63. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 16, test 1, reading 1)

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What is osteoporosis?

A medical condition in which your bones become weak and break easily.

What does the term "insufficient" mean?

Not enough, lacking, inadequate, deficient.

What is calcium?

A silver-white metal that helps to form teeth, bones, and chalk.

Define "intake."

The amount of food, drink, etc., that you take into your body.

What does "starvation" refer to?

Hunger, food shortage, famine.

What does "constantly" mean?

Continuously, frequently, repetitively.

What does it mean to "remodel"?

To change the shape, structure, or appearance of something, especially a building.

Define "nutrient."

A chemical or food that provides what is needed for plants or animals to live and grow.

What does "availability" mean?

The state of being able to be used, bought, or found.

What does it mean to "undergo"?

Experience, feel, suffer, go through.

What is pregnancy?

When a woman has a baby growing inside her body.

Define "maternity."

Relating to a woman who is pregnant or who has just had a baby.

What is a den?

The home of some animals, for example, lions or foxes.

What is a cub?

The baby of a wild animal such as a lion or a bear.

What does it mean to "deplete"?

To reduce the amount of something that is present or available.

Define "reserve."

A supply of something kept to be used if it is needed.

What does "dense" mean?

Thick, solid, compressed, condensed.

Who is a physiologist?

A person who studies physiology.

What is an explanation?

Reason, account, clarification.

Define "paradox."

A situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different.

What does it mean to "emerge"?

To appear or come out from somewhere.

What does "significant" mean?

Large, considerable, major, big.

What does it mean for an animal to "hibernate"?

If an animal hibernates, it sleeps for the whole winter.

Define "capacity."

Ability, capability, power.

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Discover the impact of insufficient calcium intake on osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones. Learn about the importance of nutrients, the effects of starvation, and how these factors influence bone health and overall well-being.

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1. What does 'constantly' mean?

A Rarely, occasionally, seldom B Loudly, noisily, boisterously C Quickly, rapidly, swiftly D Continuously, frequently, repetitively

2. What does the term 'reserve' mean?

A To reduce the amount of something B Thick, solid, compressed C A supply of something kept to be used if it is needed. D A person who studies physiology

3. What is a paradox?

A Thick, solid, compressed B Reason, account, clarification C A supply of something kept to be used D A situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different.

4. What does the term 'emerge' mean?

A To increase in size B To appear or come out from somewhere C To sleep for a long period D To hide or stay hidden

5. What does 'significant' mean?

A Small and unimportant B Rare and uncommon C Temporary and fleeting D Large, considerable, major, big

6. What does 'hibernate' mean?

A To migrate to warmer regions B To build a nest or den C To hunt for food during winter D If an animal hibernates, it sleeps for the whole winter

7. What does 'capacity' mean?

A A physical container's volume B A specific job or role C A temporary state of being D Ability, capability, power

8. What is osteoporosis?

A A disease that affects the skin and causes rashes. B A disorder that leads to excessive weight gain. C A condition where your muscles weaken and shrink. D A medical condition in which your bones become weak and break easily.

9. What does the term 'insufficient' mean?

A More than enough, abundant. B Not enough, lacking, inadequate, deficient. C Perfectly adequate and satisfactory. D Excessive and overwhelming.

10. What role does calcium play in the body?

A It helps to form teeth, bones, and chalk. B It helps in the production of red blood cells. C It aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. D It regulates blood sugar levels.

11. What does 'intake' refer to?

A The process of digesting food. B The amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body. C The method of storing food for future use. D The act of cooking and preparing meals.

12. What is starvation?

A An abundance of food leading to overeating. B Hunger, food shortage, famine. C A temporary diet for weight loss. D A mild feeling of hunger between meals.

13. What does 'remodel' mean?

A To clean thoroughly B To paint or decorate C To change the shape, structure, or appearance of something D To destroy completely

14. What is a nutrient?

A A kind of clothing B A chemical or food that provides what is needed for plants or animals to live and grow C A form of exercise D A type of medicine

15. What does 'availability' refer to?

A The state of being broken B The state of being able to be used, bought, or found C The state of being expensive D The state of being rare

16. What does 'undergo' mean?

A To enjoy thoroughly B To forget quickly C To avoid completely D Experience, feel, suffer, go through

17. What does the term 'pregnancy' mean?

A A period of intense hunger. B A medical condition affecting bones. C When a woman has a baby growing inside her body. D The home of some animals.

18. What is a 'den'?

A The home of some animals, for example lions or foxes. B A period of food shortage. C A chemical needed for growth. D A baby wild animal.

19. What does 'cub' refer to?

A A place where animals live. B A condition of bone weakness. C A woman's pregnancy period. D The baby of a wild animal such as a lion or a bear.

20. What does 'deplete' mean?

A To change the shape of something. B To provide necessary nutrients. C To experience something intensely. D To reduce the amount of something that is present or available.

21. What does 'maternity' relate to?

A Relating to a woman who is pregnant or who has just had a baby. B The baby of a wild animal. C A period of food shortage. D The home of wild animals.

22. What does 'dense' mean?

A Thick, solid, compressed, condensed. B A situation that seems strange C Reason, account, clarification D A supply of something kept to be used

23. Who is a physiologist?

A A person who studies physiology. B A situation that seems strange C A supply of something kept to be used D Thick, solid, compressed

24. What does 'explanation' refer to?

A A situation that seems strange B Reason, account, clarification. C A person who studies physiology D To reduce the amount of something

25. Which of the following best defines 'paradox'?

A A common and widely accepted belief B A situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different C A humorous and entertaining story D A simple and straightforward fact