Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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(adj) very surprising or impressive Example: The results of the experiment were ______.

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astonishing

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(adj) full of people or things, causing difficulty in movement Example: The roads were ______ with cars during rush hour.

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congested

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(n) the process of increasing in size, number, or importance Example: The ______ of the city brought many new businesses.

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expansion

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(adj) describing something on or above the surface of the ground Example: The ______ train takes us to different parts of the city.

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overground

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(n) an official group given authority to do something Example: The artist received a ______ to create a new sculpture.

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commission

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(n) a very poor and crowded area in a city Example: Many families live in a ______ with limited resources.

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slum

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(n) a bad dream that makes you feel scared or anxious Example: She woke up from a ______ in the middle of the night.

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nightmare

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(v) to support or recommend a particular plan or policy Example: She will ______ for better public transportation.

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advocate

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(n) a type of lawyer who gives legal advice and represents clients Example: She wants to become a ______ after finishing her studies.

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solicitor

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(v) to move to a new place Example: They had to ______ to a bigger house.

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relocate

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(n) a residential area situated on the outskirts of a city Example: They moved to a ______ to enjoy a quieter life.

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suburb

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(v) to happen at the same time or to occupy the same space Example: The two events ______ on the same day.

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coincide

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(v) to combine or join things together Example: The two companies ______ to create a bigger business.

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merge

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(adj) very different from the usual or traditional; extreme Example: They had a ______ idea to solve the problem.

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radical

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(n) a plan or arrangement for achieving something Example: The students created a ______ for their project.

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scheme

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(v) to continue doing something despite difficulties Example: They decided to ______ with their plan to build the new railway.

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persist

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(v) to completely destroy a building or structure Example: They plan to ______ the old library next year.

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demolish

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(n) a long, narrow hole in the ground Example: They dug a ______ to lay the pipes.

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trench

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(v) to build or make something Example: They want to ______ a new building in the city.

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construct

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(n) a curved structure that supports something above it Example: The architect designed a beautiful ______ for the entrance.

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arch

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(n) a long, underground passage Example: The ______ goes under the river.

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tunnel

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(n) an increase in size, length, or range Example: The company planned an ______ of the railway line.

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extension

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(v) to give permission for something Example: The manager will ______ the new project.

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authorize

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(n) a powered vehicle that pulls trains Example: The ______ traveled through the countryside.

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locomotive

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(n) a very strong type of brick that can resist extreme heat Example: The oven was built with ______ to withstand high temperatures.

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firebrick

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(n) a container for heating water to produce steam Example: The ______ in the basement heats the whole house.

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boiler

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(v) to make something denser or shorter Example: You need to ______ your notes for the exam.

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condense

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(n) the movement of fresh air into a closed space Example: The room needs good ______ to stay fresh.

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ventilation

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(n) a long, narrow, often vertical part of a structure Example: The engineer checked the ______ of the machine for any wear.

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shaft

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(n) gas or smoke that is given off by something burning

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fume

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(n) a closed path that electricity travels through Example: The electrician fixed the broken ______ in the house.

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circuit

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(n) a choice or option that is different from others Example: We need to find an ______ to plastic bags.

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alternative

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(adj) limited in space or area Example: The room was ______ and felt cramped.

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confined

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(adj) able to be trusted to work well or to be good Example: The new electric motor is ______ for the train.

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reliable

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(n) a machine that produces electricity Example: The ______ provides power for the whole house.

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generator

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(n) a vehicle that is pulled by a horse Example: They took a ride in a ______ through the park.

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carriage

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(adj) not able to be trusted or depended on Example: The power supply was ______.

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unreliable

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(n) something that has been done successfully, especially after a lot of effort Example: Winning the contest was a big ______ for her.

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achievement

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(n) the money a business earns after all costs are paid Example: The company hopes to make a ______ this year.

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profit

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(n) a process or action taken to achieve a result Example: The ______ of the new train system was very successful.

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operation

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(n) a system of connected things or people Example: We need to build a ______ of friends to help us.

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network

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(n) the state of being too full or clogged Example: Traffic ______ can make travel time much longer.

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congestion

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(n) a person who travels in a vehicle Example: The ______ sat quietly during the ride.

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passenger

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(n) the most important city in a country or region, where the government is based Example: The ______ of France is Paris.

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capital

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(adj) important in history Example: The ______ building was visited by many tourists.

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historic

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(adj) having too many people or things in a space Example: The concert was ______ with fans.

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overcrowded

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(adj) pulled by a horse Example: They took a ______ carriage to the park.

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horse-drawn

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(adj) many; a lot of Example: There are ______ stars in the sky.

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numerous

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(n) a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration Example: His ______ for a new park was accepted by the city council.

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proposal

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(v) to give a document or proposal for someone to consider or decide Example: She will ______ her application tomorrow.

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submit

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(v) to refuse to accept, believe, or agree with something

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reject

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(v) to create or start something that is meant to last Example: They ______ a new school in the town.

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establish

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(n) money needed for a specific purpose Example: The school needed ______ to buy new books.

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funding

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(adj) very important or necessary Example: It is ______ to follow the instructions carefully.

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critical

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(n) a person who expresses disagreement or disapproval Example: The ______ wrote a letter to the city council.

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objector

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(v) to fall down suddenly Example: The old building might ______ if there is an earthquake.

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collapse

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(n) a sending out of something, especially gas or liquid Example: The engine's ______ made the air dirty.

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emission

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(v) to spend money on something for profit or benefit Example: They decide to ______ in the new business.

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invest

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(n) a plan that lists the time when things will happen Example: She looked at her ______ to see when the meeting was.

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schedule

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(n) a way of doing something skillfully Example: The artist used a special ______ to create her painting.

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technique

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(adj) lasting for a limited time; not permanent Example: The workers built a ______ structure for the festival.

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temporary

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(n) a long piece of wood or metal Example: The workers used a strong ______ to support the roof.

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beam

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(n) a thickness of material that covers a surface or is between surfaces Example: There is a ______ of snow on the ground.

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layer

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(n) the act of traveling from one place to another Example: My ______ to school takes 20 minutes.

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journey

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(v) to make someone or something known for the first time Example: They will ______ new trains next year.

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introduce

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(v) to be the right size or shape for something Example: The shoes ______ perfectly.

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fit

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(n) a large container for storing liquid, especially water or fuel Example: The ______ was filled with fresh water.

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tank

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(adj) being present or available now Example: The ______ buildings were too old to use.

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existing

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(adj) related to or operated by electricity Example: The ______ train is fast and quiet.

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electric

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(v) to move something from one place to another Example: You can ______ money to your bank account.

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transfer

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(adj) very small in size Example: The mouse has ______ feet.

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tiny

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(n) something that has been successfully done or achieved Example: Winning the award was a great ______ for her.

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achievement

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(adv) after a particular time or event Example: They went to dinner and ______ saw a movie.

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afterwards

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