Listening Framework Pre-advanced 1 (E) Unit 02

admission

permission given to enter a class, school, etc.
His admission to the art school surprised everyone in his family.

compare

to examine the ways in which two things are similar and different
When you compare the two phones, you can see that one has a better camera.

opportunity

a situation where it is possible to do something
Studying abroad gave her a great opportunity to learn about other cultures.

pressure

an attempt to make someone do something
He felt a lot of pressure to finish the project before the deadline.

equality

a situation where everyone is the same
The company is working hard to achieve equality between men and women.

fund

to provide money for an activity
The government decided to fund a new research project on renewable energy.

medical

relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries
He went to the medical center to get a health checkup.

option

a choice
You have the option to pay by credit card or in cash.

admit

to allow someone to enter a program, class, school, etc.
The school admits only 100 new students each year.

anxiety

the feeling of being nervous or worried
She felt a lot of anxiety before giving her first public speech.

approach

a way of doing things
We need a new approach to solve this environmental problem.

assess

to decide how good or important something is
Teachers must assess each student’s performance carefully.

attend

to go to an event, school, or meeting
He couldn’t attend the meeting because of a sudden illness.

concentrate

to focus your mind on something
It’s hard to concentrate when the room is noisy.

freedom

the ability to do what you want
Freedom of speech is an important human right.

qualified

having the right skills or knowledge for something
She is highly qualified for the position of project manager.

succeed

to reach a goal or do well
He worked very hard to succeed in the music industry.

traditional

of the way that something has been done for a long time
The restaurant serves traditional Korean dishes made with local ingredients.

subject

something that you study at school or talk or write about
History is my favorite subject because I like learning about the past.

technology

the use of science to create tools, machines, or methods
Modern technology allows people to work from anywhere in the world.

explore

to travel or look around in order to learn more about something
Students were encouraged to explore different career options before graduation.

pandemic

a disease that spreads quickly in many countries or all over the world
The pandemic changed the way people work and communicate.

hybrid

something that is made by combining two or more different things
Many companies now use a hybrid work model that combines office and remote work.

standardized

made to follow the same rules, style, or level
Students must take a standardized test to apply for most universities.

debate

a formal discussion where people express different opinions
They had a long debate about whether school uniforms should be mandatory.

reflect

to show an image of something, or to think carefully about something
She took some time to reflect on her goals and future plans.

vocational

related to the skills and training needed for a specific job
He decided to attend a vocational school to learn technical skills.

flexibility

the ability to change or be changed easily according to a situation
Flexibility is important when working in a fast-changing environment.

recess

a short break or rest, especially in schools between classes
The children ran outside to play during recess.

interact

to talk or work together with someone
Students learn better when they interact with their teachers and classmates.