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Suggested terms: Megan Baker
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juggle work with
Meaning: To balance or manage multiple responsibilities at the same time.
Example: She had to juggle work with caring for her elderly parents.
play hard
Meaning: To enjoy leisure activities with great energy, often after working intensely.
Example: The team works hard during the week but plays hard at the weekend.
make their way up the career ladder
Meaning: To progress or advance in one’s professional career.
Example: She made her way up the career ladder from intern to senior manager in five years.
horticulture
IPA: /ˈhɔːr.t̬ɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ (US), /ˈhɔː.tɪ.kʌl.tʃə/ (UK)
Meaning: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Meaning: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example: She studied horticulture to learn more about plant care and landscaping.
agronomist
IPA: /əˈɡrɑː.nə.mɪst/ (US), /əˈɡrɒn.ə.mɪst/ (UK)
Meaning: A specialist in the science of soil management and crop production.
Meaning: A specialist in the science of soil management and crop production.
Example: The agronomist advised the farmers on how to improve crop yields.
maternity cover
IPA: /məˈtɝː.nə.t̬i ˈkʌv.ɚ/ (US), /məˈtɜː.nə.ti ˈkʌv.ə/ (UK)
Meaning: A temporary job contract to replace an employee on maternity leave.
Meaning: A temporary job contract to replace an employee on maternity leave.
Example: She was hired on a maternity cover contract for twelve months.
conservation
IPA: /ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ (US), /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ (UK)
Meaning: The protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment.
Meaning: The protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment.
Example: The park ranger worked on conservation projects to protect endangered species.
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Cambridge 16 Listening Test 3 - Section 2
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