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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
trade
trade
[noun]

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

Ex: The building trade has grown in the last few years. 
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originality

the quality or state of being new, creative, and unique, not copied from another thing

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fusion
fusion
[noun]

the process or result of combining different elements into a unified whole

Ex: The design is a fusion of traditional and modern styles. 
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engineering

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

Ex: She chose engineering as her major because she loves solving problems. 
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extensive
extensive
[Adjective]

covering a large area

Ex: The national park had extensive hiking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore diverse landscapes and ecosystems. 
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hydraulic
hydraulic
[Adjective]

relating to the transmission or control of fluids under pressure within confined systems or machinery

Ex: Students in the hydraulic engineering program studied fluid mechanics, pipe systems, and control mechanisms. 
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plant
plant
[noun]

a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced

Ex: The chemical plant manufactures various industrial chemicals. 
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artificial
artificial
[Adjective]

made or produced by people rather than occurring naturally

Ex: The stadium uses artificial grass instead of a natural playing surface. 
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canal
canal
[noun]

a long artificial waterway built for boats to travel along or for carrying water from one place to another

Ex: The boat traveled slowly along the canal. 
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to regulate

to organize or arrange something according to a regular, orderly, or systematic pattern

Ex: The manager introduced procedures to regulate the daily workflow. 
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basin
basin
[noun]

a broad depression in the earth's surface surrounded wholly or partly by higher land

Ex: The city lies in a basin surrounded by mountains. 
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to suppose

to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.

Ex: He was supposed to finish the report by Friday, as per the company's guidelines. 
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to navigate

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

Ex: The cruise ship successfully navigated through the narrow channels of the fjord. 
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inland
inland
[noun]

the interior or central parts of a country, away from the coast or borders

Ex: The journey took them deep into the inland, far from the ocean. 
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ought to
ought to
[Verb]

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

Ex: He ought to arrive soon; he said he would be here by noon. 
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adjacent
adjacent
[Adjective]

situated next to or near something

Ex: The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

Ex: She follows a vegan lifestyle, avoiding all animal products. 
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contemporary
contemporary
[Adjective]

belonging to the current era

Ex: We studied the contemporary political landscape to understand today's issues. 
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access
access
[noun]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

Ex: Employees are granted access to the secure database only after completing cybersecurity training. 
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feature
feature
[noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: The new smartphone boasts a high-resolution screen as its standout feature. 
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compact
compact
[Adjective]

small and arranged or designed to use space efficiently

Ex: Sarah bought a compact camera for her trip to Europe. 
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thoroughly
thoroughly
[Adverb]

in a comprehensive manner

Ex: She cleaned the house thoroughly before the guests arrived. 
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technically
technically
[Adverb]

with regard to technical skill and the technology available

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to conceive

to form or develop an idea, plan, or concept in the mind

Ex: Maya conceived the idea for the app while traveling across Europe. 
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

to implement, activate, or enforce a plan, policy, or procedure

Ex: The company decided to apply a new strategy to improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace. 
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subdivision

an area of land divided into lots for housing or other development

Ex: They bought a house in a quiet subdivision outside Atlanta. 
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function
function
[noun]

the purpose or intended use of something

Ex: The function of the lever is to lift heavy objects. 
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infrastructure

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

Ex: The government invested billions in rebuilding the nation's aging infrastructure. 
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ventilated
ventilated
[Adjective]

exposed to air

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boulevard
boulevard
[noun]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: They took a leisurely stroll down the tree-lined boulevard, enjoying the shade on a sunny day. 
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walkway
walkway
[noun]

a path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level

Ex: The elevated walkway offered scenic views of the park below, winding its way through lush greenery and over gentle streams. 
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resident
resident
[noun]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

Ex: The new resident of the apartment complex introduced herself to her neighbors. 
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renovation

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

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emperor
emperor
[noun]

a male ruler of an empire

Ex: The emperor ruled a vast empire for more than thirty years. 
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simply
simply
[Adverb]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

Ex: The instructions are simply to follow the steps in order. 
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valid
valid
[Adjective]

(of an argument, idea, etc.) having a strong logical foundation or reasoning

Ex: Her proposal was considered valid because it was supported by thorough research and evidence. 
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scholar
scholar
[noun]

a person who has extensive knowledge of or conducts serious study in a particular academic subject

Ex: Emma is a respected scholar of medieval history. 
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to integrate

to combine something with other things so that they form a unified whole

Ex: The company plans to integrate the two computer systems. 
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water system

a network of facilities and equipment that collects, stores, treats, and distributes water

Ex: The city upgraded its water system to improve drinking water quality. 
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efficient
efficient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The efficient assembly line increased productivity while reducing production costs. 
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sustainable
sustainable
[Adjective]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

Ex: The farm practices sustainable agriculture. 
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to align
to align
[Verb]

to associate oneself with and support a person, group, or cause

Ex: Several independent lawmakers aligned themselves with the opposition. 
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times
times
[noun]

a distinct period of history or culture, or a specific moment or duration of time

Ex: In medieval times, castles were centers of power. 
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contributor

a factor that helps to make something happen

Ex: Regular exercise is a significant contributor to overall health and well-being. 
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paperwork
paperwork
[noun]

the collection of documents required for a specific transaction, process, or activity

Ex: She completed all the paperwork for the property purchase. 
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness. 
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polluted
polluted
[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted river was filled with trash and chemical runoff, posing a danger to aquatic life. 
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tower block

a very tall building that is divided into several apartments or offices

Ex: People in the tower block have complained about the long wait for elevators. 
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exterior
exterior
[Adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

Ex: They decided to repaint the exterior walls of the house to refresh its look. 
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expertise
expertise
[noun]

a high level of specialized knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity

Ex: Emma has considerable expertise in digital marketing. 
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evident
evident
[Adjective]

easily perceived by the mind or senses

Ex: His frustration was evident in his tone of voice and body language. 
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to relate
to relate
[Verb]

to make or show a logical connection between two things

Ex: The scientist was able to relate the observed patterns in the data to the underlying principles of the experiment. 
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aspect
aspect
[noun]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

Ex: One important aspect of the project is meeting the deadline. 
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to [put] {sth} into practice

to apply a concept or idea in a real-life situation to test its effectiveness or gain experience in using it

Ex: He wanted to put his knowledge of gardening into practice by starting his own vegetable garden. 
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to envisage

to imagine or consider something as a possible future situation

Ex: Sarah envisages living abroad for a few years after graduation. 
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approach
approach
[noun]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

Ex: The teacher's approach to discipline focuses on positive reinforcement. 
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