Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Pagsusulit 1 - Pagbasa - Talata 3 (1)

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

a war that is between people who are in the same country

characterized by resonance

to kill someone as a legal punishment

a person elected to the British Parliament, specifically to the House of Commons

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

to engage in a negotiation or agreement, often in a business context, to reach mutually beneficial terms

someone who is from Scotland

used to indicate an action, item, or favor given or done as a compensation for something else

to place a crown on someone's head in a ceremony so that person officially becomes a king or queen

to cause or encourage someone to say, think, or do something

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

a surprise attack that is launched in order to prevent the enemy from doing it to you

the act of entering another country or territory by military force, especially in order to occupy or control it

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

an organized search by police for a person wanted for a crime

to get away from or avoid someone or something, often using cleverness or deceit

a safe or secure place, often emphasizing security or sanctuary

having no money or financial resources

to travel or move around without a definite purpose, destination, or direction

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

the reestablishment of the English monarchy under Charles II in 1660

someone who keeps a diary, especially for the purpose of publication

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

very unusual, remarkable, or surprising

a particular event or group of related events forming part of a larger sequence or experience

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

to conduct a thorough search of a place, text, or area in order to find something

to extend in time, length, or duration, often longer than necessary

absurd and contrary to common sense

to select a new title, place, or practice in place of a former one

clothing, makeup, or other means used to alter someone's appearance and conceal their identity

used to give the reason for something

the quality of being worthy of respect, or a person's sense of their own worth and self-respect

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

the state or fact of existing or occurring somewhere

in a way that shows carefulness and attention to potential danger, risk, or harm

having abandoned harmful or morally wrong behavior and adopted better conduct

a Christian who belongs to a church or tradition that developed from the Reformation

to shock or horrify someone, causing them to feel alarmed or deeply unpleasantly surprised

the act of putting someone to death as a legal punishment

in a resolute, determined, or unwavering manner, often indicating certainty or strength of conviction

to fasten or secure something with one or more bolts

the front of a military formation or procession

the act of entering another country or territory by military force, especially in order to occupy or control it

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

reckless or dangerous because of extreme distress or hopelessness

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

the first of a series of actions

be or provide a memorial to a person or an event

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct

in medieval Europe, a mounted warrior of recognized military and social rank who served a king or lord

to represent someone or something in a picture, painting, drawing, or other visual artwork

a piece of specially prepared cloth on which an artist paints

something recalled to the mind

a person who is actively avoiding capture or is being pursued by law enforcement authorities due to legal charges or criminal activity

one who holds or guards secrets

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

an incident or event, either real or imagined, that is depicted or described with specific details and context

someone whose job is to write the story of a movie, play, TV show, etc.

to begin an activity, process, or event

a story or account describing a series of events

related to the practice or science of farming

a gardening tool closely resembling scissors as it is made of two large blades that cross each other, used for cutting grass, bushes, and hedges

to write down thoughts, plans, or ideas so they are recorded and can be remembered, shared, or used later

the act or period of remaining in a seated position

a version of a story or event that has been told again, often with changes in style, details, or point of view

in a state or condition of progression or occurrence

moving from one place to another in an attempt to not get caught or arrested