Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3

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(v) to be carried slowly by a current of air or water Example: The leaves ______ down from the trees.

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drift

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(n) the act of moving something from its place Example: The ______ of the box caused a mess on the floor.

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displacement

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(adv) in a large amount or degree Example: She studied ______ to prepare for the exam.

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extensively

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(n) a disagreement or argument about something important Example: The new law caused a lot of ______.

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controversy

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(adv) in a sideways direction Example: The dog moved ______ to avoid the puddle.

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laterally

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(adj) possible to believe; reasonable Example: Her explanation for being late was ______.

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plausible

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(n) the study of the Earth's physical properties and processes Example: ______ helps us understand how earthquakes happen.

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geophysics

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(n) the study of ancient life through fossils Example: She wants to study ______ in college.

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paleontology

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(n) the study of climate and its effects over time Example: ______ helps us understand how the Earth's climate has changed.

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climatology

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(n) a person or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor Example: She is a ______ of a famous explorer.

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descendant

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(adj) very interesting or fascinating Example: The movie was so ______ that I couldn't look away.

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intriguing

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(v) to follow or chase someone or something in order to catch them Example: He decided to ______ his interest in science.

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pursue

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(adj) relating to the atmosphere of the Earth Example: The weather today is influenced by ______ conditions.

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atmospheric

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(n) a person who teaches at a college or university Example: She wants to become a ______ after finishing her studies.

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lecturer

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(adv) in or to a high place Example: The bird flew ______ in the sky.

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aloft

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(n) a journey taken for a specific purpose, often for exploration Example: The explorers went on an ______ to discover new lands.

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expedition

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(n) a scientist who studies the weather Example: The ______ delivers the weather forecast on TV.

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meteorologist

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(n) the study of heat and energy Example: ______ helps us understand how energy moves.

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thermodynamics

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(n) a secondary or less important activity Example: Her painting was just a ______ to her main job.

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sideline

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(n) the study of the Earth's physical properties and processes Example: ______ helps us understand how earthquakes occur.

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geophysics

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(n) the study of past climates Example: Scientists use ______ to learn about the Earth's weather history.

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paleoclimatology

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(n) the situation in which something happens, that helps you to understand it Example: The teacher explained the ______ of the story.

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context

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(n) the degree to which something exists or is true Example: The project was successful to a great ______.

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extent

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(n) the way in which people react to or think about something Example: The ______ of the book was very positive.

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reception

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(adj) causing a lot of disagreement or arguments Example: The news article was ______ and sparked a heated debate.

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controversial

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(v) to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something Example: The teacher will ______ the different types of plants in the garden.

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characterize

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(n) a stage or particular period in a process or series of events

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phase

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(adv) very quickly Example: The car drove ______ down the street.

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rapidly

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(n) the act of changing position or direction Example: The ______ of the plates causes earthquakes.

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shifting

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(n) a list or guide that shows where something can be found Example: You can find the page number in the ______.

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index

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(adj) enough to meet the needs or requirements Example: The index should be a ______ guide for those interested in Wegener's life.

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sufficient

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(n) a particular feature or part of something Example: One important ______ of a healthy diet is eating vegetables.

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aspect

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(n) a break in what someone is doing or saying Example: The ______ made her lose her thought.

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interruption

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(v) to involve something as a necessary part Example: The project will ______ many hours of work.

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entail

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(n) a level of quality or requirement Example: He wants to maintain a high ______ in his work.

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standard

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(n) a book with blank pages for writing notes Example: She writes her homework in a ______.

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notebook

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(n) a book for writing daily events or feelings Example: She writes in her ______ every night.

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diary

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(n) a case that does not follow a rule or pattern Example: The teacher made one ______ for the late assignment.

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exception

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(v) to move forward or make progress Example: They want to ______ their careers with new skills.

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advance

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(adj) related to a job that requires special education or training Example: She is a ______ writer.

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professional

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(adj) covering a large area; having a wide range Example: The library has an ______ collection of books.

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extensive

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(v) to guess or think about something without having all the facts Example: People often ______ about what the future will be like.

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speculate

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(adj) two or more lines or paths that are the same distance apart and never meet Example: The two roads run ______ to each other.

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parallel

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(v) to change over time, especially to develop into a more advanced form Example: His ideas about science continue to ______.

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evolve

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(n) a person who writes about someone else's life Example: The ______ researched many details of the scientist's life.

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biographer

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(adv) in a way that relates to things that happened in the past Example: He looked at his past decisions ______.

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retrospectively

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(adj) logically connected and easy to understand Example: The teacher gave a ______ explanation of the topic.

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coherent

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(n) a story or account of events Example: The teacher read a ______ about a brave hero.

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narrative

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(n) a plan or goal that someone wants to achieve Example: She had a clear ______ to finish her homework.

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intention

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(n) the occurrence of events by chance Example: Their meeting was just a ______.

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happenstance

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(adj) achieved or completed Example: Her dreams were finally ______.

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fulfilled

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