Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3

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(n) a period of time in history or a person's life Example: The ______ of computers has changed our lives.

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era

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(adj) made by people, not natural Example: The scientist created an ______ lake in the desert.

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artificial

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(n) the process of changing words from one language into another Example: ______ can help people from different countries talk to each other.

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translation

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(v) to make something possible Example: The new app will ______ users to find the best routes.

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enable

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(adj) successful in producing a desired or intended result Example: The new tool is ______ for fixing the problem.

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effective

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(v) to identify someone or something as already known Example: I can ______ my friend by her laugh.

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recognize

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(n) a place where scientific experiments are done Example: The scientists worked in the ______ all night.

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laboratory

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(v) to have difficulty in doing something Example: I ______ with math problems in school.

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struggle

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(v) to deal successfully with something difficult Example: I have to ______ with my homework every day.

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cope

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(n) the area or scenery behind the main subject in a picture or landscape; also refers to a person's education or experience Example: The ______ of the painting is filled with trees.

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background

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(n) something that makes it difficult to achieve something Example: The distance is still an ______ to communication.

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obstacle

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(n) the act of talking to or writing to someone Example: Good ______ is important in a team.

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communication

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(adj) related to the place or environment a person is from Example: He speaks ______ German fluently.

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native

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(v) to produce or create something Example: The machine can ______ electricity.

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generate

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(adj) relating to or using devices that operate on electricity Example: My phone is an ______ device that helps me stay connected.

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electronic

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(n) the process of providing written text on a screen that translates speech Example: The movie has ______ in multiple languages.

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subtitling

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(v) to try to win or be better than others Example: The two teams ______ in the championship.

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compete

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(n) informal talk or conversation Example: I love to hear the ______ of friends in the café.

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chatter

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(n) an important part or quality of something Example: The ______ of the new phone is its high-resolution camera.

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feature

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(n) all of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies Example: The ______ is full of stars and planets.

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universe

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(n) a person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity Example: She is an art ______ and loves visiting galleries.

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enthusiast

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(adj) able to be made real or possible Example: The project's goals are measurable and ______.

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realizable

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(adj) ordinary or not special Example: In the city, finding a parking spot can be ______.

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commonplace

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(n) an early model of something from which other forms are developed Example: The engineer created a ______ of the new car.

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prototype

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(n) something new or unusual

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novelty

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(adj) able to be seen through; clear Example: The glass is ______ and lets the light in.

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transparent

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(adj) related to the home or family Example: They have a ______ pet that they take care of every day.

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domestic

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(n) the act of applying something or a computer program for a specific purpose Example: She downloaded a new ______ for learning languages.

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application

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(n) a different option or choice Example: She decided to take the ______ route to avoid traffic.

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alternative

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(n) the ability to do something without wasting time or resources Example: The ______ of the new machine saves us a lot of time.

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efficiency

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(v) to have a tendency or preference for something Example: She tends to ______ towards artistic activities.

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incline

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(v) to correct or make something right Example: The company wants to ______ the mistakes it made.

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redress

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(v) to involve or require something as a necessary part Example: The new project will ______ many long hours of work.

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entail

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(n) the quality or state of being correct or precise Example: The ______ of the translation was very important.

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accuracy

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(adj) existing very commonly or happening often Example: Smartphones are ______ in many countries.

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prevalent

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(n) something that keeps two things apart or prevents communication Example: Language can be a ______ to understanding each other.

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barrier

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(n) the importance of something Example: The ______ of learning languages cannot be ignored.

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significance

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(adj) happening at the same time Example: The two events are ______ and will occur together.

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simultaneous

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(v) to make someone do something because it is necessary or the right thing to do Example: The rules will ______ everyone to wear a helmet.

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oblige

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(n) a feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen Example: She felt a sense of ______ before the exam.

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apprehension

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(v) to gradually increase in amount or number Example: It is important to ______ knowledge over time.

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accumulate

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(n) the act of doing something in order to change or take care of it Example: The ______ of the data took a long time.

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processing

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(n) the place where someone lives or works Example: Please write your ______ on the form.

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address

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(n) the rules about the proper way to behave in social situations Example: Good ______ is important at formal dinners.

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etiquette

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(adj) easily affected or hurt by something Example: She is ______ to loud noises.

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sensitive

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(v) to keep something in its original state or condition Example: We need to ______ our cultural heritage.

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preserve

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(n) a tradition or way of behaving that is specific to a particular society or place Example: Each family has its own ______ for celebrating holidays.

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custom

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(n) a standard or common practice or behavior Example: It is the ______ to shake hands when meeting someone.

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norm

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(v) to pay another company or person to do work for you instead of doing it yourself Example: Many companies decide to ______ their customer service to save money.

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outsource

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(adj) fully developed or grown Example: He is a ______ person who makes wise decisions.

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mature

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(adj) having no seams or interruptions; smooth Example: The new smartphone has a ______ design that looks very modern.

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seamless

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(adj) being everywhere at the same time Example: Smartphones have become ______ in our daily lives.

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ubiquitous

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(adj) worthy of attention or notice Example: Her achievement in science is ______.

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noteworthy

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(v) to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty Example: She worked hard to ______ her fears.

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overcome

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(n) the movement of people or animals 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 copy the way something is done, usually to study it or improve it Example: They ______ weather patterns to understand climate change.

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simulate

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(v) to replace the original voice in a movie or show with another language

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dub

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(v) to draw a line under something, especially to emphasize it Example: The teacher will ______ important words in the text.

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underline

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(n) a common language used by people who do not share a native language Example: Many scientists use English as a ______ to communicate.

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lingua franca

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(v) to make something smaller or less Example: The noise from the crowd will ______ as the event ends.

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diminish

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(v) to continue to do something despite difficulties or obstacles Example: She will ______ until she achieves her goal.

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persist

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(adj) not obvious; delicate and difficult to notice or understand Example: She noticed a ______ change in his attitude.

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subtle

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(adj) very important and necessary Example: Water is ______ for all living things.

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vital

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