Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1

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(adj) able to be maintained or continued without harming the environment Example: The company wants to use ______ materials for their products.

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sustainable

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(n) the act of using, eating, or drinking something Example: The ______ of water is important for health.

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consumption

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(n) the ability to move easily from one place to another Example: Good ______ helps people get around the city.

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mobility

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(adj) related to the natural world and the impact of human activity Example: We need to protect our ______ resources.

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environmental

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(adj) very different from the usual or traditional Example: The group proposed ______ changes to the plan.

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radical

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(n) a person who creates and arranges dance movements Example: The ______ made a beautiful dance for the show.

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choreographer

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(v) to encourage something to happen or grow Example: The teacher tried to ______ interest in science.

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stimulate

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(n) a person who studies or advocates for urban design and development Example: An ______ is trying to make the city more green and walkable.

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urbanist

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(n) a person who studies how society works Example: The ______ studies people's behavior in different cultures.

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sociologist

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(v) to create or perform something without preparation Example: She had to ______ when she forgot her notes.

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improvise

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(adj) closely acquainted; familiar Example: She has an ______ understanding of the topic.

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intimate

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(v) to form a new idea or concept Example: She can ______ different ways to solve the problem.

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conceptualize

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(v) to separate something from something else Example: Please ______ the sticker from the paper.

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detach

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(n) a disadvantage or problem that makes something less acceptable Example: The ______ of the new system is that it costs a lot of money.

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drawback

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(adj) existing widely or commonly Example: The ______ opinion was that more parks were needed in the city.

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prevalent

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(n) a person who is walking, not traveling in a vehicle Example: The ______ crossed the street carefully.

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pedestrian

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(n) a covering attached to the outside of a building, especially over a door or window, to provide shade or shelter Example: The ______ protects people sitting outside from the rain.

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awning

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(adj) not friendly or inviting Example: The car park felt very ______ to visitors.

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unwelcoming

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(adj) able to be foreseen or predicted Example: The weather this week is ______ and will be sunny every day.

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predictable

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(adj) able to be controlled or managed Example: The robot is ______ from a distance.

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controllable

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(adj) not expected or surprising Example: The ______ rain made the picnic wet.

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unexpected

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(v) to change words from one language into another Example: I need to ______ the book into Spanish.

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translate

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(adj) not what you would expect; surprising Example: The solution to the problem was ______ at first.

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counter-intuitive

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(v) to decide which things are most important and deal with them first Example: It is important to ______ your tasks each day.

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prioritize

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(n) a road for vehicles to drive on Example: The ______ was busy during the rush hour.

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carriageway

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(v) to walk or move in a way that does not seem controlled Example: He had to ______ to keep from falling.

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stagger

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(adj) relating to the mind or mental processes Example: The ______ effects of the environment can influence our behavior.

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psychological

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(n) something that blocks or impedes movement or progress Example: The fence acted as a ______ to keep the dogs inside.

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barrier

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(v) to interrupt or change something unexpectedly Example: The rain can ______ our outdoor plans.

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disrupt

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(adj) forming the base or starting point; very important Example: Understanding math is ______ for learning science.

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fundamental

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(v) to try to deal with or solve a problem Example: We need to ______ the issue of traffic congestion.

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tackle

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(adj) relating to beauty or appearance Example: The painting has a very ______ design.

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aesthetic

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(n) a possible future effect or result Example: The ______ of the new law is that many people will change their behavior.

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implication

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(v) to imitate or reproduce the conditions of something Example: They use models to ______ how people move in the city.

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simulate

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(n) the result or effect of an action or situation Example: The ______ was better than everyone expected.

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outcome

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(adj) not having a physical existence; something that is not concrete Example: She prefers ______ ideas over simple facts.

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abstract

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(n) a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area Example: She has a lot of ______ in designing buildings.

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expertise

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(v) to create or perform something without preparation Example: Sometimes, she has to ______ new ideas during meetings.

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improvise

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(n) information or advice about how one is doing in an effort to improve Example: I received ______ on my project from my teacher.

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feedback

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(n) the act of trying new ideas to see what happens Example: Her ______ with new recipes led to delicious meals.

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experimentation

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(adj) designed to be practical and useful Example: The new chairs in the office are both stylish and ______.

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functional

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(n) a plan or drawing that shows how something is made Example: The architect showed the ______ for the new building.

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blueprint

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(adj) related to the Middle Ages Example: The castle was built in a ______ style.

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medieval

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(v) to change something to make it suitable for a new use or situation Example: Animals can ______ to different environments.

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adapt

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(adj) close, personal, and private Example: They shared an ______ conversation about their dreams.

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intimate

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(adj) widespread or commonly occurring Example: The practice was ______ among the students.

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prevalent

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(n) the act of putting money, time, or effort into something to make a profit or get an advantage Example: Her ______ in the new project paid off.

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investment

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(adj) doing something in a way that saves time and energy Example: She is very ______ at managing her time.

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efficient

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(adj) related to measuring or quantifying something Example: The researchers collected ______ data to analyze the results.

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quantitative

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(adj) using new ideas or methods Example: The company is known for its ______ products.

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innovative

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(adj) related to thinking or the mental process of understanding Example: She studied ______ science to learn how the mind works.

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cognitive

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