Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2

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(n) the state of having special natural abilities or talents Example: Her ______ in music was clear from a young age.

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giftedness

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(n) a limit or point at which something stops or no longer applies Example: The ______ for the scholarship applications is next week.

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cutoff

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(n) the act of providing something that is needed Example: The school made sure there was enough educational ______ for all the students.

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provision

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(v) to control or influence something in a skillful way Example: They can ______ the pieces to solve the puzzle.

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manipulate

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(n) the process of coming into view or becoming noticeable Example: The ______ of new technology changes our lives.

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emergence

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(adj) much better than average Example: She had an ______ talent for painting.

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exceptional

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(n) money paid for teaching, especially in a school or university Example: ______ is high at that university.

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tuition

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(n) a rule or set of rules made by a government or authority Example: The ______ helps keep the environment clean.

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regulation

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(n) awareness and understanding of one's own thinking and learning processes Example: ______ helps students know how to study better.

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metacognition

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(v) showing or proving something by giving examples or evidence Example: The students are ______ their skills in the competition.

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demonstrating

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(adv) in a clear and brief way Example: She explained the rules ______.

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succinctly

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(n) the ability to make your own choices Example: Children need ______ to learn effectively.

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autonomy

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(v) to make something smaller or less Example: The teacher does not want to ______ the students' interest in learning.

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diminish

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(adj) having the skills or ability to do something well Example: She is a ______ teacher who helps her students succeed.

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competent

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(adj) not having enough of something good, such as food or education Example: The school helps children from ______ backgrounds.

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deprived

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(n) an area of knowledge or activity Example: He is an expert in his ______ of research.

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domain

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(n) special skills or knowledge in a particular area Example: She has great ______ in science.

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expertise

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(v) to prevent something from happening or being done Example: Loud noises can ______ my ability to focus.

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inhibit

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(n) a strong desire to know or learn something Example: Her ______ about the stars led her to become an astronomer.

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curiosity

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(n) a device used to control or guide something, like an animal or a process Example: The farmer put a ______ on the horse.

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harness

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(adv) in a way that involves different countries Example: The project was recognized ______ for its innovation.

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internationally

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(n) the ability to think, learn, and understand Example: Her ______ helps her solve difficult problems.

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intelligence

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(v) to give something, such as money or time, in order to help achieve something Example: Everyone wants to ______ to the team project.

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contribute

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(adj) relating to spoken language Example: He gave a ______ presentation to the class.

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verbal

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(n) the way people talk to and deal with each other Example: Good ______ between students helps them learn better.

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interaction

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(adv) in a clear and definite way Example: He is ______ better at math than I am.

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decidedly

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(v) to have an effect on someone or something Example: Her advice ______ my decision.

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influenced

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(n) something that has been done successfully, especially through hard work Example: Winning the award was a big ______ for her.

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achievement

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(n) a standard or rule that is usually accepted

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norm

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(n) the ability to produce new ideas or things Example: Her ______ shines through in her artwork.

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creativity

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(v) to come out or become visible Example: New ideas often ______ from discussions.

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emerge

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(adj) suitable or proper in the circumstances Example: It is ______ to wear a suit to a job interview.

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appropriate

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(adj) relating to the quality or characteristics of something rather than its quantity Example: The study focuses on ______ research methods.

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qualitative

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(adv) in a way that relates to the intellect or thinking Example: She solved the problem ______.

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intellectually

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(v) to make up for something that is missing or wrong Example: The teacher will ______ for the missed class topics.

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compensate

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(adj) producing a successful result Example: The teaching method was very ______ for the students.

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effective

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(n) a plan to achieve something Example: The team developed a new ______ for the project.

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strategy

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(n) the process of judging or assessing something Example: The teacher's ______ helped the student understand their strengths.

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evaluation

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(adj) not known or recognized Example: The instructions for the game were ______ to everyone.

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unfamiliar

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(n) a general summary or review of something Example: The teacher gave an ______ of the lesson before starting.

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overview

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(n) a person who teaches something Example: The ______ explained the lesson clearly.

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instructor

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(n) a small change made to improve something Example: The teacher made an ______ to the lesson plan.

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adjustment

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(adv) in an opposite way or manner Example: He liked studying math; ______, his brother preferred history.

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conversely

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(n) a natural inclination or way of behaving Example: She has a ______ to read before bed.

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tendency

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(v) to guide too much or control too closely Example: Teachers should avoid the tendency to ______ students in their projects.

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overdirect

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(adj) something that makes a strong effect or opinion Example: The movie had an ______ ending.

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impressive

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(n) the state of needing someone or something for support Example: Her ______ on her parents is very noticeable.

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dependence

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(n) the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way Example: His ______ to study harder came from wanting to pass the exam.

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motivation

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(v) to think carefully and deeply about something Example: She needs time to ______ on her decisions.

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reflect

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(adj) forming the base or core of something Example: Understanding math is ______ for learning science.

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fundamental

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(n) the result or effect of an action or situation Example: The ______ of the game was surprising.

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outcome

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