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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
consultancy

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

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workforce
workforce
[noun]

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

Ex: The company plans to expand its workforce by hiring an additional 200 employees this year. 
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occupation

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

Ex: Teaching is a rewarding occupation that allows educators to make a positive impact on young minds. 
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to adapt
to adapt
[Verb]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

Ex: After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture. 
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automation

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

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embodied
embodied
[Adjective]

(of something abstract) given a physical form

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disruptive
disruptive
[Adjective]

interrupting or disturbing the normal flow or function of something

Ex: Her disruptive behavior in class prevented others from learning. 
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labor
labor
[noun]

work, particularly difficult physical work

Ex: The construction workers performed hours of hard labor under the scorching sun. 
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disembodied
disembodied
[Adjective]

not having a material body

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algorithm
algorithm
[noun]

a set of rules used by digital systems to decide what content to show users based on their behavior and preferences

Ex: The search engine uses complex algorithms to rank web pages based on relevance and authority. 
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dependent on
dependent on
[Adjective]

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

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to undertake

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

Ex: She undertakes the responsibility of managing the team's day-to-day operations. 
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contract
contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: They signed a contract to buy the house, outlining the terms of the sale. 
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to gather
to gather
[Verb]

to bring things together in one place

Ex: She gathered all her books from around the house and placed them neatly on the shelf. 
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to outperform

to do better than someone or something

Ex: The new model of the car is expected to outperform its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency. 
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to base on

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

Ex: The report is based on extensive research in the field. 
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productivity

(economics) the measure of how much is produced per input or time, reflecting efficiency in creating goods or services

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enhancement

an improvement that makes something more agreeable

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consequence

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: Flooding was a consequence of the heavy rains. 
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cognitive
cognitive
[Adjective]

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

Ex: Cognitive therapy helps individuals recognize and change negative thought patterns. 
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extent
extent
[noun]

the point or degree to which something extends

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telecommunication

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

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telecom
telecom
[noun]

(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically

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salesperson

a person whose job is selling goods

Ex: The salesperson helped me choose the perfect laptop for my needs. 
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to assess
to assess
[Verb]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

Ex: The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews. 
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to define
to define
[Verb]

to characterize or determine the essential qualities or attributes of someone or something

Ex: The intricate web of relationships and alliances defines the political landscape of the nation. 
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campaign
campaign
[noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The presidential campaign included rallies, debates, and advertising across the country. 
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short-sighted
short-sighted
[Adjective]

only thinking about immediate benefits and not considering future consequences

Ex: The company’s short-sighted decision to cut research funding hurt its long-term growth. 
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whereby
whereby
[conjunction]

used to indicate the means or method by which something is achieved or brought about

Ex: He devised a new system whereby employees could track their work hours online. 
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alternative
alternative
[Adjective]

available as an option for something else

Ex: They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad. 
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exploration

a systematic consideration

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experimentation

the testing of an idea

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case
case
[noun]

an example of a certain kind of situation

Ex: In this case, we need to follow the company's emergency procedures. 
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to feed
to feed
[Verb]

to provide or supply something with the necessary material, resources, or energy to function

Ex: The power plant feeds the city with electricity every day. 
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to report
to report
[Verb]

to give a written or spoken description of an event to someone

Ex: Scientists will report their findings during the conference, sharing their research with the academic community. 
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scenario
scenario
[noun]

a hypothetical sequence of events or a plausible situation that could unfold

Ex: The military strategists developed various scenarios to anticipate enemy movements. 
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objective
objective
[noun]

a goal that one wants to achieve

Ex: Her main objective is to complete the project by the end of the month. 
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transparent
transparent
[Adjective]

clear enough to be easily understood

Ex: The transparent instructions made it easy for everyone to follow the new procedure. 
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dilemma
dilemma
[noun]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

Ex: She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation. 
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expertise
expertise
[noun]

high level of skill, knowledge, or proficiency in a particular field or subject matter

Ex: The professor's expertise in neuroscience made her a respected authority in the field. 
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occupational
occupational
[Adjective]

related to a particular occupation, profession, or job

Ex: Occupational hazards pose risks to workers' health and safety. 
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boundary
boundary
[noun]

a limit that defines distinctions or separations between particular elements, such as ideas, cultures, or rules

Ex: Setting clear boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and respecting individual autonomy. 
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market intelligence

information collected about customers, competitors, and market trends that helps a business make better decisions and stay competitive

Ex: Good market intelligence can reduce risks in business decisions. 
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account manager

a person who manages relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and helping maintain business between the client and the company

Ex: She works as an account manager for a marketing firm. 
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to creep
to creep
[Verb]

(of something) to slowly and steadily spread or move, often in a way that is hard to notice at first

Ex: The fog crept across the valley at dawn. 
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