Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2

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(v) to train a wild animal or plant to live with or be useful to humans Example: People have tried to ______ horses for thousands of years.

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domesticate

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(v) to grow plants or crops Example: Farmers ______ fields to produce food.

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cultivate

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(adj) involving or causing a complete change Example: The new discovery was ______ for science.

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revolutionary

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(n) the complete set of genetic material in an organism Example: Scientists study the ______ to understand how traits are inherited.

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genome

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(adj) done on purpose; intentional Example: They made a ______ choice to improve the plants.

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deliberate

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(v) to change something Example: We need to ______ our plans for the weekend.

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alter

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(adj) able to not be harmed or affected by something Example: The new tomato plants are ______ to diseases.

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resistant

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(adj) causing great damage or destruction Example: The storm had a ______ effect on the town.

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devastating

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(v) to copy someone or something Example: He can ______ the sounds of different animals.

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mimic

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(n) a type of grain plant used for food or animal feed Example: Farmers grow ______ in many countries.

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sorghum

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(adj) wanted or wished for Example: The larger fruit is a ______ feature for many farmers.

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desirable

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(n) a quality or characteristic of someone or something Example: Kindness is an important ______ in a friend.

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trait

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(n) a change in the genetic structure of an organism Example: The scientist studied a ______ to understand how it affects the plant.

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mutation

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(n) the state of having many different types or forms Example: The city is known for its ______ of cultures.

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diversity

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(n) the complete set of genetic material in an organism Example: Scientists study the ______ of different plants to improve food supplies.

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genome

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(v) to bring back something that was introduced before Example: They plan to ______ extinct plants to the area.

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reintroduce

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(v) to make something better or improve it Example: They want to ______ the flavor of the food.

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enhance

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(n) a framework or support structure, especially in construction Example: The builder used a ______ to support the roof.

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truss

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(n) a substance that gives color to something

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pigment

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(n) a red pigment found in tomatoes and other fruits, believed to be healthy Example: ______ can help make our bodies stronger.

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lycopene

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(adj) having a strong smell, often pleasant Example: The flowers in the garden are very ______.

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aromatic

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(n) the amount of something produced or the quantity obtained Example: The farmer hopes to increase the ______ of his crops this year.

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yield

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(adj) able to accept or stand strong feelings, habits, or opinions that are different from your own Example: She is ______ of different opinions.

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tolerant

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(adj) growing or spreading out over a large area Example: The ______ plant took up most of the garden.

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sprawling

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(adj) having a small size or taking up little space Example: The box is very ______ and easy to carry.

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compact

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(adj) not well known or difficult to understand Example: Many ______ plants need more research.

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obscure

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(n) a basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts Example: Rice is a ______ in many countries.

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staple

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(v) to throw or launch something forcefully Example: They will ______ the new ideas into the market.

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catapult

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(n) the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are considered normal or conventional Example: Many new foods are trying to enter the ______.

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mainstream

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(n) a type of grass that has a bushy top and is often found in fields Example: ______ grows in many open areas.

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foxtail

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(n) a type of grass that is used for animal feed or to make beer Example: Farmers grow ______ for their animals to eat.

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oat-grass

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(n) a type of plant that produces edible seeds and is often used for food Example: Farmers are planting more ______ to help with soil health.

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cowpea

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(v) to grow or develop well or vigorously Example: The plants ______ in good soil.

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thrive

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(v) to make something known that was previously secret or hidden Example: He didn't want to ______ his plans for the weekend.

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reveal

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(n) the process of taming wild plants or animals for human use Example: ______ allowed us to grow food crops in larger quantities.

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domestication

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(n) a person who is related to another person Example: My ______ visited us for the holidays.

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relative

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(n) a small fruit that grows in a husk, similar to a cherry, and is related to the tomato Example: The ______ is often sweet and can be eaten raw.

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groundcherry

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(v) to make something happen more quickly or easily Example: They want to ______ the project to finish it sooner.

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fast-track

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(adj) causing a lot of damage or destruction Example: The storm had a ______ effect on the town.

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devastating

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(adj) able to fight against something; not easily affected Example: The plant is ______ to bugs.

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resistant

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(n) a characteristic or quality of someone or something Example: One important ______ of a good friend is honesty.

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trait

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(adj) originating or produced in a particular place or environment Example: The wild tomatoes are ______ to South America.

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native

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(v) to change something completely Example: The new method can ______ how we grow food.

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transform

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(adj) related to controlling or managing something, especially by rules or laws Example: The project needs ______ approval before it can start.

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regulatory

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(n) the act of giving permission or saying something is good Example: She received the ______ to start the project.

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approval

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(n) the possibility of something happening or being developed Example: This project has great ______ for success.

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potential

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