Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)

to take into consideration, particularly in decision making

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

a specific manner of considering something

indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

not proved

existing or available in large quantities

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

an organization focused on a specific field of study or training, offering programs and services related to science, technology, medicine, business, or the arts

a social gathering or event, often formal or noteworthy

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

new and unlike anything else

to successfully overcome or manage a problem or a difficult situation

at the current moment or during the existing time

producing good results without costing too much

a basic substance used in manufacturing or production that has not yet been processed or refined

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

to consist of or include several different elements or parts

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

(of buildings) having many floors

something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation

something that we think is true or real

to think of someone or something in a particular way

having a tendency or inclination toward something

to reach the same level or ability as someone or something else

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

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

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

to present goods or services for purchase to potential buyers

having similarities that justify making a comparison

the amount of money spent to do or have something

as a result of a specific cause or reason

to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock

an area in which something acts, operates, or has influence or control

fine solid particles of ash that are carried into the air when fuel is combusted

the byproduct of smelting ore that forms a glass-like material, often found as a residue in mining and metalworking activities

an ore from which iron can be extracted

a product made during the manufacture of something else

fueled by burning coal

a large building in which electricity is made

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

the ability of an object or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time, without significant deterioration

the process of heating and melting rocks or ores to take out metals from them

consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

to mention something to make it stand out

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

the proportion of a substance in an alloy or mixture

with everything considered

the process of thinking carefully about risks, outcomes, or effects before making a decision or taking action

the series of stages something goes through from the beginning to the end of its use or existence

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