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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2
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giftedness
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(n) /ˈɡɪftəd.nəs/
the state of having special natural abilities or talents
Example: Her giftedness in music was clear from a young age.
cutoff
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(n) /ˈkʌtˌɔf/
a limit or point at which something stops or no longer applies
Example: The cutoff for the scholarship applications is next week.
provision
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(n) /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
the act of providing something that is needed
Example: The school made sure there was enough educational provision for all the students.
manipulate
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(v) /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
to control or influence something in a skillful way
Example: They can manipulate the pieces to solve the puzzle.
emergence
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(n) /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/
the process of coming into view or becoming noticeable
Example: The emergence of new technology changes our lives.
exceptional
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(adj) /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
much better than average
Example: She had an exceptional talent for painting.
tuition
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(n) /tjuˈɪʃən/
money paid for teaching, especially in a school or university
Example: Tuition is high at that university.
regulation
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(n) /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
a rule or set of rules made by a government or authority
Example: The regulation helps keep the environment clean.
metacognition
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(n) /ˌmɛtəˈkɒɡnɪʃən/
awareness and understanding of one's own thinking and learning processes
Example: Metacognition helps students know how to study better.
demonstrating
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(v) /ˈdɛmənstreɪtɪŋ/
showing or proving something by giving examples or evidence
Example: The students are demonstrating their skills in the competition.
succinctly
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(adv) /səkˈsɪŋktli/
in a clear and brief way
Example: She explained the rules succinctly.
autonomy
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(n) /ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/
the ability to make your own choices
Example: Children need autonomy to learn effectively.
diminish
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(v) /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
to make something smaller or less
Example: The teacher does not want to diminish the students' interest in learning.
competent
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(adj) /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
having the skills or ability to do something well
Example: She is a competent teacher who helps her students succeed.
deprived
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(adj) /dɪˈpraɪvd/
not having enough of something good, such as food or education
Example: The school helps children from deprived backgrounds.
domain
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(n) /dəˈmeɪn/
an area of knowledge or activity
Example: He is an expert in his domain of research.
expertise
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(n) /ˌɛkspɜrˈtiːz/
special skills or knowledge in a particular area
Example: She has great expertise in science.
inhibit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
to prevent something from happening or being done
Example: Loud noises can inhibit my ability to focus.
curiosity
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(n) /kjʊəˈrɪ.ə.sɪ.ti/
a strong desire to know or learn something
Example: Her curiosity about the stars led her to become an astronomer.
harness
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(n) /ˈhɑːrnɪs/
a device used to control or guide something, like an animal or a process
Example: The farmer put a harness on the horse.
internationally
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(adv) /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ən.ə.li/
in a way that involves different countries
Example: The project was recognized internationally for its innovation.
intelligence
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
the ability to think, learn, and understand
Example: Her intelligence helps her solve difficult problems.
contribute
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(v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
to give something, such as money or time, in order to help achieve something
Example: Everyone wants to contribute to the team project.
verbal
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(adj) /ˈvɜr.bl̩/
relating to spoken language
Example: He gave a verbal presentation to the class.
interaction
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(n) /ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/
the way people talk to and deal with each other
Example: Good interaction between students helps them learn better.
decidedly
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(adv) /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/
in a clear and definite way
Example: He is decidedly better at math than I am.
influenced
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(v) /ˈɪnfluənst/
to have an effect on someone or something
Example: Her advice influenced my decision.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
something that has been done successfully, especially through hard work
Example: Winning the award was a big achievement for her.
norm
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(n) /nɔrm/
a standard or rule that is usually accepted
Example: Everyone followed the normal rules at the game.
creativity
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(n) /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
the ability to produce new ideas or things
Example: Her creativity shines through in her artwork.
emerge
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(v) /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
to come out or become visible
Example: New ideas often emerge from discussions.
appropriate
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(adj) /əˈproʊpriət/
suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example: It is appropriate to wear a suit to a job interview.
qualitative
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(adj) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/
relating to the quality or characteristics of something rather than its quantity
Example: The study focuses on qualitative research methods.
intellectually
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(adv) /ˌɪn.təˈlɛk.tʃu.ə.li/
in a way that relates to the intellect or thinking
Example: She solved the problem intellectually.
compensate
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(v) /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
to make up for something that is missing or wrong
Example: The teacher will compensate for the missed class topics.
effective
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(adj) /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
producing a successful result
Example: The teaching method was very effective for the students.
strategy
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(n) /ˈstrætədʒi/
a plan to achieve something
Example: The team developed a new strategy for the project.
evaluation
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(n) /ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
the process of judging or assessing something
Example: The teacher's evaluation helped the student understand their strengths.
unfamiliar
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(adj) /ʌnˈfəmɪliər/
not known or recognized
Example: The instructions for the game were unfamiliar to everyone.
overview
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(n) /ˈoʊvərˌvju/
a general summary or review of something
Example: The teacher gave an overview of the lesson before starting.
instructor
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(n) /ɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person who teaches something
Example: The instructor explained the lesson clearly.
adjustment
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(n) /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
a small change made to improve something
Example: The teacher made an adjustment to the lesson plan.
conversely
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(adv) /kənˈvɜr.sli/
in an opposite way or manner
Example: He liked studying math; conversely, his brother preferred history.
tendency
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(n) /ˈtɛn.dən.si/
a natural inclination or way of behaving
Example: She has a tendency to read before bed.
overdirect
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(v) /ˌoʊvərdaɪˈrɛkt/
to guide too much or control too closely
Example: Teachers should avoid the tendency to overdirect students in their projects.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
something that makes a strong effect or opinion
Example: The movie had an impressive ending.
dependence
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(n) /dɪˈpɛndəns/
the state of needing someone or something for support
Example: Her dependence on her parents is very noticeable.
motivation
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(n) /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example: His motivation to study harder came from wanting to pass the exam.
reflect
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(v) /rɪˈflɛkt/
to think carefully and deeply about something
Example: She needs time to reflect on her decisions.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
forming the base or core of something
Example: Understanding math is fundamental for learning science.
outcome
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(n) /ˈaʊtˌkoʊm/
the result or effect of an action or situation
Example: The outcome of the game was surprising.