Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

to be originated from something

to eat or drink something

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

with a focus on the main aspects of a thing, situation, or person

a feature or quality of something

enclosed in a package or protective covering

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

to increase something to the highest possible level

to dedicate or commit oneself, time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose, activity, or cause

to represent a specific amount or portion of a whole

a land measurement unit that equals 10000 square meters or 2471 acres

used to highlight how insignificant, minor, or small something is

a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

to refer to something as an example or proof

a large piece of land where many trees are grown for harvesting

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

gradually decreasing until little remains

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

the cultivation of a single crop (on a farm or area or country)

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

the animals of a particular geological period or region

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

to officially tell people something

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

surprising or exciting in appearance or effect

based on or derived from instinct rather than rational analysis

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

showing subtle differences or complexities, often in a way that requires careful consideration

absolutely necessary and of great importance

worth doing or having

to fully remove or get rid of something

the sequence of processes, organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in producing and delivering a product or service from its origin to the final customer

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

to successfully reach, achieve, or establish something that requires agreement or compromise

having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics

land that is used for growing crops like wheat, rice, or vegetables

a subject over which people disagree