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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(n) a person who makes sculptures Example: The ______ created a beautiful statue.

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sculptor

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(v) to do what someone asks or rules say Example: You need to ______ with the teacher's instructions.

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comply

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(v) to officially join a course or school Example: She decided to ______ in a painting class.

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enroll

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(n) money given to a student to help pay for education Example: She won a ______ to study at university.

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scholarship

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(adj) being more developed or having more knowledge than others Example: His ______ skills helped him win the competition.

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advanced

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(n) a set of rules or information about how to do something Example: The ______ helped her learn to play the game.

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instruction

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(adj) covering a large area or including a lot of different things Example: The museum has a ______ collection of art.

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wide-ranging

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(adj) simple and basic, not advanced Example: The artist liked to use ______ shapes in his work.

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primitive

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(adj) leaning back in a relaxed position Example: The ______ woman looked peaceful in the park.

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reclining

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(v) to attract and hold someone's interest Example: The artwork can ______ many people.

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fascinate

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(v) to cut and shape a material to create something Example: He will ______ a figure out of wood.

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carve

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(n) an image or description of something Example: The artist's ______ of nature is beautiful.

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depiction

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(adj) very unusual or extraordinary Example: Her ______ skills in painting impressed everyone.

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exceptional

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(n) the act of recognizing or being recognized Example: His talent gained ______ after the exhibition.

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recognition

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(adj) beginning to be seen or known Example: The artist is part of the ______ art scene.

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emerging

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(adj) not a physical object; based on ideas or concepts Example: The artist prefers to create ______ art.

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abstract

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(n) a public display of works of art or other items of interest Example: The museum held an ______ of famous paintings.

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exhibition

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(adv) in a way that shows a lot of excitement and interest Example: The audience clapped ______ after the performance.

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enthusiastically

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(adj) famous for something bad Example: The villain in the movie was ______ for his evil plans.

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notorious

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(n) an act of giving up a job or position Example: After the difficult meeting, she decided to submit her ______.

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resignation

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(v) to come to an end; to no longer be valid or in effect Example: My passport will ______ next year.

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expire

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(n) a tendency or a desire to act in a particular way Example: He showed an ______ to try new things.

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inclination

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(v) to change something so that it no longer looks or sounds the same Example: The artist wanted to ______ the human form in his latest sculpture.

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distort

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(adj) very different from the usual or traditional Example: The artist took a ______ approach to his new painting.

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radical

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(v) to leave something or someone completely Example: He had to ______ his training when he was sent to France.

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abandon

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(v) to be similar to someone or something

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resemble

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(adj) many; a large number of Example: He did ______ small sketches of Londoners.

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numerous

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(n) an official request to make something, often paid for Example: The city gave a ______ to the artist for a new statue.

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commission

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(adj) very exciting or impressive Example: The play had a ______ ending that surprised everyone.

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dramatic

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(adj) related to human values and concerns Example: The painting has a ______ theme.

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humanistic

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(n) a model or copy of a sculpture made by pouring a liquid material into a mold Example: The artist made a ______ of his original sculpture.

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cast

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(n) a particular version of a published text Example: I bought the latest ______ of the magazine.

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edition

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(adj) having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something Example: She was ______ and wanted to become a doctor.

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ambitious

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(adj) related to a big change in society or ideas Example: The ______ ideas changed the way people thought.

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revolutionary

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(adj) difficult to deal with; unpleasant or severe Example: The weather was ______ during our trip.

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harsh

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(adj) having angles or sharp corners Example: The building has an ______ design.

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angular

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(v) to make a hole in something with a sharp object Example: They will ______ the fabric to make the design.

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pierce

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(n) something that threatens to cause harm or trouble Example: The dark clouds were a ______ to the picnic.

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menace

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(n) a person who fights in battles Example: The ______ fought bravely to protect his village.

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warrior

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(n) the feeling of being grateful for something Example: She wrote a letter of ______ to her teacher.

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appreciation

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(n) public praise or admiration Example: The artist received ______ for his new sculpture.

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acclaim

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(v) to live in a place Example: The animals ______ the forest.

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inhabit

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(n) the society, culture, and way of life of a particular area or group of people Example: The ancient ______ was known for its impressive pyramids.

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civilisation

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(n) a quality or fact that deserves praise or approval Example: The team worked hard to prove their ______.

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merit

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(n) the design and style of buildings Example: The city is known for its beautiful ______.

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architecture

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(n) a test done to learn about something or to find out if something works Example: The scientist will conduct an ______ to understand how plants grow.

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experiment

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(adj) famous for something bad Example: The ______ artist shocked everyone with his bold style.

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notorious

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(n) a book used for drawing and making sketches Example: She carries her ______ everywhere she goes.

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sketchbook

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(n) a house located on a farm Example: They live in a beautiful ______ in the countryside.

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farmhouse

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(n) a situation in which there is not enough of something Example: There was a ______ of food after the storm.

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shortage

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(n) a yellowish-brown metal made of copper and tin Example: The statue was made of ______.

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bronze

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(n) a person who collects things Example: She is a ______ of rare coins.

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collector

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(v) to increase or improve something Example: The new advertisement will ______ sales.

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boost

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(n) a strong request or need for something Example: There is a high ______ for fresh fruits in the summer.

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demand

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(n) a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another Example: He watched a ______ of movies over the weekend.

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series

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(adj) clearly different or separated from others Example: The two styles of sculpture are ______.

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distinct

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(n) an effect or influence that something or someone has on a person Example: The painting made a strong ______ on the visitors.

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impression

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(adj) belonging to a very long time ago Example: The museum has many ______ pottery pieces.

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ancient

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(n) the base or support for something Example: The ______ of the building is very strong.

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foundation

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(v) to help something to happen or to make something popular Example: The charity aims to ______ education for all children.

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promote

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