Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)

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peak [noun]

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

Ex: The company 's profits were at their peak last year , thanks to successful product launches and strategic investments .

economic [adjective]

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

Ex: They studied the economic impact of tourism in the region .

recession [noun]

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

Ex: Families had to tighten their budgets and cut back on spending due to the recession .

to graduate [verb]

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

Ex: They are excited to graduate and move on to the next phase of their lives .

to reflect [verb]

to contemplate or think deeply about something for insight or understanding

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prospect [noun]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy .

participant [noun]

a person who takes part or engages in an activity or event

Ex: The competition had many skilled participants .

to assign [verb]

to give specific tasks, duties, or responsibilities to individuals or groups

Ex: The project manager will assign each member a specific tasks based on their expertise .

to display [verb]

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

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control group [noun]

a group in an experiment or study that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested

Ex: To ensure valid results , the study included a control group that did not undergo the therapy .

to visualize [verb]

to form a mental image or picture of something

Ex: Students were encouraged to visualize the historical events they were studying to enhance understanding .

conflict [noun]

tension or opposition between two simultaneous, incompatible feelings

Ex: The character 's conflict between love and duty drove the plot of the novel .

outsider [noun]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

Ex: The artist was an outsider to the mainstream art world but gained a cult following .

incident [noun]

an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one

Ex: The teacher documented the bullying incident in the school records .

egocentric [adjective]

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

Ex: Her egocentric attitude often prevented her from seeing others ' points of view .

ego [noun]

(psychology) the conscious part of the mind that mediates between the unconscious and the reality which gives one a sense of self

to enable [verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Financial assistance can enable students to pursue higher education .

the (big|bigger) picture [phrase]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: In a heated argument , it can be beneficial to step back and see the bigger picture , understanding the underlying issues and seeking common ground .

conceptual [adjective]

involving ideas rather than physical objects or experiences

Ex: She explored conceptual design principles in her architecture projects , focusing on innovative ideas .

crystallized [adjective]

having become fixed and definite in form

openness [noun]

willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)

agreeableness [noun]

a temperamental disposition to be agreeable

judgment [noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

Ex: He trusted her judgment when it came to making important financial decisions .

affective [adjective]

characterized by emotion

outcome [noun]

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

Ex: We are eagerly waiting to see the outcome of the new product launch .

to retaliate [verb]

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

Ex: The organization decided to retaliate hacking attempts by counterattacking the source .

assumption [noun]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

Ex: She made the assumption that he would handle the project alone .

concept [noun]

a principle or idea that is abstract

nature [noun]

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

to base on [verb]

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

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to underestimate [verb]

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Ex: It 's easy to underestimate the impact of climate change until you see its effects firsthand .

branch [noun]

a subdivision of a larger system or concept

Ex: Philosophy is a broad field with several branches , like ethics and metaphysics .

criteria [noun]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

Ex: The committee set several criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy .

circumstance [noun]

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

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aspect [noun]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail .

to encounter [verb]

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

Ex: Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project .

to attempt [verb]

to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: She attempts to learn a new language by practicing every day .

controversial [adjective]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Ex: The controversial film explored sensitive social issues , prompting both praise and criticism from viewers .

benefit [noun]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families .

recommended [adjective]

suggested or advised because it is considered good or suitable

Ex: He used the recommended method to fix the problem .

to establish [verb]

to introduce or create laws or policies

Ex: The city council plans to establish new laws for recycling .

degree [noun]

a specific extent on a scale that represents the intensity, amount, or level of something

Ex: Her degree of confidence grew as she practiced more .

regarding [preposition]

in relation to or concerning someone or something

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extent [noun]

the point or degree to which something extends

to [take] {sth} into account [phrase]

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

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alteration [noun]

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

Ex: A minor alteration to the design improved its overall functionality .

to regard [verb]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

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in turn [adverb]

in a sequential manner, referring to actions or events occurring in a specific order

Ex: Employees were called into the meeting room in turn to receive their performance reviews .

modesty [noun]

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

Ex: Her modesty was apparent when she downplayed her role in the team 's victory .

fairness [noun]

the quality of being just or reasonable in treating people and situations

Ex: She argued that the decision was made with complete fairness .

objectivity [noun]

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

Ex: The judge 's objectivity was called into question due to his personal connection to the case .

detached [adjective]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

Ex: His detached reaction to the news of his promotion suggested he was not particularly thrilled .

to tend [verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment .

decentering [noun]

the act of shifting focus or importance away from a central person, idea, or position to highlight other parts or viewpoints

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2
Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3