Cambridge IELTS 16 - Akademiko - Pagsusulit 2 - Pagbasa - Talata 3 (2)

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

to contemplate or think deeply about something for insight or understanding

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

a person who takes part or engages in an activity or event

to give specific tasks, duties, or responsibilities to individuals or groups

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

a group in an experiment or study that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested

to form a mental image or picture of something

a state of frustration or anxiety caused by opposing desires or feelings at the same time

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

(psychology) the conscious part of the mind that mediates between the unconscious and the reality which gives one a sense of self

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

involving ideas rather than physical objects or experiences

having become fixed and definite in form

willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)

a temperamental disposition to be agreeable

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

characterized by emotion

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

a principle or idea that is abstract

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

a subdivision of a larger system or concept

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

a defining or distinctive feature of something

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

to try to complete or do something difficult

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

suggested or advised because it is considered good or suitable

to introduce or create laws or policies

a specific extent on a scale that represents the intensity, amount, or level of something

in relation to or concerning someone or something

the point or degree to which something extends

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

to think about someone or something in a specified way

in a sequential manner, referring to actions or events occurring in a specific order

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

the quality of being just or reasonable in treating people and situations

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

lacking interest or emotional involvement

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

the act of shifting focus or importance away from a central person, idea, or position to highlight other parts or viewpoints