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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2

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(n) a person who is trained to compete in sports Example: The ______ won a gold medal in the race.

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athlete

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(n) a strong request or need Example: The ______ for more training increased after the competition.

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demand

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(adj) related to the mind or mental processes Example: The athlete needed to develop ______ skills to perform better.

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psychological

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(n) the force that is produced when something is pressed down Example: He felt a lot of ______ before the big game.

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pressure

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(n) an event where people try to win against each other Example: The ______ was very exciting for everyone.

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competition

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(v) to take back or away something you have given Example: She decided to ______ from the tournament.

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withdraw

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(n) a series of games or contests to determine a champion Example: She won the ______ and received a big trophy.

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tournament

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(v) to control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process Example: The coach helped the athlete ______ their breathing during the match.

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regulate

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(n) a quality or characteristic of someone or something Example: Hard work is an important ______ of successful people.

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attribute

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(n) the process of gradually increasing amounts of something Example: The ______ of stress can affect athletes' performance.

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accumulation

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(adj) impossible to avoid or prevent Example: Some stress in life is ______.

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unavoidable

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(v) to say or read something aloud for someone else to write down Example: The teacher will ______ the test questions to the students.

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dictate

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(v) to say or do something as a reply Example: She will ______ to the message later.

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respond

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

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resource

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(v) to deal effectively with something difficult Example: She had to ______ with the pressure of the big game.

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cope

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(n) a person or team that competes against others Example: She trained hard to be the best ______ in the race.

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competitor

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(n) a feeling of trust in someone or something Example: She has a lot of ______ in her abilities.

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confidence

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(n) the result of a situation or event Example: The ______ of the game was exciting.

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outcome

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(n) a condition or situation that affects something

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circumstance

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(adj) good or useful; hopeful or optimistic Example: She has a ______ attitude towards her training.

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positive

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(adj) not good or bad; harmful or unpleasant Example: The ______ comments made her feel sad.

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negative

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(n) a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome Example: Climbing the mountain was a big ______ for the team.

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challenge

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(n) a situation or something that can cause harm or danger Example: The loud noise was a ______ to the quiet study in the library.

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threat

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(n) a strong belief that something will happen or that something is true Example: Her ______ was that she would win the match.

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expectation

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(n) a person who competes against another in a contest Example: The athlete trained hard to beat her ______.

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opponent

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(v) to try to deal with something difficult Example: She needs to ______ her homework before going out.

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tackle

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(n) a hormone that increases heart rate and energy in response to stress or excitement Example: She felt a rush of ______ before the big race.

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adrenaline

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(n) a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stress Example: High levels of ______ can make people feel anxious.

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cortisol

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(n) a substance in the body that helps control how organs and cells work Example: The ______ helps regulate energy levels.

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hormone

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(v) to make something larger or to increase in size Example: We need to ______ the kitchen to fit more people.

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expand

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(n) a container, especially for liquids Example: She poured water into the ______.

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vessel

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(v) to bring something to a person or place Example: The postman will ______ the letter tomorrow.

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deliver

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(v) to stop something from happening or controlling it Example: Stress can ______ a person's ability to think clearly.

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inhibit

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(adj) better or greater than others Example: His skills in the game make him a ______ player.

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superior

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(n) a feeling of nervousness or worry Example: She felt ______ before her big speech.

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anxiety

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(n) the process of sweating Example: She wiped her forehead to dry the ______.

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perspiration

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(n) a feeling of your heart beating quickly or in a strong way Example: She felt a sudden ______ when she saw the score.

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palpitation

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(n) a small shake or movement Example: She felt a ______ in her hand when she was nervous.

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tremor

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(n) a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit Example: She felt ______ after eating too much candy.

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nausea

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(v) to show something clearly through actions or signs Example: Her happiness began to ______ in her smile.

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manifest

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(n) the strength or degree of something, especially an emotion or quality Example: The ______ of her performance impressed everyone.

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intensity

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(n) a single part of a series of events, shows, or stories Example: I watched the new ______ of my favorite show last night.

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episode

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(n) a state of feeling sad and hopeless Example: Some people feel ______ when they are under a lot of stress.

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depression

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(v) to help something to grow or be more successful Example: Coaches ______ good teamwork among players.

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promote

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(n) a person who trains and instructs athletes Example: The ______ helped the team improve their skills.

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coach

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(adj) relating to the way the body works Example: The athlete's ______ changes were noticeable during the game.

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physiological

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(n) the process of making something visible or creating a picture in the mind

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visualization

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(v) to create something again or in a different way Example: She wants to ______ her favorite painting.

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recreate

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(adj) having a strong desire to win or be better than others Example: The ______ player trained hard every day.

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competitive

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(n) a person of the same age or social status as another

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peer

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(v) to deal effectively with something difficult Example: She found ways to ______ with the pressure of the competition.

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cope

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