96. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 16, test 1, reading 1)

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What is a passage that goes down through a building or into the ground for access?

Shaft

What term describes an event that occurs frequently and at regular intervals?

At regular intervals

What does the term "underground" refer to?

Below the surface of the earth

What is the meaning of the term "excavate"?

Dig, mine, quarry, exhume

What does the word "surface" refer to?

Outside, exterior, top

What is the process of circulating air in a space called?

Ventilate

What is a long passage dug into the ground and filled with water for transportation or irrigation?

Canal

What does the term "supply" mean in the context of providing resources?

Provide, bring, give

What does "remarkably" imply about something?

Amazingly, outstandingly, extraordinarily, surprisingly

What does it mean to "pass on" information?

Convey, send, impart, communicate

What is the practice or science of farming called?

Agriculture

What does it mean to "equip" someone?

Prepare, train, arm

What is a part of something that can be held onto when climbing?

Handhold

What is a small hole or crack used for placing a foot while climbing called?

Foothold

What is a cover for the open part of a container called?

Lid

What does it mean to "ensure" something?

Guarantee, confirm, certify, warrant, make sure

What does "plumb" refer to in terms of positioning?

Exactly upright or level

What is a long thin pole or bar referred to as?

Rod

What does it mean to "determine" something?

Decide, conclude, establish, finalize

What does the term "slope" refer to in geography?

A piece of ground or a surface that slopes

What does it mean to "measure"?

Calculate, compute, quantify, gage

What does "drain" mean in terms of liquid removal?

Empty, bleed, remove, tap

What does it mean when something "appears"?

Happen, occur, exist, surface, emerge

What is the part of a place or object that is furthest from its beginning called?

End

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Explore essential vocabulary related to construction and agriculture, including terms like shaft, excavate, and ventilate. Enhance your knowledge of how these concepts apply to building structures and farming practices.

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1. What is the primary focus of agriculture?

A The practice or science of farming B The development of urban areas C The study of plant biology D The management of natural resources

2. What is the primary purpose of a shaft in a building?

A To support the structure of the building B To provide a passage for entry or exit C To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building D To store underground utilities

3. What does it mean when something happens at regular intervals?

A It happens rarely B It happens often C It happens unpredictably D It happens once

4. Which term refers to being below the surface of the earth?

A Excavate B Ventilate C Underground D Surface

5. What is the meaning of 'excavate'?

A To dig or mine B To build or construct C To cover or bury D To clean or polish

6. What does it mean to ventilate a space?

A To decorate a space B To heat up a space C To seal off a space D To circulate air

7. What is the meaning of 'flow' in the given context?

A To stop or halt B To dry up C To run or stream D To evaporate

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

A A natural river B A small pond C A long passage dug into the ground and filled with water D An underground tunnel

9. What does 'supply' mean in the given context?

A To consume B To hide C To provide or bring D To take away

10. What is the meaning of 'remarkably' in the given context?

A Amazingly or extraordinarily B Commonly C Ordinarily D Typically

11. What does 'pass on' mean in the given context?

A To ignore B To withhold C To keep secret D To convey or communicate

12. What does the term 'ensure' mean?

A To measure or calculate B To decide or conclude C To guarantee or make sure D To dig or mine

13. What does 'plumb' refer to?

A To calculate or compute B Exactly upright or level C A long thin pole or bar D A piece of ground that slopes

14. What is a 'rod'?

A To dig or mine B A long thin pole or bar C To guarantee or make sure D A piece of ground that slopes

15. What does it mean to 'determine' something?

A To decide or conclude B To dig or mine C To calculate or compute D To guarantee or make sure

16. What is a 'slope'?

A A piece of ground or a surface that slopes B A long thin pole or bar C Exactly upright or level D To decide or conclude

17. What does the term 'drain' mean in the given context?

A To fill or add B To empty or remove C To build or construct D To cover or hide

18. What does 'appear' mean in the given context?

A To create or invent B To disappear or vanish C To happen or occur D To destroy or ruin

19. What is the meaning of 'end' in the given context?

A The highest point of a structure B The part of a place or object that is furthest from its beginning or centre C The middle section of an object D The starting point of something

20. Which of the following is a synonym for 'drain'?

A Add B Build C Remove D Cover

21. What does it mean to equip someone?

A To observe them B To challenge them C To prepare, train, arm D To entertain them

22. What is a handhold used for?

A A support for sitting B A part of something that you can hold onto when climbing it C A device for opening containers D A tool for measuring distance

23. What is the function of a foothold?

A A platform for standing B A step in a staircase C A base for building structures D A small hole or crack where you can safely put your foot when climbing a steep rock

24. What is the purpose of a lid?

A A device for measuring weight B A tool for mixing ingredients C A handle for carrying objects D A cover for the open part of a pot, box, or other container

25. Which word can be used interchangeably with 'appear' in the given context?

A Disappear B Destroy C Emerge D Invent