Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

a large number of people or things

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

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

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

to live for a longer period than another individual

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

to exist in something

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

engaging and holding one's attention completely

to an extensive degree

to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm

used to warn someone of the possible consequences or problems that doing something can have

(microbiology) a group of organisms grown from a single parent cell

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

‌used when you take the most optimistic view, especially in a bad situation

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

the set of facts or circumstances surrounding a situation or event that provide clarity and understanding

with equanimity

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

the flowing blood in a circulatory system, moving through vessels to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

in a general manner, without specific limitations

extremely interesting or captivating

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

in an astonishingly impressive or outstanding manner

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous

a way of doing something that causes admiration

a special skill, ability, or talent to do something

capturing and holding one's attention in a compelling and fascinating manner

a strong goal, purpose, or ambition that someone is determined to achieve

with a slight slope or smooth transition

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

belonging to or originating from a place or culture different from one’s own, often unfamiliar or strange

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

to make something seem bigger

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

to remain in existence or functional over a long period of time

a sincere and humble request, often made in times of need or desperation

related to microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protists

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

absolutely necessary and of great importance

to make something stay in the same state or condition

to openly accept something as true or real

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

to regard or consider something in a particular way

an individual opponent or adversary

involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

in a way that involves or is shared by two or more people, groups, or sides equally

having a positive effect or helpful result