Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1

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(n) a person or thing that causes harm or threat Example: The loud noise was a ______ to my concentration.

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menace

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(n) a large fire that burns quickly and brightly Example: The ______ spread through the forest rapidly.

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blaze

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(n) the state of being ready for something Example: The team showed great ______ for the big game.

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preparedness

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(adv) in a way that is not regular or normal Example: The car drove ______ on the road.

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erratically

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(n) a very large and intense wildfire Example: The ______ caused many people to evacuate their homes.

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megafire

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(n) a situation where a place is surrounded by enemy forces and cannot be entered or exited Example: The city was under ______ for several weeks.

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siege

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(n) the area of land measured in acres Example: The farm has a large ______ of corn.

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acreage

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(n) water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow Example: The forecast says there will be a lot of ______ this week.

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precipitation

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(n) the complete removal of something Example: The ______ of weeds is important for healthy plants.

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eradication

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(n) small bushes and plants growing under larger trees Example: The forest was thick with ______, making it hard to walk through.

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underbrush

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(adj) not done on purpose; accidental Example: The ______ mistake caused confusion.

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unintentional

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(n) a community of living things and their environment Example: The ______ supports many types of plants and animals.

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ecosystem

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(adj) likely to suffer from something or be affected by something Example: The area is ______ to flooding during heavy rains.

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prone

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(n) something added to another thing but is not essential to it Example: The ______ helps the main professor with teaching.

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adjunct

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(n) the strength or force of something Example: The ______ of the storm surprised everyone.

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intensity

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(adj) very unusual and surprising Example: The firefighter's work is an ______ challenge.

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incredible

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(n) the state of being ready for something Example: The community's ______ helped them respond quickly to the emergency.

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preparedness

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(v) to burn something severely Example: The sun can ______ the plants if they are not watered.

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scorch

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(v) to do something badly or make a mistake Example: They ______ the project because they didn't plan properly.

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bungle

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(adj) strange or unusual Example: The ______ weather surprised everyone.

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peculiar

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(adj) in a state of good condition, often because of neglect or age Example: The ______ building was full of broken windows.

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dilapidated

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(adj) taking action to make things happen rather than waiting for them to happen Example: The manager was ______ in solving problems before they became bigger.

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proactive

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(n) the basic structures and services necessary for a community to function Example: The city needs to improve its ______ for better transportation.

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infrastructure

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(v) to move across or through something Example: We need to ______ the mountains to get to the other side.

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traverse

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(adj) having a winding or twisting shape Example: The road had a ______ path through the hills.

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serpentine

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(adj) huge and very large in size Example: The ______ trees in the forest are very old.

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mammoth

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(n) the power to make legal decisions Example: The court has ______ over this case.

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jurisdiction

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(n) help given by people to each other in a community Example: The community organized a ______ event to support families in need.

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mutual-aid

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(adv) in a way that is good enough or acceptable Example: The team communicated ______ during the project.

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adequately

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(v) to make changes to something in order to improve it Example: They plan to ______ the old park to make it more enjoyable.

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revamp

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(n) the quality of being committed to a task or purpose Example: Her ______ to studying every day helped her pass the exam.

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dedication

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(n) the act of working together in a relaxed way Example: Good ______ helps the team win the game.

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coordination

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(n) the quality of being effective and producing good results with less waste or effort Example: The team worked with great ______ to finish the project on time.

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efficiency

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(n) the act of obtaining or buying something Example: The company is responsible for the ______ of new equipment.

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procurement

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(adv) very unusual or remarkable Example: I am ______ happy today.

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extraordinarily

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(v) to leave a place because it is not safe Example: People must ______ their homes when there is a fire.

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evacuate

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(prep) in spite of Example: ______ the rain, we still went for a walk.

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notwithstanding

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(v) to suffer something difficult or painful Example: He had to ______ the long wait at the airport.

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endure

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(n) the action of keeping something under control or within limits Example: The ______ of the fire took several hours.

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containment

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(n) a general change or development in a situation or in the way people do something Example: There is a ______ towards using more renewable energy.

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trend

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(adj) extremely hot Example: The ______ sun made it hard to stay outside.

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superhot

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(n) the result of something that has happened Example: The ______ of not studying could be a bad grade.

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consequence

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(v) to help by giving something Example: Many people ______ money to help those in need.

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contribute

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(n) the process of building something, usually a large structure Example: The ______ of the new school will start next month.

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construction

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(adj) related to a place where people live Example: They live in a ______ area with many houses.

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residential

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(n) the quality of being strong or powerful Example: The ______ of the music made everyone feel excited.

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intensity

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(adj) burned and damaged by fire Example: The ______ earth showed how fierce the fire had been.

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scorched

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(v) to do what is required or promised Example: The team ______ all their goals this season.

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fulfilled

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(n) a promise to do something or a firm decision to do something Example: Her ______ to her job is very strong.

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commitment

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(v) to make something better or stronger Example: We need to ______ our software for better performance.

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upgrade

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(v) gave money or resources to something expecting to make a profit or benefit Example: The company ______ in new technology to improve safety.

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invested

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