Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(n) a period of one thousand years Example: People have lived in this area for thousands of years, across several ______.

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millennia

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(adj) unusual or different from what is normal Example: She loves ______ fruits like dragon fruit and lychee.

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exotic

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(n) a person who travels to different places Example: The ______ took many pictures on his trip.

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traveller

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(n) a person or business that buys and sells goods Example: The ______ sold spices and silk.

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merchant

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(n) a phrase or idea that has been used too often, making it boring or unoriginal Example: The movie was full of ______s that made it less enjoyable.

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cliché

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(v) to imagine or think about something in the future Example: I can ______ a world where everyone is happy.

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envisage

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(v) to be on top of something

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surmount

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(n) a cluster of leaves or flowers arranged in a circular pattern Example: The ______ looked beautiful in the garden.

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rosette

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(adj) not having developed fully or being grown up Example: The ______ flowers need time to grow.

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immature

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(v) to hit something lightly, usually with your fingers Example: Please ______ the screen to start the game.

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tap

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(adj) full of fibers; stringy Example: The middle layer of the coconut is ______.

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fibrous

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(adj) important and well-known Example: The ______ trees in the park attract many visitors.

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prominent

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(n) a black material made from burnt wood, used for cooking and as a fuel Example: We used ______ to grill the vegetables.

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charcoal

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(n) the part of a seed that provides nutrients to help it grow Example: The ______ helps the seed to develop.

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endosperm

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(v) to become solid or to make something solid Example: The jelly will ______ in the fridge.

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solidify

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(n) dried coconut flesh used to make products like oil and milk Example: She bought ______ to make cookies.

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copra

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(n) something that comes from another source Example: Glycerine is a ______ of coconut fat.

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derivative

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(n) a sweet, thick liquid used in food and cosmetics Example: The soap contains ______ to help keep the skin soft.

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glycerine

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(adj) related to a plan for achieving something Example: The company made a ______ decision to expand its market.

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strategic

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(n) a thick liquid used in explosives and medicine Example: ______ is used to make dynamite.

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nitroglycerine

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(adj) related to the sea Example: The ______ industry helps transport goods across the ocean.

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maritime

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(n) a person or vehicle that travels in space Example: The ______ explored new planets in the solar system.

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voyager

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(n) a person or group that takes control of another country or area Example: The ______ brought new plants to the island.

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colonizer

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(adj) able to live, grow, or succeed Example: The coconut seeds are ______ after floating in the ocean.

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viable

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(v) to begin to grow from a seed Example: The seeds will ______ in warm, moist soil.

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germinate

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(n) a young animal or plant before it develops into its adult form Example: The seed will grow into an ______.

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embryo

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(adj) native to a place Example: The people are ______ to the land.

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indigenous

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(v) to move from one place to another Example: Birds ______ to warmer places in the winter.

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migrate

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(v) to scatter or spread out Example: The crowd began to ______ after the concert ended.

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disperse

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(adj) very interesting and exciting Example: The book has an ______ story.

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intriguing

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(adv) in a way that is completely opposite Example: The two ideas are ______ different.

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diametrically

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(adj) having a strong opinion against something Example: She is ______ to using plastic bags.

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opposed

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(n) a discussion where people talk about different ideas Example: There has been a lively ______ about the best way to learn a new language.

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debate

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(n) the starting point or cause of something Example: The ______ of the tree is in tropical regions.

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origin

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(v) to make something known that was secret or hidden Example: She will ______ the surprise party tomorrow.

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reveal

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(n) the state of having different kinds of something Example: The classroom has a lot of ______ in students.

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diversity

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(n) a person who is part of your family Example: My ______ is coming to visit us this weekend.

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relative

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(n) a hard substance made from the skeletons of small sea animals, often found in the ocean Example: The reef is made of ______.

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coral

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(n) a long journey on a ship or in space Example: They went on a long ______ across the ocean.

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voyage

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(v) to accept or endure something unpleasant Example: I can ______ loud noises when I am studying.

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tolerate

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(adv) for an unlimited time; without an end Example: The meeting could go on ______ if no one stops it.

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indefinitely

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(v) to throw something. Example: They ______ the fishing line into the water.

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cast

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(v) to make something known or visible Example: The teacher will ______ the students to new ideas.

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expose

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(n) a strong light that makes it difficult to see Example: The ______ from the sun hurt my eyes.

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glare

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(n) a young plant that has grown from a seed Example: The ______ needs sunlight to grow.

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seedling

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(adj) relating to education and scholarship Example: She is pursuing an ______ career in biology.

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academic

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(n) a person who travels to new places to find out more about them Example: The ______ discovered new lands.

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explorer

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(n) a repeated design or model Example: The floor has a beautiful ______ of tiles.

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pattern

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(adj) native to a place; originally from a particular area Example: The ______ people of the island have their own unique traditions.

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indigenous

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(v) to suggest an idea or plan for others to consider Example: She will ______ a new project at the meeting.

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propose

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(n) an idea or plan that is offered for someone to consider Example: She had a good ______ for the project.

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suggestion

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(n) a fiber from the husk of a coconut used for making ropes and other products Example: ______ is used to make strong ropes.

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coir

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