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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1

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(adj) having a lot of healthy and attractive plants Example: The garden was filled with ______ greenery.

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lush

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(n) the leaves of a plant or tree Example: The ______ on the trees changed colors in the fall.

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foliage

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(v) to make something less severe or serious Example: We need to ______ the effects of climate change.

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mitigate

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

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habitat

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(v) to deal with a problem or difficult situation Example: The team will ______ the project together.

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tackle

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(adj) very important or influential Example: The ______ building took years to complete.

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monumental

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(adj) relating to the most basic and important parts of something Example: The ______ changes in the city made it more beautiful.

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radical

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(adj) very important or necessary Example: City authorities play a ______ role in the project.

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crucial

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(v) to try to find out the truth about something Example: The team will ______ the cause of the problem.

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investigate

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(n) a number of different types or forms of something Example: There is a great ______ of fruits at the market.

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variety

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(adv) in relation to something else; to a certain degree Example: The new park is ______ bigger than the old one.

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relatively

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(adj) thinking about the future and planning for it Example: The company has many ______ ideas.

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forward-thinking

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(v) to create a flat surface, often with stones or concrete Example: The workers will ______ the new road next week.

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pave

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(v) to show something in a way that makes it easy to see or understand Example: The museum will ______ the new art exhibit next month.

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showcase

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(v) to combine or bring together into a whole Example: We will ______ the new features into the app.

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integrate

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(adj) able to be maintained or continued over a long time without damaging the environment Example: This method of farming is ______ for the environment.

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sustainable

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(v) to say what should be done or to recommend something Example: The doctor will ______ a medicine for your cough.

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prescribe

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(n) a feeling of worry or nervousness Example: She felt a lot of ______ before the exam.

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anxiety

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(n) a medical condition of feeling very sad and unable to live a normal life Example: She took time off work to deal with her ______.

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depression

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(n) a disease that affects memory and thinking Example: My grandmother has ______ and needs help with daily tasks.

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dementia

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(n) a condition of being very overweight Example: Eating healthy foods can help prevent ______.

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obesity

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(adj) common and accepted by most people Example: Green roofs are now considered ______ in many cities.

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mainstream

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(adj) covering a large area; extensive Example: The building has an ______ roof with many plants.

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expansive

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(adj) able to be reached or used Example: The park is ______ to everyone in the neighborhood.

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accessible

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(n) a group or list of things Example: The store has a wide ______ of fruits and vegetables.

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array

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(v) to need something for a particular purpose Example: The job will ______ special skills.

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require

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(v) to give someone support or confidence Example: Teachers ______ students to learn new things.

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encourage

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(v) to give things out to several people or places Example: The school will ______ the books to the students.

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distribute

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(adj) very important Example: Teamwork is ______ for success.

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crucial

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(adj) safe to eat Example: Some plants on the roof are ______.

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edible

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(v) to modify something older to improve it or make it suitable for a new purpose Example: They decided to ______ the old building with new energy-efficient windows.

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retro-fit

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(n) a standard or typical pattern Example: Having a garden is becoming the ______ in many neighborhoods.

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norm

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(n) the process of developing or improving something Example: The city plans new ______ for parks and schools.

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development

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(n) a person or organization that puts money into something to make a profit Example: The ______ bought shares in the new green technology company.

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investor

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(v) to get or gain something Example: You may need to ______ new skills for the job.

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acquire

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(n) the act of designing and creating gardens and outdoor spaces Example: They hired a professional for ______ their backyard.

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landscaping

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(n) a person who offers to do something for free Example: Many people ______ to help at the local animal shelter.

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volunteer

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(n) something that you think about when you are making a decision Example: Safety should be a key ______ when driving.

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consideration

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(n) the process of removing water from an area Example: Good ______ helps prevent flooding in the streets.

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drainage

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(n) a rule that limits what you can do

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restriction

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(n) a situation where something is interrupted or stopped Example: There was a ______ in the class when the fire alarm rang.

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disruption

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(v) to make someone believe something is true or to persuade them to do something Example: She tried to ______ her friends to join the club.

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convince

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(adj) worth the time, money, or effort spent Example: The project is ______ because it helps the environment.

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worthwhile

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(n) the economic value of nature and natural resources Example: Understanding ______ is important for planning a sustainable future.

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natural capital

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(v) to change in order to fit a new situation Example: Animals can ______ to their environment over time.

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adapt

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(n) the knowledge or skill in a particular area Example: She has ______ in environmental science.

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expertise

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(v) to support or strengthen something Example: The new research can ______ the plan for more green spaces.

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underpin

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(n) a change or difference in something Example: There is a great ______ in the types of plants that can grow on green roofs.

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variation

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(n) the variety of different plants and animals in a particular area Example: The park has a lot of ______ with many flowers and animals.

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biodiversity

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(adj) full of energy and life Example: The painting had ______ colors that caught everyone's attention.

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vibrant

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(n) something that prevents progress or movement

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barrier

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(v) to make or do something again in the same way Example: The scientist wanted to ______ the experiment to see if the results were the same.

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replicate

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(n) a sign or piece of information that shows something Example: The ______ of rain made us take an umbrella.

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indication

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(v) to change something completely Example: The new plan can ______ the city's parks.

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transform

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(n) the purpose or activity of something Example: The main ______ of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

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function

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(adj) able to be continued without causing damage to the environment Example: We need to find ______ ways to live.

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sustainable

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