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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to restrict

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

Ex: Airlines may restrict the size and weight of carry-on luggage for passenger safety .
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to emerge
to emerge
[Verb]

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

Ex: As spring approached , the beekeeper eagerly awaited the moment when the new bees would emerge.
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worryingly
worryingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

Ex: The stock market dropped worryingly fast .
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specific
specific
[Adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: The teacher asked the students to provide specific examples of historical events for their assignment .
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

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

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .
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to relate
to relate
[Verb]

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

Ex: The decrease in air quality in urban areas often relates to increased vehicular emissions .
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diet
diet
[noun]

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

Ex: The Mediterranean diet, known for its emphasis on olive oil , fish , and fresh produce , has been linked to various health benefits .
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to tend
to tend
[Verb]

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

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .
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endangered
endangered
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.
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woodland
woodland
[noun]

land that is filled with many trees

Ex: The children built a small fort out of sticks in the woodland behind their school .
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limestone
limestone
[noun]

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

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pavement
pavement
[noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The cyclist preferred riding on the pavement rather than on the rough gravel .
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single
single
[Adjective]

existing alone without any others of the same kind

Ex: As the single candidate with relevant experience , she was the obvious choice for the job .
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undoubtedly
undoubtedly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The team 's victory was undoubtedly due to their hard work and excellent strategy .
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sole
sole
[Adjective]

existing without any others of the same type

Ex: He was the sole heir to his grandfather 's estate .
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cause
cause
[noun]

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

Ex: Advocating for animal rights has become her primary cause in life .
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to play
to play
[Verb]

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

Ex: The weather conditions played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the outdoor event .
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part
part
[noun]

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

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downfall
downfall
[noun]

a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

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capacity
capacity
[noun]

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

Ex: The city has the capacity to handle a larger population with the planned infrastructure upgrades .
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continental
continental
[Adjective]

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

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sufficiently
sufficiently
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is enough

Ex: Her explanation was sufficiently clear for everyone to understand .
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therefore
therefore
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The sales figures exceeded expectations ; therefore, the company decided to reward its employees with bonuses .
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to switch
to switch
[Verb]

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

Ex: I switched jobs last year for better opportunities .
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additional
additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: He requested additional time to review the contract before signing .
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potentially
potentially
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The data breach could potentially lead to a loss of sensitive information .
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to spot
to spot
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teacher asked students to spot the errors in the mathematical equations .
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at risk
at risk
[phrase]

prone to danger or harm

Ex: If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk.
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much
much
[Adverb]

used to indicate a clear difference or superiority

Ex: The new design is much the most efficient .
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sought-after
sought-after
[Adjective]

being searched for

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significant
significant
[Adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The company 's decision to expand into international markets was significant for its growth strategy .
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considerable
considerable
[Adjective]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years .
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solely
solely
[Adverb]

with no one or nothing else involved

Ex: The rule exists solely to prevent misuse of funds .
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honeysuckle

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

Ex: The honeysuckle's vibrant blooms were a favorite subject for artists , capturing their intricate petals and vivid colors in paintings that celebrated the beauty of nature .
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due to
due to
[preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: The cancellation of classes was due to a teacher strike .
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at present
at present
[Adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The product is not available at present, but it will be restocked next week .
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predator
predator
[noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .
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creature
creature
[noun]

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

Ex: The night came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures like owls , bats , and frogs , signaling the start of their active period .
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .
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reduced
reduced
[Adjective]

lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity

Ex: The project faced delays due to a reduced budget , which limited the resources available for development .
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lifespan
lifespan
[noun]

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

Ex: The lifespan of a building can be extended with regular maintenance .
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clear
clear
[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

Ex: The instructions were delivered clear, without any ambiguity.
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adaptation

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

Ex: Bacterial adaptation to antibiotics poses a challenge to medicine .
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amateur
amateur
[Adjective]

done for recreation, not as an occupation

Ex: They organized an amateur painting workshop for beginners interested in learning basic techniques .
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watcher
watcher
[noun]

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

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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to be seen or arrive at a particular place

Ex: Just as the meeting was about to end , the CEO appeared, surprising everyone with an unexpected announcement .
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verb]

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

Ex: The enthusiastic crowd started to occupy the stadium hours before the concert , eager to secure the best seats for the performance .
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to specialize

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

Ex: Human hands have specialized with opposable thumbs to grasp and manipulate tools effectively .
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coppiced
coppiced
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Many coppiced areas are rich in biodiversity due to their regular regrowth .
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all is not lost
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 situation is challenging, but remember, all is not lost.
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to extract

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

Ex: The loan shark employed strong-arm tactics to extract exorbitant interest rates from borrowers .
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warning sign

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

Ex: Ignoring the warning sign could lead to serious trouble .
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