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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3
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consultancy
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(n) /kənˈsʌltənsi/
a business that gives advice to other businesses
Example: The consultancy helped the company improve its sales.
occupation
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(n) /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/
a job or profession
Example: Her occupation is a teacher.
evolve
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(v) /ɪˈvɑlv/
to gradually change and develop over time
Example: Animals can evolve to adapt to their environment.
automation
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(n) /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
the use of machines to do work instead of people
Example: Automation makes it easier to produce goods.
embodied
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(adj) /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
expressed in a tangible or visible form
Example: The idea was embodied in the new design.
disembodied
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(adj) /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɒd.id/
not having a physical body
Example: The disembodied voice echoed in the empty room.
disruptive
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(adj) /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
causing disruption or problems
Example: The new technology was seen as disruptive in the industry.
algorithm
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(n) /ˈælɡərɪðəm/
a set of rules or steps to solve a problem or perform a task
Example: The algorithm helps find the quickest route to the destination.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
basic and important; forming the foundation of something
Example: Understanding math is fundamental for learning science.
algorithmication
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(n) /ˌælɡəˌrɪðəˈkeɪʃən/
the process of using algorithms to change how jobs are done
Example: The algorithmication of tasks makes work easier and faster.
outperform
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(v) /ˌaʊt.pəˈfɔrm/
to perform better than someone or something else
Example: The new software can outperform the old one.
enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to improve the quality or value of something
Example: We can enhance our skills by practicing every day.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
related to thinking and understanding
Example: Cognitive skills are important for solving problems.
novice
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(n) /ˈnɑː.vɪs/
a person who is new to a job or activity
Example: A novice can learn a lot by watching the experts.
legitimate
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(adj) /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
real, acceptable, or allowed by law or rules
Example: The candidate has a legitimate reason for applying for the job.
peripheral
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(adj) /pəˈrɪf.ər.əl/
not central; related to the outer part
Example: The peripheral devices connect to the main computer.
telecommunications
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(n) /ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃənz/
the technology used for communication over distances
Example: Telecommunications are important for connecting people around the world.
instinct
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(n) /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
a natural ability to know something without being taught
Example: She has a strong instinct to help others.
scenario
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(n) /səˈnɛr.i.oʊ/
a situation that could happen in the future
Example: The teacher asked us to imagine different scenarios for the story.
dilemma
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(n) /dɪˈlɛmə/
a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice
Example: She faced a tough dilemma about which job to take.
trajectory
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(n) /trəˈdʒɛk.tə.ri/
the path that a moving object follows
Example: The rocket followed a smooth trajectory into space.
envisage
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(v) /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
to think about something in the future as if it is already happening or will happen
Example: I envisage a world where everyone has access to education.
fallacy
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(n) /ˈfæləsi/
a mistake in reasoning or belief
Example: The teacher explained the concept of a fallacy to her students.
apocalyptic
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(adj) /əˈpɒkəˌlɪptɪk/
relating to the end of the world or very serious events
Example: Some people have an apocalyptic view of the future.
advent
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(n) /ˈædvɛnt/
the arrival of a notable person or event
Example: The advent of smartphones changed how we communicate.
redundancy
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(n) /rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/
the state of being not needed or no longer useful
Example: The company had to deal with redundancy when some jobs were automated.
redeployment
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(n) /ˌriːdɪˈplɔɪmənt/
the act of moving someone to a different job or position
Example: The company announced a redeployment of its staff to new projects.
seize
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(v) /siːz/
to take or grab something quickly
Example: He will seize the opportunity to learn.
pre-empt
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(v) /priːˈɛmpt/
to act before someone else does to prevent something
Example: The manager wants to pre-empt any problems during the project.
astounding
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(adj) /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
very surprising or impressive
Example: The technology's abilities are astounding.
humankind
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(n) /ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/
all people in the world
Example: Humankind has made great advancements in technology.
subsistence
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(n) /səbˈsɪstəns/
the ability to meet basic needs like food and shelter
Example: Farmers used to rely on subsistence to survive.
pronounced
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(v) /prəˈnaʊnst/
to say a word or name in a particular way
Example: He pronounced the name correctly.
revolution
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(n) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
a significant change or shift in ideas, systems, or society
Example: The industrial revolution changed how people worked.
consultancy
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(n) /kənˈsʌltənsi/
a company that gives expert advice in a particular area
Example: She works at a consultancy that helps businesses grow.
workforce
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(n) /ˈwɜrkˌfɔrs/
the group of people who work in a company or industry
Example: The workforce is crucial for the success of any business.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change something to make it fit better or work better
Example: Animals can adapt to new environments.
artificial intelligence
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(n) /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
the ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence
Example: Artificial intelligence can help us solve complex problems.
aspect
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(n) /ˈæs.pɛkt/
a part or feature of something
Example: One important aspect of learning a language is practice.
labour market
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(n) /ˈleɪbər ˈmɑrkɪt/
the place where people find jobs and companies find workers
Example: The labour market is changing quickly due to new technologies.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example: Learning to read is fundamental for success in school.
dependent
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(adj) /dɪˈpɛndənt/
relying on someone or something else for support or needs
Example: The child is dependent on their parents for care.
judgement
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(n) /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the ability to make good decisions about people or things
Example: Her judgement about the situation was very helpful.
productivity
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(n) /prɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/
the amount of work done or produced in a certain time
Example: The team works hard to improve their productivity.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
something that happens as a result of an action
Example: Every decision has a consequence.
expertise
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(n) /ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/
a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area
Example: Her expertise in biology helped her win the research grant.
observation
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(n) /ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of watching something carefully
Example: The teacher made an observation about the student's improvement.
extent
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(n) /ɪkˈstɛnt/
the degree to which something happens or is true
Example: The extent of the damage is still being assessed.
experimentation
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(n) /ˌɛkspɛrɪmenˈteɪʃən/
the process of trying out new ideas or methods to discover what works
Example: The scientists focus on experimentation to find better solutions.
scenario
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(n) /səˈnɛr.i.oʊ/
a situation that could happen in the future
Example: The teacher asked us to imagine different scenarios for the story.
transparent
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(adj) /trænˈspærənt/
easy to see through; clear or easily understood
Example: The window is transparent and lets in light.
dilemma
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(n) /dɪˈlɛmə/
a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice
Example: She faced a dilemma about which job to take.
trajectory
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(n) /trəˈdʒɛktəri/
a path or course taken by something moving through space
Example: The rocket followed a precise trajectory to reach the moon.
pensioned
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(adj) /ˈpɛnʃənd/
retired with a pension
Example: After working for thirty years, she is now pensioned.
envisage
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(v) /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
to imagine or picture something in the future
Example: She can envisage a world where everyone has access to education.
multistage
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(adj) /ˈmʌltiˌsteɪdʒ/
having multiple stages or levels
Example: She is planning a multistage campaign for the product launch.
fallacy
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(n) /ˈfæl.ə.si/
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments
Example: His argument was based on a fallacy.