Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3

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(v) to take something out from a larger whole Example: I need to ______ the main ideas from the text.

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extract

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(n) the ability to read and write Example: The school helps improve ______ among its students.

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literacy

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(adj) not definite or certain Example: She gave a ______ smile before speaking.

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tentative

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(v) to support or argue for a cause, policy, or idea Example: She plans to ______ for better education in her community.

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advocate

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(n) the quality of avoiding excess or extremes Example: She enjoys her desserts in ______.

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moderation

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(n) the action of being involved or engaged Example: Their ______ in the project helped it succeed.

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engagement

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(n) a space or break in something, or a difference between two things Example: There is a ______ between the two buildings.

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gap

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(n) the action of watching or listening to content (like videos or music) over the internet Example: I enjoy ______ movies on weekends.

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streaming

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(n) the act of following or monitoring something Example: The ______ of student progress is important.

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tracking

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(n) the act of achieving something Example: Her achievement was a great ______ for the team.

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attainment

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(n) large in scale or scope Example: The country is facing ______ economic challenges.

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macro

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(n) an organization or institution Example: The ______ helps students learn better.

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establishment

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(adv) in a way that relates to education or scholarly work Example: She excels ______ and always gets good grades.

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academically

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(adj) choosing or allowing some things but not others Example: She is very ______ about the books she reads.

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selective

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(adj) including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something Example: The report is ______ and covers many important topics.

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comprehensive

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(n) a person or group that has an interest in something

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stakeholder

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(n) a similarity between two things, often used to explain something Example: The teacher used an ______ to help us understand the concept better.

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analogy

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(adj) quick and active Example: The runner took a ______ walk to warm up.

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brisk

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(v) to become smaller or less intense Example: The light began to ______ as the sun set.

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wane

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(n) a strong feeling of excitement and interest Example: Her ______ for painting inspired her friends.

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enthusiasm

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(adj) feeling awkward or ashamed Example: She felt ______ when she tripped in front of everyone.

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embarrassed

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(v) to make someone feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve something Example: The long wait in line can ______ anyone.

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frustrate

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(n) the highest point or peak of something Example: We finally reached the ______ of the mountain.

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summit

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(n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind others Example: The ______ needed help to keep up with the group.

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straggler

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(n) the quality of being average or not very good Example: The team's performance was marked by ______.

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mediocrity

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(v) to be more powerful or successful than others Example: In the end, kindness will ______.

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prevail

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(adj) related to teaching or education Example: The teacher used a ______ approach to help her students learn better.

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pedagogical

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(n) a typical example or pattern of something Example: The teacher used a different ______ to teach the students.

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paradigm

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(n) a theory about how people learn by building their own understanding Example: The school uses ______ to help students learn better.

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constructivism

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(v) to give special importance or attention to something Example: Teachers ______ the importance of reading every day.

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emphasize

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(adj) near or close in position or time Example: The ______ area of the body is important for movement.

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proximal

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(adj) able to act independently or make your own decisions Example: The students became ______ and managed their own projects.

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autonomous

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(n) natural ability to do something Example: She has a great ______ for learning new languages.

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aptitude

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(adj) based on observation or experience rather than theory Example: The study provided ______ data to support the theory.

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empirical

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(adj) the least amount possible Example: The teacher had ______ supplies for the lesson.

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minimal

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(adj) important and deserving attention Example: The results of the study are ______ for future research.

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significant

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(adj) relating to social and economic factors Example: Many programs aim to help those in low ______ groups.

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socioeconomic

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(v) to establish something firmly or securely

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entrenching

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(adj) having a lot of power to change people or things Example: The ______ book changed how people think about learning.

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influential

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(n) a method of combining and analyzing data from different studies to draw conclusions Example: The researcher conducted a ______ of the results to see the overall trends.

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meta-analysis

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(adj) showing a great variety; different Example: The school has a ______ group of students.

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diverse

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(adj) able to change easily or be used in different ways Example: She is ______ with her work schedule.

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flexible

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(adj) a type of network where each participant can connect directly to others without going through a central server Example: In a ______ network, computers share files directly with each other.

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peer-to-peer

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(adj) very important or necessary Example: It is ______ to study before the test.

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crucial

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(adj) not recognized or identified Example: The artist felt ______ for her talent.

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unrecognized

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(adj) related to thinking and understanding Example: She improved her ______ skills by solving puzzles.

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cognitive

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(n) great enthusiasm for something Example: She showed her ______ for learning new things.

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zeal

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(adj) involving two or more people working together Example: The group project was very ______ and everyone contributed.

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collaborative

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(v) to grow or develop in a healthy or successful way Example: The flowers ______ in the sunshine.

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flourish

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(adj) feeling unwilling or hesitant Example: She was ______ to share her toy.

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reluctant

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(n) a person who watches for danger or something important Example: The ______ spotted a deer in the distance.

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lookout

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(v) to identify a disease or condition by examining someone Example: She was ______ with a health problem last year.

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diagnosed

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(n) a structure that supports something, especially during a building process Example: The builder used a ______ to reach the top of the wall.

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scaffold

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(n) the act of getting involved to help change a situation Example: The teacher's ______ helped the struggling students understand the lesson.

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intervention

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(v) to guess or calculate the value or amount of something Example: We need to ______ the cost of the project.

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estimate

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(n) the way people communicate or work together Example: The ______ in the group helped everyone learn better.

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interaction

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(n) something that can be used for help or support

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resource

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(n) the act of sharing information or ideas Example: Good ______ helps everyone understand each other.

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communication

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(adj) relating to society or how people interact with each other Example: She enjoys spending time in ______ gatherings.

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social

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(adj) difficult in a way that tests your ability or determination Example: The mountain trail is ______ but enjoyable.

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challenging

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