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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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(n) an effect or result of something that has happened

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repercussion

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(v) to control or maintain something according to rules or laws Example: It is important to ______ how we feel when playing games.

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regulate

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(n) an attempt to make someone believe something that is not true Example: He spoke with ______, pretending he knew everything.

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pretence

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(adj) able to change to suit different conditions Example: An ______ person can handle many different situations.

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adaptable

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(v) to praise someone or something very much Example: Many people ______ the benefits of reading.

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extol

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(n) a good quality or trait Example: Honesty is a ______ that everyone should have.

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virtue

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(n) a period of 1,000 years Example: The new ______ started in the year 2000.

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millennium

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(v) to reduce or limit something Example: The new rules will ______ the amount of time children can play outside.

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curtail

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(n) the way you think about or understand something Example: Her ______ of the game changed after she learned the rules.

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perception

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(adj) happening naturally and without planning Example: The kids had a ______ idea to play outside.

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spontaneous

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(adj) not able to be predicted or known in advance Example: The weather in spring can be ______.

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unpredictable

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(v) to become involved in a situation in order to change it Example: The teacher decided to ______ when the students were arguing.

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intervene

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(v) to start or begin something Example: Teachers can ______ fun learning activities.

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initiate

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(n) possible effects or results of something Example: The ______ of her decisions are important to consider.

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implications

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(n) time when you are not working and can do whatever you want Example: She enjoys reading books in her ______.

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leisure

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(n) proof or information that shows something is true Example: The scientists need ______ to support their theory.

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evidence

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(n) a strong effect or influence Example: The new law will have a positive ______ on the environment.

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impact

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(n) a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge Example: She solved the ______ quickly.

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puzzle

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(n) knowledge or understanding of something Example: She has a lot of ______ about the environment.

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awareness

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(n) the act of moving forward or getting better Example: She was excited to see her ______ in math class.

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progress

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(v) to take on a task or responsibility Example: They ______ projects to help the community.

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undertake

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(adj) difficult in a way that tests your ability Example: The ______ game made everyone think hard.

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challenging

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(n) a very young child who is just learning to walk Example: The ______ likes to play with toys.

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toddler

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(n) a child who is not yet old enough to go to school, usually aged 3 to 5 years Example: The ______ enjoyed playing with blocks.

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pre-schooler

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(adj) not known or recognized Example: The children were excited to explore an ______ place.

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unfamiliar

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(v) to make something easier or help it happen Example: Teachers use fun activities to ______ learning.

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facilitate

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(adj) important or meaningful Example: Education is ______ for a child's development.

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significant

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(n) something that can help you guess what will happen in the future Example: Good grades in school can be a ______ of future success.

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predictor

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(adj) related to school or education Example: She does very well in her ______ subjects.

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academic

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(n) something that shows or points out a condition or level Example: The teacher said that play is an important ______ of a child's happiness.

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indicator

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(n) the process of finding out what illness a person has Example: The doctor gave a ______ after examining the patient.

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diagnosis

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(adj) related to the growth and development of the nervous system Example: Some children may have ______ disorders that affect their learning.

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neurodevelopmental

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(n) a state of confusion or problems Example: The room was in complete ______ after the party.

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disorder

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(n) a condition that affects how a person thinks and interacts with others Example: Some children with ______ may prefer to play alone.

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autism

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(n) something that causes a reaction or helps to develop a process Example: The teacher used a story as a ______ for discussion.

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stimulus

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(adj) related to teaching or giving instructions Example: The teacher used an ______ video to explain the lesson.

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instructional

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(n) a place that is quiet and has little activity or development Example: The small town felt like a ______ compared to the busy city.

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backwater

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(n) a disagreement or argument about something important Example: The new policy caused a lot of ______ between the parents.

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controversy

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(n) an area of land, can be natural or made by people Example: The ______ was filled with beautiful trees and mountains.

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landscape

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(n) a discussion about something where people express different opinions Example: The group will have a ______ about the best way to learn.

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debate

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(adj) not important or serious Example: Some people think play is ______ for learning.

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trivial

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(n) the difference between two things Example: The bright colors create a nice ______ with the dark background.

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contrast

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(n) something that has been done successfully, especially after a lot of effort Example: Winning the award was a great ______ for her.

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achievement

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(adj) basic and important; leading to development or action Example: Play is ______ for a child's growth.

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fundamental

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(n) something given to help a person or a cause Example: Her ______ helped the team win the match.

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contribution

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

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capacity

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(v) to leave something behind or give up on it Example: She decided to ______ the project because it was too difficult.

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abandon

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(v) to control or maintain according to a set of rules or principles Example: Parents help to ______ the children's playtime.

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regulate

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(n) the ability to think and understand Example: He used his ______ to solve the puzzle.

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intellect

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(adj) able to change or be flexible according to new conditions Example: The ______ child quickly learned to play different games.

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adaptable

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(n) a decrease or loss Example: There was a ______ in the number of children playing outside.

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decline

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