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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3

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(n) a scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment Example: An ______ studies how animals live in their habitats.

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ecologist

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(adj) Very bad or sad Example: The weather was ______ on the picnic day.

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dismal

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(n) scattered pieces of waste or remains Example: After the storm, there was a lot of ______ on the beach.

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debris

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(adj) related to the sea Example: The ______ life in the ocean is diverse and colorful.

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marine

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(v) to think of something in a particular way Example: People often ______ the movie as too long.

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perceived

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(v) to think about or guess something based on information Example: The students ______ about what the teacher will say next.

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speculate

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(n) a powerful effect or influence Example: The ______ of the storm was severe.

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impact

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(v) to look at or study something closely Example: I will ______ the homework before I turn it in.

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examine

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(n) a statement of an intention to harm or damage something Example: The dark clouds are a ______ to our picnic.

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threat

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(n) the quality of being logical or true Example: The ______ of the study was very important.

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validity

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(n) the final part of something, especially a discussion or argument Example: The ______ of the story was surprising.

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conclusion

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(adj) having mistakes or problems Example: The machine was ______ and did not work properly.

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faulty

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(v) to take in food or drink through the mouth Example: Mussels ______ small bits of plastic.

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ingest

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(adj) so small that it can only be seen with a microscope Example: The scientist studied ______ organisms in the water.

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microscopic

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(n) the flowing blood in the body Example: The doctor checked the patient's ______ for any signs of illness.

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bloodstream

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(adj) causing trouble or annoyance Example: The noise from the construction is ______.

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bothersome

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(v) to twist together or to catch in a way that makes it difficult to move

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entangle

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(v) to gradually wear away or be destroyed Example: Rain can ______ the rocks over time.

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erode

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(n) a small remaining part of something Example: There was only a ______ of the cake left on the plate.

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remnant

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(adj) made from artificial substances, not natural ones Example: She wore a ______ jacket to stay warm.

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synthetic

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(n) a product applied to the skin or face to improve appearance Example: She bought a new ______ for her skin.

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cosmetic

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(n) items used for personal hygiene and grooming, such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant

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toiletry

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(n) a point at which something stops or changes Example: The deadline is the ______ for submitting the application.

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cutoff

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(n) a community of living things and their environment Example: The ______ includes fish, plants, and water.

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ecosystem

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(adv) in a way that relates to ecology or the environment Example: We need to think ______ about our impact on the planet.

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ecologically

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(adj) related to the matter at hand; important Example: The teacher asked us to find ______ information for our project.

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relevant

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(n) a ship designed for carrying liquids, especially oil Example: The ______ delivered oil to the port.

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tanker

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(n) goods carried on a ship, airplane, or vehicle Example: The ship is loaded with ______ for the store.

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cargo

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(v) to make something dirty or harmful, especially by introducing harmful substances Example: Factories can ______ the air with smoke.

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pollute

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(adj) very sudden and extreme Example: The changes in temperature were ______ this year.

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dramatic

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(v) to make something appear or happen as if by magic Example: Magic tricks can ______ amazing illusions.

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conjure

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(n) pieces of waste or broken things Example: After the storm, there was ______ all over the beach.

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debris

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(v) to imitate the appearance or character of something Example: The scientists ______ how plastic affects the ocean.

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simulate

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(adv) in a careful and clever way designed to achieve a specific goal Example: They planned the event ______ to attract more visitors.

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strategically

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(n) a wrong or incorrect understanding of something Example: His ______ of the situation led to confusion.

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misperception

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(v) to ask someone questions to get information Example: The police will ______ the suspect for details.

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interrogate

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(n) written works, especially those considered to have artistic value Example: She enjoys reading ______ from different countries.

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literature

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(n) the place where someone lives or works Example: Please write down your ______ on the form.

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address

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(v) to take in or soak up a substance Example: The sponge will ______ the water.

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absorb

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(v) to refuse to pay attention to something Example: You should not ______ the warnings about plastic pollution.

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ignore

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(v) to study or examine something in detail in order to understand it Example: We need to ______ the data carefully.

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analyze

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(n) the process of trying to find out the truth about something Example: The ______ revealed important facts about the case.

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investigation

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(n) a type of seafood that includes creatures with shells, like clams and shrimp Example: They ordered ______ for dinner at the restaurant.

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shellfish

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

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predator

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(n) the ability to focus the mind on something or the amount of something in a specific area Example: You need ______ to solve difficult problems.

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concentration

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(n) the act of being left on a shore or a place where one cannot escape Example: The ______ of the whale surprised the local community.

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stranding

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(n) the state of being caught or twisted together Example: The seal got stuck in an ______ of fishing nets.

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entanglement

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(adj) related to machines or tools Example: The factory uses ______ equipment to produce goods.

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mechanical

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(n) a tool or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose Example: The ______ can help people communicate better.

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device

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(adv) in a way that produces a desired result Example: The team worked ______ to finish the project on time.

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effectively

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(n) the presence of harmful substances in the environment Example: ______ can make the air and water unsafe.

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pollution

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(n) a scientist who studies the environment and living things Example: An ______ studies how plants and animals interact with their environment.

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ecologist

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