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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
practice
[noun]

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

Ex: His practice of the new exercise routine helped him achieve better fitness results .
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abundant
[Adjective]

existing or available in large quantities

Ex: During the rainy season , the region experiences abundant rainfall .
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traditional
[Adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .
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to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

Ex: Students compete to get the highest grades in the class .
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desirable
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worth doing or having

Ex: The new smartphone boasted many desirable features , including a high-resolution camera and long battery life .
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forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting

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vulnerable
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easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .
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specifically
[Adverb]

only for one certain type of person or thing

Ex: The guidelines were established specifically for new employees , outlining company protocols .
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to target
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to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

Ex: The company is targeting a new market with their latest product .
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suitable
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appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

Ex: The book contains content that is suitable for young readers .
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the process of burning, characterized by the chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen that produces heat and light

Ex: Understanding combustion is essential in designing efficient energy systems .
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boiler
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a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

Ex: Boilers in power plants convert water into steam to drive turbines .
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power
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the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

Ex: The computer shut down suddenly due to a power surge .
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facility
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a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

Ex: The school district built a new educational facility to accommodate growing enrollment .
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coal
[noun]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

Ex: Despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources , coal remains an important fuel in many countries due to its abundance and affordability .
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plant
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a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced

Ex: We could see the smoke rising from the industrial plant on the outskirts of town.
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to include something as part of a larger whole or system

Ex: The presentation incorporated multimedia elements to make it more engaging .
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stream
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a steady, ongoing flow of something, like information, data, or objects

Ex: The social media platform experienced a stream of new users .
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to gasify
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turn into gas

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the production of heat or electricity

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fuel
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any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .
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ethanol
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a type of alcohol fuel produced from renewable sources such as corn or sugarcane

Ex: She supported ethanol production for its environmental benefits .
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gasoline
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a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel

Ex: The car would n’t start because it ran out of gasoline.
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lorry
[noun]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .
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approach
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a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

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strongly
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to a large or significant degree

Ex: The industry is strongly dominated by a few major players .
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to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.
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to allow
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to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose

Ex: We need to allow a budget of $ 1,000 for repairs .
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to remain
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to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up

Ex: After the fire , only the foundation of the building remained.
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invasive
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aggressively intruding or spreading into a space or situation where something is unwelcome or harmful

Ex: The invasive procedures used by the company to collect data raised privacy concerns among users .
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bioenergy
[noun]

a form of energy that is produced from organic or biological sources, which can be naturally replaced

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

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factor
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one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Ex: The proximity to good schools was a deciding factor in choosing their new home .
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species
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a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .
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function
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a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

Ex: The function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .
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the quality or state of being easily reached, entered, used, or understood by everyone, regardless of any physical or mental limitations

Ex: Accessibility to healthcare is a fundamental human right .
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given
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stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

Ex: They adapted quickly to the given constraints of the project .
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timber
[noun]

trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction

Ex: The carpenter admired the fine grain of the oak timber, knowing it would make excellent furniture .
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log
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a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

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landowner
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a holder or proprietor of land

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habitat
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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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stem
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the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers

Ex: She carefully cut the stems of the flowers before arranging them in a vase to ensure they absorbed water properly .
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trunk
[noun]

the main wooden body of a tree

Ex: The trunk of the tree showed signs of damage from a recent storm , with several large cracks .
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likewise
[Adverb]

used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made

Ex: He was concerned about the budget , and the investors likewise had financial worries .
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to suffer
[Verb]

to have an illness or disease

Ex: The elderly man suffered from arthritis , finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes .
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makes things out of wood

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solely
[Adverb]

with no one or nothing else involved

Ex: The rule exists solely to prevent misuse of funds .
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norm
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a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society

Ex: It has become the norm to work from home in many industries .
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to discard or abandon someone or something as no longer relevant or important to one's present or future

Ex: The former athlete left behind the glory days of his competitive career , embracing a quieter life as a coach .
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formed
[Adjective]

having or given a form or shape

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suited
[Adjective]

fitting for a specific purpose, situation, or person

Ex: The movie is not suited for young children.
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site
[noun]

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

Ex: We visited the historical site where the decisive battle took place .
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the practice of selecting and keeping only the best or most valuable parts of something and leaving the rest behind, often used in mining, fishing, or logging

Ex: High-grading has become a serious problem in the fishing industry .
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legacy
[noun]

a lasting result or effect from past actions or events, often influencing the present or future

Ex: The pollution in the river is a legacy of past industrial waste .
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stand
[noun]

a group of plants, especially trees, of the same species growing together in a particular area

Ex: The forest had a dense stand of pine trees .
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low-use
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not frequently or widely used, typically because of being lower in quality or less in demand

Ex: Researchers are studying how low-use wood can contribute to greener energy .
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