Từ Vựng IELTS Online Test Actual Test 6 - Reading Test 5
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📓 Passage 1: The Pearl
ancient
/ˈeɪnʧənt/
(adj). Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
pearl
/pɜrl/
(noun). a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of an oysterand is of great value as a jewel
wealthy
/ˈwɛlθi/
(adj). Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
regard
/rəˈgɑrd/
(verb). consider or think in a certain way
cultivate
/ˈkʌltəˌveɪt/
(verb). to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
several
/ˈsɛvrəl/
(pronoun). More than two but not many.
irritant
/ˈɪrətənt/
(noun). A thing that is continually annoying or distracting
deform
/ˌdiˈfɔrm/
(verb). to change or spoil the usual or natural shape of something
oyster
/ˈɔɪstər/
(noun). a large flat sea creature that lives in a shell, some types of which can be eaten either cooked or uncooked, and other types of which produce pearls
numerous
/ˈnumərəs/
(adj). Great in number; many.
complication
/ˌkɑmpləˈkeɪʃən/
(noun). A circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.
disease
/dɪˈziz/
(noun). a disorder that produces specific symptom that differs from physical injury
jewellery
/ˈʤuːəlri/
(noun). decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals
mussel
/ˈmʌsəl/
(noun). any of a number of bivalve mollusks with a brown or purplish-black shell
reject
/ˈriʤɛkt/
(verb). Dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.
factor
/ˈfæktər/
(noun). A circumstance or a fact
evaluate
/ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/
(verb). Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
lustre
/ˈlʌstər/
(noun). a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.
imitation
/ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
(noun). the act of copying sb/sth
worthless
/ˈwɜrθləs/
(adj). having no real value or use.
mechanism
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
(noun). A natural or established process by which something takes place
distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/
(verb). recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
surgical
/ˈsɜrʤɪkəl/
(adj). connected with surgery
implantation
/ɪmplænˈteɪʃən/
(noun). The action of implanting or state of being implanted.
gem
/ʤɛm/
(noun). a precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
status
/ˈstætəs/
(noun). High rank or social standing
powder
/ˈpaʊdər/
(noun). Fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance
epilepsy
/ˈɛpəˌlɛpsi/
(noun). a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
freshwater
/ˈfrɛˌʃwɔtər/
(adj). of or found in fresh water; not of the sea
manufacture
/ˌmænjəˈfækʧər/
(verb). mass-produce
glittery
/ˈglɪtəri/
(adj). reflecting a bright, shimmering light.
favorable
/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
(adj). Expressing approval.
coastline
/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/
(noun). The land along a coast.
glossy
/ˈglɔsi/
(adj). smooth and shiny
globe
/gloʊb/
(noun). The earth.
core
/kɔr/
(noun). The tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds.
ranking
/ˈræŋkɪŋ/
(noun). a position in a scale of achievement or status; a classification
cradle
/ˈkreɪdəl/
(noun). A baby's bed or cot, typically one mounted on rockers.
clam
/klæm/
(noun). A marine bivalve mollusc with shells of equal size.
mollusc
/ˈmɒləsk/
(noun). any animal that has a soft body, no spine, and is often covered with a shell. Many molluscs live in water
secrete
/sɪˈkrit/
(verb). produce and discharge (a substance)
defence
/dɪˈfɛns/
(verb). the action of defending from or resisting attack.
lustrous
/ˈlʌstrəs/
(adj). Having lustre; shining
nacre
/ˈneɪkə/
(noun). Mother-of-pearl
nucleus
/ˈnukliəs/
(adj). The central and most important part of an object,
durability
/dərəˈbɪlɪti/
(noun). The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
irregular
/ɪˈrɛgjələr/
(adj). Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
merit
/ˈmɛrət/
(noun). the quality of being good and of deserving praise, reward or admiration
lagoon
/ləˈgun/
(noun). A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.
volcanic
/vɑlˈkænɪk/
(adj). Relating to or produced by a volcano or volcanoes
atoll
/ˈæˌtɑl/
(noun). an island made of coral and shaped like a ring with a lake of sea water in the middle
transplant
/trænˈsplænt/
(verb). to take an organ, skin, etc. from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
graft
/græft/
(noun). a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap
mantle
/ˈmæntəl/
(noun). A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl
gonad
/ˈgoʊnæd/
(noun). a male sex organ that produces sperm; a female sex organ that produces eggs
spherical
/ˈsfɛrɪkəl/
(adj). Shaped like a sphere.
