Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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(adj) very important; essential Example: Water is ______ for all living things.

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fundamental

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(v) to fail to take care of or pay attention to something Example: We should not ______ our health.

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neglect

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(n) the act of returning something to its original condition Example: The ______ of the building took several years.

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restoration

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(n) a structure built to remember a person or event Example: The ______ honors the country's heroes.

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monument

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(adj) related to a time in the past Example: The museum has many objects from a ______ time.

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bygone

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(n) a long period of time often marked by certain events or conditions Example: The dinosaurs lived during a different ______.

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era

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(n) a person or animal that lives in a particular place

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inhabitant

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(n) water that is found underground in soil or in rock Example: Farmers need ______ to irrigate their crops.

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groundwater

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(n) the method of bringing water to land in order to help plants grow Example: Farmers use ______ to water their crops.

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irrigation

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(n) the importance of something Example: The ______ of the study was very clear.

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significance

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(n) a new idea or method Example: The ______ of the telephone changed communication.

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invention

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(adj) designed to be useful or practical Example: The ______ design of the chair makes it very comfortable.

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utilitarian

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(n) the use of something for a particular purpose Example: The ______ of this method helps save water.

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application

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(adv) in a way that relates to the design and style of buildings Example: The building is ______ beautiful.

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architecturally

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(adj) consisting of many different parts or complicated Example: The puzzle was too ______ for me to solve.

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complex

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(n) the time when someone or something was most successful Example: The park was beautiful in its ______.

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heyday

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(n) time when you are not working and can relax Example: I enjoy reading books in my ______ time.

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leisure

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(n) a social class or group in a society Example: In some cultures, people are born into a certain ______.

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caste

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(n) a layer of rock or soil that can hold water underground Example: The farmer dug deep to find the ______ for irrigation.

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aquifer

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(v) to move back or away Example: The water level will ______ after the rain stops.

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recede

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(v) to talk about something in order to reach an agreement Example: They ______ the price before buying the car.

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negotiate

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(adj) involving many careful details Example: The painting was very ______ and had many colors.

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elaborate

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(n) a level of a building

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storey

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(n) a building or structure that provides shelter, often found in gardens or parks Example: The children played in the ______ during the picnic.

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pavilion

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(adj) never stopping or becoming less intense Example: The ______ sun made it hard to stay outside.

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relentless

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(adj) very detailed and complicated Example: The ______ patterns on the wall were beautifully painted.

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intricate

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(v) to make something more attractive by adding decoration Example: They like to ______ their home with beautiful art.

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embellish

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(v) to mix a substance vigorously, especially to make butter or yogurt Example: They like to ______ butter on the farm.

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churn

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(adj) abandoned and in poor condition Example: The old building became ______ after years of neglect.

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derelict

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(v) to turn aside from a path or direction Example: The road was closed, so we had to ______ to a different route.

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divert

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(n) a long period of time without rain, causing a shortage of water Example: The farmers are worried about the ______ this year.

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drought

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(adj) in perfect condition; unspoiled Example: The painting is in ______ condition.

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pristine

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(n) a special area in which a particular kind of business or activity is focused Example: The artist found her ______ in painting landscapes.

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niche

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(n) the act of being born in a particular form or body

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incarnation

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(adj) causing great damage or destruction Example: The earthquake was ______ for the small town.

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devastating

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(n) a large natural or artificial lake used to store water Example: The workers filled the ______ with clean water.

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reservoir

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(n) a special feature or quality that is typical of someone or something Example: The building has the ______ of great design.

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hallmark

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(adj) related to geometry, the branch of mathematics that deals with shapes and sizes Example: The garden has a beautiful ______ design.

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geometrical

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(adv) in a very detailed and complicated way Example: The artist ______ designs each piece.

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intricately

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(n) a payment made to someone for their work or services, usually a percentage of the amount involved in a sale or transaction Example: The artist received a ______ for the painting.

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commission

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(adv) in a way that is related to beauty or the appreciation of beauty Example: The building was designed ______ to attract more visitors.

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aesthetically

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(adj) very noticeable or impressive Example: The play had a ______ ending.

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dramatic

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(n) a pattern or movement that alternates sharply between opposite directions

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zigzag

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(n) a roofed platform along the outside of a house Example: She likes to sit on the ______ and enjoy the fresh air.

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veranda

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(adj) decorated in a fancy or detailed way Example: The ______ pillars of the building were admired by everyone.

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ornate

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(adj) having columns or similar structures for support Example: The building had beautiful ______ walkways.

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colonnaded

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(adj) related to the Middle Ages Example: The castle has a ______ style of architecture.

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medieval

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(n) the activity of designing and building things, especially machines or structures Example: He plans to study ______ in college.

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engineering

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(adj) located far away or in distant places Example: They traveled to ______ areas to explore new cultures.

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far-flung

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(v) to look at something for a long time Example: They ______ at the beautiful sunset.

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gaze

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(n) something that is very impressive or amazing

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marvel

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(n) the ability to think of clever and useful ideas Example: Her ______ helped solve the problem quickly.

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ingenuity

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(n) creative skill or ability Example: The artist displayed her ______ in every painting.

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artistry

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(n) a society that has developed art, science, and government

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civilization

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