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IELTS 18 Reading T3 (1,2) Flashcards

1
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bê tông

The workers poured the c______ to create a strong foundation.

A

Concrete
/ˈkɒŋkriːt/

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material

vật liệu, chất

Sugar is a common s_____ used to sweeten drinks.

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Substance
/ˈsʌbstəns/

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The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation

Factories are required to reduce their carbon e_______.

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Emissions
/ɪˈmɪʃənz/

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xi măng

The builder mixed sand and gravel with c____ to make concrete.

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Cement
/sɪˈmɛnt/

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5
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lead to, cause, produce.

The heavy rain “resulted __” flooding in the area.

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Result in
/rɪˈzʌlt/

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6
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The amount or number of sth

He bought large q______ of supplies.

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Quantities
/ˈkwɒntɪtiz/

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To increase rapidly in number or value.

= skyrocket

Prices continued to s____ during the summer.

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Soar
/sɔːr/

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8
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Causing annoyance

irritating, annoying.

The noise was a_______ to everyone in the room.

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Aggravating
/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/

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Worsen

Loud noises can a____ his headache.

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Aggravate
/ˈæɡrəveɪt/

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= in search for

Shoppers were “in a s____ for” the best deals.

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In a scramble for
/ˈskræmbəl/

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11
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global, general.

The new law has u_______ implications.

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Universal
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/

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12
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A raw material

Coffee is a valuable c______ in many countries.

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Commodity
/kəˈmɒdɪti/

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Support

His argument was u______ by facts.

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Underpin
/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/

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14
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tỉ lệ, phần trăm

The full e___ of the damage was not known.

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Extent
/ɪkˈstɛnt/

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15
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The relative size or extent of something.

The project grew on a larger s__ than expected.

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Scale
/skeɪl/

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16
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= quite

The car is r_______ affordable.

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Relatively
/ˈrɛlətɪvli/

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17
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Characteristics of a substance or material.

qualities, traits.

Water has unique p____ , such as being able to dissolve many substances.

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Properties
/ˈprɒpərtiz/

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18
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A part or element of a larger whole.

Carbon is a key c______ of steel.

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Component
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/

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19
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Capable of being shaped or formed.

Clay is a m______ material.

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Mouldable
/ˈmoʊldəbəl/

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20
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A strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon.

Bridges are often built using s__.

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Steel
/stiːl/

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21
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Properties related to how a material expands when heated.

Đặc tính giãn nở nhiệt

Metals have various “t____ expansion properties”

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Thermal expansion properties
/ˈθɜːrməl ɪkˈspænʃən prɒpərtiz/

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22
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To strengthen or support with additional material.

strengthen.

The walls were r______ with concrete.

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Reinforce
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/

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23
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Motivate

Her passion for education d____ her to be a better teacher every day.

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Drive sb to do st

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24
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= appearance, advent

The e_______ of new technology changed the market.

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Emergence
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

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25
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Simple and easy

The instructions were s___________.

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Straightforward
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/

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26
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Takes in or soaks up (liquid or other substance).

The material a____ water quickly.

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Absorb
/əbˈzɔːrb/

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27
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The amount of water vapor in the air or in a substance.

Wood can absorb m______ over time.

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Moisture
/ˈmɔɪstʃər/

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28
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Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Certain plants are s_______ to frost.

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Susceptible
/səˈsɛptəbl/

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29
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Used to mention something as an additional fact or point.

let alone

chưa kể tới

The task is difficult, “not to m_____” time-consuming.

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Not to mention
/ˈmenʃən/

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30
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glue, paste.

The wallpaper was applied with an a______.

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Adhesive
/ədˈhiːsɪv/

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31
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in the form of a cross

vuông góc

They tied the ropes c____ to secure the cargo tightly.

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Crosswise
/ˈkrɔːsˌwaɪz/

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32
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below the president.

phó chủ tịch

She was promoted to v_ p______ of the company.

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Vice president
/vaɪs ˈprɛzɪdənt/

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33
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Experiencing a growing or increasing need for something.

Electric cars are “seeing i_____ demand”.

