Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2
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to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation
the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people
the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
the ability to change or adjust easily or quickly to different conditions and situations
someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
to gradually increase in speed, strength, or intensity
to refer to something as an example or proof
a reason or purpose behind someone's actions or behavior
to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence
an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction
the rate or frequency at which something happens or occurs
to interact and spend time with people
the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole
an organization focused on a specific field of study or training, offering programs and services related to science, technology, medicine, business, or the arts
to examine something scientifically, typically to discover facts or evidence
the practice of making something on a smaller scale
in a highly thorough, detailed, or forceful manner
to make something happen
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
a person, company, or organization that offers goods or services to customers
a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist
describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals
to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something
made or designed for a specific function
significantly better or greater than what is typical or expected
a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something
to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult
without end or limits in extent, amount, or space
to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry
the action of making people obey a law or regulation
the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)
related to or characteristic of society and its members as a whole
to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it
remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties
focused or directed toward a specific goal, objective, or audience
to overcome a challenge or obstacle
the mental connection or link between ideas, memories, or images
an artificial environment generated by a computer that makes the user think what they are seeing or hearing is real, by using a special headphone and a helmet that displays the generated environment
according to facts instead of opinions
absolutely necessary and of great importance
a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers
a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9
an organized and carefully planned course of action
in regard to what someone has said or written
large in quantity, extent, or degree
a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous
the process or period of changing from one state, place, or condition to another
generally accepted and followed by many people
to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit
no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary
the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life
the speed at which products in a store are sold and replaced within a time frame
a broad or comprehensive mental perspective or view
technology that allows people to control devices or join events from a distance by creating a realistic virtual experience
the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another
completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.
the capacity to act independently and make decisions without undue influence
a possible consequence that something can bring about
the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed
