Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(adj) no longer existing Example: The dinosaur is ______.

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extinct

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(n) an extinct type of marsupial that looked like a dog Example: The ______ was once found in Tasmania.

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thylacine

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(n) a type of mammal that has live young and carries them in a pouch Example: The kangaroo is a ______ that hops around the fields.

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marsupial

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(adj) not having depth or meaning, shallow Example: Her understanding of the topic was ______.

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superficial

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(adj) making something different or special Example: The ______ stripes on the animal help identify it.

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distinguishing

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(n) a particular type of land or area Example: The hikers explored different types of ______ on their trip.

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terrain

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(n) a type of tall tree that grows in warm places, known for its strong wood and aromatic leaves Example: ______ trees are common in Australia.

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eucalyptus

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(adj) eating meat Example: Lions are ______ animals.

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carnivorous

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(adj) having well-developed muscles Example: He has a ______ body from working out.

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muscular

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(v) to stretch or expand Example: After eating a big meal, my stomach can ______.

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distend

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(n) a change to something that makes it more suitable for a new condition Example: The ______ of the thylacine helped it survive in its environment.

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adaptation

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(v) to give something to someone to make up for loss or injury Example: The company will ______ workers for extra hours.

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compensate

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(n) the act of chasing or striving to achieve something Example: He is in ______ of a better job.

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pursuit

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(adj) active during the night Example: Owls are ______ animals that hunt at night.

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nocturnal

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(n) a person's or animal's nature or character Example: The thylacine had a shy, nervous ______.

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temperament

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(n) the process of producing young animals or plants Example: The ______ of dogs requires careful selection.

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breeding

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(n) a very young baby, especially a baby that has just been born Example: The mother took care of her ______.

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newborn

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(n) a bag that is part of the body of some animals, used to carry their babies Example: The baby kangaroo slept in the ______.

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pouch

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(n) a nipple on a mammal's breast for feeding young Example: The baby animal drank milk from its mother's ______.

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teat

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(n) a den or shelter where an animal lives Example: The fox found a ______ in the bushes.

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lair

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(adj) found or happening over a large area Example: The disease was ______ in the region.

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widespread

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(n) the main part of a country or continent, not including islands. Example: She traveled to the ______ for her vacation.

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mainland

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(adj) determined the age of something using carbon dating Example: The fossil found in the cave is ______ to be very old.

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carbon-dated

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(n) the remains of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago, preserved in rock Example: The scientists found a ______ in the ground.

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fossil

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(v) to happen at the same time or to be the same Example: The two events ______ perfectly.

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coincide

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(n) an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food Example: A lion is a ______ in the jungle.

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predator

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(adj) continuing in a strong way without becoming weaker Example: The soldiers showed ______ bravery during the battle.

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relentless

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(n) a payment made to someone for killing an animal Example: The ______ attracted many hunters to the area.

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bounty

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(adv) used to emphasize that something is true Example: The test was ______ difficult for everyone.

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undoubtedly

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(v) to give something, like money or help, to a common cause Example: Many people ______ to community projects.

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contribute

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(n) the state of a species no longer existing Example: The ______ of the thylacine happened a long time ago.

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extinction

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(n) the act of competing against others Example: There is a lot of ______ in the sports world.

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competition

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

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habitat

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(n) an animal that is hunted by another for food Example: The hawk is a predator that catches its ______.

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prey

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(n) a disease that affects animals, especially dogs Example: The dog got sick with ______.

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distemper

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(n) the state of being kept in a closed space, usually by humans Example: The animals lived in ______ at the zoo.

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captivity

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(n) a person who studies plants and animals in their natural environment Example: The ______ observed the behavior of the animals in the forest.

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naturalist

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(n) the end or death of something Example: The thylacine faced its ______ due to many factors.

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demise

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(v) to make something smaller or less Example: The teacher will ______ the homework for the next week.

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diminish

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(n) the act of completely destroying a group of animals or plants Example: The ______ of the thylacine was a sad event in history.

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extermination

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(n) the act of keeping something safe or in good condition Example: The ______ of the nature is important for future generations.

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preservation

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(n) a situation where there is not enough of something. Example: There was a ______ of food in the winter.

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scarcity

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(n) a sample of something for study or display Example: The museum had a ______ of the rare bird.

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specimen

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(n) a journey taken for a specific purpose, often exploratory Example: They went on an ______ to study the ancient ruins.

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expedition

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(adj) providing a final answer or decision Example: The scientist provided ______ proof of the thylacine's extinction.

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definitive

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(adv) not fully developed or finished Example: The baby animals are born ______.

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incompletely

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(v) to feed from the breast or nipple Example: The baby kangaroo will ______ for several months.

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suckle

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(n) a decrease in the amount or quality of something Example: The ______ in the thylacine population was very serious.

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decline

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(v) to say that something is caused by someone or something Example: They ______ the success of the project to teamwork.

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attribute

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(adj) being one only or unique Example: This animal has a ______ appearance.

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singular

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(v) to see or know something before it happens Example: The scientist ______ the changes in the environment.

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foresaw

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