Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2

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(n) the movement from one place to another, often in a seasonal pattern Example: The birds' ______ happens each year.

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migration

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(n) a period of time or space between two things

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interval

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(adj) happening once a year Example: We have an ______ party every December.

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annual

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(n) a series of events that happen in a specific order and repeat Example: The seasons change in a natural ______.

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cycle

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(v) to receive traits or properties from parents or ancestors Example: She will ______ her grandmother's old necklace.

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inherit

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(n) a natural ability to do something without being taught Example: The bird uses ______ to find its way home.

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instinct

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(n) a person who studies living things Example: The ______ studied the behavior of birds.

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biologist

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(n) a feature or quality that helps to identify something Example: The ______ of a dog is its loyalty.

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characteristic

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(adj) continuing for a long time Example: The meeting felt ______ and tiring.

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prolonged

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(adj) in a straight line Example: The road goes in a ______ direction toward the city.

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linear

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(adj) having sharp turns or angles; moving back and forth in a pattern Example: The road went ______ up the mountain.

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zigzag

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(n) the act of deciding how resources will be distributed Example: The ______ of food was fair for everyone.

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allocation

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(n) the state of paying close attention Example: Her ______ during the lesson helped her learn better.

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attentiveness

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(adj) not being distracted; focused Example: She was ______ while studying for her exam.

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undistracted

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(adj) not discouraged or stopped by difficulties Example: She was ______ by the rain and continued her walk.

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undeterred

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(adj) having a huge appetite; extremely hungry Example: The child was ______ and ate all the cookies.

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voracious

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(n) something given free to help people Example: The school gave out a ______ with information about the event.

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handout

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(adj) worthy of admiration or respect Example: The volunteers do ______ work in the community.

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admirable

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(v) to come together from different directions Example: The two roads ______ at the traffic light.

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converge

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(n) a process of change and development over time Example: The ______ of species is a slow process.

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evolution

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(n) a condition or situation that affects something Example: The ______ made it hard for him to attend the meeting.

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circumstance

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(n) a person's child or an animal's young Example: The bird took care of its ______.

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offspring

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(adj) relating to the land Example: Elephants are large ______ animals.

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terrestrial

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(n) an animal that has fur or hair and gives birth to live young Example: The dog is a ______.

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mammal

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(adj) related to or happening in a particular season Example: The restaurant has a ______ menu with dishes that change every few months.

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seasonal

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(n) small animals that float in the water and cannot swim against the tides Example: ______ are important for the ocean food chain.

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zooplankton

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(v) to use up a supply or resource Example: The animals ______ the food supply quickly.

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deplete

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(adj) having many small parts that are arranged in a complex way Example: The design of the jewelry was ______ and beautiful.

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intricate

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(n) something that can be seen or sensed, often difficult to understand Example: The migration of birds is a natural ______.

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phenomenon

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(adj) causing harm or damage Example: Pollution has a ______ effect on wildlife.

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detrimental

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(n) the state of being unchanged or constant Example: The ______ of the pronghorn's migration route is crucial for its survival.

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invariance

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(n) the act of making something narrower or tighter Example: The ______ of the path made it hard for the animals to pass.

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constriction

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(n) a point of congestion or blockage Example: The road became a ______ during rush hour.

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bottleneck

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(n) a reward or payment for something, often for capturing or killing someone or something Example: The hunters searched for the ______ offered for the lost treasure.

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bounty

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(v) to travel through or across something Example: They ______ the hills to reach the other side.

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traverse

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(n) a long narrow space in a building Example: The ______ leads to the classroom.

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corridor

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(n) the process of growing or improving Example: The ______ of the park makes the town nicer.

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development

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(n) a time of difficulty or danger Example: The community worked together during the ______.

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crisis

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(v) to have difficulty breathing because the throat is blocked Example: He might ______ on a piece of food.

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choke

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(n) a path or opening that allows movement from one place to another Example: The ______ led to a secret room.

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passageway

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(n) the act of protecting and preserving something, especially the environment and wildlife Example: The group promotes ______ to help endangered animals.