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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(adj) very comfortable and expensive Example: The hotel is very ______ and has a pool.

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luxurious

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(n) a protective case made by some insects Example: The caterpillar turned into a ______ before becoming a butterfly.

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cocoon

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(n) a young form of an insect that has just hatched and usually looks different from the adult Example: A ______ turns into a butterfly after it grows.

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larva

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(v) to untangle or separate something twisted or entwined Example: The thread began to ______ after I pulled on it.

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unravel

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(v) to create a plan or idea Example: She needs to ______ a new strategy for the project.

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devise

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(n) a spool or cylinder to wind something onto Example: She used a ______ to store the thread.

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reel

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(n) a thin thread or piece of a material that can be woven to make cloth Example: She likes to work with ______ to make crafts.

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fiber

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(n) the process of growing plants or crops Example: ______ of vegetables is important for a healthy diet.

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cultivation

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(n) a period of one thousand years Example: The ancient civilization lasted for several ______.

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millennia

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(v) to limit or control something Example: They ______ the number of visitors in the museum.

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restrict

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(v) to gather crops or materials from the ground Example: Farmers ______ the crops in the fall.

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harvest

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(v) to make fabric by crossing threads over and under each other Example: She learned how to ______ beautiful patterns.

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weave

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(n) a poor farmer or worker in the past Example: The ______ worked hard in the fields.

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peasant

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(n) a social class in some societies Example: In some cultures, people are born into a ______.

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caste

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(n) a series of rulers from the same family Example: The ______ ruled for many generations.

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dynasty

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(adj) related to managing relations between countries Example: The diplomat made a ______ visit to improve relations.

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diplomatic

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(adj) producing a lot of money Example: She started a ______ business selling handmade crafts.

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lucrative

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(n) a raw material or product that can be bought and sold Example: Coffee is a popular ______ in many countries.

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commodity

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(adj) valuable or important Example: Gold is a ______ metal.

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precious

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(n) goods that are bought and sold Example: The store has many types of ______ for sale.

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merchandise

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(n) a person who helps buy and sell goods between two other people or groups Example: The ______ helped the farmer sell his crops.

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middleman

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(adj) originally from a particular place Example: The mulberry silkworm is ______ to China.

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native

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(adj) relating to the ______ Empire or its culture Example: The museum displayed ______ art from ancient times.

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Byzantine

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(v) to bring something into a country secretly and illegally Example: They tried to ______ food across the border.

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smuggle

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(v) to hide something Example: She tried to ______ her surprise when she saw the gift.

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conceal

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(n) the exclusive control of a product or service in a market Example: The company had a ______ on the smartphone market.

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monopoly

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(v) to take control of a place or people by force Example: The soldiers ______ the enemy territory.

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conquer

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(adj) very impressive and beautiful Example: The palace had ______ gardens.

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magnificent

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(v) to clean a surface with a broom or cloth Example: I will ______ the floor before dinner.

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sweep

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(adj) highly respected or admired Example: The silk from Como has an ______ reputation.

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esteemed

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(n) the process of developing industries in a country or area Example: The country experienced rapid ______ after the war.

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industrialisation

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(n) a sudden loss of power or success Example: The business faced its ______ after the scandal.

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downfall

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(v) to make something easier Example: They work to ______ communication between the teams.

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facilitate

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(v) to stop something from happening or developing

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stifle

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(n) a system for measuring things Example: The ______ system is used in many countries for measurements.

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metric

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(adj) different from what is usual, often in a way that is interesting or exciting Example: The display showcased many ______ plants from different countries.

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exotic

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(adj) valued highly or considered important Example: The prize was awarded to the ______ artist.

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prized

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(n) the money used in a country Example: The ______ in the United States is the dollar.

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currency

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(n) a string used to draw back a bow Example: He replaced the old ______ on his bow.

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bowstring

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(n) a sign or piece of information that shows something Example: The teacher gave an ______ of what would be on the test.

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indication

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(adj) having high moral qualities or ideals Example: The ______ knight helped those in need.

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noble

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(v) to guess the amount, number, or value of something Example: I need to ______ the cost of my groceries.

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estimate

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(n) a type of tree that produces small, sweet berries and is used to feed silkworms Example: The farmer planted a ______ in his garden.

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mulberry

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(n) a caterpillar that produces silk to make a cocoon

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silkworm

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(n) a leader of an empire Example: The ______ ruled the vast lands with great power.

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emperor

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(n) people who are members of the royal family Example: The king and queen are part of ______.

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royalty

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(adj) having a right to have or do something Example: Only the special guests are ______ to enter the VIP area.

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entitled

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(adv) little by little; slowly over time Example: The plant grows ______ in spring.

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gradually

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(v) to become less tense or worried Example: I like to ______ on the weekend.

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relax

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(adj) being the only one of its kind Example: China was the ______ producer of silk for a long time.

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sole

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(n) a person or company that makes or grows something for sale Example: The farmer is a ______ of fresh vegetables.

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producer

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