IELTS 19 Reading T2

Question 1

Related to farming or rural life.

In the 18th century, most people lived in a_______ societies.

Answer 1

agrarian
/əˈɡreəriən/

nông nghiệp

Question 2

A toothed wheel in machines that transmits motion.

The machine stopped working because a g___ was jammed.

Answer 2

gear
/ɡɪə(r)/

bánh răng, thiết bị

Question 3

A railway engine that pulls trains.

The old l_________ was displayed in the museum.

Answer 3

locomotive
/ˌləʊ.kəˈməʊ.tɪv/

đầu máy xe lửa

Question 4

Existing or coming before in time.

The p____ agreement was signed last year.

Answer 4

prior
/ˈpraɪə(r)/

trước, ưu tiên

Question 5

A small, simple house, typically in the countryside.

They stayed in a cozy little c______ by the lake.

Answer 5

cottage
/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

nhà tranh, nhà nhỏ

Question 6

People who weave fabric.

The w______ worked long hours in the textile mills.

Answer 6

weavers
/ˈwiːvəz/

thợ dệt

Question 7

A fine cord used in sewing or weaving.

She used a needle and t______ to mend the shirt.

Answer 7

thread
/θred/

sợi chỉ, sợi

Question 8

Experienced or was subjected to.

The factory u________ major renovations last year.

Answer 8

underwent
/ˌʌn.dəˈwent/

đã trải qua

Question 9

A legal right for an invention.

He applied for a p_____, so no one else could copy his idea.

Answer 9

patent
/ˈpeɪ.tənt/

bằng sáng chế

Question 10

Accidents where objects crash into each other.

Several c_________ occurred on the icy roads.

Answer 10

collisions
/kəˈlɪʒ.ənz/

va chạm

Question 11

Extremely large or great in scale.

The company made i______ profits last year.

Answer 11

immense
/ɪˈmens/

mênh mông, to lớn

Question 12

Not enough or not good enough.

The shelter was i__________ for the growing number of refugees.

Answer 12

inadequate
/ɪnˈæd.ɪ.kwət/

không đầy đủ

Question 13

Measures and systems to maintain cleanliness.

Poor s_________ led to widespread disease in the city.

Answer 13

sanitation
/ˌsæn.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

vệ sinh

Question 14

Disappeared or ceased to exist.

Many traditional jobs have v_______ due to automation.

Answer 14

vanished
/ˈvæn.ɪʃt/

biến mất

Question 15

in very large amounts

The factory produces goods “in m______ quantities” to meet global demand.

Answer 15

in mass quantities

với số lượng lớn

Question 16

related to the atmosphere or climate

Scientists measure a________ pressure to predict weather changes.

Answer 16

atmospheric
/ˌætməˈsfɛrɪk/

thuộc về khí quyển, khí hậu

Question 17

small-scale, home-based manufacturing

Before industrialization, cloth was often made in “c______ industry”.

Answer 17

cottage industry

ngành công nghiệp gia đình

Question 18

operated by machines

Farming has become more m________ thanks to modern machines.

Answer 18

mechanized
/ˈmekənaɪzd/

được cơ giới hóa

Question 19

resistance or disapproval of something

There was strong “o________ to” the new tax law.

Answer 19

opposition to
/ˌoʊpəˈzɪʃən/

phản đối, chống đối

Question 20

acts of rebellion or revolts

The government struggled to control the u________ in the capital.

Answer 20

uprisings
/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋz/

các cuộc nổi dậy

Question 21

a state of disorder or disturbance

The country faced weeks of political u________.

Answer 21

unrest
/ʌnˈrɛst/

sự bất ổn

Question 22

a building where goods are manufactured

The old m________ has now been turned into a museum.

Answer 22

mill
/mɪl/

nhà máy, xưởng

Question 23

have almost completely disappeared

Traditional crafts “have all but v_______” due to modern manufacturing.

Answer 23

have all but vanished

gần như đã biến mất

Question 24

circular or spinning movement

A wheel turns with “r________ motion”, making it efficient for machinery.

Answer 24

rotary motion
/ˈroʊtəri moʊʃən/

chuyển động quay tròn

Question 25

Controlling or managing something by rule or system. ## Footnote The government is r_________ the use of chemicals in farming.

Answer 25

regulating /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ/ ## Footnote điều chỉnh, quy định

Question 26

A gradual increase or gathering of something. ## Footnote The a____________ of dust indicated the room hadn't been cleaned for weeks.

Answer 26

accumulation /əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ ## Footnote sự tích lũy

Question 27

A low, continuous humming sound; also used to describe lively excitement. ## Footnote There was a b___ of excitement in the air before the concert began.

Answer 27

buzz /bʌz/ ## Footnote tiếng vo ve, sự náo nhiệt

Question 28

To control or strongly influence what someone does or says. ## Footnote Parents shouldn't d______ every decision their children make.