bead
/bid/
(noun). A small piece of glass, stone, or similar material that is threaded
glide
/glaɪd/
(verb). To move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort
gritty
/ˈgrɪti/
(adj). showing the courage and strength of mind to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant
lab
/læb/
(noun). a laboratory
diver
/ˈdaɪvər/
(noun). a person who wears a diving suit to work under water
reserve
/rɪˈzɜrv/
(noun). a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required
contaminate
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/
(verb). to make a substance or place dirty
pristine
/ˈprɪstin/
(adj). In its original condition
stock
/stɑk/
(noun). The goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop
irony
/ˈaɪrəni/
(noun). the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this
📓 Passage 2: The beginning of the modem designed gasoline engines
automobile
/ˈɔtəmoʊˌbil/
(noun). a car
attain
/əˈteɪn/
(verb). achieve something
patent
/ˈpætənt/
(noun). A government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period
renowned
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
(adj). known or talked about by many people; famous.
industrialize
/ɪnˈdʌstriəˌlaɪz/
(verb). Develop industries in (a country or region) on a wide scale.
consumer
/kənˈsumər/
(noun). A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
afford
/əˈfɔrd/
(verb). to have enough money or time to be able to buy or to do something
middle class
/ˈmɪdəl klæs/
(noun). the economic group between the upper and lower classes, including professional and business workers and their families
attribute
/ˈætrəˌbjut/
(verb). regard something as being caused by (someone or something)
crucial
/ˈkruʃəl/
(adj). Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something
utilization
/ˌjutələˈzeɪʃən/
(noun). The action of making practical and effective use of something.
launch
/lɔnʧ/
(verb). to start an activity, especially an organized one
revolutionary
/ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
(adj). connected with political revolution
harvest
/ˈhɑrvəst/
(verb). The process or period of gathering in crops.
overall
/ˈoʊvəˌrɔl/
(adj). taking everything into account.
upgrade
/əpˈgreɪd/
(verb). Raise (something) to a higher standard
prototype
/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/
(noun). A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle
postwar
/ˈpoʊˈstwɔr/
(noun). existing, happening or made in the period after a war
skyrocket
/ˈskaɪˌrɑkət/
(noun). A rocket designed to explode high in the air as a signal or firework.
derivative
/dəˈrɪvətɪv/
(noun). Originating from, based on, or influenced by. (phái sinh)
economic
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
(adj). connected with the trade, industry
recession
/rɪˈsɛʃən/
(noun). a difficult time for the economy of a country, when there is less trade and industrial activity than usual and more people are unemployed
irony
/ˈaɪrəni/
(noun). the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this
crisis
/ˈkraɪsəs/
(noun). time of great danger, difficulty or confusion when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
engine
/ˈɛnʤən/
(noun). a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion
triumph
/ˈtraɪəmf/
(adj). A great victory or achievement.
guzzler
/ˈgʌzlər/
(noun). a car that uses a lot of fuel
fore-wheel
/fɔr-wil/
(noun). the front wheel
feature
/ˈfiʧər/
(noun). a distinctive attribute or aspect of something.
batch
/bæʧ/
(noun). a number of people or things that are dealt with as a group
internal
/ɪnˈtɜrnəl/
(adj). connected with the inside of something
combustion
/kəmˈbʌsʧən/
(noun). The process of burning something.
pioneer
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
(verb). Develop or be the first to use or apply
widespread
/ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/
(adj). found to be dispersed over a large area
petrol
/ˈpɛtroʊl/
(noun). a liquid obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in car engines, etc.
identity
/aɪˈdɛntəti/
(noun). the fact of being who or what a person or thing is
status
/ˈstætəs/
(noun). High rank or social standing
symbolise
/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/
(verb). Be a symbol of
community
/kəmˈjunəti/
(noun). A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic
assembly
/əˈsɛmbli/
(noun). the action of fitting together the component parts of a machine or other object.
interval
/ˈɪntərvəl/
(noun). An intervening time
former
/ˈfɔrmər/
(adj). Having previously filled a particular role
assemble
/əˈsɛmbəl/
(verb). gather together in one place
major
/ˈmeɪʤər/
(adj). Important, serious, or significant.
historical
/hɪˈstɔrɪkəl/
(adj). Of or concerning history or past events.
suffer
/ˈsʌfər/
(verb). Experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant
import
/ˈɪmpɔrt/
(verb). bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale
emission
/ɪˈmɪʃən/
(noun). The production and discharge of something,
regulation
/ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
moribund
/ˈmɔrəbənd/
(adj). (of a person) at the point of death.
innovation
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
(noun). the introduction of new things, ideas
reputation
/ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən/
(noun). the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
computerize
/kəmˈpjutəˌraɪz/
(verb). adapt (a system, device, etc.) to be operated by computer.
