Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1

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(n) very old objects from the past, especially from ancient cultures Example: The museum has many important ______ on display.

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antiquities

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(v) to discover something that was buried or hidden Example: The archaeologists ______ ancient artifacts in the ground.

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unearthed

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(n) a written document, especially one written by hand Example: The teacher asked us to write a ______ for our project.

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manuscript

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(adj) related to the study of ancient artifacts and human history Example: They went on an ______ dig to find old artifacts.

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archaeological

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(adj) existing most widely or commonly Example: The ______ opinion is that exercise is important for health.

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prevailing

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(v) to live in a place Example: Many animals ______ the forest.

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inhabit

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(adj) deeply religious Example: She is a ______ follower of her faith.

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devout

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(n) a group of people who have different beliefs from the larger group they are part of Example: The ______ has its own unique traditions.

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sect

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(n) a small part broken off or left over Example: I found a ______ of glass on the ground.

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fragment

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(n) the surrounding and blockading of a place by an army to force its surrender Example: The city suffered a long ______ during the conflict.

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siege

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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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(adj) related to a specific religious or political group Example: The ______ rules were followed by the community.

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sectarian

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(n) a type of paper made from animal skin Example: The ancient texts were written on ______.

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parchment

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(n) a type of paper made from a plant that grows near the Nile River, used in ancient times for writing Example: The ancient Egyptians wrote on ______.

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papyrus

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(n) a tool used for cutting or shaping hard materials Example: He used a ______ to carve the stone.

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chisel

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(adj) very interesting or fascinating Example: The story in the book is ______.

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intriguing

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(adj) not following the usual way of doing things Example: The artist had an ______ style that made her work unique.

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unconventional

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(n) a hiding place for storing valuable things Example: The treasure was buried in a secret ______.

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cache

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(v) to rob a place, especially during a war or conflict Example: The soldiers ______ the town after the battle.

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pillage

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(n) an idea that can be tested to see if it is true Example: The scientist tested her ______ in the lab.

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hypothesis

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(n) a high-ranking bishop in some branches of the Christian church Example: The ______ led the special ceremony in the cathedral.

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archbishop

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(n) very old times, especially before the Middle Ages Example: The museum has many artifacts from ______.

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antiquity

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(v) to try to reach an agreement through discussion Example: They ______ the terms of the contract.

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negotiate

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(v) to read and make sense of something that is difficult to understand Example: I need to ______ this secret message.

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decipher

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(v) to put something back together again Example: The team will ______ the broken pieces of the statue.

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reassemble

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(n) a deep understanding of something Example: The book gave me new ______ into the history of the area.

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insight

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(adj) related to the study of ancient cultures through their remains Example: The museum has an ______ exhibit about ancient Egypt.

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archaeological

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(n) a place where people live or have lived Example: The ancient ______ was discovered by the archaeologists.

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settlement

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(v) to hit your foot against something while walking or running and fall or nearly fall Example: I always ______ when I walk on the grass.

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stumble

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(n) objects from the past that are valuable because of their history Example: The museum has many ______ from ancient Greece.

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antiquities

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(adj) existing or having power in a particular situation Example: The ______ theory explains how the scrolls were created.

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prevailing

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(adj) having strong religious beliefs Example: She is a ______ follower of her faith.

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devout

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(n) a small part or piece of something Example: She found a ______ of an old letter in the drawer.

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fragment

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(n) an official rule or law Example: The new ______ is important for safety.

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regulation

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(adv) from time to time; sometimes Example: I ______ visit my grandparents.

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occasionally

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(n) a mix of two or more things Example: The ______ of colors makes the painting beautiful.

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combination

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(adj) eager to learn or know something Example: The ______ child asked many questions.

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curious

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(v) to be able to resist or stay strong against something Example: The old building can ______ strong winds.

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withstand

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(n) the act of keeping something safe and protected Example: He put the money in ______ until he needed it.

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safekeeping

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(v) to steal goods from a place or a person, especially by using force Example: The soldiers ______ the town during the attack.

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pillage

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(n) an act of traveling from one place to another Example: Their ______ took them to many different countries.

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journey

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(v) to get or obtain something Example: He wanted to ______ new skills for his job.

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acquire

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(adv) in a way that is not successful Example: He tried to fix the car ______.

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unsuccessfully

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(n) a public notice that tells people about a product or service Example: She saw an ______ about a new phone.

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(adj) not fitting into any specific category; various Example: She found various items in the box, including books, toys, and ______ things.

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miscellaneous

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(n) a person who is involved in politics and government, especially in a skilled or respected way Example: The ______ gave a speech about peace.

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statesman

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