IELTS Technical Term Contextualization Exercises
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Band 7+ Word Groups
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence | Common Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| mitigate (v) | to make less severe or serious | Governments must mitigate the impact of industrial pollution. | mitigate impact |
| sustainable (adj) | capable of being maintained over the long term | Sustainable agriculture supports both yield and biodiversity. | sustainable practices |
| biodiversity (n) | the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat | Deforestation reduces biodiversity in tropical regions. | rich biodiversity |
| emission (n) | the act of releasing pollutants into the air | Vehicle emissions contribute to urban smog. | carbon emissions |
| degradation (n) | the process of something becoming worse | Soil degradation threatens global food security. | environmental degradation |
| conservation (n) | the protection of natural resources from harm | Wildlife conservation efforts have increased species numbers. | conservation efforts |
| ecosystem (n) | a biological community and its environment | Coral reefs form delicate marine ecosystems. | fragile ecosystem |
| renewable (adj) | produced from sources that are not depleted when used | Wind power is a renewable energy source. | renewable energy |
Common Mistakes
- Confusing conservation with preservation in environmental contexts
- Using 'reduce' instead of the more precise 'mitigate'
Practice Question
Choose the best word to complete the sentence:
Governments must ____ the effects of industrial pollution through stricter regulations.
A) reduce
B) decrease
C) mitigate
D) lessen
Show Answer
Answer: C) mitigate
Explanation: 'Mitigate' specifically means to make less severe, a formal term ideal for IELTS contexts.
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