Cambridge IELTS 16 - Академічний - Тест 1 - Читання - Уривок 3 (2)

a movement, development, or shift from one stage, subject, or place to another

to remove someone from active work and provide them with regular payments for their support

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

to imagine something in one's mind, often considering it as a possible future scenario

occurring in more than one stage

training for a new occupation

to be established or rooted in a specific idea, belief, or principle

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

relating to the end of the world or catastrophic destruction

leading to wrong decisions or actions due to a lack of proper judgment or understanding

wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value

the general condition of how many jobs are available and how many people are looking for work in a certain area or type of work

the arrival of a significant event, person, or thing that has been eagerly anticipated

an area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots

a state of being no longer needed or useful, often due to the existence of a duplicate or replacement

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

the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively

to make individuals to behave in a particular way

to make or arrange a plan for a series of events, activities, etc. for a specific purpose or audience

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens

(of a manner) showing confidence and willingness to take risks, often without fear or hesitation

to make sure that something will occur

characterized by growth and success

extremely surprising or impressive

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

a source for getting basic necessities in order to survive

involving a large company

large-scale, standardized manufacturing for efficient production of identical items

to officially declare or deliver a judgment, verdict, or decision

a profound transformation in societal norms, beliefs, or systems

to cause something to change

the harmonious or balanced relationship among the parts of something in size, amount, or degree

the source of trained people from which workers can be hired

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

entry into a place or situation without permission, invitation, or welcome

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

showing the intensity or greatness of something

to serve as a clear instance or representation of a broader concept or situation

to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually by creating fear or doubt in their mind

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

the activity of drawing public attention to a service or product in order to help it sell more

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

a resemblance or comparison between two things

following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

to a degree that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

the path or direction of change or development that leads to a specific outcome or result

to take an opportunity or chance quickly and with determination.

a strong request or demand for people to take action, especially to prepare for a challenge or fight

the way something changes or develops over time