Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2

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(n) the process of removing salt from water Example: ______ can help provide fresh water in dry areas.

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desalination

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(v) to make something clean or free from dirt and impurities Example: We need to ______ the water before drinking it.

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purify

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(adj) able to be maintained or continued over the long term Example: We need ______ solutions for our environment.

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sustainable

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(n) the act of using up something, such as food or water Example: The ______ of water is very important for our health.

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consumption

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(n) water that is located underground in soil or rock Example: Farmers rely on ______ for their crops.

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groundwater

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(v) to face or deal with something difficult Example: He ______ his fear of heights.

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confronted

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The elephant is ______ and can weigh several tons.

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enormous

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(n) the total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted by a person, organization, or product Example: My family tries to reduce our ______ by using less plastic.

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carbon footprint

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(v) to produce or create something Example: The device can ______ clean drinking water.

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generate

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(n) a very small piece of something

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particle

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(adj) purified liquid that has been changed into vapor and back to liquid Example: The chef used ______ water for the recipe.

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distilled

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(n) a chemical that can help prevent tooth decay Example: ______ is often added to toothpaste.

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fluoride

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(v) to send something from one place to another Example: The signal was ______ to the satellite.

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transmitted

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(n) the act of providing maintenance or support for something Example: The company offers ______ for all its devices.

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servicing

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(n) the state of not having enough of something Example: There is a ______ of fresh water in some places.

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scarcity

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(n) a state of having too much to deal with Example: She felt a lot of ______ before the exam.

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stress

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(v) to be greater than a particular amount or limit

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exceed

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(adj) requiring a lot of effort or attention Example: The training program is very ______.

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intensive

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(v) to control or work something, such as a machine or device Example: They need to ______ the machine carefully.

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operate

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(adj) happening all the time or repeatedly Example: She needs a ______ supply of water.

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constant

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(phrase) living without connection to public utilities like electricity and water Example: Some people choose to live ______ in the mountains.

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off the grid

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(adj) relating to buying and selling goods or services Example: The ______ versions of the device will be available soon.

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commercial

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(adv) completely or immediately Example: She bought the car ______.

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outright

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(n) small loans given to poor people to help them start a business Example: Many people use ______ to create their own shops.

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microfinance

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(n) an agreement to rent something Example: They decided to ______ the equipment for the project.

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lease

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(adj) related to a city or town and its local government Example: The ______ office is responsible for city planning.

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municipal

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(adj) trustworthy and dependable Example: She bought a ______ car that starts every time.

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reliable

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(n) a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service Example: The product is designed for ______ markets like campers and boaters.

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niche

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(v) to discuss something in order to reach an agreement Example: The two countries need to ______ a peace treaty.

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negotiate

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(n) a business or project that is started, especially involving risk Example: The entrepreneur decided to start a new ______ in technology.

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venture

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(v) to imagine or picture something in the future Example: The inventor ______ a better way to clean water.

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envisioned

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(n) the action of applying something for a particular use Example: The new technology found ______ in many countries.

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application

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(adj) relating to helping people or improving their lives Example: The organization focuses on ______ aid for those in need.

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humanitarian

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(adj) capable of working successfully; feasible Example: The plan to save water is ______ for the community.

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viable

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(v) to continue or go forward, especially after a pause Example: We will ______ with the project next week.

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proceed

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(v) to become aware of something or to understand it

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realise

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(n) the most important factor or main point Example: The ______ is that we need more clean water.

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bottom line

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(n) the person with the most authority in a company Example: The ______ made an important announcement today.

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chief executive

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(n) money that is given for a specific purpose Example: The project was successful because of the ______ it received.

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funding

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(adj) related to or happening in one's own country Example: She prefers ______ travel to international trips.

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domestic

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(n) a deep hole made in the ground to get water or oil Example: The workers drilled a ______ to find fresh water.

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borehole

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(v) to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful Example: Factories can ______ the river with chemicals.

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pollute

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(n) the act of dealing with something in a systematic way Example: Water ______ is important for providing clean water.

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processing

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(v) to keep something going or maintain it Example: The project aims to ______ clean water access for everyone.

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sustain

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(v) to change something into a different form or use Example: You can ______ saltwater into fresh water using this machine.

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convert

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(v) to make a pure liquid from a mixture by heating it and allowing it to cool Example: The factory will ______ the water for safety.

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distil

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(v) to send something from one place to another

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transmit

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(n) a detailed examination of something in order to understand it better Example: The ______ showed that many people need clean water.

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analysis

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(adj) very serious or extreme Example: The region faced ______ water shortages during the summer.

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severe

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(n) a tool or machine made for a specific purpose Example: The ______ helps people drink clean water.

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device

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