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

relating to actions or treatments that save lives in emergency or critical situations

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

to regard or consider something in a particular way

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

to waste or fail to have good use of time or an opportunity

a sudden burst of activity

to utilize or take full advantage of something, often resources, opportunities, or skills

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

strong desire for something (not food or drink)

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

a scientist who specializes in the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms

to strongly recommend something

the event of something ending

to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation before deciding

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

the capacity to be maintained for a long time and causing no harm to the environment

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

a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land

from a different location using digital communication or technology

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

an invertebrate with a wormlike body that is considered a marine creature and lives on seabed, with tentacles around the mouth

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

to move smoothly and gracefully with sweeping or gliding motions

of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other materials from the earth

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

the bottom of a sea or ocean

a type or variety of bacteria or virus that has developed a resistance to multiple types of antibiotics or other treatments, making it difficult to control or eliminate

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

prone to danger or harm

a very small living organism that cannot be seen without a microscope and can cause a disease

a marine invertebrate with a body full of holes through which water can circulate and nutrients can be absorbed

capable of causing disease

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

not easily affected by external influences or forces

at or to a more advanced point or stage

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

before the present moment or a specific time

controlled or made to work by a particular method or system

a single word or group of words used to name or define something

not recorded or officially recognized

the act of searching for valuable things like minerals, oil, or opportunities

having an effect on living organisms, tissues, or cells