Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2

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(n) the ability to be navigated or moved through Example: The ______ of the river allows boats to travel easily.

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navigability

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(adj) having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something Example: She is very ______ and wants to be a doctor.

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ambitious

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(v) to connect again or anew Example: They are ______ after many years apart.

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reconnecting

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(adj) important in history Example: The ______ building attracts many visitors.

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historic

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(n) a route for boats and ships Example: The ______ is used for fishing and transportation.

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waterway

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(n) a series of things or events that happen in a certain order Example: The ______ of events was easy to follow.

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sequence

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(v) to take something apart so it no longer works Example: They need to ______ the old machine before building the new one.

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dismantle

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(n) a ceremony or symbol that honors a person or event Example: The town held a ______ for the local heroes.

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commemoration

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(n) the process of creating or growing back something that was lost or damaged Example: The region is focused on ______ after the factory closed.

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regeneration

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(n) a device that spins to make something move forward, especially in a boat or airplane Example: The boat moved quickly because the ______ was spinning fast.

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propeller

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(n) the bones that surround and protect the chest Example: The doctor examined the ______ for any injuries.

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ribcage

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(adv) with a lot of care and attention to detail Example: She ______ checked her work for mistakes.

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painstakingly

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(n) the quality of being correct or precise Example: The ______ of the measurements was very important.

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accuracy

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The elephant is ______ compared to other animals.

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immense

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(adj) strong and healthy; able to withstand tough conditions Example: The design of the bridge is ______ and can handle heavy traffic.

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robust

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(adv) in a way that is completely opposite Example: The two sides of the argument are ______ different.

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diametrically

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(n) a type of boat or a vehicle that is used in water, especially in Venice Example: We took a ______ ride in the city.

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gondola

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(n) the act of moving something from one place to another Example: The ______ of water is important for the boat to float.

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displacement

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(adj) related to liquids under pressure Example: The ______ system helps lift heavy objects.

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hydraulic

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(n) a device used to hold something tightly in place Example: A ______ is used to hold the wood together while it dries.

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clamp

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(n) a group of similar things placed in a specific order Example: The scientist looked at an ______ of devices in the lab.

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array

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(n) a rod or spindle that holds the wheels of a vehicle or machine Example: The car's ______ was broken, so it couldn't move.

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axle

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(n) a sudden change or important development Example: The invention of the internet caused a ______ in communication.

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revolution

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(n) the system of gears that connects two rotating parts Example: The car has a special ______ to help it go faster.

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gearing

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(n) the curved path one object takes around another object in space

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orbit

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(n) a structure for carrying water over a valley or a river Example: The boat moved smoothly onto the ______.

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aqueduct

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(v) to raise or lift something to a higher position or level Example: We need to ______ the box to reach the shelf.

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elevate

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(n) the total weight in tons of a ship's cargo Example: The ship's ______ was measured before it departed.

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tonnage

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(n) a large vehicle for transporting goods Example: The ______ delivered the new furniture to the house.

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lorry

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(n) a metal pin used to fasten things together Example: He used a ______ to hold the door shut.

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bolt

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(v) to join two pieces of metal together using heat and pressure Example: They will ______ the metal parts to make the frame.

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weld

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(n) the central part of a structure that supports other parts Example: The ______ helps to hold the entire structure together.

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spine

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(n) a feeling of worry or pressure Example: She felt a lot of ______ before the exam.

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stress

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(v) to disagree with or fight against something Example: Many people ______ the new law.

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oppose

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(n) the amount of space or number of things that can be held or contained Example: The tank has a large ______ for water.

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capacity

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(n) a basic truth or law Example: The ______ of gravity keeps us grounded.

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principle

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The elephant is ______ compared to a dog.

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enormous

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(n) the amount of matter in an object Example: The box has a lot of ______.

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mass

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(v) to turn around a central point Example: We will ______ the pictures on the wall.

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rotate

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(n) a low area of land where water can collect Example: The boat is in the canal ______.

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basin

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(v) to close something tightly Example: She will ______ the envelope before mailing it.

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seal

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(v) to force a liquid or gas to move Example: They need to ______ the water out of the boat.

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pump

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(v) to bring a ship or boat into a place where it can be tied up Example: We need to ______ the boat before it gets dark.

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dock

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(n) a rotating part in a machine that moves other parts Example: The ______ helps the machine work properly.

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cog

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(n) a significant or important feature or structure Example: The Eiffel Tower is a famous ______ in Paris.

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landmark

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(v) to build or make something Example: They ______ a new house every summer.

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construct

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(adj) happening at a later time; final Example: The ______ outcome was much better than we expected.

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eventual

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(v) to make someone want to do something or to feel that they can do something Example: The invention can ______ many new ideas.

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inspire

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(adj) important and worthy of attention Example: She made a ______ contribution to the project.

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notable

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(n) a piece of playground equipment with a long board balanced in the middle, allowing one side to go up while the other goes down Example: The children played on the ______ in the park.