Cambridge IELTS 18 - Академический - Тест 2 - Чтение - Отрывок 2 (1)

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

very harmful or bad

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

extremely serious or intense in degree or extent

to increase the size, effect, or extent of something

an aspect or element of something contrasted with another aspect

a field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior

in a way that can be trusted to work well or be accurate

to bring plans, activities, or systems into agreement or coordination with a purpose, standard, or one another

to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

a time not long ago, often refers to trends or achievements

impressively great in amount or degree

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

referring to a name commonly used for something

characterized by a very specific and restricted range, focus, or interpretation, often excluding broader perspectives or additional information

in a favorable or approving manner

made or designed for a specific function

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

being at or approximately in the middle of a range, period, or place

process or manner of functioning or operating

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

something that limits what can be done, chosen, or developed

(of computer programs) to function and execute its tasks

referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

a measurement of something in a particular direction, such as its length, width, height, or depth

a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to perform certain activities

to create or plan something with a specific function or purpose in mind

to rise in amount, rate, etc.

to make sure that something will happen

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

existing peacefully together

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

the systematic handling of information, documents, applications, transactions, or similar items

used to introduce a good or positive point about a situation

inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile