Cambridge IELTS 18 - Akademisk - Test 3 - Läsning - Passage 3 (1)

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

an example of a certain kind of situation

a short portion or segment taken from a larger work, such as a book, speech, or document

easy to understand or use

the capability to read and write

a condition requiring relief

to find or discover something by searching for its features, characteristics, or details

hesitant, timid, and not having enough confidence

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

the process by which a fictional character is portrayed and transformed throughout a story

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

relating to or concerning written or printed material

to want to know about something particular

to publicly support or recommend something

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

having or displaying a strong love or enthusiasm for something

the act of participating or being actively involved in something

a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

the action or fact of achieving a goal or an aim

very big or wide in scale or scope

a business, institution, or facility that operates from a particular place

with regard to formal education or scholarly activities

very careful or meticulous in choosing only the best or most suitable options

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

a British or Canadian secondary school that provides a broad curriculum to students of all abilities and backgrounds, without selecting based on academic ability

a group of students who are taught together in the same class or classes, typically based on their academic ability or chosen subjects

in a way that is guided by natural understanding or instinct

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

an individual or group with an interest in the success of an organization, project, or initiative

a comparison between two different things, done to explain the similarities between them

to agree to be in charge of a situation

quick and energetic in movement or action

a person's speed when walking, moving, or running

a feeling of great excitement and passion

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

at the same time but often somewhere else

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

to feel very tired from working too much over a period of time

reach the summit (of a mountain)

someone who strays or falls behind

a relaxed walk taken for enjoyment

to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation

a cooperative or united group of individuals, entities, or elements working together for a common purpose or interest

ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding

to remain in use, fashion, or existence over time

of or relating to pedagogy

a selection of theories and ideas that explain how a particular school, subject, or discipline is generally understood

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

a learning theory that suggests learners actively construct their understanding of the world through experiences and reflection

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

to give special attention or importance to something

a specific area with unique characteristics

located closer to the center of the body or the point where a limb or structure attaches to the main body

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

without assistance from others

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

(of a person) able to do things and make decisions independently

to be a direct or logical consequence of something

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition

natural talent or ability in a particular skill or area

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

involving people who have different levels of skill, knowledge, or ability in the same group

a method of teaching where students are divided into groups based on their level of ability or performance

a teaching method where students are placed into different courses or learning paths based on their abilities, performance, or future goals

to find out the cause of a problem or issue by carefully examining the situation or system