management
/ˈmænəʤmənt/
(noun). the act of running and controlling a business
era
/ˈɛrə/
(noun). a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods
witness
/ˈwɪtnəs/
(verb). A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
elevation
/ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/
(noun). the process of somebody getting a higher or more important rank
fuel
/ˈfjuəl/
(noun). Material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
toxic
/ˈtɑksɪk/
(adj). oisonous.
climate
/ˈklaɪmət/
(noun). the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
pollute
/pəˈlut/
(verb). to add dirty or harmful substances to land, air, water, etc. so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use
adventurous
/ædˈvɛnʧərəs/
(adj). Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
bunch
/bʌnʧ/
(noun). a number of things
convertible
/kənˈvɜrtəbəl/
(adj). Able to be changed in form, function, or character
reasonable
/ˈrizənəbəl/
(adj). Having sound judgement;
interchangeable
/ˌɪntərˈʧeɪnʤəbəl/
(adj). (of two things) able to be interchanged.
productivity
/ˌproʊdəkˈtɪvəti/
(noun). The state or quality of being productive.
manpower
/ˈmænˌpaʊər/
(noun). The number of people working or available for work or service.
integrate
/ˈɪntəˌgreɪt/
(verb). Combine (one thing) with another to form a whole.
artful
/ˈɑrtfəl/
(adj). Clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way.
joint venture
/ʤɔɪnt ˈvɛnʧər/
(noun). a business or business activity that two or more people or companies work on together
unify
/ˈjunəˌfaɪ/
(verb). to join people, things, parts of a country
captive
/ˈkæptɪv/
(noun). A person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined.
badge
/bæʤ/
(noun). a small piece of metal or plastic to show that they belong to an organization, support something, have achieved something
consolidation
/kənˌsɑləˈdeɪʃən/
(noun). the action or process of making something stronger or more solid.
marque
/mɑrk/
(noun). A make of car, as distinct from a specific model.
injection
/ɪnˈʤɛkʃən/
(noun). An instance of injecting or being injected.
emphasis
/ˈɛmfəsəs/
(noun). Special importance, value, or prominence
📓 Passage 3: Elephant Communication
hammer
/ˈhæmər/
(noun). a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails
preposition
/ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən/
(noun). a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
proportionally
/prəˈpɔrʃənəli/
(adv). in a way that increases or decreases in size, amount or degree according to changes in something else
mammal
/ˈmæməl/
(noun). A warm-blooded vertebrate animal
vibrational
/vaɪˈbreɪʃən(ə)l/
(adj). of vibration
signal
/ˈsɪgnəl/
(noun). A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions,
massive
/ˈmæsɪv/
(adj). Large and heavy or solid.
frequency
/ˈfrikwənsi/
(noun). The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time
takeoff
/ˈteɪˌkɔf/
(noun). The action of becoming airborne.
frame
/freɪm/
(noun). A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door
transmit
/trænzˈmɪt/
(verb). to send an electronic signal, radio or television broadcast, etc.
inner
/ˈɪnər/
(adj). inside; towards or close to the centre of a place
jet
/ʤɛt/
(verb). Spurt out in jets
pad
/pæd/
(noun). A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something
fatty
/ˈfæti/
(adj). containing a large amount of fat.
bone
/boʊn/
(noun). Any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton
sinus
/ˈsaɪnəs/
(adj). relating to or denoting the sinoatrial node of the heart or its function as a pacemaker.
cavity
/ˈkævəti/
(noun). an empty space within a solid object, in particular the human body.
skull
/skʌl/
(noun). a framework of bone or cartilage enclosing the brain of a vertebrate; the skeleton of a person's or animal's head.
riddle
/ˈrɪdəl/
(noun). A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity
function
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(verb). work or operate in a proper or particular way.
resonate
/ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/
(verb). to make a deep, clear sound that continues for a long time
chamber
/ˈʧeɪmbər/
(noun). A large room used for formal or public events.
trunk
/trʌŋk/
(noun). The main woody stem of a tree
infrasonic
/ˌɪnfrəˈsɑnɪk/
(adj). Relating to or denoting sound waves with a frequency below the lower limit of human audibility.
postdoctoral
/ˌpoʊstˈdɑkˌtɜrəl/
(adj). connected with advanced research or study that is done after a PhD has been completed
sense
/sɛns/
(noun). A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus
detect
/dɪˈtɛkt/
(verb). Discover or identify the presence or existence of.
pachyderm
/ˈpækɪdɜːm/
(noun). a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
nerve
/nɜrv/
(noun). any of the long threads that carry messages between the brain and parts of the body, enabling you to move, feel pain, etc.
