Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3

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(adj) made by humans, not natural Example: The cake decoration was ______ but looked very real.

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artificial

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(n) the ability to learn, think, and understand Example: Her ______ helped her solve the problem quickly.

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intelligence

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(v) to say what will happen in the future Example: They can ______ the weather for the weekend.

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predict

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(n) a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information and analysis Example: The weather ______ says it will rain tomorrow.

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forecast

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(n) the result of something that has happened Example: The ______ of missing school is falling behind in studies.

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consequence

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(adj) not willing to do something Example: He was ______ to try the new food.

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reluctant

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(n) an advantage or improvement Example: The new software will ______ the team's productivity.

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benefit

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(n) the branch of medicine that deals with cancer Example: She decided to specialize in ______ to help cancer patients.

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oncology

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(n) a very powerful computer that can perform complex calculations very quickly Example: The ______ processed the data in just minutes.

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supercomputer

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(n) a suggestion or proposal for something to be done Example: She gave a ______ for the best pizza place.

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recommendation

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(v) to happen at the same time or have the same time or place as something else

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coincide

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(adj) having the ability or skill to do something well Example: She is a ______ teacher who helps her students learn.

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competent

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(adj) reasonable or likely to be true Example: Her explanation for being late was ______.

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plausible

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(n) a set of rules for solving a problem or completing a task Example: The ______ helped the computer solve the puzzle quickly.

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algorithm

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(adj) very strange or unusual Example: The ______ idea surprised everyone in the room.

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outlandish

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(n) special skill or knowledge in a particular area Example: His ______ in technology helped solve the problem.

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expertise

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(v) to understand something Example: It is hard to ______ the rules of the game.

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comprehend

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(n) a feeling of worry or fear Example: She felt ______ before the big test.

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anxiety

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(n) a particular example or case of something Example: He shared an ______ of how AI helps in medicine.

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instance

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(adj) not in the correct amount or proportion Example: The media often gives ______ coverage to bad news.

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disproportionate

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(v) to give special attention or importance to something Example: The teacher will ______ the most important points in the lesson.

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emphasise

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(adj) so simple or safe that it cannot go wrong Example: The instructions were ______ and easy to follow.

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foolproof

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(n) the use of machines to do work that was previously done by people Example: The factory is investing in ______ to increase efficiency.

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automation

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(adj) related to movies or film Example: She loves watching ______ stories that inspire her.

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cinematic

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(v) to cause people or groups to have different opinions Example: The new policy will ______ the community.

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polarise

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(n) a strong feeling of excitement and interest Example: His ______ for the project inspired everyone.

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enthusiasm

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(n) a person who doubts or does not believe something Example: A ______ questioned the value of the new technology.

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sceptic

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(adj) not trusting or open; careful about what you say or do Example: She was ______ when talking about her feelings.

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guarded

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(n) a preference or inclination that prevents impartial judgment Example: She showed a ______ towards her favorite team.

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bias

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(adv) in a way that is relevant or appropriate Example: She spoke ______ about the benefits of technology.

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pertinently

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(n) a benefit or gain Example: Learning new skills can give you an ______ in your career.

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advantage

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(n) a set of rules or steps to solve a problem Example: The teacher explained how the ______ works.

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algorithm

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(n) the careful watching of someone or something, often to prevent a crime Example: The police set up ______ on the suspect.

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surveillance

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(n) the action of making something known or public Example: The company announced a ______ about its new product.

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disclosure

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(n) the quality of being easy to see through or understand Example: The company shared its ______ reports with the public.

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transparency

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(adj) very detailed and complicated Example: The design of the machine was ______ and required expert knowledge.

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intricate

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(v) to put a plan or system into action Example: The school plans to ______ a new teaching method next year.

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implement

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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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(adj) related to the mind and behavior Example: She has a ______ interest in how people make decisions.

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psychological

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(adj) well-known and easily recognized Example: The rules of the game are ______ to everyone.

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familiar

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(adv) in a very sharp or strong way Example: She is ______ aware of the problems in the project.

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acutely

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(adj) causing someone to feel ashamed or shy Example: The ______ moment made everyone laugh.

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embarrassing

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(adj) designed to be impossible to fail or make mistakes Example: The instructions for the game are ______.

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foolproof

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(v) to make a process happen automatically without human control Example: They ______ the process to save time.

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automate

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(v) to cause people to have opposite opinions

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polarize

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(n) the act of confirming or being confirmed Example: The ______ of the appointment was sent to her email.

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confirmation

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(n) a condition or situation that makes something less good Example: Not having enough experience can be a ______ in job interviews.

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disadvantage

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(adv) in a way that is large enough to be noticed or have an effect Example: Using AI can ______ change how we work.

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significantly

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(n) a place where people buy and sell things Example: The ______ was full of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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marketplace

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(adj) very detailed and complicated Example: The design of the building was ______ and beautiful.

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intricate

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