Cambridge IELTS 18 - Accademico - Test 1 - Lettura - Passaggio 1 (1)

indicating the absence of something, typically a substance or condition

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

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

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

a large hall for holding exhibitions

the external surface of a building roof

to yield or produce, especially in reference to fruit or flowers

to a very great or extreme extent or degree

(of a food or drink) enhanced with added taste, such as fruit, spice or sweetener, beyond its natural flavor

in an impressively beautiful manner

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

to a very great or clear extent

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids

having an empty space within

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

similar in every detail and totally alike

to appear or come out suddenly and unexpectedly

having a strong and pleasant smell

a plant of the mint family with aromatic leaves that are eaten raw or cooked

aromatic gray-green leaves, fresh or dried, used as a seasoning for meats, poultry, and game

a fragrant herb with a refreshing taste commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications

a flat object with elevated edges, often used for holding or carrying food and drink

to tightly fill a space or container until it is completely full or even overflowing

a thin thread or strand, especially one that is used to make fabric or rope

a vegetable with glossy, deep purple skin and firm, white flesh

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

to try something new or test an idea, method, or process to discover its effect, outcome, or validity

a large building that contains multiple flats on different floors, typically designed for people to live in

to a moderate degree or extent

used to express area by multiplying length by width

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

to care for the needs of someone or something with attention and responsibility

to take a flower or fruit from its plant with our fingers

a small light basket used as a measure for fruits

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

something that limits or restricts actions, choices, or development

to transform a piece of land for a new purpose

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

in a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context

extremely great in extent, size, or area

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

to cut and collect a crop

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

a category or type of things that share common characteristics or qualities but have distinct differences

the practical world as opposed to the academic world

an event that is intended to emphasize the positive aspects of someone

related to a method of growing plants without soil, where roots hang in the air and are sprayed with a nutrient-rich mist

a vertical structure used to grow plants in stacked layers, often with soil-free methods, to save space and resources