IELTS Preparation: Workplace Induction and Carnivorous Plants Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terminology from the IELTS Section 2 workplace induction talk and the Reading Passage on carnivorous plants.

Apprentice

Someone who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn a particular skill or job.

Mentor

An experienced person who advises, guides, and provides support to a less experienced person.

Probation

A period of time at the start of a new job when a worker is watched and evaluated to see if they are suitable for the job.

Statutory

Decided, fixed, or controlled by law.

Botanist

A scientist who studies plant biology, ecology, and species conservation.

Exoskeleton

A hard external supportive and protective covering found on insects and crustaceans.

Enzyme

A biological substance that plays a crucial role in digestion by breaking down nutrients such as proteins and fats.

Photosynthesis

The biological process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, allowing them to grow by harnessing energy directly from the sun.

Harness

To control and utilize a resource, such as energy, for a specific purpose.

Trade-off

A situation involving a compromise between two qualities or options, where an increase in one necessitates a loss or cost in another.