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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2

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(adj) able to continue without causing harm to the environment Example: They want to use ______ methods in their farming.

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sustainable

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(n) energy obtained from organic materials, such as plants or waste Example: The school used ______ to heat the building.

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bioenergy

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(n) a group of living things that are similar and can breed together Example: There are many ______ of birds in the park.

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species

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(n) the shape or structure of something Example: The ______ of the tree makes it look beautiful.

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form

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(n) the state or quality of something Example: The ______ of the tree was poor after the storm.

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condition

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(n) the quality of being easy to reach or use Example: The ______ of the park makes it a great place for everyone.

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accessibility

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(n) the main upright part of a plant or tree Example: The ______ of the tree is very strong.

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stem

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(n) the main stem of a tree Example: The ______ of the tree was very thick.

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trunk

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

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habitat

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(n) wood used for building or making furniture Example: The carpenter bought some ______ to build a new table.

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timber

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(n) a loop of string, rope, or something similar that is tied tightly Example: She made a ______ in the rope.

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knot

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(adj) of very good quality Example: The furniture was made from ______ materials.

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high-grade

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(n) something handed down from the past Example: The old tree is a ______ from our grandparents.

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legacy

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(adj) existing in large amounts Example: There are ______ trees in the forest.

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abundant

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(n) the process of growing again or being replaced Example: The forest shows signs of ______ after the fire.

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regeneration

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(adj) able to be easily harmed or hurt Example: The plant is ______ to frost.

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vulnerable

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(n) the process of burning something Example: The ______ of wood produces heat.

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combustion

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(n) a container used for heating water or producing steam Example: The school uses a wood ______ for heating.

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boiler

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(n) a place, usually built, that is used for a specific purpose Example: The school has a new ______ for playing basketball.

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facility

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(v) to convert a substance into gas Example: They can ______ wood to make energy.

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gasify

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(n) a type of alcohol made from plants, used mainly as fuel or in beverages Example: ______ is often added to gasoline for cars.

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ethanol

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(n) a way of doing something Example: The team decided to try a new ______ to solve the problem.

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approach

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(adj) tending to spread quickly and harmfully Example: ______ plants can take over a garden.

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invasive

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(n) the leaves of a plant or tree Example: The garden was beautiful with colorful ______ in the fall.

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foliage

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(n) the top part of a tree where leaves and branches grow Example: The ______ of the tree was full of green leaves.

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crown

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(v) to make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person

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tailor

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(v) to give or produce something Example: The plant will ______ a lot of fruit this year.

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yield

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(n) the act of saving something from being lost or damaged Example: The team was able to ______ the old furniture from the house.

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salvage

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(n) a small animal or insect that is harmful to plants or crops Example: The gardener is looking for a way to get rid of the ______.

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pest

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(n) a small living organism that can cause disease Example: The doctor explained that a ______ can make people sick.

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pathogen

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(n) a type of poisonous tree Example: The ______ tree is known for its deadly properties.

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hemlock

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(n) a type of small insect that harms trees, especially hemlocks Example: The ______ is damaging the hemlock trees in the forest.

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adelgid

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(n) an insect with a hard shell-like back Example: The ______ crawled slowly across the floor.

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beetle

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(n) a creature that damages trees, especially insects Example: The emerald ash ______ is harming many trees in the forest.

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borer

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(n) a flying insect that is similar to a butterfly and comes out at night Example: A ______ flew around the porch light.

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moth

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(n) a series of steps or actions taken to achieve something Example: The scientist followed the ______ carefully.

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procedure

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(adj) energetic and strong Example: The plants in the garden look ______ and healthy.

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vigorous

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(n) a sudden occurrence of something, especially disease or trouble Example: The ______ of the disease worried the community.

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outbreak

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(n) a method of cutting trees to prepare the forest for new growth Example: A ______ helps create space for young trees to grow.

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shelterwood

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(adj) fully developed or grown Example: The forest is home to many ______ trees.

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mature

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(adj) having a small distance between opposite sides; not thick Example: She wore a ______ jacket on the chilly day.

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thin

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(n) a young plant that has grown from a seed Example: The gardener planted a ______ in the soil.

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seedling

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(n) a person who takes care of forests Example: The ______ checks the health of the trees.

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forester

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(v) to grow again or make something grow again Example: The tree can ______ after being cut down.

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regenerate

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(n) a level or layer in a structure or system

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tier

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(n) the act of gathering crops or other natural products Example: The farmers celebrate the ______ every year.

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harvest

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(n) the action of stopping something from happening Example: Fire ______ is important to protect the forest.

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prevention

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(n) the act of keeping or holding something Example: ______ of some low-use wood is good for the forest.

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retention

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(n) a hole or empty space in a solid object Example: The tooth had a ______ that needed to be filled.

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cavity

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(n) an animal that hunts and eats other animals Example: The lion is a powerful ______ in the jungle.

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predator

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(n) the ability to recover quickly from difficulties Example: The forest shows great ______ after the storm.

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resilience

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(n) a small tree or bush with thorny branches and white or pink flowers Example: The ______ blooms beautifully in the spring.

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hawthorn

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(adj) relating to the way that something is built or organized Example: The garden has a strong ______ design.

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structural

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(n) the quality of being different or varied Example: The park is known for its ______ of plants and animals.

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diversity

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