Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2

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(adj) related to motor vehicles Example: He is studying ______ engineering at university.

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automotive

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(v) to put a plan or system into operation Example: The school will ______ a new program next year.

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implement

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(n) the use of technology to do tasks without human help Example: The factory uses ______ to make the production faster.

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automation

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(n) the quality of being dependable or trustworthy Example: The ______ of the train service is very important for commuters.

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reliability

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(n) the ability to change or be changed easily Example: ______ is important in many jobs.

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flexibility

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(n) the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky Example: The sun sets below the ______.

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horizon

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(n) the ability to do something Example: The team's ______ to complete the project on time was impressive.

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capability

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(n) a test of something to see how well it works Example: The company is running a ______ of the new app.

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trial

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(n) the speed at which something happens or is done Example: The runner set a fast ______ in the race.

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pace

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(n) a reason for doing something Example: Her ______ for studying hard is to get good grades.

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motive

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(n) an event where two or more things hit each other Example: There was a ______ between two cars on the highway.

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collision

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(adj) helping to cause something Example: Human error is a ______ factor in many accidents.

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contributory

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(n) the occurrence or frequency of something Example: The ______ of accidents has decreased this year.

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incidence

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(adj) able to produce a lot of something or to achieve a lot Example: I want to be ______ and finish my homework early.

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productive

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(v) to spend time with people in a friendly way Example: I like to ______ with my friends on weekends.

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socialize

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(n) the ability to move freely and easily Example: Many people rely on public transport for ______.

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mobility

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(n) the ability to make one's own decisions Example: Many people value their ______ in making choices about their lives.

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autonomy

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(n) a possible effect or result of something Example: The ______ of the new law is that more people will get support.

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implication

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(adj) capable of being successful or working Example: The new plan for car-sharing is ______ and can be put into action.

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viable

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(n) a new plan or idea to help achieve something Example: The school started a new ______ to promote reading.

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initiative

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(n) a part or share of a whole Example: A large ______ of students passed the exam.

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proportion

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(v) to try to find out the facts about something Example: The scientists ______ new ways to improve car safety.

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investigate

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(v) to put a plan or system into operation Example: We need to ______ new rules to improve safety.

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implement

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(adj) very strong or serious Example: The training program was ______ and required a lot of focus.

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intensive

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(n) the amount of business that a company does in a particular period of time Example: The company had a high ______ last year.

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turnover

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(v) to cause someone to take action Example: The news may ______ him to make a decision.

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prompt

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(n) an agreement where both sides give up something to reach a solution Example: They found a ______ that made everyone happy.

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compromise

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(adj) very unusual; better than the average Example: She did ______ work on the project.

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exceptional

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(n) an obstacle that needs to be dealt with Example: We need to find a way to overcome the ______.

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hurdle

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(adj) related to rules or laws that control how something is done Example: The company must follow ______ guidelines for safety.

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regulatory

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(n) the state of being responsible for something, especially in law Example: The company has a ______ for any accidents that happen.

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liability

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(n) the act of making sure that rules or laws are followed Example: The ______ of traffic laws helps keep the roads safe.

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enforcement

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(adj) related to society or groups of people Example: The ______ changes are affecting how we travel.

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societal

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(adj) strong and healthy; able to withstand difficult conditions Example: The ______ design of the car helps it last longer.

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robust

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(v) to gain control over a place or people by using force Example: The army aimed to ______ the enemy territory.

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conquer

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(n) the capability to interact with others in a distant location using technology Example: ______ allows people to attend meetings from far away.

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telepresence

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(adj) real and existing, not imaginary Example: We need ______ evidence to support our claims.

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concrete

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(n) a guess about what will happen in the future Example: The ______ says it will rain tomorrow.

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prediction

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(adj) important or large enough to be noticed Example: The research made a ______ impact on the study.

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significant

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(n) the process of changing to suit new conditions Example: The animal's ______ to the cold weather helped it survive.

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adaptation

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(v) to make something, especially on a large scale using machines Example: They ______ toys in a large factory.

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manufacture

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(n) something that tests your skill or ability Example: Climbing the mountain was a big ______ for her.

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challenge

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(n) something that you give or do to help achieve something Example: Her ______ helped the team win the game.

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contribution

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(n) the act of helping someone Example: She received ______ with her homework.

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assistance

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(v) to show something by giving proof or evidence Example: The teacher will ______ how to solve the math problem.

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demonstrate

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(n) the occurrence or rate of something happening Example: There was a high ______ of accidents last year.

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incidence

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(adj) able to operate independently without human control Example: The ______ car drove itself to the destination.

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autonomous

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(n) a plan or idea to improve something Example: The school launched a new ______ to help students learn better.

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initiative

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(n) the process of creating a representation of something Example: ______ helps us understand how things work.

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modelling

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(adj) designed for a particular purpose or use Example: The company developed ______ vehicles for emergency services.

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specialised

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