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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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(adj) related to a city or town Example: She prefers living in an ______ area with lots of activities.

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urban

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(adj) not using soil for growing plants Example: The farmers are using a ______ method to grow vegetables.

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soil-free

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(n) the practice of farming, including cultivating soil and growing crops Example: ______ is important for providing food.

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agriculture

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(n) a supply of something that can be used.

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resource

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(n) a public display of art or products Example: I visited the ______ at the art museum.

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exhibition

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(n) the top surface of a building Example: They had a party on the ______ of their apartment.

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rooftop

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(v) to produce a good result or yield Example: The new project may take time, but it will eventually ______.

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bear fruit

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(adj) very bright and attractive Example: The flowers in the garden are ______ with color.

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resplendent

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(v) to begin to grow, to produce new leaves or shoots Example: The seeds will ______ in a few days.

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sprout

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(adv) in large amounts Example: The flowers grew ______ in the garden.

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abundantly

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(adj) having a space inside; not solid Example: The tube was ______ and filled with roots.

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hollow

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(adj) hanging or swinging loosely Example: I saw the leaves ______ from the tree.

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dangling

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(adj) having a strong, pleasant smell Example: She picked some ______ herbs from the garden.

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aromatic

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(n) a type of vegetable with a purple skin and white flesh, also known as eggplant

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aubergine

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(n) a type of leafy green vegetable Example: ______ is great in salads and smoothies.

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chard

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(adj) able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without harming the environment Example: The project focuses on ______ agriculture.

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sustainable

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(n) someone who gives expert advice professionally Example: The ______ helped the company improve its sales strategy.

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consultant

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(adj) relating to growing plants in air or mist without soil Example: The students learned about ______ systems in their science class.

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aeroponic

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(n) something that limits or restricts

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constraint

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(n) the act of using up resources or eating food Example: His ______ of fruits and vegetables is very high.

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consumption

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(n) a display of something to show its best features Example: The gallery will ______ new artists next month.

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showcase

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(n) a business that provides expert advice Example: She works at a ______ that helps companies grow.

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consultancy

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(n) an area of land used for growing crops or animals Example: The farmer walks through the ______ every morning.

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field

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(n) a question or request for information Example: I made an ______ about the new farming methods.

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enquiry

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(n) a type of animal or plant that has been developed by selective breeding Example: The farm is known for a new ______ of tomatoes that taste amazing.

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breed

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(adj) having a strong effect or being very serious Example: The ______ work is very important for the project.

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intensive

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(n) a machine that produces electricity Example: The ______ provides power during the outage.

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generator

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(n) gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming

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greenhouse gas

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(adj) kept at a low temperature to prevent decay Example: The ______ truck delivered fresh produce to the store.

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refrigerated

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(v) to not be harmed or affected by something Example: Some plants can ______ cold temperatures.

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withstand

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(adj) large in amount or importance Example: The journey was ______ and took a long time.

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substantial

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(n) a person or company that sells goods in large quantities to retailers or other businesses Example: The ______ supplies fresh produce to many local grocery stores.

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wholesaler

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(n) a person or thing that makes or creates something Example: The ______ shared her insights at the conference.

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producer

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(v) to make something better or richer Example: We can ______ the soil with compost.

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enrich

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(n) a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life

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nutrient

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(n) a closed path through which an electric current can flow Example: The light bulb turned on when the ______ was complete.

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circuit

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(v) to use up all of something

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exhaust

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(v) to process used materials so they can be used again Example: We can ______ plastic bottles to help the environment.

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recycle

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(v) to produce or provide something Example: The farm will ______ a lot of fruits this season.

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yield

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(n) a thing that is observed to exist or happen Example: The ______ of urban farming is growing in many cities.

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phenomenon

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(v) to increase rapidly or become successful Example: The urban farming movement is starting to ______.

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boom

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(adj) not used or no longer in use Example: They turned a ______ factory into art studios.

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disused

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(n) a box or ______ used for holding things Example: I put the snacks in a ______.

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container

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(adj) having good moral qualities Example: She is a ______ person who helps others.

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virtuous

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(n) a part of a whole Example: I only ate a small ______ of the pizza.

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fraction

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(v) to eat or drink something Example: People ______ fresh fruits every day.

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consume

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(adj) produced or grown without the use of synthetic chemicals or fertilizers Example: They bought ______ vegetables from the market.

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organic

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(adj) right for a particular purpose or situation Example: The herbs are ______ for cooking.

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suited

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(n) a small, round vegetable that has a sharp taste and is usually red or white Example: We added ______ to the salad for extra crunch.

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radish

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(n) a long, thin, orange vegetable that grows underground

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carrot

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(n) a round vegetable that has brown or reddish skin and white, yellow, or brown flesh Example: I like to eat ______ with my dinner.

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potato

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(n) a seed or pod used as food, often growing on plants

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bean

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(v) to do something regularly in order to improve your skill Example: She needs to ______ her guitar every day.

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practise

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(adj) changing quickly Example: The world of technology is ______ every day.

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fast-changing

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(n) the process of making or growing something Example: The ______ of vegetables is important for many cities.

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production

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