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Seeing increasing demand
/dɪˈmænd/

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34
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Nhà máy đốt than

“coal-burning p____” contribute to pollution.

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Coal-burning plants

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35
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Combined or included as a part of a whole.

She tried to i____ humor into her presentation to keep the audience engaged.

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Incorporate
/ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

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36
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The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.

The d_______ of the material is impressive.

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Durability
/ˌdjʊərəˈbɪləti/

37
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Extracting metal from its ore by heating and melting.

luyện kim

S_______ is essential for producing iron.

A

Smelting
/ˈsmɛltɪŋ/

38
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the things that are contained in something

They removed inappropriate c____ from the platform to keep it family-friendly.

Foods with a high fat c____ can lead to weight gain if consumed excessively.

A

Content
/ˈkɒntɛnt/

39
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traditional

The factory operates using c_____ machinery rather than cutting-edge technology.

A

Conventional
/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

40
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A lack or deficiency of something.

There is a s_______ of skilled workers in the market.

A

Shortage
/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/

41
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The ability to not be affected by something, especially adversely.

The body develops r____ to certain diseases through vaccinations.

R_____ to the new policy was strong among the employees.

A

Resistance
/rɪˈzɪstəns/

42
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Likely to be affected by sth, vulnerable.

The plant “is p___ to” disease.

A

Is prone to
/proʊn/

43
Q

về mặt, về khía cạnh

“In t____ of” cost, this option is the most affordable.

The project was a success “in t____ of” teamwork and collaboration.

A

In terms of
/tɜːrmz/

44
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cost, price.

The e______ of maintaining the building is significant.

A

Expense
/ɪkˈspɛns/

45
Q

car, vehicle.

A_______ have transformed modern transportation.

A

Automobiles
/ˈɔːtəməˌbiːlz/

46
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Made in a much smaller size.

Engineers created a m_______ version of the device.

A

Miniaturized
/ˈmɪnɪəˌtʃʊraɪzd/

47
Q

to have qualities, physical features, etc. that are similar to those of your parents, grandparents, etc.

= take after

She i_______ her father’s blue eyes.

A

Inherit
/ɪnˈhɛrɪt/

48
Q

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

lake, pool. (hồ chứa nước)

The town’s water supply comes from a nearby r_______.

A

Reservoir
/ˈrɛzərˌvwɑːr/

49
Q

to make something start to burn

She l____ a candle to create a cozy atmosphere in the room.

A

Light, Lit, Lit
//laɪt/, lɪt, lɪt/

50
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refilling, renewal.

After the long journey, they stopped for the r____ of fuel.

The constant r____ of nutrients is essential for soil health.

A

Replenishment
/rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/

51
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​the process of burning

C____ of gasoline powers most cars and trucks.

A

Combustion
/kəmˈbʌsʧən/

52
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Complex or intricate; not easy to analyze or understand.

The situation was too c_____ to solve quickly.

A

Complicated
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

53
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have the opposite effect

boomerang, fail, go wrong

Her plan to apologize b_______ and made things worse.

A

Backfire
/ˌbækˈfaɪər/

54
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to gradually stop using something

discontinue.

The old model was “p_____ out” and replaced with a new one.

A

Phase out
/feɪz/

55
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to make you feel a particular emotion again (thắp lên lại)

bring back, reawaken

He tried to r_____ his interest in painting.

A

Rekindle
/riˈkɪndəl/

56
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Destroyed, ruined

The car was completely w____ in the accident.

A

Wrecked
/rɛkt/

57
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modified, restructured.

The building was r____________ for office use.

A

Reconfigured
/ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjʊəd/

58
Q

model, mock-up

Before manufacturing, they developed a p_____ to evaluate the design.

A

Prototype
/ˈprəʊtəˌtaɪp/

59
Q

pít tông

The p____ moves within the cylinder to generate power.

A

Piston
/ˈpɪstən/

60
Q

almost or nearly complete

The sudden snowfall led to a v____ closure of the roads.

