Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1

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fragrant

(adj) /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
having a strong, sweet smell

Example: The fragrant flowers filled the garden with a beautiful scent.

genus

(n) /ˈdʒiː.nəs/
a group of related plants or animals

Example: Cinnamon comes from trees in the genus Cinnamomum.

biblical

(adj) /ˈbɪblɪkəl/
related to the Bible

Example: He studies biblical stories every Sunday.

anoint

(v) /əˈnɔɪnt/
to put oil or water on a person as part of a ceremony

Example: The priest will anoint the new leader during the ceremony.

token

(n) /ˈtoʊ.kən/
a symbol or sign of something

Example: The necklace was a token of their friendship.

mourner

(n) /ˈmɔːrnər/
a person who is sad because someone has died

Example: The mourner cried at the funeral.

additive

(n) /ˈædɪtɪv/
a substance added to something to improve it or to preserve it

Example: The recipe calls for an additive to enhance the flavor.

condiment

(n) /ˈkɒndɪmənt/
a substance used to add flavor to food

Example: She added a condiment to her sandwich.

exotic

(adj) /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/
unusual and exciting because it is connected with a distant country

Example: She loves the exotic fruits from tropical regions.

banquet

(n) /ˈbæŋkwɪt/
a large meal for many people, often for a special occasion

Example: They had a banquet to celebrate the new year.

ailment

(n) /ˈeɪl.mənt/
a health problem or illness

Example: She went to the doctor because of her ailment.

indigestion

(n) /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
a condition of discomfort in the stomach

Example: Too much food can cause indigestion.

elite

(adj) /ɪˈliːt/
a group of people who have a lot of power or influence

Example: She was part of the elite in her city.

consumption

(n) /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the act of using or eating something

Example: His consumption of fruits has increased this month.

merchant

(n) /ˈmɜr.tʃənt/
a person who buys and sells goods

Example: The merchant sold spices and cloth at the market.

rival

(n) /ˈraɪvəl/
a person or group that competes with another

Example: In sports, our team has a strong rival.

overland

(adj) /ˈoʊ.vərˌlænd/
relating to transport across land rather than by sea or air

Example: We traveled overland to see the mountains.

Mediterranean

(adj) /ˌmɛdɪtəˈreɪniən/
relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it

Example: The Mediterranean climate is warm and pleasant.

exorbitant

(adj) /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/
extremely high in price

Example: The hotel's rates were exorbitant during the holiday season.

spur

(v) /spɜr/
to cause someone to do something or to develop

Example: The teacher's encouragement spurred the students to study harder.

cultivate

(v) /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/
to grow plants or crops

Example: They cultivate vegetables in their garden.

ethnic

(adj) /ˈɛθ.nɪk/
relating to a particular group of people with common cultural traditions

Example: She is proud of her ethnic heritage.

pliable

(adj) /ˈplaɪəbl/
able to be easily bent or shaped

Example: The wet bark is more pliable.

tribute

(n) /ˈtrɪb.juːt/
something that you do or give to show respect or admiration

Example: They paid tribute to their teacher on graduation day.

enslave

(v) /ɪnˈsleɪv/
to make someone a slave or to control them completely

Example: They would enslave people to work on the farms.

monopoly

(n) /məˈnɑpəli/
the complete control of a product or service in a market

Example: The company has a monopoly on the phone market.

generate

(v) /ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/
to produce or create something

Example: The teacher will generate new ideas for the project.

tenfold

(adj) /ˈtɛnˌfoʊld/
ten times as much or as many

Example: The company saw a tenfold increase in sales this year.

displace

(v) /dɪsˈpleɪs/
to take the place of something or someone

Example: The new law will displace older regulations.

ally

(n) /ˈæl.aɪ/
a person or group that helps and supports another person or group

Example: They are good allies in the project.

overrun

(v) /ˌoʊ.vəˈrʌn/
to invade or take control of a place, often in a large number

Example: The army will overrun the enemy's position.

lucrative

(adj) /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a lot of money

Example: The cinnamon trade became lucrative for the traders.

harshly

(adv) /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a way that is very strict or severe

Example: The teacher spoke harshly to the students.

boost

(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something

Example: They need to boost their sales to make a profit.

appetite

(n) /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/
a desire for food

Example: After the long walk, I felt a strong appetite.

systematic

(adj) /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
done according to a fixed plan or system

Example: The team used a systematic approach to solve the problem.

exhaust

(v) /ɪɡˈzɔst/
to make something very tired or weak

Example: The long hike will exhaust me.

diminish

(v) /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
to make something smaller or less

Example: The loud music can diminish our ability to concentrate.

supplement

(n) /ˈsʌpləmənt/
something added to enhance or complete something else

Example: You can take a supplement for extra vitamins.

supersede

(v) /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
to take the place of something or someone

Example: The new policy will supersede the old one.

virtual

(adj) /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl/
not real, but made to look real by computer technology

Example: She attended a virtual meeting from her home.

coupled

(adj) /ˈkʌp.əld/
joined or linked together

Example: The two ideas are coupled in this project.

peel

(v) /piːl/
to remove the outer layer or skin from something, especially a fruit or vegetable

Example: I like to peel an apple before I eat it.

rainy

(adj) /ˈreɪni/
having rain; wet weather

Example: Today is a rainy day, so I will stay inside.

curl

(v) /kɜrl/
to shape something into a spiral or curve

Example: She likes to curl her hair for a special event.

significantly

(adv) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect

Example: The team improved significantly last season.

harvest

(v) /ˈhɑrvɪst/
to gather a crop from the fields

Example: Farmers harvest fruits in the summer.

factory

(n) /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
a building where goods are made or processed

Example: The factory produces toys for children.

expel

(v) /ɪkˈspɛl/
to force someone to leave a place

Example: The school will expel students who break the rules.

cultivate

(v) /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/
to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops

Example: Farmers cultivate their fields in the spring.

strip

(v) /strɪp/
to remove something from a surface

Example: They will strip the old paint from the door.

acceptable

(adj) /əkˈsɛptəbl/
satisfactory or permissible

Example: The teacher said the student's work was acceptable.

potential

(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
the possibility for something to happen or be true

Example: She has a lot of potential to become a great artist.

spice

(n) /spaɪs/
a substance made from plants, used to add flavor to food

Example: I like to add spice to my soup.

cinnamon

(n) /ˈsɪn.ə.mɒn/
a sweet spice made from the bark of certain trees, often used in cooking

Example: I like to sprinkle cinnamon on my toast.

Ceylon

(n) /seɪˈlɒn/
a former name for Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia

Example: Ceylon is famous for its beautiful tea gardens.

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1 comment on “Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1”

trang says:

December 18, 2025 at 12:33 am

The flowers are fragrant.
The cat belongs to the same genus as the lion.
She likes reading biblical stories.
The priest will anoint the king.
This ring is a token of love.
The mourners were very quiet.
This food has an additive.
I like ketchup as a condiment.
This fruit looks exotic.
They had a big banquet.
He has a small ailment.
She has indigestion.
He belongs to the elite.
Water consumption is high.
The merchant sells food.
She is my rival.
They traveled overland.
She lives in a Mediterranean country.
They would enslave people.
The company has a monopoly.
The teacher will generate new content.
The company saw a tenfold increase last year.
The new law will displace older regulations
He is a strong ally.

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