Listening Framework Pre-advanced 3 (E) Unit 03

aid

help that is given to someone in need
The organization provides aid to people affected by the flood.

guarantee

to promise that something will happen or be true
The company guarantees its products for one year.

promotion

the act of advertising or increasing interest in something
The company launched a promotion to sell more products.

trustworthy

being honest and reliable
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

assume

to think something is true without proof
I assumed she was at home, but she was actually at work.

frustration

a feeling of being upset when things do not work out
She felt frustration because she couldn’t solve the problem.

stability

the state of being steady and not changing
Economic stability is important for a country’s growth.

uncertainty

the state of not knowing or feeling unsure
There is uncertainty about the outcome of the election.

charity

a group or organization that helps people in need
The charity organized a food drive for the homeless.

claim

to say something is true, often without proof
She claimed that the product was defective.

donation

giving money or goods to help others
He made a large donation to the local hospital.

funding

money that pays for a project, activity, or organization
The project received funding from the government.

intention

what a person plans to do
It was not my intention to hurt your feelings.

mission

the main goal or purpose of a group
The charity’s mission is to provide clean water to children.

overwhelming

feeling like too much to handle or manage
The support from the community was overwhelming.

recruitment

the process of finding and bringing in new people
The company is focusing on recruitment for its new office.

source

where something comes from
The journalist checked the source of the information.

transparent

open, honest, and easy to understand
The organization is transparent about how it spends donations.

nonprofit

not intended to make a profit
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps animals.

volunteer

a person who does work willingly without pay
Many volunteers helped clean the park last weekend.

shelter

a place that provides protection from danger or bad weather
The refugees found shelter in a nearby school.

campaign

a planned series of actions to achieve a particular goal
The government organized a campaign to raise awareness about recycling.

admit

to agree that something is true
She admitted that she had forgotten to send the email.

drop

to decrease or fall in level or amount
Sales dropped after the new competitor entered the market.

portion

a part of something larger
Each guest received a portion of the cake.

administrative

relating to the organization and management of a company or group
She works in the administrative office of the university.

donor

a person who gives money, goods, or organs to help others
Many donors supported the relief effort after the earthquake.

village

a small group of houses in a country area
The village is famous for its traditional festivals.

measurable

able to be measured or judged
The project showed measurable improvements in student performance.

grant

money given by a government or organization for a particular purpose
The university received a grant to support scientific research.