A textile is a flexible material that is composed of interlacing fibers or yarn. The fibers can be made of natural or synthetic materials such as cotton, wool, silk, polyester, or nylon. Textiles can be produced through various techniques such as weaving, knitting, crocheting, or felting. Textiles are used to make a wide range of products such as clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and industrial products. The use of textiles has a long history and has played a significant role in the development of various cultures and societies. Today, the textile industry is a global business that involves the production, distribution, and sale of textiles and textile products.

What is a "textile"?

textile

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foundation

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to date back

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steam engine

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atmospheric

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originally

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to power

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to pump

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mine

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Scottish

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engineer

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to adapt

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efficient

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manufacturer

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to drive

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piston

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to produce

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rotary motion

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innovation

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demand

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coal

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relatively

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rapidly

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to run

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steam-powered

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transportation

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A locomotive is a powerful vehicle that pulls or pushes trains along the tracks. It contains the engine or motor that provides the necessary force for the train to move. Locomotives are typically located at the front or rear of a train, although they can also be placed in the middle, depending on the design of the train. They are powered by diesel engines, electricity, or steam and are essential for both passenger and cargo trains. The primary role of a locomotive is to provide the force needed to move the entire train, carrying the cargo or passengers to their destination.

What is a "locomotive"?

locomotive

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passenger

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industrial

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industrial revolution

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to spread

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including

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largely

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rural

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agrarian

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to transform

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industrialized

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urban

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goods

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to craft

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by hand

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mass

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quantity

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machine

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manufacturing

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center

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in addition

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widely

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along

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canal

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gear

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mechanism

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power

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making

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bWFraW5n&hash=18ae1e2d4432b79b6fbad6cde533a08fcf13fdeb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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stroke

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3Ryb2tl&hash=d31f2309fdfbe3c73b4cc769049346344ecf1976&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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source

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c291cmNl&hash=f8bcbe476500e04ce2eb48b40ad4901f35d89130&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico "Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (1)" Vocabulario