54. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 17, test 3, reading 1)

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What is a mammal?

Any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body.

What does "native" mean?

Local, indigenous, domestic.

Define "indigenous."

Local, innate, natural.

What does it mean to "take advantage of"?

Make the most of, exploit, make use of.

What is a "modification"?

Alteration, change, adjustment.

What is the meaning of "swarm"?

Crowd, mass, flock.

Define "valuable."

Useful, precious, beneficial.

What is a "suppressor"?

A thing or person that prevents something bad from happening.

What does "prey on" mean?

Hunt, catch.

What is a "paddy"?

A field in which rice is grown in water.

Define "caterpillar."

A small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and develops into a butterfly or other flying insect.

What is a "webworm"?

A caterpillar which spins a web in which to rest or feed.

What is a "journal"?

A serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject.

What does "set out" mean?

To start an activity with a particular aim.

Define "investigate."

Examine, explore, study.

What does "insectivorous" mean?

Eating only insects.

Define "state-of-the-art."

Advanced, high-tech, up-to-the-minute.

What does "ultrasonic" refer to?

Ultrasonic sound waves are too high for humans to hear.

What is "echolocation"?

A process in which animals find their way in the dark by producing sound waves that echo when they are reflected off an object.

What does "target" mean in this context?

Pursue, seek out, be after.

Define "reveal."

Disclose, unveil, uncover.

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Explore the defining traits of mammals, including their unique reproductive methods, indigenous nature, and adaptations like echolocation. Learn about their role in ecosystems and how they interact with their environment.

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1. What is the definition of a mammal?

A An animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. B An animal that lays eggs. C An animal that has feathers. D An animal that breathes underwater.

2. What does the term 'native' refer to?

A Local, indigenous, domestic. B Foreign, exotic, imported. C Modern, contemporary, new. D Ancient, historical, old.

3. What is meant by 'take advantage of'?

A Create, invent, innovate. B Destroy, ruin, damage. C Ignore, neglect, overlook. D Make the most of, exploit, make use of.

4. What does 'modification' mean?

A Observation, analysis, study. B Destruction, demolition, ruin. C Alteration, change, adjustment. D Creation, invention, innovation.

5. What is a 'suppressor'?

A A thing or person that prevents something bad from happening. B A person who encourages bad behavior. C A device that amplifies sound. D A tool used for construction.

6. What is a 'caterpillar'?

A A kind of tree B A small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and that develops into a butterfly or other flying insect. C A type of bird D A small fish

7. What does 'journal' refer to?

A A serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject. B A personal diary C A comic book D A fictional novel

8. What does the term 'set out' mean?

A To change direction B To start an activity with a particular aim C To delay an activity D To end an activity

9. What is echolocation?

A A process of migration based on the position of the sun. B A method of communication using light signals. C A process in which animals find their way in the dark by producing sound waves that echo when they are reflected off an object. D A technique for finding food during the day.

10. What does 'indigenous' mean?

A Artificial, man-made, synthetic. B Temporary, short-term, transient. C Local, innate, natural. D Foreign, imported, alien.

11. What is meant by 'valuable'?

A Harmful, detrimental, damaging. B Common, ordinary, usual. C Useful, precious, beneficial. D Cheap, inexpensive, low-cost.

12. What does 'webworm' refer to?

A A caterpillar which spins a web in which to rest or feed. B A type of spider that weaves intricate webs. C An insect that lives in water. D A bird that builds nests in trees.

13. What is the definition of 'suppressor'?

A A device that amplifies sound. B An object used for decoration. C A person who encourages growth and development. D A thing or person that prevents something bad from happening.

14. What is a 'paddy'?

A A tool used for planting B A type of rice C A field in which rice is grown in water. D A method of irrigation

15. What does 'prey on' mean?

A Live peacefully with B Protect from danger C Provide shelter to D Hunt, catch.

16. What is a 'swarm'?

A Single entity B Solitary creature C Crowd, mass, flock. D Individual insect

17. What is the meaning of 'investigate'?

A Ignore, neglect B Simplify, reduce C Examine, explore, study D Complicate, confuse

18. What does 'insectivorous' refer to?

A Flying at night B Producing sound waves C Eating only insects D Living in water

19. What is meant by 'state-of-the-art'?

A Outdated, obsolete B Advanced, high-tech, up-to-the-minute C Simple, basic D Traditional, conventional

20. What are 'ultrasonic' sound waves?

A Sound waves too low for humans to hear B Sound waves within human hearing range C Sound waves too high for humans to hear D Sound waves used in radio communication

21. What does the term 'target' mean?

A Observe, watch, monitor B Pursue, seek out, be after C Support, assist, help D Ignore, avoid, neglect

22. What is the meaning of 'reveal'?

A Protect, shield, guard B Hide, conceal, cover C Ignore, disregard, overlook D Disclose, unveil, uncover

23. Which of the following is a synonym for 'target'?

A Avoid B Observe C Pursue D Ignore

24. What does it mean to 'reveal' information?

A To hide it B To disclose or unveil it C To ignore it D To protect it

25. What action is associated with the term 'target'?

A Avoid B Disregard C Seek out D Conceal