Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1

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(v) to take something and use it as your own Example: They decide to ______ a new way of building tunnels.

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adopt

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(n) a society that has developed its own culture and way of life Example: Ancient Egypt was a great ______.

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civilization

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(n) an area of land that is controlled by a particular group or country Example: The bird defended its ______ from other animals.

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territory

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(adj) able to be trusted or depended on Example: She is a ______ friend who always helps me.

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reliable

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(n) a place where people live or have settled Example: The new ______ was built near a river.

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settlement

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(n) a period of one thousand years Example: The new ______ started in the year 2000.

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millennium

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(n) a space of time or distance between two things Example: The class has a break after every ______.

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interval

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(v) to dig a hole or tunnel to remove soil or other material Example: They will ______ the site to find ancient artifacts.

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excavate

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(n) the movement of fresh air into a place Example: Good ______ helps keep the room cool.

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ventilation

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(adj) worthy of attention; unusual or extraordinary Example: The athlete's performance was ______.

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remarkable

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(n) the practice of farming and growing food Example: Many people work in ______ to grow crops and raise animals.

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agriculture

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(v) to provide with necessary items or equipment Example: The team needs to ______ themselves for the journey.

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equip

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(n) a line with a weight used to find vertical direction Example: The builder used a ______ to make sure the wall was straight.

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plumb line

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(n) the degree of slant or angle of a surface Example: The hill has a steep ______.

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slope

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(v) to remove liquid from something Example: We need to ______ the water from the pool.

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drain

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(adj) close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact Example: The estimate was ______, but it helped us plan the budget.

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approximate

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(adj) useful and suitable for real situations Example: She gives ______ advice to her friends.

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practical

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(n) one of two or more things that can be chosen Example: We need to find an ______ to this solution.

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alternative

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(n) the activity of measuring and planning land Example: ______ helps people know where to build roads.

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surveying

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(n) the branch of mathematics that deals with shapes, sizes, and properties of space Example: She studied ______ in her math class.

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geometry

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(v) to move away from what is normal or expected Example: The path may ______ from the original route.

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deviate

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(v) to pass into or through something Example: The sunlight can ______ the trees in the forest.

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penetrate

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(n) the act of making something right or accurate Example: The teacher made a ______ to the homework.

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correction

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(n) the action of moving away from a set path or plan Example: There was a small ______ in the plan when they took a different route.

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deviation

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(n) a word or phrase written on something Example: The ______ on the stone was very old.

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inscription

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(n) a structure for bringing water from one place to another Example: The ______ carries water over long distances.

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aqueduct

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(adj) relating to the sides of something Example: The builder added a ______ link to connect the two tunnels.

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lateral

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(n) a long passage in a building or train Example: The ______ was filled with paintings.

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corridor

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(n) something that stops you from doing something

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obstacle

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(n) a natural substance that is not plant or animal Example: They found a ______ in the cave.

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mineral

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(n) the process of taking something out or removing it Example: The ______ of gold took a long time.

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extraction

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(n) a line or channel that contains a mineral, usually underground Example: The miners found a rich ______ of gold.

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vein

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(v) to try to get or do something over time Example: The miners ______ the gold deep underground.

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pursue

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(n) a mark or sign that shows something was there

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trace

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(n) the only reason or aim for something Example: The ______ purpose of the meeting was to plan the new project.

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sole

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(v) to dig out earth or to remove it from a space Example: Workers ______ the ground to build a tunnel.

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excavate

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(v) to satisfy thirst by drinking Example: I need to ______ my thirst after the long walk.

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quench

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(v) to move forward or make progress Example: The soldiers ______ towards the enemy line.

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advance

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(n) a person who supports or gives money to an artist, organization, or public project

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patron

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

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architect

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(v) to change the direction of something Example: They plan to ______ traffic during the construction.

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divert

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(n) water that covers land that is usually dry Example: The ______ reached the houses after the heavy rain.

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floodwater

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(v) to tell someone that you will harm them or cause problems if they do not do something Example: He did not want to ______ anyone with his words.

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threaten

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(n) a place on the coast where boats can be safe from the wind and waves Example: The boat is docked in the ______.

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harbor

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(v) to build something Example: They ______ buildings in the city.

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construct

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(n) a way of doing something, especially in a skillful way Example: She learned a new ______ for painting.

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technique

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(v) to be made up of or formed from Example: The group will ______ of five members.

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consist

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(v) to make sure something happens or is done Example: They need to ______ the safety of the workers.

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ensure

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(n) a way or path for traveling from one place to another Example: She chose the shortest ______ to school.

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route

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(n) a long, narrow part of something, usually used to hold or connect Example: The workers climbed down into the ______ to dig deeper.

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shaft

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(v) to dare to do something risky or take a chance Example: They will ______ into the forest to explore.

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venture

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(v) to find a number or amount from information you have Example: We need to ______ the total cost of the project.

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calculate

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(v) to have an effect on something or someone Example: The weather can ______ our plans for the picnic.

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influence

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(v) to use someone in a job or work Example: Many companies ______ new workers every year.

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employ

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(n) movement forward in time or space Example: The project shows great ______ every week.

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progress

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