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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1

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(v) to leave one's country to live in another Example: Many people ______ to find better opportunities.

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emigrate

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(n) the visible features of an area of land, including landforms and vegetation Example: The ______ was beautiful with mountains and trees.

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landscape

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(adj) covering a large area or having a lot of something Example: The family had ______ landholding in Scotland.

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extensive

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(n) an area of land owned by someone Example: The family had a large ______ in the countryside.

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landholding

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(n) a place where someone lives Example: Her ______ is a small apartment in the city.

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residence

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(n) a large and impressive house Example: The family decided to buy a ______ by the sea.

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mansion

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(n) the areas on the edge of a city or town Example: They built their house on the ______ of the city.

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outskirts

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(n) a period of training to learn a job Example: He started an ______ to learn how to be a carpenter.

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apprenticeship

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(n) the possibility or likelihood of something happening Example: He was excited about the ______ of a new job.

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prospect

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(n) a short trip or outing, usually for fun Example: Our family went on an ______ to the beach.

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excursion

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(n) a chemical element that is a light metal used in many industries Example: ______ is important for the human body.

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magnesium

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(n) a bright flame or light Example: The ______ lit up the dark night.

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flare

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(adj) not natural, made by people instead of occurring naturally Example: The decorations were ______ but looked very beautiful.

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artificial

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(n) the act of starting an organization or institution Example: The ______ of the company changed the town forever.

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founding

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(adj) related to love or a strong feeling of excitement Example: The movie had a ______ story.

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romantic

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(n) the act of moving or being moved around, especially blood in the body Example: Good ______ is important for your health.

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circulation

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(v) to judge or calculate the value or quality of something Example: Teachers ______ students' progress each semester.

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evaluate

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(n) the art of creating portraits Example: The artist is famous for his ______ of well-known personalities.

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portraiture

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(v) to focus on a particular area of work or study Example: He decided to ______ in landscape photography.

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specialize

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(adj) many; a lot of Example: He took ______ pictures during his trip.

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numerous

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(v) to make something known that was hidden or secret Example: The magician will ______ his secret trick.

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reveal

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(v) to create or make something, especially music or writing Example: He will ______ a new song for the concert.

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compose

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(n) the act of trying to achieve something Example: Her ______ of knowledge is inspiring.

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pursuit

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(v) to show or represent something in a picture, story, or other work Example: The artist is ______ a beautiful sunset.

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depicting

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(n) wood that is prepared for building Example: The workers stacked the ______ neatly in the yard.

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lumber

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(n) a boat powered by steam Example: The ______ sailed across the river.

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steamboat

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(n) a place where water flows over a high edge Example: The ______ was beautiful and loud.

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waterfall

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(adj) taking a long time to do something Example: The project was very ______ and needed more workers.

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time-consuming

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(n) a way of doing something, especially in a skillful way Example: She learned a new ______ for painting.

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technique

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(n) a thing kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event Example: She bought a ______ from her trip to Paris.

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souvenir

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(v) to provide food and drinks for a social event Example: They ______ for parties and weddings.

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cater

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(v) to show something publicly Example: She will ______ her paintings at the gallery.

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exhibit

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(adv) in or to a foreign country Example: She wants to study ______ next year.

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abroad

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(n) an official order to do something Example: He received a ______ to paint a large mural.

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commission

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(n) a task or project, especially a difficult one Example: The ______ was more challenging than she expected.

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undertaking

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(n) the head of a school or organization Example: The ______ held a meeting with the teachers.

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principal

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(n) the way something is built or arranged Example: The ______ of the building is very strong.

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structure

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(v) to manage or direct something Example: He will ______ the new project at work.

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administer

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(adj) covering a large area; large in amount or degree Example: The family had ______ landholding in Scotland.

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extensive

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(v) to stop working, usually because you are old enough Example: He plans to ______ at the age of 65.

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retire

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(adj) not positive or helpful Example: She had a ______ reaction to the news.

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negative

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(n) a place where public records or historical documents are stored Example: The ______ contains many old photographs.

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(n) the study of past events Example: ______ helps us learn about what happened in the past.

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history

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(adj) showing courage or being brave Example: The ______ explorer climbed the highest mountain.

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bold

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(n) a way of representing things that shows them accurately and honestly Example: The artist chose ______ to show the true beauty of nature.

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realism

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(n) the power to affect someone or something Example: His work had a strong ______ on many photographers.

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influence

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(n) the process of improving or developing Example: We can see ______ in his drawing skills.

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progress

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(n) something that is printed and made available, like a book or magazine Example: The ______ was a collection of beautiful photographs.

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publication

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(adj) important or noticeable Example: The changes in the environment are ______.

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significant

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(v) to judge or calculate the quality or importance of something Example: Teachers ______ the students' work at the end of the term.

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evaluate

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(v) to tell people about a product or service to encourage them to buy it Example: They want to ______ the new car on television.

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advertise

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(v) to study or work in a specific area of a subject or profession Example: He decided to ______ in landscape photography.

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specialize

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