Cambridge IELTS 17 - Akademisch - Test 1 - Lesen - Abschnitt 2 (2)

a detailed plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal

a remarkable, noteworthy, or outstanding development, person, or thing

a facility that generates electricity on a large scale

to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group

operating as a unit

a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region

a group or system of interconnected people or things

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

related to the technology that turns sunlight directly into electricity

a flat or slightly raised section of material, such as wood, metal, or plastic, that is used as a covering, divider, or decorative element in construction, furniture, or other applications

extremely small or minuscule in size

a turbine that is driven by the wind

a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern

used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement

to officially start or open something with a formal ceremony or event

what is produced in a given time period

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

a large building in which electricity is made

a tendency or pattern showing how things are changing or developing over time

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

a center where conferences can be conducted

to enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback

the spatial property of being crowded together

the ability of something to perform its intended purpose, especially in terms of efficiency, practicality, or usability

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

a sample meant to be representative of a whole population

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

to develop or adopt a specific characteristic or significance

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

the testing of an idea

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

in a way that shows creativity, originality, or inventiveness

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

able to resist wear, damage, or decay

features, services, or other things that provide convenience, comfort, and enjoyment

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use

(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up

a roof-like structure that sticks out from a building to give cover from sun or rain