Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1

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(adj) having very little water or moisture Example: The desert is ______ and does not support much plant life.

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arid

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(n) a community of living things and their environment Example: The ______ is full of different plants and animals.

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ecosystem

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(adj) easily broken or damaged Example: The glass vase is very ______.

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fragile

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(n) the layer of soil beneath the topsoil Example: The roots reach deep into the ______ for water.

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subsoil

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(n) a scientist who studies ancient plants Example: An ______ helps us understand how people used plants long ago.

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archaeobotanist

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(v) to be able to accept or deal with something difficult Example: The old tree can ______ strong winds.

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withstand

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(n) a long period of time with little or no rain Example: The farmers are worried because there might be a ______ this year.

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drought

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(n) the process of the ground or land being worn away Example: ______ can cause problems for farms.

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erosion

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(adj) extremely important and necessary Example: Clean water is ______ for good health.

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vital

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(n) a way to make something better or to cure a problem Example: The doctor gave her a ______ for her cold.

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remedy

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(n) a black material made from burnt wood, used for fuel or drawing Example: They used ______ to grill the meat.

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charcoal

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(n) a small farm, especially one that produces food for local use Example: They owned a ______ where they grew vegetables.

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smallholding

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(n) a person who is the first to do something or to go somewhere Example: She wants to be a ______ in renewable energy.

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pioneer

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(n) the natural home of a plant or animal Example: The forest is a ______ for many animals.

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habitat

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(adj) having a strong desire to achieve something Example: The ______ project aims to help the community.

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aspirational

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(n) an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of their race, sex, religion, etc.

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prejudice

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(n) the process of bringing someone back to life or consciousness Example: The doctor performed ______ on the patient.

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resuscitation

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(v) to bring back into a previous position or condition Example: The school wanted to ______ the annual festival.

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reinstate

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(n) the cultural and natural heritage that preserves the relationship with the environment Example: The community is proud of its ______.

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eco-heritage

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(n) the act of bringing something back to its original condition Example: The city is working on the ______ of the old buildings.

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restoration

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(adj) able to be maintained or continued without harming the environment Example: They want to create a ______ garden.

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sustainable

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(n) a thick, sweet liquid made from sugarcane or sugar beets Example: She added ______ to the cookies for extra sweetness.

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molasses

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(adj) officially recognized as having a certain status or being qualified Example: The farmer has a ______ organic farm.

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certified

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(adj) produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides Example: He sells fresh ______ fruit at the market.

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organic

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(v) to put money into something to earn more money

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invest

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(n) a long passage in a building, used for walking from one room to another Example: The ______ was decorated with beautiful pictures.

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corridor

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(n) a type of animal that has hair or fur and gives birth to live young Example: A dog is a ______.

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mammal

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(n) a fine powder produced by trees and flowers that helps plants reproduce Example: The flowers release ______ in the spring.

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pollen

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(v) to reduce or prevent the effect of something Example: We need to ______ the heat by drinking cold water.

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counteract

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(n) the process of turning liquid into vapor or gas Example: ______ happens when the sun heats the water.

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evaporation

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(n) a place that gives shelter or protection Example: The old building became a ______ for the homeless.

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refuge

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(n) the use of other living things to control pests Example: Farmers use ______ to keep their crops healthy.

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bio-control

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(n) the variety of different plants, animals, and other living things in a particular area Example: The rainforest has a lot of ______.

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biodiversity

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(n) a large area or space Example: The park has a wide ______ of green grass.

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expanse

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(v) to keep something within limits Example: You should ______ your pet to a safe area.

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confine

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(v) to use something for your benefit Example: Farmers can ______ the huarango tree to make products.

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exploit

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(adj) very dry and having little or no rain Example: The ______ land needs more water to grow plants.

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arid

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(v) to introduce or launch something new, such as a product or service Example: The company plans to ______ the new software next month.

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roll out

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(n) a type of tree that grows in dry places, especially in Peru Example: The ______ is very important for the local ecosystem.

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huarango

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(n) a scientist who studies the relationships between plants and people, especially how plants are used in different cultures Example: The ______ researched how local communities use native plants.

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ethnobotanist

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(n) a thick, sweet liquid made from sugar and water Example: She drizzled ______ on her pancakes.

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syrup

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(n) a container that holds seeds or beans Example: The plant produced many seeds in its ______.

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pod

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(n) a type of food or ingredient

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foodstuff

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(n) a powder made by grinding grain, used in cooking. Example: She uses ______ to bake bread.

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flour

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(adj) officially recognized as being good or of a particular standard Example: The farm was ______ organic after passing the inspection.

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certified

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(n) a long narrow space that connects rooms Example: The ______ leads to the classroom.

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corridor

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(n) a scientist who studies plants Example: The ______ studied the local flowers.

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botanist

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(n) a dry area with very little rain and few plants Example: The ______ is very hot during the day.

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desert

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(n) a long period of time without rain Example: The farmers were worried about the ______ affecting their crops.

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drought

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(n) an area of land covered with trees Example: The children played in the ______ near their house.

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woodland

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