Answer 28

dictate /ˈdɪk.teɪt/ ## Footnote ra lệnh, chỉ đạo

Question 29

An abnormally rapid or strong heartbeat. ## Footnote She felt a p__________ after climbing the stairs.

Answer 29

palpitation /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ ## Footnote sự hồi hộp, tim đập mạnh

Question 30

A small, involuntary shaking or quivering. ## Footnote He noticed a slight t______ in his hand when he was nervous.

Answer 30

tremor /ˈtrem.ər/ ## Footnote sự run, chấn động nhỏ

Question 31

A strong feeling of wanting something. ## Footnote He had a deep d______ to travel the world.

Answer 31

desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ ## Footnote khao khát, mong muốn

Question 32

The strength or force of something. ## Footnote The i_________ of the storm frightened everyone.

Answer 32

intensity /ɪnˈten.sə.ti/ ## Footnote cường độ, độ mạnh

Question 33

A substance made by combining two or more elements ## Footnote Salt is a chemical c_______ of sodium and chlorine.

Answer 33

compound /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ ## Footnote hợp chất

Question 34

Considered or explained as a reason for something. ## Footnote The poor weather "a_________ for" the low attendance.

Answer 34

accounted /əˈkaʊn.tɪd/ ## Footnote giải thích cho

Question 35

To become aware of or understand something. ## Footnote Many people p_______ colors differently.

Answer 35

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ ## Footnote nhận thức, cảm nhận

Question 36

A state of stopping or pulling back from something, often addictive. ## Footnote He experienced w_________ symptoms after quitting caffeine.

Answer 36

withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ ## Footnote sự cai (thuốc, nghiện), rút lui

Question 37

A sign that shows the presence of something, usually an illness. ## Footnote A fever is a common s______ of the flu.

Answer 37

symptom /ˈsɪmp.təm/ ## Footnote triệu chứng

Question 38

To find out or conclude something based on evidence. ## Footnote Doctors must d_________ the cause of the illness before treating it.

Answer 38

determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ ## Footnote xác định, quyết định

Question 39

consider something as the cause of ## Footnote The doctor a________ his illness to stress.

Answer 39

attribute to /əˈtrɪbjuːt/ ## Footnote cho là do, quy cho

Question 40

to prevent or hold back ## Footnote Fear of failure can i________ students from trying.

Answer 40

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ ## Footnote ngăn chặn, kiềm chế

Question 41

the act of sweating ## Footnote The intense heat caused heavy p________.

Answer 41

perspiration /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃən/ ## Footnote sự đổ mồ hôi

Question 42

difficulty breathing ## Footnote She experienced "s_____ of breath" after climbing the stairs.

Answer 42

shortness of breath ## Footnote khó thở, hụt hơi

Question 43

the feeling of wanting to vomit ## Footnote He felt a wave of n________ after eating too quickly.

Answer 43

nausea /ˈnɔːziə/ ## Footnote buồn nôn

Question 44

to show clearly (a feeling or symptom) ## Footnote The disease may m________ itself as fatigue or pain.

Answer 44

manifest /ˈmænɪfest/ ## Footnote biểu hiện, thể hiện rõ (thường là cảm xúc/triệu chứng)

Question 45

A question or investigation into something. ## Footnote The police launched an i_______ into the incident.

Answer 45

Inquiry /ˈɪn.kwə.ri/ ## Footnote cuộc điều tra, sự hỏi thông tin

Question 46

Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning. ## Footnote His silence is e________ to guilt.

Answer 46

Equivalent /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/ ## Footnote tương đương

Question 47

A particular area of activity, interest, or knowledge. ## Footnote She is well known in the s________ of psychology.

Answer 47

Sphere /sfɪər/ ## Footnote lĩnh vực, phạm vi

Question 48

Something that attracts attention or interest. ## Footnote The headline was a perfect h____ to draw readers in.

Answer 48

Hook /hʊk/ ## Footnote móc; cái thu hút

Question 49

Eager to learn or know more. ## Footnote He was c_______ about how the machine worked.

Answer 49

Curious /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ ## Footnote hiếu kỳ, tò mò

Question 50

Determined and unwavering. ## Footnote She was r_______ in her decision to continue the project.

Answer 50

Resolute /ˈrɛz.ə.luːt/ ## Footnote kiên quyết, cương quyết

Question 51

A delay or problem that affects progress. ## Footnote The project experienced a serious s________.

Answer 51

Setback /ˈsɛt.bæk/ ## Footnote trở ngại, sự giật lùi

Question 52

The first or earliest version of something. ## Footnote Her idea was very ________ and creative.

