Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3

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(n) the way in which something is made or put together Example: The artist's ______ was full of color and movement.

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composition

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(n) the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles Example: In school, we learned about ______ and how to calculate angles.

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trigonometry

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(n) a fact or situation that can be seen to happen or exist Example: The ______ of rainbows is fascinating.

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phenomenon

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(v) to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or stories Example: The teacher will ______ the lesson with drawings.

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illustrate

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(n) the branch of mathematics dealing with the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of numbers Example: In school, we learn about ______ every day.

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arithmetic

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(adj) understood or known naturally, without needing to think hard about it Example: Her ______ understanding of the topic impressed everyone.

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intuitive

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(v) to take part in something Example: Everyone wants to ______ in the game.

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participate

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(v) to recognize the value of something Example: I ______ your help with my homework.

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appreciate

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(n) the process of thinking about something in a logical way Example: ______ helps us solve problems.

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reasoning

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(v) to make someone very interested Example: The story will ______ many readers.

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fascinate

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(adj) skilled or proficient at something Example: She is ______ at solving complex puzzles.

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adept

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(adj) well known for something bad Example: The city is ______ for its heavy traffic.

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notorious

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(n) the study of subjects like literature, philosophy, and history that explore human culture Example: Many students choose to study ______ in college.

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humanities

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(adj) related to thinking carefully about something and breaking it down into parts Example: She has strong ______ skills that help her solve problems.

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analytical

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(adj) related to numbers Example: She likes to solve ______ problems in math.

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numerical

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(adj) thought to be true, but not proved Example: The ______ thief was caught on camera.

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alleged

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(v) to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty Example: She worked hard to ______ her fears.

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overcome

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(n) the ability to hold or contain something Example: The box has a large ______ for storing toys.

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capacity

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(v) to mention a source of information or ideas Example: In my report, I must ______ the studies I used.

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cite

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(adj) relating to the way something is built or organized Example: The ______ support of the building is very strong.

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structural

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(v) to make something known to the public, especially in print Example: The author plans to ______ a new book next year.

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publish

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(v) to leave out or not include something Example: I sometimes ______ the salt when I cook.

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omit

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(n) the base or support for something Example: The ______ of the house needs to be strong.

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foundation

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(v) to tease or interest someone by showing something that is not fully available or giving them a hint Example: The movie trailer is meant to ______ the audience.

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tantalize

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(n) a person who watches an event or activity Example: The ______ cheered loudly during the game.

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spectator

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(adj) suitable or proper in the circumstances Example: It is ______ to dress nicely for a wedding.

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appropriate

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(v) to make something larger or more extensive Example: We need to ______ our garden this year.

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expand

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(adj) related to particles that are smaller than atoms Example: Scientists study ______ particles to understand the fabric of the universe.

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subatomic

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(n) a structure in the cells that contains DNA

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chromosome

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(n) a simple drawing or plan that shows the main features Example: The artist made a quick ______ of the landscape.

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sketch

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(adv) in a way that is based on feelings rather than facts or proof Example: She ______ knew what to do next.

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intuitively

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(v) to keep something going for a long time Example: It is hard to ______ a healthy lifestyle without support.

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sustain

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(n) the process of studying something carefully to understand it Example: The teacher asked the students to do an ______ of the poem.

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analysis

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(n) a test done to learn something or to check if something is true Example: The scientist conducts an ______ in the lab.

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experiment

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(n) a clear understanding of something Example: She had a new ______ about the problem.

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insight

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(n) a person who is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject Example: He is an ______ of classical music.

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aficionado

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(v) to make something sharp or to improve skills Example: Students often ______ their pencils before class.

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sharpen

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(adj) exact and accurate Example: The teacher wants a ______ answer from the students.

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precise

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(n) a statement about someone's character or the quality of something, often given by a satisfied customer Example: The company used a ______ to show how their product helped a customer.