Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2

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(adj) safe to eat Example: The fruit is ______ and tastes sweet.

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edible

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(v) to get something from a source Example: We can ______ many benefits from exercising regularly.

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derive

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(v) to use up a resource or take in something, like food or information Example: People ______ food for energy.

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consume

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(n) a company that makes products for sale Example: The ______ delivers new products every month.

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manufacturer

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(n) the action of keeping something safe or protecting it from harm Example: The ______ of wildlife is very important.

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preservation

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(v) to make something as large or great as possible Example: They want to ______ their profits this year.

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maximize

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(v) to give time, money, or effort to something Example: Many farmers ______ their lives to growing crops.

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devote

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(n) land used for growing crops Example: The farmer has a lot of ______ for planting vegetables.

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cropland

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(n) a person who protects the environment and wildlife Example: The ______ worked hard to protect the forest.

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conservationist

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(v) to mention something as a source of information or evidence Example: Many experts ______ important studies when discussing this issue.

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cite

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(n) the act of cutting down many trees in an area Example: ______ is a serious problem for the planet.

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deforestation

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(v) to gradually become less in amount or size Example: The number of endangered animals continues to ______ each year.

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dwindle

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(n) the practice of growing only one type of crop in a particular area Example: Farmers often use ______ to increase their crop yields.

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monoculture

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(adj) at risk of disappearing completely Example: The scientists study ______ animals to help protect them.

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endangered

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(n) the animals of a particular region or habitat Example: The forest is home to many unique ______.

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fauna

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(adj) impossible to stop or prevent Example: The ______ growth of the city amazed everyone.

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unstoppable

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(n) the variety of different types of living things in a particular area Example: We need to protect ______ in our parks.

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biodiversity

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(v) to refuse to buy or use something as a way to protest Example: They decided to ______ the product because of its harmful effects.

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boycott

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(n) a small difference in meaning or feeling Example: The painting has a subtle ______ that makes it special.

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nuance

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(adj) easy to understand or know without needing to think about it Example: The solution to the problem seemed ______ to me.

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intuitive

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(n) the state of being complicated or not easy to understand Example: The ______ of the situation made it hard to find a solution.

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complexity

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(v) to remove or get rid of something Example: We need to ______ waste in our project.

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eliminate

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(n) the way someone earns money to live Example: Many people depend on farming for their ______.

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livelihood

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(adj) designed to be useful and practical Example: The ______ design of the furniture makes it easy to use.

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utilitarian

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(n) a disagreement or argument Example: There was a lot of ______ about the best way to solve the problem.

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contention

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(adj) easy to understand or simple Example: The instructions for the game were ______.

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straightforward

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(adj) able to make a profit or money Example: The new product was very ______ for the company.

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profitable

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(adj) related to the environment and living things Example: Many scientists study ______ systems carefully.

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ecological

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(n) a person or company that competes against others Example: Each ______ tries to win the race.

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competitor

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(v) to isolate or set apart from others Example: The scientist wanted to ______ the sample for further study.

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sequester

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(n) a person who has never had sexual intercourse Example: She wants to remain a ______ until marriage.

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virgin

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(v) to control or maintain something according to rules or laws Example: The government will ______ the food industry.

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regulate

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(n) the quality of being clear and open about something Example: The company showed great ______ in their financial report.

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transparency

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(n) a standard or principle used for judging something Example: The teacher set a high ______ for the students' projects.

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criterion

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(v) to officially recognize or confirm something as true or valid Example: The organization will ______ the product after testing it.

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certify

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(adj) having the same value or meaning as something else Example: One kilogram is ______ to about 2.2 pounds.

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equivalent

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(adj) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms Example: The doctor used ______ tools for the surgery.

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sterile

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(n) a small piece of advice or information Example: She gave me a ______ about the answer.

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hint

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(adj) growing on another plant but not taking nutrients from it Example: The bird's nest fern grows in an ______ way on trees.

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epiphytic

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

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nutrient

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(adj) belonging to a particular place by birth or origin Example: The bird's nest fern is ______ to many tropical regions.

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native

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(n) a main or important part of something that helps hold it together Example: The bird's nest fern is a ______ species in the ecosystem.

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keystone

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(adj) extremely important and necessary Example: Water is ______ for all living things.

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vital

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(v) to bring something back again or to introduce it again Example: They plan to ______ the bird's nest fern to help the ecosystem.

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reintroduce

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(v) to get back something lost or to return to a good condition Example: She will ______ her health after the illness.

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recover

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(n) an animal that does not have a backbone

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invertebrate

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(n) a type of animal that can live both in water and on land Example: Frogs are an example of an ______.

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amphibian

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(n) a cold-blooded animal that has scales, like snakes and lizards Example: The museum has a display of different types of ______.

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reptile

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

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mammal

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(n) the ability to be maintained over the long term Example: We should focus on ______ to protect the environment.

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sustainability

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(n) the amount of something produced, especially crops Example: The farmers aim to increase their ______ this year.

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yield

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