
who's recently completed an apprenticeship and you'll meet with them on a weekly basis. Their
role is to provide help and support throughout your apprenticeship. Of course, this doesn't mean
they’ll actually do any of your work for you- instead Q. 13 they’ll be asking you about what
goals you’ve achieved so far, as well as helping you to identify any areas for improvement. You
can also Q. 14 discuss your more long-term ambitions with them as well.
mentor an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience
over a period of time
She was a friend and mentor to many young actors.
His former coach had remained his mentor throughout his career.
apprentice a young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order
to learn the particular skills needed in their job
an apprentice electrician/chef
 apprenticeship [countable, uncountable] a period of time working as an apprentice; a job
as an apprentice
She was in the second year of her apprenticeship as a carpenter.
He had  served his apprenticeship  as a plumber.
Now I just want to run through a few company policies for our apprenticeship scheme with you...
Most importantly, the internet. As part of your job you’ll be doing some research online so
obviously you’ll have unlimited access for that Q. 15 but please don't use it for personal use -
you’ll have your own phones for that
run through something to discuss, repeat or read something quickly
He ran through the names on the list.
Could we run through your proposals once again?
Some of you have already asked me about flexible working. After your probationary three-month
Period - some of you will be eligible for this – Q. 16 but it will depend on which department
you’re in and what your personal circumstances are. So please don't assume you'll automatically
be permitted to do this.
probationary adj. /prəˈbeɪʃnri/ /prəʊˈbeɪʃəneri/ connected with a time of training and
testing when you start a new job to see if you are suitable for the work
a probationary period
young probationary teachers
eligible adj. a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or
do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.
eligible (for something) Only those over 70 are eligible for the special payment.
eligible (to do something) When are you eligible to vote in your country?
OPPOSITE ineligible
I want to make sure there’s no confusion about our holiday policy. Apart from any statutory
public holidays Q. 17 we ask that you don’t book any holidays until after your six-month
apprenticeship has finished. Time off should only be taken if you are unwell. Please speak to
your supervisor if this is going to be a problem.
statutory adj. /ˈstætʃətri/ /ˈstætʃətɔːri/ [usually before noun] fixed by law; that must be
done by law
The authority failed to carry out its statutory duties.
When you buy foods you have certain statutory rights.
You’ll be expected to work a 40-hour week but there may be opportunities to do overtime during
busy periods. Although you're not required to do this, Q. 18 it can be a valuable experience - so
we advise you to take it up if possible. Obviously, we understand that people do have
commitments outside work, so don’t worry if there are times when you are unavailable.
take something up to accept something that is offered or available
to take up a challenge
She took up his offer of a drink.
 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
I'm not ready to make a long-term commitment.
commitment to somebody/something The company has shown a
commitment to diversity over the years.
commitment to do/doing something This project demonstrates our
commitment to improving the quality of the city's green spaces.
commitments under something Australia is determined to meet its
commitments  under the agreement.
As you know, we don’t have a formal dress code here- you may wear casual clothes as long as
they’re practical- and the only restriction for shoes we have is on high heels for health and safety
reasons. Q. 19 Comfortable shoes like trainers are preferable.
There’s a heavily subsidised canteen on site where you can get hot meals or salads cheaply.
Snacks and drinks are also provided - so Q. 20 we’ve decided to introduce a no packed lunch
policy. This is partly to encourage healthy eating at work and partly to stop people from eating at
their workstation, which is unhygienic. OK moving on to ...
subsidize somebody/something to give money to somebody or an organization to
help pay for something; to give a subsidy
SYNONYM fund
The housing projects are subsidized by the government.
She's not prepared to subsidize his gambling any longer.
snack a small amount of food that is eaten between meals, or a very small meal
I had a huge lunch, so I'll only need a snack for dinner.
Fresh or dried fruit makes an ideal snack.
 introduce to make something available for use, discussion, etc. for the first time
SYNONYM bring somebody/something in
introduce something  The company has recently introduced a new warehouse
management system.
introduce something to something We are going to introduce a few changes to
the system.
introduce something into something The government plans to gradually
introduce the latest technology into all schools.
workstation the desk and computer at which a person works; one computer that is part of
a computer network
unhygienic adj. not clean and therefore likely to cause disease or infection
The animals were kept in cramped and unhygienic conditions.
The kitchen looked unhygienic and unfit for preparing food.
OPPOSITE hygienic