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Suggested terms: Managing Director, Stephenson's
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long-term plan
Meaning: A strategy or goal intended to be achieved over an extended period of time.
Example: The company’s long-term plan is to expand into international markets within the next decade.
carry out
Meaning: To perform or complete a task, project, or action.
Example: The scientists carried out several experiments to test their hypothesis.
orientate yourselves
Meaning: To become familiar with a new environment or situation.
Example: The guide helped the tourists orientate themselves around the historic city centre.
apprenticeship
IPA: /əˈpren.t̬ɪs.ʃɪp/ (US), /əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/ (UK)
Meaning: A period of training under a skilled employer to learn a trade or profession.
Meaning: A period of training under a skilled employer to learn a trade or profession.
Example: He completed a three-year apprenticeship as a carpenter before starting his own business.
refurbishment
IPA: /ˌriːˈfɝː.bɪʃ.mənt/ (US), /ˌriːˈfɜː.bɪʃ.mənt/ (UK)
Meaning: The process of renovating or improving a building or equipment.
Meaning: The process of renovating or improving a building or equipment.
Example: The hotel closed for six months to undergo a major refurbishment.
premises
IPA: /ˈprem.ɪ.sɪz/ (US & UK)
Meaning: A building and its surrounding land used by a business or organization.
Meaning: A building and its surrounding land used by a business or organization.
Example: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the school premises.
boardroom
IPA: /ˈbɔːrd.ruːm/ (US), /ˈbɔːd.ruːm/ (UK)
Meaning: A room where the directors of a company hold meetings.
Meaning: A room where the directors of a company hold meetings.
Example: The boardroom was equipped with modern technology for video conferencing.
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Cambridge 16 Listening Test 1 - Section 2
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