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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1

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(n) a large drawing or design made on the ground Example: The ancient ______ is visible from the sky.

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geoglyph

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(n) an area of low hills, typically covered with grass Example: The sheep grazed on the ______.

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downland

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(adj) mysterious and difficult to understand Example: The painting had an ______ beauty that captivated everyone.

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enigmatic

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(n) a place where monks live and work, often part of a larger religious community Example: The monk spent many years at the ______.

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priory

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(v) to search thoroughly for something Example: I need to ______ the house for my missing keys.

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scour

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(n) something that proves or shows that something else is true Example: The old book is a ______ to the history of our town.

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testament

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(n) a period of one thousand years Example: People have lived in this area for ______.

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millennia

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(v) to design or represent something in a particular style Example: The artist likes to ______ her paintings with bright colors.

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stylise

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(adj) not connected or overlapping Example: The two sets of data are ______.

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disjoint

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(v) to become liquid from being solid because of heat Example: The ice will ______ in the sun.

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melt

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(n) a large fortified settlement on a hill Example: The old ______ was a safe place for the people.

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hillfort

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(adj) relating to the last part of the Stone Age when people started farming Example: The ______ period saw the rise of agriculture.

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Neolithic

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(n) a large, often ancient burial mound Example: The archaeologists discovered a ______ in the field.

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barrow

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(n) a shape or design made by cutting into a surface Example: The ______ on the wall is beautiful.

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carving

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(adj) difficult to understand or explain Example: The story had an ______ ending that made us think.

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enigmatic

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(adj) enough in quantity or quality Example: The notes she took in class were ______ for studying.

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adequate

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

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stimulate

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(n) the emission of light by a substance that has not been heated Example: The rocks showed ______ in the dark.

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luminescence

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(n) a symbol or sign that represents something Example: The ______ on her shirt showed her school pride.

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emblem

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(n) a set of actions done in a specific way for a special purpose, often for religious or traditional reasons Example: The teacher explained the ______ of celebrating New Year.

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ritual

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(n) the ability to produce children or crops Example: ______ is important for farming.

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fertility

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(n) a group of people with strong religious or ideological beliefs Example: She was fascinated by the ______ and its unusual practices.

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cult

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(v) to say that something is true or to show that something is true Example: The documents ______ to the history of the site.

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attest

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(n) the study of myths, especially ancient stories about gods and heroes Example: She loves reading books about ______.

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mythology

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(n) a movement of the hands or arms to express something Example: She made a ______ to say hello.

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gesture

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(v) to make something smaller in amount or degree Example: The medicine can ______ the pain.

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lessen

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(n) a short look or view Example: She caught a ______ of the beautiful sunset.

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glimpse

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(v) to spread or move in different directions Example: The children ______ when they hear the ice cream truck.

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scatter

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The ocean is ______ and full of mysteries.

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vast

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(adj) relating to a military unit Example: He wore a ______ badge on his uniform.

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regimental

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(v) to give someone a particular job or task Example: The teacher will ______ homework every week.

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assign

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(adj) causing a lot of disagreement or discussion Example: The topic was ______ among the students.

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controversial

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(adj) relating to the time before written history Example: The museum has many ______ tools.

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prehistoric

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(v) to cover the same space or time as something else Example: The two events ______, so I can only attend one.

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overlap

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(n) a small, bright light or shine Example: The ______ of the stars lit up the night sky.

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gleam

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(v) to gradually become less strong or visible Example: The colors of the painting will ______ over time.

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fade

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(v) to make something visible by uncovering it Example: They want to ______ the secret under the old tree.

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expose

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(n) a general description or summary of something Example: The teacher asked us to make an ______ for our project.

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outline

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(n) the state of being continuous; unbroken Example: There is a strong ______ in the local traditions.

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continuity

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(n) a traditional way of behaving or doing something in a particular society or place Example: In my country, it is a ______ to remove shoes before entering a home.

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custom

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(v) to make something longer or wider by pulling it Example: I like to ______ my arms after sitting for a long time.

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stretch

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(adj) smooth and shiny Example: The cat has a ______ coat.

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sleek

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(n) a small, flowing body of water Example: The children played by the ______ in the forest.

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stream

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(n) the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth Example: The bird used its ______ to find food.

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beak

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(adj) graceful and attractive in appearance Example: The dress she wore was very ______.

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elegant

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(v) to place something in a particular position

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situate

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(n) a raised area of earth; a small hill or hillock Example: The children played on the ______ in the park.

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mound

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(n) a place where the dead are buried Example: The family visited the ______ to remember their loved one.

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cemetery

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(v) to keep something in its original state or in good condition Example: We need to ______ the old building.

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preserve

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(v) to recognize the value of something Example: I really ______ all the help you gave me.

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appreciate

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(n) an effect or influence that someone or something has on another person or thing Example: The tall building made a big ______ on me.

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impression

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(v) to build or make something Example: They ______ a new playground in the park.

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construct

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

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occupation

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(v) to show or point out something

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indicate

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(n) a person or animal that lives in a particular place Example: Every ______ of the town knows each other.

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inhabitant

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(v) to link or connect something with something else Example: People often ______ the smell of cookies with happy memories.

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associate

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(v) to show something in a picture or story Example: The artist will ______ a landscape in her painting.

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depict

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(n) items that people wear for decoration, such as rings and necklaces Example: She loves to wear beautiful ______.

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jewellery

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(adj) belonging to a particular place or environment Example: She spoke with a ______ accent.

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native

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(n) a picture or view of an area of land, especially its features Example: The ______ looks beautiful in the morning light.

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landscape

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