ending
/ˈɛndɪŋ/
(noun). An end or final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a book or movie.
ecology
/ɪˈkɑləʤi/
(noun). the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms
geophysics
/ˌʤi(ː)əʊˈfɪzɪks/
(noun). The physics of the earth
neurophysiology
/njʊərəʊˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ/
(noun). The physiology of the nervous system.
boundless
/ˈbaʊndləs/
(adj). without limits
unpredictable
/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
(adj). cannot be predicted
interface
/ˈɪntərˌfeɪs/
(noun). A point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact.
seismic
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/
(noun). relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust.
exist
/ɪgˈzɪst/
(verb). to be present in a place or situation
extensively
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/
(adv). In a way that covers or affects a large area.
scorpion
/ˈskɔrpiən/
(noun). a small creature similar to an insect that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
insect
/ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
(noun). Small animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings
spider
/ˈspaɪdər/
(noun). a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web
vertebrate
/ˈvɜrtəˌbreɪt/
(noun). an animal that has a spine
rat
/ræt/
(noun). a small animal with a long tail, that looks like a large mouse, usually considered a pest
auditory
/ˈɔdɪˌtɔri/
(adj). Relating to the sense of hearing.
planthopper
/ˈplæntˌhɑpər/
(noun). a small, widely distributed plant-sucking bug that leaps when disturbed. Some species are pests of rice and sugar cane
stem
/stɛm/
(noun). The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub,
existence
/ɛgˈzɪstəns/
(noun). The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
press
/prɛs/
(noun). A device for applying pressure to something in order to flatten or shape it
exhibit
/ɪgˈzɪbɪt/
(verb). Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery
freeze
/friz/
(verb). turn or be turned into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.
fascinating
/ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ/
(adj). Extremely interesting
mate
/meɪt/
(verb). to have sex in order to produce young (animals)
herd
/hɜrd/
(noun). a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together
predator
/ˈprɛdətər/
(noun). An animal that naturally preys on others.
capacity
/kəˈpæsəti/
(noun). A specified role or position.
survival
/sərˈvaɪvəl/
(noun). the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing
wild
/waɪld/
(adj). a place being uninhabited, uncultivated, or inhospitable.
reproductive
/ˌriprəˈdʌktɪv/
(adj). Relating to or effecting reproduction.
biology
/baɪˈɑləʤi/
(noun). the scientific study of the natural processes of living things
vast
/væst/
(adj). extremely large
outcome
/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
(noun). The way a thing turns out; a consequence # income (n), salary
adopt
/əˈdɑpt/
(verb). Take on or assume (an attitude or position)
alert
/əˈlɜrt/
(noun). the state of being watchful for possible danger.
vulnerable
/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
(adj). Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
susceptible
/səˈsɛptəbəl/
(adj). easily influenced by feelings and emotions
hyena
/haɪˈinə/
(noun). a wild animal from Africa and Asia that looks like a dog, hunts in groups, and makes a sound similar to a human laugh
clump
/klʌmp/
(noun). A compacted mass or lump of something.
attitude
/ˈætəˌtud/
(noun). A settled way of thinking or feeling about something
warble
/ˈwɔrbəl/
(verb). sing softly and with a succession of constantly changing notes.
tense
/tɛns/
(verb). become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness.
rumble
/ˈrʌmbəl/
(verb). to make a long deep sound or series of sounds
aggressively
/əˈgrɛsɪvli/
(adv). in an angry and violent way
flee
/fli/
(verb). Run away from a place or situation of danger.
clear-cut
/klɪr-kʌt/
(adj). easy to perceive or understand
wildlife
/ˈwaɪlˌdlaɪf/
(noun). Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
mystical
/ˈmɪstɪkəl/
(adj). having spiritual powers or qualities that are difficult to understand or to explain
realm
/rɛlm/
(noun). A kingdom.
colleague
/ˈkɑlig/
(noun). A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
revelation
/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.
stunning
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
(adj). extremely attractive or impressive (ấn tượng)
infrasound
/ˈɪnfrəˌsaʊnd/
(noun). Sound waves with frequencies below the lower limit of human audibility.
cranial
/ˈkreɪnjəl/
(adj). Relating to the skull or cranium.
canal
/kəˈnæl/
(noun). a long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along; a smaller passage used for carrying water to fields, crops, etc.
versatile
/ˈvɜrsətəl/
(adj). able to do many different things
appendage
/əˈpɛndɪʤ/
(noun). a smaller or less important part of something larger
savanna
/səˈvænə/
(noun). a wide flat open area of land, especially in Africa, that is covered with grass but has few trees