Answer 52

Original /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/ ## Footnote độc đáo, nguyên bản, sáng tạo

Question 53

A device used to connect electrical equipment to a power supply. ## Footnote Just p____ it into the socket.

Answer 53

Plug /plʌɡ/ ## Footnote phích cắm

Question 54

To keep working hard at something, especially for a long time and even if it's difficult. ## Footnote She kept ________ at her homework until midnight.

Answer 54

plug away ## Footnote miệt mài làm việc, kiên trì cố gắng

Question 55

To a certain or moderate degree. ## Footnote This phone is r________ cheap compared to others.

Answer 55

Relatively /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ ## Footnote tương đối

Question 56

Related to the nervous system. ## Footnote The brain processes information via n______ connections.

Answer 56

Neural /ˈnjʊə.rəl/ ## Footnote thuộc thần kinh

Question 57

A group chosen to make a legal decision. ## Footnote A j____ is an important part of a fair trial.

Answer 57

Jury /ˈdʒʊə.ri/ ## Footnote bồi thẩm đoàn

Question 58

To mentally connect two things. ## Footnote People often a________ summer with the beach.

Answer 58

Associate /əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ ## Footnote liên kết, liên tưởng

Question 59

Capable of being repeated with the same results. ## Footnote The model is both cost-effective and r_____ in other countries.

Answer 59

Replicable /ˈrɛp.lɪ.kə.bəl/ ## Footnote có thể tái lập

Question 60

A distinguishing characteristic. ## Footnote Patience is an important t______ in teaching.

Answer 60

Trait /treɪt/ ## Footnote đặc điểm, tính cách

Question 61

Study of the brain and nervous system. ## Footnote N________ explains how our brains process information.

Answer 61

Neuroscience /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪəns/ ## Footnote khoa học thần kinh

Question 62

Famous and respected within a particular profession. prominent, renowned. ## Footnote He is an e_______ scientist known for his research in genetics.

Answer 62

Eminent /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/ ## Footnote nổi tiếng, xuất sắc

Question 63

Done on purpose; intentional and careful. intentional, planned. ## Footnote The pause in her speech was d________ to create tension.

Answer 63

Deliberate /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ ## Footnote có chủ ý, cố ý

Question 64

Successful and admired for excellence. notable, well-respected. ## Footnote The ceremony honored d________ guests from around the world.

Answer 64

Distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ ## Footnote ưu tú, xuất chúng

Question 65

Very unusual or remarkable. exceptional, remarkable. ## Footnote She has an e____________ ability to solve complex problems.

Answer 65

Extraordinary /ɪkˈstrɔː.dɪ.nər.i/ ## Footnote phi thường, khác thường

Question 66

the ability to control your behaviour or the way you live, work, etc. ## Footnote He showed great d________ in sticking to his schedule.

Answer 66

Discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ ## Footnote kỷ luật; ngành học

Question 67

Moral principles that govern behavior. morals, principles. ## Footnote The lawyer acted according to strict professional e_____.

Answer 67

Ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ ## Footnote đạo đức > strong work ethics

Question 68

Conditions or facts that affect a situation. situation, context. ## Footnote Under normal c_____________, I wouldn’t have agreed.

Answer 68

Circumstances /ˈsɜː.kəm.stæn.sɪz/ ## Footnote hoàn cảnh, tình huống

Question 69

Revealed or made known. exposed, revealed. ## Footnote The investigation u________ the truth behind the scam.

Answer 69

Uncovered /ʌnˈkʌv.əd/ ## Footnote phát hiện, khám phá

Question 70

A perfect example of a particular quality. embodiment, ideal. ## Footnote She is the e_______ of elegance and grace.

Answer 70

Epitome /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ ## Footnote hình mẫu, ví dụ hoàn hảo

Question 71

Not discouraged by failure or difficulty. persistent, unshaken. ## Footnote He remained u________ by the criticism he received.

Answer 71

Undeterred /ˌʌn.dɪˈtɜːd/ ## Footnote không nản lòng

Question 72

The ability to understand and think logically. mind, intelligence. ## Footnote Her i________ was apparent from a young age.

Answer 72

Intellect /ˈɪn.təl.ɛkt/ ## Footnote trí tuệ, trí óc

Question 73

having a high reputation; respected ## Footnote She won a p________ award for her research.

Answer 73

prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/ ## Footnote có uy tín, danh giá

Question 74

determined or focused; a purpose or aim ## Footnote He listened with i________ attention.

Answer 74

intent /ɪnˈtent/ ## Footnote sự quyết tâm, ý định; chăm chú, tập trung

Question 75

acking basic necessities; poor or disadvantaged ## Footnote Many children in d________ areas lack access to education.

Answer 75

deprived /dɪˈpraɪvd/ ## Footnote thiếu thốn, nghèo khó (thường dùng cho hoàn cảnh sống)