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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2

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(n) a structure built to honor a person or event Example: The ______ was visited by many tourists.

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monument

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(n) something given to show respect or admiration Example: The artist created a ______ to his favorite musician.

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tribute

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(n) the gradual development of something Example: The ______ of animals is fascinating.

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evolution

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(n) a person who designs buildings Example: The ______ created a beautiful plan for the new library.

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architect

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(n) a series of rulers from the same family or line Example: The ______ lasted for many generations.

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dynasty

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(v) to rule as a king or queen Example: He will ______ over the kingdom for many years.

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reign

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(v) to think of a plan or idea

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conceive

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(v) to say someone or something has a particular quality or feature Example: Historians often ______ great achievements to skilled leaders.

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attribute

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(adv) in a detailed and complete way Example: The work was ______ checked before submission.

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thoroughly

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(v) to try to find out the truth about something Example: The police ______ the crime scene carefully.

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investigate

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(n) the process of trying new ideas or methods to see what works Example: The scientists used ______ to test their theories.

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experimentation

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(v) to lean or slope in a particular direction Example: The road will ______ gently as we approach the hill.

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incline

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(n) a place of worship, often for a specific god or in memory of someone Example: Many people visit the ______ to pray.

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shrine

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(v) to include something as part of a whole Example: The design will ______ new technology.

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incorporate

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(v) to make someone feel less confident or enthusiastic Example: They did not want to ______ anyone from trying their best.

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discourage

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(n) something that has been achieved successfully Example: Winning the contest was a big ______ for her.

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accomplishment

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(n) a custom or belief that has been passed down over time Example: Every family has its own ______ for the holidays.

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tradition

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(n) a container used to hold liquids or other substances Example: The scientist collected samples in a glass ______.

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vessel

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(v) to write or carve something on a surface Example: They ______ their names on the stone.

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inscribe

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(n) a person who studies ancient cultures and their artifacts Example: The ______ found many ancient tools in the ground.

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archaeologist

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(v) to dig a hole or channel in the ground Example: The workers ______ the site carefully.

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excavate

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(n) a person who came before another in a position or role Example: The new manager learned from the methods of her ______.

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predecessor

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(n) an action taken to prevent something from happening Example: They took every ______ before going on the trip.

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precaution

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(adj) very detailed and complicated Example: The design of the Step Pyramid is ______.

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intricate

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(v) to surprise someone very much Example: The discoveries inside the pyramid did not fail to ______ the archaeologists.

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astonish

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(v) to surprise someone very much

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amaze

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(n) a person who studies ancient Egypt Example: The ______ found important artifacts in the pyramid.

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Egyptologist

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(n) a statement that makes something seem larger or more important than it really is Example: His claim about the fish was an ______.

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exaggeration

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(n) an important event or stage in the development of something Example: The project reached a major ______ this week.

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milestone

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(adj) involving great change or innovation Example: The invention of the internet was a ______ change in communication.

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revolutionary

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(n) a typical example of something Example: The Step Pyramid became the ______ for future pyramids.

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archetype

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(n) a large structure with a square base and four sides that meet at a point on top Example: The ______ is one of the wonders of the world.

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pyramid

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(adj) making a strong effect, especially on the senses or feelings Example: The museum has an ______ collection of art.

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impressive

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(adj) having the shape of a rectangle Example: The table is ______ and fits perfectly in the room.

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rectangular

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(adj) no longer alive Example: The ______ person was honored at the memorial.

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deceased

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(adv) in a way that develops gradually or steadily Example: The levels of the pyramid got ______ smaller.

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progressively

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(n) a person who studies and knows a lot about a subject Example: The ______ wrote a book about ancient Egypt.

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scholar

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(v) to look at something closely to learn more about it Example: The teacher will ______ the students' work carefully.

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examine

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(v) to build or make something Example: The workers will ______ a new bridge next year.

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construct

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The elephant is an ______ animal.

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enormous

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(n) a difficult task or situation Example: Building the pyramid was a great ______ for the workers.

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challenge

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(adj) made of many parts; not simple Example: The puzzle is too ______ for me to solve.

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complex

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(n) an area of open space surrounded by walls or buildings Example: The children played in the ______.

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courtyard

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(n) one of four equal parts of something Example: She cut the cake into a ______.

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quarter

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(n) a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters

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hectare

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(v) to be all around something

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surround

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(n) a long, narrow hole dug in the ground Example: They dug a ______ for the water pipes.

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trench

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(n) a circular band, usually made of metal, worn on a finger Example: She wore a beautiful ______ on her finger.

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ring

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(n) a person who goes to a place to see or spend time there Example: The ______ enjoyed exploring the ancient site.

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visitor

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(n) the act of placing a dead person in a grave Example: The ______ was held in a quiet place.

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burial

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(n) a room used for a special purpose Example: The king was buried in a burial ______.

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chamber

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(n) a complex network of paths Example: The garden had a beautiful ______ of hedges.

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maze

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(adj) something that is difficult to understand or explain Example: The book tells a ______ story about a hidden treasure.

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mysterious

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(n) a room for storing things Example: The tools are kept in the ______.

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storeroom

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(n) a long, narrow part of a building that connects different rooms or areas Example: The museum has a beautiful ______ that leads to the main gallery.

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passage

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(v) to stand for or be a symbol of something Example: The colors of the flag ______ the country's history.

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represent

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(n) an action taken to prevent something bad from happening Example: She took a ______ by locking the door.

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precaution

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(n) a place where a dead person is buried Example: There is a stone at the top of the ______.

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grave

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(n) things that are made to be sold or used Example: The store has many different ______ for sale.

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goods

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(n) a person who steals something Example: The ______ took the money from the store.

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thief

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(v) to fail to notice something Example: The teacher did not ______ any mistakes in the test.

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overlook

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(adj) worth a lot of money or important Example: He found some ______ items in the old box.

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valuable

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