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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(n) the act of bringing an animal back to its natural environment after it has been in captivity Example: The ______ of the tortoises helped save their population.

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reintroduction

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(n) a person who works to protect the environment and wildlife Example: The ______ organized a campaign to save the turtles.

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conservationist

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(adj) in danger of becoming extinct Example: Many animals are ______ because of habitat loss.

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endangered

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(adj) not smooth or equal; having an irregular surface Example: The road was ______ and difficult to drive on.

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uneven

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(n) hot melted rock from a volcano Example: The ______ flowed down the side of the volcano.

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lava

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(adj) clearly different or unique Example: The island has five ______ volcanoes.

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distinct

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(v) to look like or be similar to someone or something

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resemble

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(adj) related to the moon Example: The astronaut studied the ______ rocks.

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lunar

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(n) plants in a particular area Example: The animals live in the thick ______ of the forest.

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vegetation

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(n) a break from something difficult or unpleasant Example: The vacation gave her a much-needed ______ from work.

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respite

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(adj) having little or no life or vegetation Example: The desert is ______ and dry.

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barren

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(n) the physical features of a particular area of land Example: The hikers explored the rocky ______ of the mountain.

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terrain

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(adj) difficult to live in or unsuitable for life Example: The desert is ______ for most animals.

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inhospitable

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(v) to settle and control an area by a group of people Example: People wanted to ______ new lands for farming.

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colonise

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(adj) related to someone's family members from past generations Example: She learned about her ______ roots and heritage.

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ancestral

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(v) to change in order to fit a new situation or use Example: Animals can ______ to different environments.

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adapt

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(n) an animal that hunts and eats other animals Example: A lion is a ______ in the wild.

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predator

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(n) a group of islands Example: The ______ is known for its unique wildlife.

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archipelago

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(v) to use something or someone in a way that helps you unfairly Example: Some companies ______ their workers by paying low wages.

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exploit

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(adv) at a very fast rate Example: The technology is growing ______ in our daily lives.

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exponentially

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(adj) not able to move Example: The tortoise was ______ because it was very old.

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immobile

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(v) to make a problem worse Example: The arrival of new animals can ______ the existing issues in the ecosystem.

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exacerbate

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(n) a creature from another planet or country Example: The movie features an ______ from outer space.

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alien

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(n) an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal Example: The lion chased its ______ across the grass.

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prey

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(n) a group of living things that are different from others of the same kind Example: The scientists studied the different ______ of turtles.

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subspecies

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(v) to give time, effort, or resources to something Example: She will ______ her life to helping others.

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dedicate

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(n) the practice of breeding animals in controlled environments, usually to help protect them Example: The zoo has a ______ program for endangered species.

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captive-breeding

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(n) the condition of having too many people in a place Example: ______ can lead to many problems in a city.

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overpopulation

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(adj) urgent or requiring immediate attention Example: The problem was also a ______ one.

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pressing

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(v) to bring something back to a place or area where it used to be Example: They want to ______ the animals into the wild.

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reintroduce

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(v) to make or become hard Example: The sun can ______ the clay.

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harden

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(n) the act of returning someone to their own country Example: The ______ of the tortoises to their natural habitat was very important.

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repatriation

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(adj) dangerous especially because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers Example: The hikers faced many ______ paths on their journey.

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treacherous

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(n) a person who helps two groups to work together Example: The ______ between the schools helped students connect with each other.

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liaison

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(adj) having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something Example: He is very ______ and wants to be a doctor.

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ambitious

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(adj) never done or known before Example: The project was an ______ success.

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unprecedented

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(adj) related to the organization of complex operations Example: The team needed ______ help for their big event.

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logistical

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(n) the total weight of cargo that a vehicle can carry Example: The truck can carry a heavy ______ of goods.

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payload

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(n) a person in charge of something, such as a prison or park Example: The ______ checked the area for safety.

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warden

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(adj) young or childish Example: The ______ tortoises quickly spread out over their ancestral territory.

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juvenile

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(adj) relating to past family or species Example: The tortoises returned to their ______ territory.

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ancestral

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(v) to move in a slow, heavy way Example: The elephant was ______ through the forest.

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lumbering

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(n) the process of growing or being replaced Example: The forest showed signs of ______ after the fire.

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regeneration

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(n) the act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage Example: The ______ of the tortoises led to a big decline in their population.