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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1
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repercussion
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(n) /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/
an effect or result of something that has happened
Example: The decision had serious repercussions for the whole team.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt/
to control or maintain something according to rules or laws
Example: It is important to regulate how we feel when playing games.
pretence
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(n) /ˈprɪtɛns/
an attempt to make someone believe something that is not true
Example: He spoke with pretence, pretending he knew everything.
adaptable
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(adj) /əˈdæptəbl/
able to change to suit different conditions
Example: An adaptable person can handle many different situations.
extol
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(v) /ɪkˈstoʊl/
to praise someone or something very much
Example: Many people extol the benefits of reading.
virtue
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(n) /ˈvɜr.tʃuː/
a good quality or trait
Example: Honesty is a virtue that everyone should have.
millennium
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(n) /mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
a period of 1,000 years
Example: The new millennium started in the year 2000.
curtail
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(v) /kərˈteɪl/
to reduce or limit something
Example: The new rules will curtail the amount of time children can play outside.
perception
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(n) /pəˈsɛpʃən/
the way you think about or understand something
Example: Her perception of the game changed after she learned the rules.
spontaneous
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(adj) /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
happening naturally and without planning
Example: The kids had a spontaneous idea to play outside.
unpredictable
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(adj) /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
not able to be predicted or known in advance
Example: The weather in spring can be unpredictable.
intervene
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(v) /ˌɪn.tɚˈviːn/
to become involved in a situation in order to change it
Example: The teacher decided to intervene when the students were arguing.
initiate
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(v) /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
to start or begin something
Example: Teachers can initiate fun learning activities.
implications
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/
possible effects or results of something
Example: The implications of her decisions are important to consider.
leisure
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(n) /ˈliːʒər/
time when you are not working and can do whatever you want
Example: She enjoys reading books in her leisure.
evidence
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(n) /ˈɛvɪdəns/
proof or information that shows something is true
Example: The scientists need evidence to support their theory.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The new law will have a positive impact on the environment.
puzzle
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(n) /ˈpʌzl/
a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Example: She solved the puzzle quickly.
awareness
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(n) /əˈwɛrnəs/
knowledge or understanding of something
Example: She has a lot of awareness about the environment.
progress
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(n) /ˈprəʊɡrɛs/
the act of moving forward or getting better
Example: She was excited to see her progress in math class.
undertake
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(v) /ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪk/
to take on a task or responsibility
Example: They undertake projects to help the community.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your ability
Example: The challenging game made everyone think hard.
toddler
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(n) /ˈtɒdlər/
a very young child who is just learning to walk
Example: The toddler likes to play with toys.
pre-schooler
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(n) /priˈskuːlər/
a child who is not yet old enough to go to school, usually aged 3 to 5 years
Example: The pre-schooler enjoyed playing with blocks.
unfamiliar
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(adj) /ʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or recognized
Example: The children were excited to explore an unfamiliar place.
facilitate
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(v) /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt/
to make something easier or help it happen
Example: Teachers use fun activities to facilitate learning.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: Education is significant for a child's development.
predictor
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(n) /prɪˈdɪk.tər/
something that can help you guess what will happen in the future
Example: Good grades in school can be a predictor of future success.
academic
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(adj) /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/
related to school or education
Example: She does very well in her academic subjects.
indicator
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(n) /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtər/
something that shows or points out a condition or level
Example: The teacher said that play is an important indicator of a child's happiness.
diagnosis
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(n) /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/
the process of finding out what illness a person has
Example: The doctor gave a diagnosis after examining the patient.
neurodevelopmental
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(adj) /ˌnjʊərəʊdɪˈvɛləpməntəl/
related to the growth and development of the nervous system
Example: Some children may have neurodevelopmental disorders that affect their learning.
disorder
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(n) /dɪsˈɔrdər/
a state of confusion or problems
Example: The room was in complete disorder after the party.
autism
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(n) /ˈɔː.tɪ.zəm/
a condition that affects how a person thinks and interacts with others
Example: Some children with autism may prefer to play alone.
stimulus
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(n) /ˈstɪmjʊləs/
something that causes a reaction or helps to develop a process
Example: The teacher used a story as a stimulus for discussion.
instructional
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(adj) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/
related to teaching or giving instructions
Example: The teacher used an instructional video to explain the lesson.
backwater
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(n) /ˈbækˌwɔːtər/
a place that is quiet and has little activity or development
Example: The small town felt like a backwater compared to the busy city.
controversy
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(n) /ˈkɒntrəˌvɜrsi/
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example: The new policy caused a lot of controversy between the parents.
landscape
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(n) /ˈlændˌskeɪp/
an area of land, can be natural or made by people
Example: The landscape was filled with beautiful trees and mountains.
debate
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(n) /dɪˈbeɪt/
a discussion about something where people express different opinions
Example: The group will have a debate about the best way to learn.
trivial
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(adj) /ˈtrɪviəl/
not important or serious
Example: Some people think play is trivial for learning.
contrast
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(n) /ˈkɒntræst/
the difference between two things
Example: The bright colors create a nice contrast with the dark background.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃiv.mənt/
something that has been done successfully, especially after a lot of effort
Example: Winning the award was a great achievement for her.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/
basic and important; leading to development or action
Example: Play is fundamental for a child's growth.
contribution
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(n) /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
something given to help a person or a cause
Example: Her contribution helped the team win the match.
capacity
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(n) /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
the ability to hold or contain something
Example: The box has a large capacity for toys.
abandon
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(v) /əˈbændən/
to leave something behind or give up on it
Example: She decided to abandon the project because it was too difficult.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.ju.leɪt/
to control or maintain according to a set of rules or principles
Example: Parents help to regulate the children's playtime.
intellect
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(n) /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/
the ability to think and understand
Example: He used his intellect to solve the puzzle.
adaptable
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(adj) /əˈdæp.tə.bəl/
able to change or be flexible according to new conditions
Example: The adaptable child quickly learned to play different games.
decline
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(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/
a decrease or loss
Example: There was a decline in the number of children playing outside.