Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Testul 1 - Citire - Pasajul 2

related to the design, development, and maintenance of cars and other vehicles

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect

the level to which something or someone can be counted on

the ability to change or adjust easily or quickly to different conditions and situations

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

to gradually increase in speed, strength, or intensity

to refer to something as an example or proof

a reason or purpose behind someone's actions or behavior

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

an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction

the rate or frequency at which something happens or occurs

to interact and spend time with people

the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole

an organization focused on a specific field of study or training, offering programs and services related to science, technology, medicine, business, or the arts

to examine something scientifically, typically to discover facts or evidence

the practice of making something on a smaller scale

distance measured in miles

in a highly thorough, detailed, or forceful manner

to make something happen

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

a person, company, or organization that offers goods or services to customers

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

made or designed for a specific function

significantly better or greater than what is typical or expected

a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)

related to or characteristic of society and its members as a whole

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

focused or directed toward a specific goal, objective, or audience

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

the mental connection or link between ideas, memories, or images

an artificial environment generated by a computer that makes the user think what they are seeing or hearing is real, by using a special headphone and a helmet that displays the generated environment

according to facts instead of opinions

absolutely necessary and of great importance

a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

in regard to what someone has said or written

large in quantity, extent, or degree

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

the process or period of changing from one state, place, or condition to another

generally accepted and followed by many people

to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit

no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

the speed at which products in a store are sold and replaced within a time frame

the overall conditions or features that describe a particular situation or field of activity

technology that allows people to control devices or join events from a distance by creating a realistic virtual experience

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

personal independence

a possible consequence that something can bring about

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

having the ability to be executed or done successfully