A

Virtual
/ˈvɜːtjʊəl/

61
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To show a difference between two things.

unlike, compared to, as opposed to, contrary to

“In c____ to” his brother, he prefers quiet activities

A

In contrast to
/ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst tuː/

62
Q

A loud, sharp sound; a rattling noise.

rattling, clicking.

The engine made a strange c______ as it started.

A

Clatter
/ˈklætər/

63
Q

a pleasant smell

The a___ of fresh coffee filled the room.

A

Aroma
/əˈroʊmə/

64
Q

release, discharge.

The factory e______ toxic fumes into the air.

A

Emit
/ɪˈmɪt/

65
Q

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

fast, rapid.

The s___ flow of the river carried the boat downstream.

A

Swift
/swɪft/

66
Q

To increase the speed of something.

The driver a_______ as the light turned green.

A

Accelerate
/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

67
Q

To look for funding or financial support.

The startup decided to “seek i_______” for its new project.

A

Seek investment
/siːk ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

68
Q

setting something on fire or starting combustion.

The i____ switch was faulty, so the car wouldn’t start.

The i_____ of the engine started smoothly

A

Ignition
/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

69
Q

remove something.

The goal was to e_______ the bugs in the software.

A

Eliminate
/ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪt/

70
Q

Done by hand rather than automatically.

The device could only be operated m_______.

A

Manually
/ˈmænjuəli/

71
Q

An improvement, upgrade

The new update included several performance e________.

Her performance in the role showed a significant e_____ over the previous year.

A

Enhancement
/ɪnˈhænsmənt/

72
Q

A machine that generates power, especially an engine.

The plane’s p_______ was checked before takeoff.

A

Powerplant
/ˈpaʊərˌplænt/

73
Q

excitedly.

She e____ awaited the announcement.

A

Eagerly
/ˈiːɡərli/

74
Q

Moving or reacting slowly.

After the big meal, he felt s______.

The old engine ran s_____ , indicating it might need a tune-up.

A

Sluggish(ly)
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/

75
Q

Not regular or consistent; likely to unpredictable changes.

unsteady, inconsistent.

The engine had an e_______ performance.

Her e____ schedule made it difficult to plan meetings in advance.

Her mood swings were e_____

A

Erratic
/ɪˈrætɪk/

76
Q

To move backward.

He had to r_____ the car out of the driveway.

To back out of the parking space, you need to drive “in r____”.

A

Reverse
/rɪˈvɜːrs/

77
Q

repeated faults or problems, bugs

The software had several g______ that needed fixing.

A

Glitches
/ɡlɪʧɪz/

78
Q

Capable of working successfully

The plan was considered v____ and worth pursuing.

A

Viable
/ˈvaɪəbl/

79
Q

chilly, cold, unfriendly

The morning air was f____

She gave him a f_____ reception.

A

Frosty
/ˈfrɒsti/

80
Q

in a smooth, regular or equal way

The paint was applied e_____ to give the wall a consistent color.

………………

with equal amounts for each person or in each place

He distributed the workload e_____ among the team members to ensure fairness.

………………

calmly; without showing any emotion

‘I warned you not to phone me,’ he said e_____.

A

Evenly
/ˈiːvənli/

81
Q

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

small, minor, insignificant

The differences in taste were n________.

A

Negligible
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbl/

82
Q

adjust, fix.

He likes to t____ with old cars in his spare time.

A

Tinker
/ˈtɪŋkər/

83
Q

Continuously, without end.

They debated e______ over the details.

A

Endlessly
/ˈɛndlɪsli/

84
Q

determined, resolute.

She was a____ about her decision not to move.

A

Adamant
/ˈædəmənt/

85
Q

Higher in quality or performance

better

This model is s______ to the previous one.

A

Superior
/sʊˈpɪriər/

86
Q

The act of keeping something in good condition.

upkeep, care.

Proper m__________ is key to a car’s longevity.

A

Maintenance
/ˈmeɪntənəns/

87
Q

Not altered or changed from its original form.

unchanged, original.

The building remains u_____ since its construction in the 19th century.

A

Unmodified
/ˌʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

88
Q

gây ra vấn đề

The new project “p_____ some difficult problems”

A

Poses some difficult problems
/poʊz/

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