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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2
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automotive
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(adj) /ˌɔːtəˈmoʊtɪv/
related to motor vehicles
Example: He is studying automotive engineering at university.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
to put a plan or system into operation
Example: The school will implement a new program next year.
automation
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(n) /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
the use of technology to do tasks without human help
Example: The factory uses automation to make the production faster.
reliability
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(n) /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being dependable or trustworthy
Example: The reliability of the train service is very important for commuters.
flexibility
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(n) /flɛkˈsɪbɪlɪti/
the ability to change or be changed easily
Example: Flexibility is important in many jobs.
horizon
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(n) /həˈraɪ.zən/
the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky
Example: The sun sets below the horizon.
capability
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(n) /kəˈpæbɪlɪti/
the ability to do something
Example: The team's capability to complete the project on time was impressive.
trial
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(n) /ˈtraɪəl/
a test of something to see how well it works
Example: The company is running a trial of the new app.
pace
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(n) /peɪs/
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example: The runner set a fast pace in the race.
motive
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(n) /ˈmoʊtɪv/
a reason for doing something
Example: Her motive for studying hard is to get good grades.
collision
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(n) /kəˈlɪʒən/
an event where two or more things hit each other
Example: There was a collision between two cars on the highway.
contributory
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(adj) /kənˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɔːr.i/
helping to cause something
Example: Human error is a contributory factor in many accidents.
incidence
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(n) /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
the occurrence or frequency of something
Example: The incidence of accidents has decreased this year.
productive
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(adj) /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/
able to produce a lot of something or to achieve a lot
Example: I want to be productive and finish my homework early.
socialize
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(v) /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/
to spend time with people in a friendly way
Example: I like to socialize with my friends on weekends.
mobility
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(n) /moʊˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability to move freely and easily
Example: Many people rely on public transport for mobility.
autonomy
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(n) /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
the ability to make one's own decisions
Example: Many people value their autonomy in making choices about their lives.
implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a possible effect or result of something
Example: The implication of the new law is that more people will get support.
viable
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(adj) /ˈvaɪəbl/
capable of being successful or working
Example: The new plan for car-sharing is viable and can be put into action.
initiative
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(n) /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
a new plan or idea to help achieve something
Example: The school started a new initiative to promote reading.
proportion
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(n) /prəˈpɔrʃən/
a part or share of a whole
Example: A large proportion of students passed the exam.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the facts about something
Example: The scientists investigate new ways to improve car safety.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
to put a plan or system into operation
Example: We need to implement new rules to improve safety.
intensive
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(adj) /ɪnˈtɛn.sɪv/
very strong or serious
Example: The training program was intensive and required a lot of focus.
turnover
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(n) /ˈtɜrnˌoʊvər/
the amount of business that a company does in a particular period of time
Example: The company had a high turnover last year.
prompt
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(v) /prɑmpt/
to cause someone to take action
Example: The news may prompt him to make a decision.
compromise
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(n) /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
an agreement where both sides give up something to reach a solution
Example: They found a compromise that made everyone happy.
exceptional
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(adj) /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
very unusual; better than the average
Example: She did exceptional work on the project.
hurdle
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(n) /ˈhɜrdl/
an obstacle that needs to be dealt with
Example: We need to find a way to overcome the hurdle.
regulatory
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(adj) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.lə.tɔːr.i/
related to rules or laws that control how something is done
Example: The company must follow regulatory guidelines for safety.
liability
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(n) /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the state of being responsible for something, especially in law
Example: The company has a liability for any accidents that happen.
enforcement
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(n) /ɪnˈfɔrsmənt/
the act of making sure that rules or laws are followed
Example: The enforcement of traffic laws helps keep the roads safe.
societal
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(adj) /səˈsaɪ.ɪ.təl/
related to society or groups of people
Example: The societal changes are affecting how we travel.
robust
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(adj) /roʊˈbʌst/
strong and healthy; able to withstand difficult conditions
Example: The robust design of the car helps it last longer.
conquer
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(v) /ˈkɑːŋ.kɚ/
to gain control over a place or people by using force
Example: The army aimed to conquer the enemy territory.
telepresence
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(n) /ˈtɛlɪˌprɛzəns/
the capability to interact with others in a distant location using technology
Example: Telepresence allows people to attend meetings from far away.
concrete
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(adj) /ˈkɒn.kriːt/
real and existing, not imaginary
Example: We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
prediction
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(n) /prɪˈdɪkʃən/
a guess about what will happen in the future
Example: The prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
important or large enough to be noticed
Example: The research made a significant impact on the study.
adaptation
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(n) /ædæpˈteɪʃən/
the process of changing to suit new conditions
Example: The animal's adaptation to the cold weather helped it survive.
manufacture
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(v) /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/
to make something, especially on a large scale using machines
Example: They manufacture toys in a large factory.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
something that tests your skill or ability
Example: Climbing the mountain was a big challenge for her.
contribution
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(n) /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
something that you give or do to help achieve something
Example: Her contribution helped the team win the game.
assistance
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(n) /əˈsɪstəns/
the act of helping someone
Example: She received assistance with her homework.
demonstrate
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(v) /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
to show something by giving proof or evidence
Example: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the math problem.
incidence
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(n) /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
the occurrence or rate of something happening
Example: There was a high incidence of accidents last year.
autonomous
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(adj) /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
able to operate independently without human control
Example: The autonomous car drove itself to the destination.
initiative
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(n) /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
a plan or idea to improve something
Example: The school launched a new initiative to help students learn better.
modelling
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(n) /ˈmɒd.əl.ɪŋ/
the process of creating a representation of something
Example: Modelling helps us understand how things work.
specialised
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(adj) /ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/
designed for a particular purpose or use
Example: The company developed specialised vehicles for emergency services.