Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(n) a person who studies human history by digging up and examining old objects Example: An ______ found some ancient tools in the cave.

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archaeologist

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(adj) relating to the time before written history Example: The museum has many ______ artifacts.

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prehistoric

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(n) the act of digging in the ground to look for things from the past Example: The ______ helped discover ancient tools.

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excavation

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(v) to spread out or scatter in different directions Example: The crowd began to ______ after the concert ended.

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disperse

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(n) a group of islands Example: Indonesia has many beautiful islands, forming an ______.

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archipelago

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(v) to move from one place to another, often for a long period of time Example: Birds ______ to warmer places in the winter.

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migrate

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(n) a period of 1,000 years Example: The new ______ started in the year 2000.

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millennium

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(n) a job or profession Example: His ______ is a teacher.

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occupation

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(n) an object made by a human being, usually of historical or cultural interest Example: They found an ______ from ancient times in the ground.

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artifact

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(n) a small part or piece of something Example: She found a ______ of ancient pottery in the ground.

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fragment

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(n) a small, narrow boat that you move with a paddle Example: We went out to the lake in a ______.

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canoe

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(adj) impossible to enter or pass through Example: The dense rainforest was ______ to most animals.

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impenetrable

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(v) to include different things within a whole Example: The group will ______ various topics in the discussion.

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encompass

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(n) an occurrence of two or more events happening at the same time by chance Example: It was a ______ that we met at the same restaurant.

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coincidence

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(v) to make something skillfully by hand Example: She loves to ______ beautiful decorations.

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craft

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(n) a change made to something Example: The ______ of the forest helped the hunters find food.

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modification

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(v) to dig up or discover something that was buried

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unearth

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(n) a type of possum found in Australia and New Guinea Example: The researchers studied the Rothschild's ______ to understand ancient hunting practices.

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cuscus

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(n) a type of dark volcanic glass Example: The museum had a beautiful piece of ______ on display.

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obsidian

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(n) a small, rounded object, often made of glass or stone, used for decoration or in jewelry

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bead

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(n) a regular way of doing something Example: She follows her ______ every morning.

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routine

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(v) to leave something behind Example: They had to ______ their home during the storm.

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abandon

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(n) the plants that grow under the trees in a forest Example: The animals hid in the thick ______.

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undergrowth

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(n) the art of making objects out of clay Example: She painted beautiful designs on her ______.

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pottery

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(n) a substance made from a plant that is used to give a special flavor to food Example: She added ______ to the soup to make it tastier.

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spice

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(adj) very skilled or proficient at something Example: She is ______ at solving difficult math problems.

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adept

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(v) to search for and gather food Example: Animals ______ for food in the forest.

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forage

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(n) a long journey on a ship or boat Example: The sailors went on a ______ across the ocean.

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voyage

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(n) the act of spreading or scattering Example: The ______ of seeds helps plants grow in new areas.

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dispersal

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(adj) very important or necessary Example: The research was ______ for understanding the island's history.

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crucial

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(adj) very old; from a long time ago Example: The ______ ruins are a popular tourist attraction.

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ancient

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(n) a place that gives protection or safety Example: The dog found ______ under the tree.

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shelter

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(adj) appropriate or right for a particular purpose or situation Example: The room is ______ for a meeting.

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suitable

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(adj) many; a lot of Example: There were ______ animals in the forest.

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numerous

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(n) a tool used for chopping or cutting wood Example: He used an ______ to cut the tree.

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axe

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(n) a small part or piece of something Example: She found a ______ of glass on the beach.

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fragment

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(n) a sheet or thickness of material Example: There is a ______ of paint on the wall.

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layer

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(n) a written document that keeps information Example: The team found the earliest ______ of human occupation.

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record

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(adj) impossible to pass through or enter Example: The jungle was so ______ that we couldn't see inside.

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impenetrable

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(v) to move or divide something into parts Example: You should ______ the colors when doing laundry.

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separate

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(adj) important or meaningful Example: The discovery of the ancient tools is ______ for understanding history.

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significant

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(n) a living thing, especially an animal Example: The ______ looked very strange in the dark.

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creature

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(adj) related to or produced by a volcano Example: The island has many ______ rocks.

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volcanic

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(n) a particular type of material Example: Water is a clear ______ essential for life.

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substance

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(v) to make something known that was not known before Example: She will ______ her secret at the party.

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reveal

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(adj) specific or certain Example: She has a ______ interest in ancient history.

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particular

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(adv) in a way that achieves a desired result Example: They completed the project ______.

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successfully

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(n) a person who lives in a particular place Example: The ______ of the island helped the researchers.

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resident

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(adv) totally or fully Example: She was ______ happy with her gift.

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completely

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(n) the state of continuing to live or exist Example: They learned new skills for ______ in the wilderness.

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survival

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(n) the act of leaving a place Example: The ______ of the train was delayed.

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departure

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(n) something that makes you believe that something is true Example: The archaeologists found ______ in the caves.

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evidence

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(v) to live in a place again after it has been empty Example: People will ______ the abandoned houses.

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re-occupy

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(n) a stage in a process of change or development Example: The final ______ of the project was successful.

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phase

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(adj) important or famous in history Example: The museum has many ______ artifacts from ancient cultures.

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historic

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(adj) relating to the regions of the world that are near the equator, characterized by warm weather and lush vegetation Example: The ______ plants grew very tall and wide.

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tropical

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(n) a person you work with Example: My ______ helped me with the project.

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colleague

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(adj) having a lot of things close together; thick Example: The forest was so ______ that we could hardly see through it.

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dense

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(n) a dense forest with a lot of rain Example: The ______ is home to many animals and plants.

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rainforest

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(adj) relating to the time before written history Example: The ______ tools were found in the cave.

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prehistoric

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(n) a large area of land, especially a continent or the main part of a country Example: They traveled from the ______ to the island.

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mainland

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