Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

a situation or requirement that necessitates relief or assistance

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

very extreme or great

relating to or affecting the mind or the mental state

the stress or challenges that come from the demands of meeting goals or managing responsibilities

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

a person who plays the sport of tennis

the act of withdrawing

to organize or arrange something in a systematic and orderly way to ensure efficiency or compliance

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

the number of times one's heart fills with and pumps out blood in one minute

to assign the cause or ownership of something to a specific person, thing, or factor

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

unable to be prevented or escaped

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

to do something or provide a reply based on what others have done or said

anything that takes place, particularly something important

in a way that usually happens

qualities, skills, or abilities that help someone manage challenges or accomplish tasks

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

a feeling of being uneasy, troubled, or worried about something such as problem, threat, uncertainty, etc.

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

someone who competes with others in a sport event

to hold an opinion that something is the case

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

to put or cause someone to be in a particular position or location, especially for a specific purpose or function

having a possibility of happening or being the case

an atmosphere of excitement, interest, or lively talk among people

to control or decide how something should happen or be done

a mental condition where a person believes they have enough ability, energy, and control to handle a difficult situation, which makes them feel confident, focused, and ready to succeed

a mental condition where a person feels they lack enough ability, strength, or control to handle a situation, causing negative emotions like fear and stress, which can harm performance