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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1
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inhabitant
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(n) /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
a person who lives in a particular place
Example: The inhabitants of the city enjoy their vibrant culture.
long-haul
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(adj) /lɔŋ hɔl/
relating to a long distance or long period of time
Example: They booked a long-haul flight to visit their family.
gross domestic product
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(n) /ɡroʊs dɒˈmɛstɪk ˈprɒdʌkt/
the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year
Example: The gross domestic product of the country is growing every year.
export sector
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(n) /ˈɛkspɔrt ˈsɛktər/
a part of the economy that sells goods or services to other countries
Example: The export sector is important for the country's economy.
exhilarating
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/
very exciting and enjoyable
Example: The hike in the mountains was exhilarating.
authentic
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(adj) /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
real and not fake or false
Example: She gave an authentic performance that moved the audience.
destination
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(n) /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
a place where someone is going or being sent
Example: The park is a popular destination for families.
gateway
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(n) /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/
an opening or a means of access
Example: The website is a gateway to many travel options.
operator
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(n) /ˈɒpəreɪtə/
a person or company that does a particular job or activity
Example: The operator helped us book our trip.
specialist
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(n) /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
a person who is an expert in a particular area
Example: The specialist helped the team solve the problem.
participate
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(v) /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
to take part in something
Example: She likes to participate in school events.
undergo
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(v) /ˈʌn.dɚˌɡoʊ/
to experience or go through something, especially something difficult or challenging
Example: Many businesses undergo changes to improve their services.
evaluation
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(n) /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
the process of judging something's value or quality
Example: The teacher gave an evaluation of the student's work.
maintain
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(v) /meɪnˈteɪn/
to keep something in good condition or working order
Example: It is important to maintain the garden.
independent
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(adj) /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
not relying on others for support or help
Example: She wants to be independent and make her own choices.
blockbuster
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(n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/
a very successful movie, book, or other product
Example: The movie was a blockbuster and earned a lot of money.
stunning
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(adj) /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/
extremely beautiful or attractive
Example: The stunning landscape amazed all the tourists.
backdrop
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(n) /ˈbækdrɑp/
the background or setting for a scene or event
Example: The mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for the photo.
devise
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(v) /dɪˈvaɪz/
to plan or invent something by thinking
Example: She will devise a new plan for the project.
customise
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(v) /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/
to change something to make it suitable for a particular person or purpose
Example: You can customise your computer settings to fit your needs.
itinerary
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(n) /aɪˈtɪnəˌrɛri/
a plan for a journey, including the route and the places you will visit
Example: I created an itinerary for our trip to the beach.
catalogue
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(v) /ˈkætəˌlɔɡ/
to make a list of items
Example: She will catalogue the books in the library.
highlight
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(v) /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
to make something stand out or show it clearly
Example: They highlight important information in the report.
bookmark
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(v) /ˈbʊkˌmɑrk/
to save a place in a book or on a website for easy access later
Example: I like to bookmark my favorite websites.
attraction
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(n) /əˈtrækʃən/
the ability to attract, or something that draws attention
Example: The attraction of the park is its beautiful flowers.
register
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(v) /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
to sign up or record information
Example: You should register for the event online.
inclusion
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(n) /ɪnˈkluːʒən/
the act of including someone or something
Example: The group promotes inclusion for all people.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
something that you have done successfully
Example: Winning the award was a big achievement for the team.
innovation
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(n) /ɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea or way of doing something
Example: The company is known for its innovation in technology.
expenditure
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/
the amount of money spent on something
Example: The expenditure on travel increased this year.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong impact or impression
Example: The view from the mountain was impressive.
annual
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(adj) /ˈæn.ju.əl/
happening once a year
Example: The annual festival attracts many visitors.
geographical
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(adj) /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to the physical features of the earth or its regions
Example: The map shows the geographical features of the country.
interactive
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(adj) /ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv/
involving communication or activity between people or things
Example: The interactive lesson made learning fun.
marae
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(n) /məˈraɪ/
a place where Maori people meet and gather
Example: Visitors can learn about Maori culture at a marae.
undertake
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(v) /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/
to take on a task or responsibility
Example: She will undertake the project alone.
cultural
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(adj) /ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
related to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
Example: Many tourists want to learn about cultural traditions during their trip.
traditional
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(adj) /trəˈdɪʃənl/
based on customs or beliefs that have been passed down for a long time
Example: The festival includes traditional music and dance.
perceive
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(v) /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of something through the senses
Example: I can perceive the changes in the weather.
infrastructure
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(n) /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
the basic structures and systems that a country or organization needs to function
Example: The city needs to improve its infrastructure for better transportation.
comprehensive
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(adj) /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something
Example: The teacher gave a comprehensive review of the lesson.
user-friendly
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(adj) /ˈjuːzərˈfrɛndli/
easy to use or understand for people
Example: The new app is very user-friendly.
potential
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(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
possible but not yet existing
Example: The project has great potential to succeed.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈæk.jʊr.ət/
correct and accurate; free from mistakes
Example: The information on the website is accurate.
standard
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(n) /ˈstændərd/
a level of quality or attainment
Example: The team works hard to meet the standard for their project.
communicate
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(v) /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt/
to share information with others
Example: They need to communicate their ideas clearly.
feature
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(n) /ˈfiːtʃər/
a characteristic or a quality of something
Example: The main feature of the phone is its camera.
customize
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(v) /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/
to change something to fit personal needs or preferences
Example: You can customize your phone with different cases and apps.
motoring
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(n) /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving a motor vehicle
Example: We enjoy motoring through the beautiful countryside.
accommodation
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(n) /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
a place to stay or live
Example: The hotel is the best accommodation in the city.
submit
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(v) /səbˈmɪt/
to give something to someone for them to consider or approve
Example: You can submit your essay online.
blogging
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(n) /ˈblɔɡɪŋ/
the activity of writing a blog
Example: She enjoys blogging about her travel experiences.
satisfaction
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(n) /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
a feeling of happiness or pleasure when something is given or done well
Example: Her satisfaction with the meal showed on her face.
contribute
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(v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
to give or help in order to achieve something
Example: Everyone wants to contribute to the project.
composition
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(n) /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the way in which something is made or put together
Example: The composition of the book made it easy to understand.
underlying
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(adj) /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
existing beneath or behind something else; not immediately obvious
Example: The underlying problems need to be solved first.
The city’s inhabitants are friendly.
She’s on a long-haul flight to Australia.
Gross domestic product is a key economic indicator.
The export sector contributes significantly to the economy.
The roller coaster ride was exhilarating.
The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine.
Our holiday destination is a beautiful beach.
The airport is a gateway to the region.
The tour operator organized our trip well.
He is a specialist in computer programming.
Many students participate in extracurricular activities.
The building will undergo major renovations.
The project is currently under evaluation.
It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
She is an independent and strong woman.
The new superhero movie is a summer blockbuster.
The view from the mountain top was stunning.
The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding photos.
They had to devise a new plan to escape.
Don’t forget to bookmark the website for future reference.
Japan has a unique geographical location.
The city is rich in cultural history.
The young athlete has a lot of potential.
The hotel maintained a high standard of service.
good initiative