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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3

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(n) a business that gives advice to other businesses Example: The ______ helped the company improve its sales.

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consultancy

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(n) a job or profession Example: Her ______ is a teacher.

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occupation

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(v) to gradually change and develop over time Example: Animals can ______ to adapt to their environment.

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evolve

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(n) the use of machines to do work instead of people Example: ______ makes it easier to produce goods.

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automation

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(adj) expressed in a tangible or visible form Example: The idea was ______ in the new design.

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embodied

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(adj) not having a physical body Example: The ______ voice echoed in the empty room.

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disembodied

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(adj) causing disruption or problems Example: The new technology was seen as ______ in the industry.

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disruptive

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(n) a set of rules or steps to solve a problem or perform a task Example: The ______ helps find the quickest route to the destination.

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algorithm

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(adj) basic and important; forming the foundation of something Example: Understanding math is ______ for learning science.

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fundamental

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(n) the process of using algorithms to change how jobs are done Example: The ______ of tasks makes work easier and faster.

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algorithmication

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(v) to perform better than someone or something else Example: The new software can ______ the old one.

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outperform

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(v) to improve the quality or value of something Example: We can ______ our skills by practicing every day.

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enhance

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(adj) related to thinking and understanding Example: ______ skills are important for solving problems.

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cognitive

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(n) a person who is new to a job or activity Example: A ______ can learn a lot by watching the experts.

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novice

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(adj) real, acceptable, or allowed by law or rules Example: The candidate has a ______ reason for applying for the job.

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legitimate

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(adj) not central; related to the outer part Example: The ______ devices connect to the main computer.

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peripheral

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(n) the technology used for communication over distances Example: ______ are important for connecting people around the world.

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telecommunications

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(n) a natural ability to know something without being taught Example: She has a strong ______ to help others.

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instinct

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(n) a situation that could happen in the future

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scenario

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(n) a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice Example: She faced a tough ______ about which job to take.

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dilemma

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(n) the path that a moving object follows Example: The rocket followed a smooth ______ into space.

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trajectory

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(v) to think about something in the future as if it is already happening or will happen Example: I ______ a world where everyone has access to education.

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envisage

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(n) a mistake in reasoning or belief Example: The teacher explained the concept of a ______ to her students.

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fallacy

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(adj) relating to the end of the world or very serious events Example: Some people have an ______ view of the future.

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apocalyptic

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(n) the arrival of a notable person or event Example: The ______ of smartphones changed how we communicate.

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advent

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(n) the state of being not needed or no longer useful Example: The company had to deal with ______ when some jobs were automated.

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redundancy

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(n) the act of moving someone to a different job or position Example: The company announced a ______ of its staff to new projects.

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redeployment

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(v) to take or grab something quickly Example: He will ______ the opportunity to learn.

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seize

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(v) to act before someone else does to prevent something Example: The manager wants to ______ any problems during the project.

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pre-empt

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(adj) very surprising or impressive Example: The technology's abilities are ______.

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astounding

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(n) all people in the world Example: ______ has made great advancements in technology.

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humankind

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(n) the ability to meet basic needs like food and shelter Example: Farmers used to rely on ______ to survive.

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subsistence

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(v) to say a word or name in a particular way Example: He ______ the name correctly.

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pronounced

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(n) a significant change or shift in ideas, systems, or society Example: The industrial ______ changed how people worked.

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revolution

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(n) a company that gives expert advice in a particular area Example: She works at a ______ that helps businesses grow.

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consultancy

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(n) the group of people who work in a company or industry Example: The ______ is crucial for the success of any business.

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workforce

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(v) to change something to make it fit better or work better Example: Animals can ______ to new environments.

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adapt

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(n) the ability of a computer or machine to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence Example: ______ can help us solve complex problems.

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artificial intelligence

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(n) a part or feature of something Example: One important ______ of learning a language is practice.

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aspect

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(n) the place where people find jobs and companies find workers Example: The ______ is changing quickly due to new technologies.

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labour market

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(adj) forming a necessary base or core; of central importance Example: Learning to read is ______ for success in school.

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fundamental

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(adj) relying on someone or something else for support or needs Example: The child is ______ on their parents for care.

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dependent

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(n) the ability to make good decisions about people or things Example: Her ______ about the situation was very helpful.

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judgement

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(n) the amount of work done or produced in a certain time Example: The team works hard to improve their ______.

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productivity

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(n) something that happens as a result of an action Example: Every decision has a ______.

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consequence

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(n) a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area Example: Her ______ in biology helped her win the research grant.

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expertise

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(n) the act of watching something carefully Example: The teacher made an ______ about the student's improvement.

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observation

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(n) the degree to which something happens or is true Example: The ______ of the damage is still being assessed.

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extent

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(n) the process of trying out new ideas or methods to discover what works Example: The scientists focus on ______ to find better solutions.

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experimentation

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(n) a situation that could happen in the future

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scenario

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(adj) easy to see through; clear or easily understood Example: The window is ______ and lets in light.

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transparent

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(n) a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice Example: She faced a ______ about which job to take.

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dilemma

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(n) a path or course taken by something moving through space Example: The rocket followed a precise ______ to reach the moon.

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trajectory

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(adj) retired with a pension Example: After working for thirty years, she is now ______.

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pensioned

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(v) to imagine or picture something in the future Example: She can ______ a world where everyone has access to education.

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envisage

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(adj) having multiple stages or levels Example: She is planning a ______ campaign for the product launch.

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multistage

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(n) a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments Example: His argument was based on a ______.

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fallacy

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