Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2

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(adj) causing excitement or interest Example: The teacher gave a ______ lecture about science.

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stimulating

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(n) lack of interest or concern Example: His ______ made it hard for him to enjoy activities.

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apathy

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(n) a lack of interest or concern Example: His ______ to the game surprised everyone.

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indifference

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(adj) feeling anxious, nervous, or upset Example: She felt ______ when waiting for the exam results.

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agitated

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(adj) unable to relax or stay still Example: The child felt ______ during the long meeting.

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restless

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(v) to make someone want to do something Example: The teacher tries to ______ her students.

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motivate

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(adj) able to cause disease Example: The doctor explained that some germs are ______.

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infectious

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(adj) clearly different or separate from others Example: The five types of boredom are ______ from each other.

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distinct

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(v) to adjust or measure accurately Example: The scientist is ______ the instruments in the lab.

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calibrating

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(n) a substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction Example: The ______ mixed with water to create a new solution.

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reactant

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(adj) having or showing little or no emotion or interest Example: He felt ______ about the game and didn't want to play.

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apathetic

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(n) a state of being excited or awake Example: The loud music created a sense of ______ in the crowd.

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arousal

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(adv) in a way that causes interest or curiosity Example: The movie was ______ different from what I expected.

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intriguingly

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(v) to focus on a particular area of study or work Example: She wants to ______ in environmental science.

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specialize

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(adj) causing harm or damage Example: The storm had a ______ effect on the crops.

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damaging

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(adj) able or likely to explode Example: The ______ reaction surprised everyone at the lab.

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explosive

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(v) to participate or become involved in something Example: She likes to ______ in interesting conversations.

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engage

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(adj) likely to do or be affected by something Example: She is ______ to catching colds in winter.

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prone

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(adj) able to think of new and original ideas Example: She is very ______ and makes beautiful art.

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creative

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(n) a lightweight material made from a type of plastic Example: The children made a craft project using a ______.

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polystyrene

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(adj) not active or not participating in something Example: In a ______ situation, you let things happen without trying to change them.

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passive

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(v) to walk around without a specific purpose Example: I like to ______ in the park after school.

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wander

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(v) to make someone believe something is true Example: She ______ him to join the team.

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convinced

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(adj) able to change in order to fit new conditions Example: Some animals are ______ to different environments.

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adaptive

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(adj) poisonous or harmful Example: Some plants are ______ and should not be touched.

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toxic

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(v) to become worse or more serious over time Example: If you let your problems ______, they will only get bigger.

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fester

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(adj) most important or main Example: The ______ idea of the project is to help others.

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central

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(n) the state of not being able to do something Example: Her ______ to solve the puzzle frustrated her.

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inability

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(adv) in a way that causes physical or emotional suffering Example: The movie was so long that it felt ______ boring.

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painfully

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(n) the state of being easily annoyed or angered Example: His ______ made it hard for him to enjoy the party.

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irritability

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(adv) in a way that causes worry or concern Example: It is ______ common for people to feel stressed every day.

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worryingly

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(adv) in the same way many times Example: She asked the question ______ until she got an answer.

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repeatedly

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(v) to participate or become involved in something Example: I want to ______ with my friends at the party.

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engage

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(v) to look around and discover new things Example: They like to ______ the forest every weekend.

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explore

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(n) the level or point at which something starts or changes Example: She has a high boredom ______.

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threshold

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(adj) causing harm or damage Example: Too much screen time can have ______ effects on your health.

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detrimental

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(n) the possibility of something happening in the future

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prospect

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(v) to make something less severe Example: He tried to ______ his boredom by reading a book.

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alleviate

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(v) to go closer to someone or something Example: He decided to ______ the teacher with his question.

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approach

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(v) to think about something and make guesses about it Example: People often ______ about what might happen in the future.

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speculate

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(n) too much stimulation, causing confusion or stress Example: Some people feel tired because of ______ from their phones.

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overstimulation

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(n) the reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way Example: Her ______ to study hard made her a top student.

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motivation

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(n) a quality or characteristic of a person Example: Kindness is a good ______ to have.

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trait

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(n) a strong desire to know or learn something Example: Her ______ led her to explore the old house.

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curiosity

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(n) the quality of being likely to experience boredom Example: Some people have a high ______ to boredom.

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proneness

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(adj) related to someone or something Example: The two problems are ______ with each other.

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associated

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(adj) lasting for a long time or constantly recurring Example: She has a ______ illness that needs regular treatment.

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chronic

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(adj) easily influenced or affected by something Example: Some people are ______ to colds during the winter.

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susceptible

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(n) a fact, occurrence, or circumstance that can be observed Example: The aurora borealis is a beautiful ______ in the night sky.

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phenomenon

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(v) to deal effectively with something difficult Example: Sometimes it is hard to ______ with stress.

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cope

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