Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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rank

(v) /ræŋk/
to give a position or a grade to someone or something

Example: They rank the best players each year.

remarkable

(adj) /rɪˈmɑrkəbl/
worthy of attention; extraordinary

Example: The player's performance was remarkable during the match.

achieve

(v) /əˈtʃiv/
to successfully reach a goal or result

Example: He worked hard to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.

compete

(v) /kəmˈpiːt/
to try to win a game or race against others

Example: Many players compete in tennis tournaments every year.

transformation

(n) /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a complete change in something

Example: The transformation of the tennis rackets has changed how the game is played.

visible

(adj) /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/
able to be seen

Example: The changes to the rackets were visible.

publicize

(v) /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/
to make something known to many people

Example: The company will publicize its new product next week.

subtle

(adj) /ˈsʌtəl/
not obvious or easy to notice

Example: The difference in his performance was subtle but important.

unnoticed

(adj) /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/
not seen or noticed

Example: The small change in the racket was mostly unnoticed by the players.

consist

(v) /kənˈsɪst/
to be made of or to have something as a part

Example: The team consists of six players.

vertical

(adj) /ˈvɜr.tɪ.kəl/
going straight up and down; not at an angle

Example: The vertical lines on the paper help me draw straight.

horizontal

(adj) /ˌhɔrɪˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to the ground; not vertical

Example: The lines on the court are horizontal.

synthetic

(adj) /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
made by combining chemical substances, not natural

Example: The tennis strings are made from synthetic materials.

underestimate

(v) /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/
to think that something is less important or less serious than it really is

Example: You should not underestimate the value of practice.

modification

(n) /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a change made to something to improve it

Example: The modification to the racket helped him play better.

tweak

(v) /twiːk/
to make small changes to something to improve it

Example: She decided to tweak her essay before submitting it.

customize

(v) /ˈkʌstəmaɪz/
to change something to make it suitable for a particular person or purpose

Example: They customize their tennis rackets for better performance.

elite

(adj) /ɪˈliːt/
the best or most skilled people in a group

Example: The world's elite tennis players compete in the grand tournaments.

specification

(n) /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed description of something

Example: The coach gave a specification of the new racket they will use.

thorough

(adj) /ˈθɜroʊ/
complete and including everything

Example: The report gave a thorough explanation of the topic.

experiment

(n) /ɪkˈspɛr.ɪ.mənt/
a test to find out what happens in a situation

Example: The scientists did an experiment to learn more about plants.

dense

(adj) /dɛns/
close together; thick or compact

Example: The rackets have a denser string pattern.

maximize

(v) /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
to make something as large or great as possible

Example: Players want to maximize their chances of winning.

competitive

(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
having a desire to win or be better than others

Example: The players are always competitive during the matches.

advantage

(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or something that gives you a better chance

Example: Having a good racket gives you an advantage in tennis.

amateur

(n) /ˈæmətʃʊr/
someone who is not a professional and does something for enjoyment

Example: My dad plays tennis as an amateur because he enjoys the game.

generate

(v) /ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/
to produce or create something

Example: The new racket design can generate more power when hitting the ball.

topspin

(n) /ˈtɑːp.spɪn/
a type of spin on a tennis ball that causes it to rise

Example: He hit the ball with topspin to make it bounce higher.

ban

(v) /bæn/
to say that something is not allowed

Example: The new rule will ban the use of that kind of racket.

regularity

(n) /ˌrɛɡəˈlærɪti/
the quality of being regular or usual

Example: Racket modification became a regularity in tennis.

nutrition

(n) /njuˈtrɪʃ.ən/
the process of taking in food for health and growth

Example: Good nutrition is important for athletes.

category

(n) /ˈkætəˌɡɔri/
a group of things that are similar

Example: There are two categories of tennis rackets: professional and amateur.

tension

(n) /ˈtɛnʃən/
a feeling of nervousness or anxiety

Example: There was a lot of tension in the room before the match.

install

(v) /ɪnˈstɔl/
to put a program or equipment into a computer or system so it can be used

Example: I need to install the software on my laptop.

climatic

(adj) /klaɪˈmætɪk/
related to the weather or climate

Example: Players change their rackets depending on the climatic conditions.

gut

(n) /ɡʌt/
the intestines or inner organs of an animal

Example: They used natural gut made from sheep intestines for the tennis rackets.

intestine

(n) /ɪnˈtɛstəɪn/
the long tube in your body that helps digest food

Example: The doctor explained how food travels through the intestine.

durable

(adj) /ˈdʊr.ə.bəl/
able to last a long time without getting damaged

Example: The new tennis strings are cheaper and more durable.

nylon

(n) /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/
a strong, lightweight synthetic material often used for making fabrics and other products

Example: The tennis racket strings are made of nylon.

affordable

(adj) /əˈfɔːrdəbl/
not too expensive; cheap enough for most people to buy

Example: The new tennis rackets are affordable for many players.

kevlar

(n) /ˈkɛv.lɑːr/
a strong material used to make products like protective clothing

Example: Kevlar is used to make bulletproof vests.

stiff

(adj) /stɪf/
not able to bend or move easily

Example: The string in the racket is too stiff for my liking.

co-polyester

(n) /koʊˈpɑːlɪˌɛstər/
a type of synthetic material made by mixing polyester with other substances

Example: Many tennis players use co-polyester strings for better spin.

additive

(adj) /ˈædɪtɪv/
something that is added to improve or enhance something else

Example: Some strings have additives that make them last longer.

enhance

(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to make something better or improve it

Example: They use special strings to enhance the performance of the tennis rackets.

hybrid

(n) /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
something that is made from two different things

Example: Many players use a hybrid set-up for their tennis rackets.

revolutionize

(v) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/
to completely change something

Example: The new technology has revolutionized how we play tennis.

attribute

(v) /əˈtrɪb.juːt/
to say that something is the result of a particular thing

Example: Many people attribute his success to hard work.

lead

(v) /lɛd/
to guide or direct a group or person

Example: The coach will lead the team to victory.

mould

(v) /moʊld/
to shape or form something into a particular shape

Example: They will mould the clay into a pot.

grip

(n) /ɡrɪp/
the way you hold something in your hand

Example: He has a strong grip on the tennis racket.

anticipate

(v) /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
to expect something to happen

Example: I anticipate that it will rain tomorrow.

development

(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of growth or progress

Example: The development of new tennis rackets helps players play better.

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17 comments on “Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1”

Khanh Chi Nguyen says:

March 29, 2026 at 4:07 pm

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October 30, 2025 at 8:28 pm

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1. Khanh Chi Nguyen says:
  
  March 29, 2026 at 4:08 pm
  
  yes.
  
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