Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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(n) a result or effect of an action or condition Example: The ______ of missing the bus is being late for school.

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consequence

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(adv) in a way that is different from everyone or everything else Example: She is ______ talented in music.

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uniquely

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(v) to change in order to fit or work better in a new situation Example: Animals must ______ to their environment to survive.

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adapt

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(adj) very great in degree or intensity Example: The ______ weather made it hard to travel.

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extreme

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(adj) relating to fat Example: The doctor explained that ______ tissue stores energy in the body.

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adipose

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(adj) very overweight in a way that is unhealthy Example: Many people are trying to lose weight because they do not want to be ______.

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obese

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(n) a disease that affects the way your body uses sugar Example: Some people need to manage their ______ carefully.

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diabetes

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(adj) related to genes and heredity Example: The study focused on the ______ traits of the animals.

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genetic

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(n) the way something is built or arranged Example: The ______ of the building is very strong.

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structure

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(v) to find out or decide something Example: Scientists can ______ the health of the polar bears.

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determine

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(n) the natural world and the conditions that affect living things Example: We should take care of the ______.

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environment

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(n) a person you work with Example: My ______ is very helpful with my projects.

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colleague

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(n) a type of protein that combines with fat to transport molecules in the blood Example: ______ levels are important for heart health.

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lipoprotein

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(n) 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 ______ levels high.

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cholesterol

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(n) a change in a gene or chromosome Example: A ______ can sometimes help an animal survive in its environment.

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mutation

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(v) to connect someone or something with something else in your mind Example: People often ______ summer with long days and sunshine.

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associate

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(n) the complete set of genes in an organism Example: The scientist studied the ______ to learn more about the bear's health.

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genome

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(n) a disease that causes bones to become weak and fragile Example: Older people can get ______ if they don't get enough calcium.

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osteoporosis

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(n) the amount of mass in a given volume Example: The ______ of water is about one gram per cubic centimeter.

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density

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(adj) not enough to meet a need Example: She felt ______ support from her friends.

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insufficient

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(v) to change the structure or form of something Example: They plan to ______ the old house.

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remodel

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(n) a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life Example: Fruits and vegetables are high in ______ content.

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nutrient

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(n) the state of being able to be used or obtained Example: The ______ of food is important for the bears.

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availability

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(n) the state of carrying a developing baby inside a woman's body Example: She is excited about her ______.

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pregnancy

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(n) the period when a woman is pregnant and has just given birth Example: She took time off work for ______.

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maternity

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(n) a shelter for animals, especially underground Example: The bear sleeps in its ______ during the winter.

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den

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(v) to use up a supply of something Example: The long winter ______ the food stored by the bears.

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deplete

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(v) to keep something for a special purpose or future use Example: I will ______ a table at the restaurant.

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reserve

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(n) a situation that seems impossible or is difficult to understand Example: The story presented a ______ that made everyone think.

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paradox

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(v) to come out or become visible Example: The sun will ______ from behind the clouds.

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emerge

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(v) to spend a long period of time sleeping or resting Example: The bear will ______ during the cold winter months.

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hibernate

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(v) to turn to something for help or to solve a problem Example: When he couldn't solve the math problem, he had to ______ to asking the teacher.

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resort

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(n) the act of making changes to improve something Example: The school made a ______ to improve its curriculum.

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reformation

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(n) a system of parts that work together Example: The ______ of the clock helps it keep time.

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mechanism

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(adv) possibly but not certainly; maybe Example: The new medicine could ______ help many people.

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potentially

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(n) the protection of plants, animals, and natural resources Example: ______ is important for the survival of polar bears.

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conservation

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(n) a thing that contributes to a result or situation Example: Weather is an important ______ in deciding what to wear.

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factor

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(n) the act of thinking about something carefully before making a decision Example: We need to give this matter careful ______.

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consideration

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(v) to become aware of something through the senses Example: Many people ______ polar bears as dangerous.

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perceive

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(adj) based on personal accounts or stories rather than scientific evidence Example: Some scientists only trust facts, while others consider ______ information too.

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anecdotal

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(n) facts or information that prove something Example: There is ______ that polar bears can solve problems.

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evidence

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(n) a difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities Example: The ______ was to climb the tallest mountain.

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challenge

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(n) something that is accepted as true without proof Example: The ______ was that all bears are dangerous.

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assumption

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(v) to control or influence something cleverly or unfairly Example: The bear can ______ a tree branch to get food.

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manipulate

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(v) to remove or force something from its place Example: He tried to ______ the stuck toy from the couch.

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dislodge

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(v) to find a number by using mathematical methods Example: You need to ______ the total cost of the groceries.

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calculate

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(v) to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence

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demonstrate

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(adj) able to move quickly and easily Example: The gymnast is very ______ during her routines.

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agile

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(n) the ability to produce new ideas or things Example: She showed great ______ in her art project.

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creativity

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(n) the feeling of being upset because of not being able to achieve something Example: She showed her ______ when she could not find her keys.

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frustration

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(adj) very unusual or notable; worthy of attention Example: The performance was truly ______ and inspired everyone.

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remarkable

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(n) the end of a group of living things Example: We must act quickly to prevent the ______ of polar bears.

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extinction

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(n) an important discovery or achievement Example: The scientists made a significant ______ in their research.

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breakthrough

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(adj) having grandeur or beauty Example: The mountains looked ______ in the sunrise.

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majestic

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