Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2

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(v) to completely get rid of something Example: The goal is to ______ diseases that harm people.

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eradicate

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(adj) existing or happening often in a particular place or among a particular group Example: Flu is more ______ in the winter months.

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prevalent

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(adj) made to be connected and influenced by the world as a whole Example: The market has become more ______ in recent years.

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globalised

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(n) a virus that is very strong and resistant to treatment Example: A ______ can spread quickly among the population.

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super-virus

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(n) a medicine used to kill bacteria or prevent their growth Example: The doctor prescribed an ______ for the infection.

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antibiotic

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(v) to help something grow or develop Example: The warm climate can ______ many types of plants.

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foster

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(n) the height of something above sea level Example: The ______ of the mountain is very high.

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altitude

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(adj) related to the physical features, population, or environment of a specific area Example: The ______ layout of the city makes it easy to navigate.

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geographical

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(n) a type of air pollution made from smoke and fog Example: The city was covered in ______ during the winter.

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smog

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(n) a condition that makes it hard to breathe Example: She has ______ and needs to use an inhaler.

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asthma

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(n) the process of developing industries in a country or region Example: The ______ of the city brought many new jobs.

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industrialisation

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(n) the act of making air, water, or land dirty Example: The city has high levels of ______ from cars.

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pollution

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(adj) related to breathing or the organs used for breathing Example: Many people suffer from ______ problems.

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respiratory

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(n) a thing made by combining two different elements Example: A ______ car uses both gas and electricity.

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hybrid

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(n) the act of getting rid of something completely Example: The ______ of smallpox was a major achievement in medicine.

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eradication

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(adj) likely to do or experience something Example: Some people are ______ to catching colds easily.

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prone

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(n) the number of times something happens in a given time period Example: The ______ of the trains makes it easy to travel.

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frequency

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(n) a layer placed over something else to cover it or add information Example: You can add an ______ to your map to show areas with high pollution.

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overlay

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(n) a relationship or connection between two things Example: The study showed a ______ between air quality and health problems.

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correlation

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(n) the study of how diseases spread and can be controlled Example: ______ helps us understand which people are at risk of getting sick.

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epidemiology

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(n) the way in which two or more people or things communicate or act together Example: The ______ between the doctors and patients is very important.

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interaction

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(v) to sort or place into groups based on shared qualities Example: We need to ______ the books by genre.

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categorize

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(n) a rapid spread of disease in a specific area Example: The town faced an ______ of the flu last winter.

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epidemic

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(adj) capable of being harmed or hurt Example: The shelter helps ______ people in the community.

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vulnerable

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(n) a smaller group within a larger category Example: A ______ of health geography studies healthcare resources.

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subcategory

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(n) the act of providing something, typically for use or support Example: The school ensures good ______ for all students.

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provision

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(n) a difference or lack of agreement between things that should be the same Example: There is a big ______ in the number of cars between the two cities.

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discrepancy

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(n) a symbol used to group information, usually in pairs Example: Please put the numbers in the ______.

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bracket

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(v) to judge or decide the amount, value, or quality of something Example: They ______ the situation before making a decision.

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assess

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(n) the most important position in an activity or situation Example: Doctors are on the ______ of fighting diseases.

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frontline

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(v) to be a part of something or to form something Example: Many factors ______ a healthy lifestyle.

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constitute

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(n) the act of getting a vaccine to protect against diseases Example: ______ helps prevent many serious illnesses.

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vaccination

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(n) the fact that something is common or widespread Example: The ______ of flu cases increases in winter.

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prevalence

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(n) a disease caused by germs entering the body Example: The doctor tested me for an ______.

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infection

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(adj) able to fight against something Example: Some bacteria are ______ to antibiotics.

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resistant

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(n) a serious disease caused by infected mosquitoes Example: Many people in tropical regions are at risk of ______.

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malaria

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(adj) relating to the hot and wet parts of the world near the equator Example: The rainforest is in a ______ area.

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tropical

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(adj) slightly wet or not completely dry Example: The ground is ______ after the rain.

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damp

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(n) a small flying insect that bites and can carry diseases Example: The ______ buzzed around my ear.

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mosquito

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(n) a state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy Example: Taking walks can improve your ______.

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well-being

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(n) a serious disease that can paralyze people Example: ______ can affect children's ability to walk.

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polio

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(v) to appear again after being gone Example: Some diseases can ______ after many years.

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re-emerge

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(v) to explain the meaning of something Example: We need to ______ the results of the experiment.

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interpret

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(n) the organized provision of medical services to people Example: Many communities are working to improve their ______ options.

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healthcare

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(adj) clearly defined or identified Example: The teacher asked for a ______ answer to the question.

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specific

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(n) a particular place or position Example: The ______ of the park is near my house.

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location

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(v) to examine something carefully in order to understand it Example: We need to ______ the data before making a decision.

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analyze

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(n) something that contributes to a result or situation Example: Weather is an important ______ in farming.

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factor

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(n) a single person or thing Example: Each ______ has their own unique story.

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individual

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(n) the number of people who live in a certain area Example: The ______ of the city is growing every year.

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population

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(n) a person who studies or conducts research Example: The ______ found new information about air pollution.

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researcher

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(adj) easily hurt or harmed Example: The group is ______ to changes in the weather.

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vulnerable

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(n) a suggestion or piece of advice about what to do Example: The teacher gave a ______ for the best book to read.

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recommendation

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(n) a plan or rule made by an organization or government Example: The school has a new ______ for student behavior.

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policy

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(adj) related to or involving more than one country Example: The meeting had many ______ guests.

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international

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(n) the group of people who control a country or state Example: The ______ is making new laws to protect the environment.

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government

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(n) a group of people who work together to achieve a goal Example: The ______ helps people in need.

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organisation

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