112. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 15, test 1, reading 1)

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What is the definition of reliability?

Dependability, consistency

What does the term "involve" mean?

Include, comprise, encompass

What is meant by "human error"?

An error that is typical of humans rather than machines

Define the term "contributory."

Related, causal, influential

What does "primary" signify in a given context?

Main, key, chief, crucial

What does the phrase "great/vast/overwhelming majority of sth" refer to?

Almost all of a group

What does "incidence of" refer to?

Occurrence, prevalence, frequency, rate, numbers

What is the meaning of the word "aim"?

Goal, purpose, objective, target, intention

What does flexibility mean in an educational context?

Suppleness, elasticity

What is mass production?

When products are made in large numbers by machines so that they can be sold cheaply.

What does the phrase "on the horizon" imply?

To seem likely to happen in the future.

What is meant by self-driving vehicles?

Vehicles that drive themselves.

Define capability.

Ability, capacity.

What does contribution mean?

Influence, involvement, impact.

What is the meaning of assistance?

Help, support, aid.

What does it mean to announce something?

To publicize, declare, say.

What is a trial in a testing context?

To thoroughly test something to see if it works correctly or is effective.

Define progress.

Development, growth, improvement.

What does it mean to gather pace?

To happen more quickly.

What does advance mean?

Improve, develop, enhance.

What does it mean to cite?

To mention, refer to.

Define motive.

Reason, cause, purpose, intention, aim.

What does indeed mean?

Certainly, actually, in fact.

What does it mean to demonstrate something?

To show, reveal, display.

Define collision.

Crash, accident.

What does it mean to involve someone?

To include, comprise, encompass.

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Explore essential terms related to reliability, flexibility, mass production, and self-driving technology. Understand their meanings and implications in various contexts, enhancing your knowledge of these critical concepts.

1. What does 'collision' refer to in the given context?

A Crash, accident B Help, support C Influence, involvement D Development, growth

2. What does the term 'reliability' refer to in the given context?

A Suppleness, elasticity B Influence, involvement C Ability, capacity D Dependability, consistency

3. What is meant by 'mass production' according to the content?

A The ability to drive itself B Influence and involvement C When products are made in large numbers by machines so that they can be sold cheaply D Dependability and consistency

4. How is 'flexibility' defined in the provided context?

A Suppleness, elasticity B Influence, involvement C Ability, capacity D Dependability, consistency

5. What does 'on the horizon' imply in the context given?

A The ability to drive itself B To seem likely to happen in the future C Dependability and consistency D Influence and involvement

6. What does 'indeed' imply in the context given?

A Doubtfully, uncertainly, hesitantly B Certainly, actually, in fact C Rarely, seldom, infrequently D Possibly, maybe, perhaps

7. What is meant by 'demonstrate' according to the content?

A Confuse, complicate, obscure B Show, reveal, display C Hide, conceal, cover D Ignore, overlook, disregard

8. What does 'human error' refer to in the given context?

A An error typical of humans rather than machines B A system failure C A machine malfunction D A software bug

9. What is the meaning of 'contributory' in the context provided?

A Related, causal, influential B Minor, insignificant C Unrelated, independent D Opposing, contradictory

10. How is 'primary' defined in the given context?

A Supplementary, additional B Optional, elective C Main, key, chief, crucial D Secondary, minor

11. What does 'great/vast/overwhelming majority of sth' mean according to the content?

A Almost all of a group B Half of a group C None of a group D A small portion of a group

12. How is 'announce' defined in the provided context?

A Development, growth, improvement B Help, support, aid C Publicize, declare, say D Thoroughly test something

13. What does 'trial' refer to in the context given?

A To thoroughly test something to see if it works correctly or is effective B Publicize, declare, say C Happen more quickly D Improve, develop, enhance

14. What is meant by 'progress' according to the content?

A Help, support, aid B Influence, involvement, impact C To thoroughly test something D Development, growth, improvement

15. What does 'self-driving' refer to in the context?

A A vehicle that drives itself B Influence, involvement C Ability, capacity D Dependability, consistency

16. What does the term 'contribution' mean in the given context?

A Influence, involvement, impact B Development, growth, improvement C Help, support, aid D Publicize, declare, say

17. What is the meaning of 'assistance' as per the content?

A Influence, involvement, impact B Happen more quickly C Improve, develop, enhance D Help, support, aid

18. What does the term 'advance' mean in the given context?

A Simplify, reduce, minimize B Improve, develop, enhance C Delay, hinder, obstruct D Ignore, overlook, neglect

19. What is the meaning of 'cite' according to the content?

A Create, invent, fabricate B Forget, ignore, dismiss C Mention, refer to D Hide, conceal, obscure

20. How is 'motive' defined in the provided context?

A Coincidence, accident, chance B Outcome, result, effect C Reason, cause, purpose, intention, aim D Obstacle, barrier, hindrance

21. What is meant by 'incidence of' in the context provided?

A Irrelevance to context B Absence of events C Decrease in numbers D Occurrence, prevalence, frequency, rate, numbers

22. What is meant by 'capability' according to the content?

A Occurrence, prevalence B Ability, capacity C Suppleness, elasticity D Main, key, chief

23. How is 'gather pace' defined in the provided context?

A Dependability, consistency B Happen more quickly C Include, comprise D Mention, refer to

24. What does 'aim' imply in the context given?

A Help, support B Crash, accident C Goal, purpose, objective D Influence, involvement

25. What is the meaning of 'advance' as per the content?

A Influence, involvement B Help, support C Improve, develop, enhance D Crash, accident

Study Notes

Summary of Key Concepts in Reliability, Contribution, and Communication

This document synthesizes key concepts related to reliability, contribution, and effective communication. It highlights the importance of adaptability, support, and clarity in various contexts, emphasizing their roles in progress and innovation.

Reliability and Flexibility

  • Dependability: Reliability is crucial for building customer trust and satisfaction, ensuring that products or services perform consistently over time.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility allows individuals and organizations to respond effectively to changing demands and environments, enhancing overall performance.

Contribution and Assistance

  • Active Participation: Contribution emphasizes the impact individuals or groups can have through their involvement, shaping outcomes in various contexts.
  • Support Systems: Assistance plays a vital role in fostering collaboration and overcoming challenges, highlighting the importance of providing help when needed.

Communication and Progress

  • Effective Announcements: Announcing information is essential for sharing important updates with a wider audience, facilitating clear communication.
  • Continuous Improvement: Progress signifies ongoing development and growth, contrasting with regression. It requires effort and adaptation to achieve better results.

Key Takeaways

  1. Reliability and flexibility are foundational for success in both products and personal skills.
  2. Active contribution and assistance are critical for fostering collaboration and achieving desired outcomes.
  3. Clear communication through effective announcements is vital for progress and understanding in any endeavor.