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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1
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consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
a result or effect of an action or condition
Example: The consequence of missing the bus is being late for school.
uniquely
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(adv) /jʊˈnɪkli/
in a way that is different from everyone or everything else
Example: She is uniquely talented in music.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change in order to fit or work better in a new situation
Example: Animals must adapt to their environment to survive.
extreme
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrim/
very great in degree or intensity
Example: The extreme weather made it hard to travel.
adipose
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(adj) /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/
relating to fat
Example: The doctor explained that adipose tissue stores energy in the body.
obese
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(adj) /oʊˈbis/
very overweight in a way that is unhealthy
Example: Many people are trying to lose weight because they do not want to be obese.
diabetes
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(n) /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
a disease that affects the way your body uses sugar
Example: Some people need to manage their diabetes carefully.
genetic
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(adj) /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
related to genes and heredity
Example: The study focused on the genetic traits of the animals.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
the way something is built or arranged
Example: The structure of the building is very strong.
determine
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(v) /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
to find out or decide something
Example: Scientists can determine the health of the polar bears.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the natural world and the conditions that affect living things
Example: We should take care of the environment.
colleague
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(n) /ˈkɑːliːɡ/
a person you work with
Example: My colleague is very helpful with my projects.
lipoprotein
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(n) /ˌlaɪ.poʊˈproʊ.tiːn/
a type of protein that combines with fat to transport molecules in the blood
Example: Lipoprotein levels are important for heart health.
cholesterol
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(n) /kəˈlɛs.tə.rɒl/
a substance in the body that is important for health but can cause problems if there is too much
Example: Eating too much fat can make cholesterol levels high.
mutation
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(n) /mjuːˈteɪʃən/
a change in a gene or chromosome
Example: A mutation can sometimes help an animal survive in its environment.
associate
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(v) /əˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/
to connect someone or something with something else in your mind
Example: People often associate summer with long days and sunshine.
genome
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(n) /ˈdʒiːnoʊm/
the complete set of genes in an organism
Example: The scientist studied the genome to learn more about the bear's health.
osteoporosis
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(n) /ˌɒstɪəʊpəˈroʊsɪs/
a disease that causes bones to become weak and fragile
Example: Older people can get osteoporosis if they don't get enough calcium.
density
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(n) /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/
the amount of mass in a given volume
Example: The density of water is about one gram per cubic centimeter.
insufficient
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(adj) /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
not enough to meet a need
Example: She felt insufficient support from her friends.
remodel
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(v) /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/
to change the structure or form of something
Example: They plan to remodel the old house.
nutrient
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(n) /ˈnuːtriənt/
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Example: Fruits and vegetables are high in nutrient content.
availability
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(n) /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example: The availability of food is important for the bears.
pregnancy
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(n) /ˈprɛɡnənsi/
the state of carrying a developing baby inside a woman's body
Example: She is excited about her pregnancy.
maternity
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(n) /məˈtɜrnɪti/
the period when a woman is pregnant and has just given birth
Example: She took time off work for maternity.
den
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(n) /dɛn/
a shelter for animals, especially underground
Example: The bear sleeps in its den during the winter.
deplete
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(v) /dɪˈpliːt/
to use up a supply of something
Example: The long winter deplete the food stored by the bears.
reserve
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(v) /rɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something for a special purpose or future use
Example: I will reserve a table at the restaurant.
paradox
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(n) /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/
a situation that seems impossible or is difficult to understand
Example: The story presented a paradox that made everyone think.
emerge
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(v) /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
to come out or become visible
Example: The sun will emerge from behind the clouds.
hibernate
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(v) /ˈhaɪbərneɪt/
to spend a long period of time sleeping or resting
Example: The bear will hibernate during the cold winter months.
resort
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(v) /rɪˈzɔrt/
to turn to something for help or to solve a problem
Example: When he couldn't solve the math problem, he had to resort to asking the teacher.
reformation
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(n) /ˌrɛf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the act of making changes to improve something
Example: The school made a reformation to improve its curriculum.
mechanism
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(n) /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
a system of parts that work together
Example: The mechanism of the clock helps it keep time.
potentially
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(adv) /pəˈtɛnʃəli/
possibly but not certainly; maybe
Example: The new medicine could potentially help many people.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants, animals, and natural resources
Example: Conservation is important for the survival of polar bears.
factor
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(n) /ˈfæktər/
a thing that contributes to a result or situation
Example: Weather is an important factor in deciding what to wear.
consideration
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(n) /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
the act of thinking about something carefully before making a decision
Example: We need to give this matter careful consideration.
perceive
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(v) /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of something through the senses
Example: Many people perceive polar bears as dangerous.
anecdotal
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(adj) /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.təl/
based on personal accounts or stories rather than scientific evidence
Example: Some scientists only trust facts, while others consider anecdotal information too.
evidence
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(n) /ˈɛvɪdəns/
facts or information that prove something
Example: There is evidence that polar bears can solve problems.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities
Example: The challenge was to climb the tallest mountain.
assumption
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(n) /əˈsʌmpʃən/
something that is accepted as true without proof
Example: The assumption was that all bears are dangerous.
manipulate
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(v) /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt/
to control or influence something cleverly or unfairly
Example: The bear can manipulate a tree branch to get food.
dislodge
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(v) /dɪsˈlɑːdʒ/
to remove or force something from its place
Example: He tried to dislodge the stuck toy from the couch.
calculate
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(v) /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪt/
to find a number by using mathematical methods
Example: You need to calculate the total cost of the groceries.
demonstrate
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(v) /ˈdɛmənstreɪt/
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
Example: The study demonstrates that bears are capable of agile and thought-out behaviours.
agile
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(adj) /ˈædʒ.aɪl/
able to move quickly and easily
Example: The gymnast is very agile during her routines.
creativity
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(n) /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
the ability to produce new ideas or things
Example: She showed great creativity in her art project.
frustration
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(n) /frʌˈstreɪʃən/
the feeling of being upset because of not being able to achieve something
Example: She showed her frustration when she could not find her keys.
remarkable
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(adj) /rɪˈmɑrkəbl/
very unusual or notable; worthy of attention
Example: The performance was truly remarkable and inspired everyone.
extinction
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(n) /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/
the end of a group of living things
Example: We must act quickly to prevent the extinction of polar bears.
breakthrough
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(n) /ˈbreɪkˌθruː/
an important discovery or achievement
Example: The scientists made a significant breakthrough in their research.
majestic
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(adj) /məˈdʒɛstɪk/
having grandeur or beauty
Example: The mountains looked majestic in the sunrise.