Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)

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to restrict [verb]

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

Ex: They decided to restrict the use of company resources during the off-hours .

to emerge [verb]

to come out from a protective covering, like an egg or cocoon

Ex: In the pond , we observed tadpoles undergoing metamorphosis , eagerly waiting for them to emerge as frogs .

worryingly [adverb]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

Ex: The bridge swayed worryingly in the strong winds .

specific [adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: She gave specific examples to illustrate her point during the presentation .

habitat [noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Urban expansion is destroying the habitat of many wild animals .

to relate [verb]

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

Ex: In the field of psychology , certain behaviors may relate to underlying emotional experiences .

diet [noun]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

Ex:

to tend [verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment .

endangered [adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

Ex:

woodland [noun]

land that is filled with many trees

Ex: She loved spending her weekends exploring the peaceful woodland near her home .

limestone [noun]

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

pavement [noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The new highway boasts fresh pavement for a comfortable drive .

single [adjective]

existing alone without any others of the same kind

Ex: She was the single voice of dissent in the meeting , standing alone in her opinion .

undoubtedly [adverb]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

Ex: Undoubtedly , the concert was the highlight of the festival , attracting a huge crowd .

sole [adjective]

existing without any others of the same type

Ex: The sole inhabitant of the remote cabin enjoyed the solitude of the wilderness .

cause [noun]

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

Ex: The charity event was organized to support a noble cause : providing clean water to communities in need .

to play [verb]

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

Ex: Individuals can play their part by practicing sustainable habits such as recycling and conserving energy .

part [noun]

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

downfall [noun]

a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

capacity [noun]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child .

continental [adjective]

being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe

sufficiently [adverb]

to a degree or extent that is enough

Ex: He did n't arrive sufficiently early to catch the beginning of the lecture .

therefore [adverb]

used to suggest a logical conclusion based on the information or reasoning provided

Ex: The traffic was heavy , and therefore , he arrived at the meeting later than expected .

to switch [verb]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

Ex: During the conversation , they decided to switch topics to something more lighthearted .

additional [adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: She provided additional examples to clarify the concept for the students .

potentially [adverb]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

Ex: The team 's innovative idea could potentially revolutionize the industry .

to spot [verb]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

Ex: Can you spot the hidden details in the intricate painting ?

at risk [phrase]

prone to danger or harm

Ex:

much [adverb]

used to indicate a clear difference or superiority

Ex: She 's much the fastest runner on the team .

sought-after [adjective]

being searched for

significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .

considerable [adjective]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

Ex: The storm left a considerable amount of debris scattered across the neighborhood .

solely [adverb]

with no one or nothing else involved

Ex: They focused solely on customer satisfaction during the redesign .

honeysuckle [noun]

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers that are pink, white, or yellow in color

Ex: Along the country road , wild honeysuckle vines adorned the fences , filling the air with their intoxicating scent as the sun set .

due to [preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency .

at present [adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The website is experiencing technical issues at present ; please try again later .

predator [noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: Tigers , as solitary predators , stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia .

creature [noun]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

Ex: Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered creatures like the black rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger from extinction .

to alter [verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance .

reduced [adjective]

lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity

Ex: After the renovation , the office space had a reduced energy consumption thanks to the new , more efficient lighting .

lifespan [noun]

the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function

Ex: Scientists are working to understand the lifespan of human cells .

clear [adverb]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

Ex:

adaptation [noun]

the process by which organisms evolve traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment

Ex: Adaptation to drought enables certain plants to thrive in deserts .

amateur [adjective]

done for recreation, not as an occupation

Ex: She played tennis at an amateur level , participating in local tournaments for fun .

watcher [noun]

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

to appear [verb]

to be seen or arrive at a particular place

Ex: After hours of waiting , the doctor finally appeared , ready to see the next patient .

to occupy [verb]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

Ex: The ambitious skyscraper was designed to occupy the skyline

to specialize [verb]

to modify or design an organ or part of something to serve a specific purpose or function

Ex: The giraffe 's neck has specialized to allow it to reach high branches for food .

coppiced [adjective]

(of trees or shrubs) regularly cut back to the ground to encourage new growth

Ex: The area was covered with coppiced plants that grew back each spring .

all is not lost [sentence]

used to say that there is still hope or a chance to succeed, even if things seem difficult or uncertain

Ex: The game was tough , but all is not lost , we can still win .

to extract [verb]

to use pressure, manipulation, or other means to obtain what is desired

Ex: The interrogator used aggressive tactics to extract a confession from the suspect .

warning sign [noun]

something that shows there may be danger, trouble, or a problem ahead

Ex: The doctor said chest pain could be a warning sign of heart problems .

Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2)
Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (3)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (1)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (1)
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