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

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athlete [noun]

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

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .

demand [noun]

a situation or requirement that necessitates relief or assistance

Ex:

to handle [verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Last week , he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse .

to face [verb]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

Ex: Last year , the company faced financial difficulties but managed to recover .

intense [adjective]

very extreme or great

Ex: The movie 's intense action scenes kept viewers on the edge of their seats .

psychological [adjective]

relating to or affecting the mind or the mental state

Ex: Psychological trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental health .

pressure [noun]

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

Ex: There is significant pressure on employees to meet company targets .

competition [noun]

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

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .

British [adjective]

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

Ex: He loves reading works by famous British authors like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen .

tennis player [noun]

a person who plays the sport of tennis

Ex: The tennis player practiced daily to improve his serve and volley .

withdrawal [noun]

the act of withdrawing

to regulate [verb]

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

Ex: The parents regulate their children 's screen time to encourage healthy habits .

breathing [noun]

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

Ex: The athlete 's fast breathing showed the intensity of the race .

heart rate [noun]

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

to attribute to [verb]

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

Ex:

accumulation [noun]

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

performance [noun]

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

Ex: The student 's academic performance improved significantly after seeking extra help from tutors .

unavoidable [adjective]

unable to be prevented or escaped

Ex: Despite their efforts , the team realized that conflicts were unavoidable in a diverse workplace .

factor [noun]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Ex: Economic stability is an important factor for investors when considering where to put their money .

to respond [verb]

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

Ex: She responded to the invitation with enthusiasm , accepting the invitation to the party .

event [noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

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typically [adverb]

in a way that usually happens

Ex: The restaurant is typically busy on weekends .

resource [noun]

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

Ex: The manager used her leadership resources to guide the team .

effort [noun]

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

to require [verb]

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

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .

concern [noun]

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

Ex: Despite their outward confidence , a flicker of concern betrayed their true feelings .

injury [noun]

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

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .

on the other (hand|) [adverb]

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

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to cope [verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Employees cope with changes in the workplace by adapting to new procedures and technologies .

competitor [noun]

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: Each competitor received a number and instructions before the race began .

to believe [verb]

to hold an opinion that something is the case

Ex: I 'm starting to believe kindness can truly make a difference .

to control [verb]

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

Ex: As a parent , it 's important to guide and control your child 's behavior .

to look forward to [verb]

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays , especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals .

circumstance [noun]

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

Ex:

to affect [verb]

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

Ex: The economic downturn is expected to affect businesses across various sectors .

to place [verb]

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

Ex: The company placed the project on hold until additional funding could be secured .

likely [adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: Based on recent trends , it 's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter .

buzz [noun]

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

Ex: The new product created a buzz in the market .

to dictate [verb]

to control or decide how something should happen or be done

Ex: Her mood often dictates how the whole day feels .

challenge state [noun]

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

Ex: She was in a challenge state when facing her toughest opponent yesterday .

threat state [noun]

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

Ex: A threat state made him feel nervous and unsure .

Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2)
Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (1)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (1)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (3)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (4)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)