Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2

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(n) a confusing problem or question Example: Finding a way to solve the problem was a real ______ for the team.

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conundrum

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(adj) related to a cause or reasons that make something happen Example: The study looked for a ______ relationship between education and income.

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causal

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(v) to develop industries in a country or region Example: Many countries try to ______ to improve their economy.

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industrialize

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(adj) not very good; average quality Example: The movie was just ______, not worth watching again.

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mediocre

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(v) to collect information and arrange it in a list or database Example: The teacher will ______ the test scores for the class.

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compile

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(n) a book for keeping financial records Example: The accountant checks the ______ for accuracy.

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ledger

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(n) an official count of a population Example: The ______ was conducted every ten years.

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census

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(n) a list of items, especially goods in stock Example: The store has a detailed ______ of all its products.

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inventory

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(n) the state of having or owning something Example: His ______ of the rare book made him very happy.

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possession

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(n) a collection of historical documents or records Example: The students visited the ______ to view old maps.

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(n) a game or problem that tests a person's skill or knowledge Example: She enjoys solving a ______ every evening.

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puzzle

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(n) the ability to produce something or the rate of production Example: The team worked hard to improve their ______.

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productivity

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(n) the ability to read and write Example: She works to improve ______ in her community.

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literacy

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(n) a woman's fitted top part of a dress Example: She wore a beautiful ______ to the party.

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bodice

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(v) to stop something from happening or being expressed Example: The rules ______ creativity in the classroom.

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stifle

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(n) the process of entering or registering for an educational program Example: Her ______ in the university was completed last week.

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enrolment

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(n) the ability to understand and work with numbers Example: She has strong ______ skills that help her in math class.

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numeracy

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(n) the quality of being hardworking and diligent Example: Her ______ led her to achieve great success in her career.

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industriousness

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(n) related to the characteristics of a population Example: The ______ of the city is changing.

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demographic

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(n) the process of building something again or differently Example: The ______ of the old bridge took several months.

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reconstruction

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(v) to open something that has been folded or closed Example: She likes to ______ the letter before reading it.

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unfold

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(v) to criticize someone severely for doing something wrong Example: The teacher will ______ the students if they talk during the lesson.

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chastise

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(n) a speech given in a church Example: The priest delivered a powerful ______ on kindness.

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sermon

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(n) an unmarried woman, especially one who is older Example: The ______ lived alone in a small cottage.

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spinster

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(v) to speak to someone in a way that shows disapproval because of their bad behavior Example: The teacher will ______ the student for not doing their homework.

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reprimand

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(n) a law or rule made by a official authority Example: The city council passed a new ______ for pet owners.

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ordinance

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(v) to call for someone to come to a place

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summon

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(n) refusal to obey someone or something Example: Her ______ surprised everyone at the meeting.

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defiance

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(v) to control or maintain something according to rules or laws Example: Laws are made to ______ businesses.

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regulate

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(n) the state of having control or power over something Example: The ______ of the large company made it hard for small businesses to compete.

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dominance

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(n) a new idea or method Example: The company is known for its ______ in technology.

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innovation

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(n) the act of growing plants or crops Example: ______ of vegetables takes time and effort.

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cultivation

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(n) the level or point at which something begins or changes Example: There is a ______ for passing the exam.

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threshold

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(n) a moment when a situation starts to change in a significant way Example: The scientist believes we are close to a ______ in climate change.

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tipping point

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(adj) simple and easy to understand Example: The teacher gave a ______ explanation of the topic.

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straightforward

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(n) a room or building used for scientific work Example: The scientist works in a ______.

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laboratory

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(n) the control of a market by one company or group Example: The company had a ______ on the technology.

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monopoly

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(n) the movement of people from one place to another Example: ______ can happen for many reasons, like finding a new job.

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migration

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(v) to fight against something or someone Example: She will ______ the temptation to eat dessert.

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resist

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(n) a possible meaning or effect of something that is not directly stated Example: The ______ of his words was clear.

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implication

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(n) a limit or control on something

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restriction

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(n) a skilled worker who makes things by hand Example: An ______ created beautiful pottery in her workshop.

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artisan

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(n) a person or business who buys and sells goods Example: The ______ sold fruits and vegetables in the market.

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merchant

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(v) to watch over and be in charge of something Example: The manager will ______ the project from start to finish.

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oversee

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(n) a skilled activity, especially involving making things by hand Example: She learned the ______ of pottery.

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craft

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(n) the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services Example: He wants to learn more about ______ and business.

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trade

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(n) something that shows or points out a situation or condition Example: Temperature can be an ______ of weather changes.

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indicator

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(n) related to the study of populations and their characteristics Example: The ______ shows how many people live in the city.

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demographic

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(n) a person who is related to someone from the past Example: She is a ______ of a famous writer.

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descendant

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(adj) introducing new ideas or methods Example: The ______ design of the smartphone impressed everyone.

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innovative

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(n) something that stops or blocks movement or progress Example: There was a ______ between the two countries.

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barrier

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