Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3

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(n) a question or a request for information Example: He made an ______ about the school program.

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inquiry

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(n) the state of being real or having life Example: The ______ of life on other planets is a big question.

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existence

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(adj) having a natural ability or talent Example: She is a ______ musician who plays the piano beautifully.

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gifted

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(n) a person with exceptional intellectual or creative power Example: She is considered a ______ in mathematics.

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genius

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(n) something that is equal in value or meaning to something else Example: The mathematical ______ of a circle is a round shape.

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equivalent

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(v) to think that something is true without proof Example: I ______ that it will rain tomorrow.

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assume

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(adj) very unusual or remarkable Example: She has an ______ talent for music.

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extraordinary

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(n) a round object or shape, like a ball Example: The teacher showed us a ______ made of glass.

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sphere

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(v) to come out or become visible Example: New ideas often ______ from discussions.

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emerge

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(adj) not choosing everything, but picking only some things or people Example: She went to a highly ______ school.

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selective

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(v) to attract and hold someone's attention very strongly

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fascinate

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(adj) determined and unwavering Example: She was ______ in her decision to study mathematics.

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resolute

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(n) a problem or difficulty that delays progress Example: She experienced a ______ when her project was delayed.

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setback

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(adj) providing pleasure or satisfaction Example: Learning new things can be very ______.

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rewarding

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(n) the act of finding or learning something new Example: The scientist's ______ changed how we understand the world.

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discovery

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(n) a feeling of pleasure or happiness from doing something Example: The children expressed their ______ when playing outside.

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enjoyment

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(adj) not special or different in any way Example: His performance was ______ compared to the others.

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unexceptional

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(n) a college that teaches many different subjects, especially technical and vocational subjects Example: He studied engineering at a ______.

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polytechnic

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(v) to try hard to do something difficult

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struggle

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(v) to continue to work hard at something

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plug away

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(v) to write something again in a different way Example: She will ______ her essay to make it better.

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rewrite

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(n) the branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects Example: In school, we learned about ______ and how forces affect movement.

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mechanics

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(n) the way in which two things are related or compared to each other Example: The theory of ______ changed how we understand space and time.

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relativity

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(adj) large enough to be important or noticeable Example: There was a ______ difference between the two teams.

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considerable

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(n) how well someone does in a task or activity Example: Her ______ in the play was amazing.

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performance

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(adj) relating to the brain or nervous system Example: The scientists studied ______ connections in the brain.

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neural

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(n) a route or way to follow to reach a goal or place Example: She followed the ______ to the park.

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pathway

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(adj) existing or happening now; modern Example: We enjoy watching ______ films.

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contemporary

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(adj) existing from the time someone is born, rather than being learned or acquired Example: Some people believe that talent is ______.

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innate

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(v) to do something again in the same way Example: Scientists try to ______ their experiments to verify the results.

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replicate

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(n) a quality or characteristic of a person Example: Curiosity is an important ______ for a scientist.

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trait

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(v) to work together with someone to achieve something Example: They ______ to finish the project on time.

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collaborate

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(n) the study of the brain and nervous system Example: She studies ______ at the university.

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neuroscience

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(n) a quality or feature of someone or something Example: Curiosity is an important ______ for learning.

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attribute

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(n) the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties Example: His ______ helped him finish the project.

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persistence

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(adj) famous and respected in a particular area Example: The ______ scientist gave a speech at the conference.

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eminent

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(adj) showing a great deal of variety Example: The city has a ______ culture that welcomes everyone.

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diverse

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(n) something that you have done successfully, especially after a lot of effort Example: Her ______ in math competitions made her very proud.

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achievement

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(adj) done with careful thought Example: She made a ______ choice to study hard.

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deliberate

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(v) to perform better than someone or something else Example: She plans to ______ her classmates in the next exam.

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outperform

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(adj) better or greater than others Example: She is a ______ athlete on the team.

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superior

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(n) the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior Example: The athlete showed great ______ in his training.

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discipline

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(adj) different from one another; showing diversity Example: The group included ______ artists and performers.

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varied

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(n) the study of the nervous system and brain Example: She decided to study ______ in college.

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neurology

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(adj) always acting or behaving in the same way Example: She is ______ in her study habits.

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consistent

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(adj) very unusual or extraordinary Example: She has a ______ talent for painting.

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remarkable

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(n) a fact or condition that affects a situation

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circumstance

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(v) to remove a covering from something Example: They will ______ the surprise at the party.

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uncover

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(n) a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality Example: Einstein is the ______ of a genius.

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epitome

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(n) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something Example: Her ______ helped her finish the race.

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determination

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(adj) not discouraged by difficult situations Example: She was ______ by the challenges she faced.

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undeterred

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(n) the ability to think and understand quickly and easily Example: Her ______ helped her solve difficult problems.

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intellect

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(n) the qualities that make a person different from others Example: Her ______ is very kind and generous.

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character

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(adj) having less money, opportunities, or advantages than others Example: The school helps ______ children to get a better education.

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disadvantaged

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(n) a family that includes parents, children, and other relatives Example: My ______ comes together for big holidays.

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extended family

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(n) something that is created from something else, often a new business or product Example: The company launched a ______ to sell a new line of products.

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spin-off

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(n) a way of doing something or dealing with a problem Example: She took a different ______ to solving the puzzle.

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approach

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