CELPIP Reading Part 3 vocabulary

The words and phrases

a pilot project

A small trial of a new idea, tested before using it more widely.
Example: The town launched a pilot project offering free bus rides to seniors on weekday mornings.

subsidized

Partly paid for by a government or organization, so it costs users less.
Example: Families with low incomes can apply for subsidized child care spaces in the city.

was founded

Was started or created, usually an organization, town or school.
Example: The museum was founded in 1910 by a group of local teachers.

dates back to

Began or was first made at a particular time in the past.
Example: The town's winter carnival dates back to the early 1900s.

originally

At the beginning, before any later changes.
Example: The building was originally a train station before it became a public library.

a wide range of

Many different kinds of something.
Example: The centre offers a wide range of programs, from pottery and dance to computer coding.

roughly

Approximately; close to the number given but not exact.
Example: Roughly half of the park's visitors come from outside the province.

is credited with

Is said to be responsible for an achievement.
Example: The volunteer group is credited with saving the old covered bridge.

researchers have found

Scientists who studied the topic discovered this result.
Example: Researchers have found that a short walk after meals can help the body manage blood sugar.

to date

Up until now; so far.
Example: To date, more than 3,000 trees have been planted along the riverbank.

in addition

Also; used to add another fact or point.
Example: In addition, the program gives participants free transit tickets to reach their classes.

as a result

Because of what was just described.
Example: The lake froze early this year; as a result, the skating season began in December.

gradually

Slowly and in small steps over a period of time.
Example: The number of beavers in the valley has gradually recovered since the 1950s.

is home to

Is the place where certain people, animals or things live or are found.
Example: The wetland is home to more than 200 species of birds.

a landmark

A well-known building or place that is easy to recognize.
Example: The old lighthouse is a much-loved landmark on the province's south shore.

renowned for

Famous and admired because of a particular quality or thing.
Example: The region is renowned for its maple syrup and apple orchards.

contrary to popular belief

Opposite to what many people wrongly think is true.
Example: Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind; many species see quite well.

a phenomenon

Something that happens or exists, especially something unusual that people study.
Example: The northern lights are a natural phenomenon caused by particles from the sun.

take place

To happen, especially at a planned time and location.
Example: The folk festival takes place every August on the waterfront.

primarily

Mainly; more than anything else.
Example: The island's economy depends primarily on fishing and summer tourism.

aimed at

Designed or intended for a particular group of people.
Example: The free workshop series is aimed at newcomers starting a small business.

a non-profit organization

A group that works for a cause and does not try to earn profits.
Example: A local non-profit organization runs the food bank with help from about fifty volunteers.

in collaboration with

Working together with another person or group.
Example: The library created the exhibit in collaboration with the local historical society.

thrive

To grow strongly or do very well.
Example: These hardy plants thrive even through long, cold prairie winters.

so-called

Commonly known by this name, which may not be the official one.
Example: The so-called ice road is open to trucks for only a few weeks each winter.

accessible

Easy to reach, enter or use, including for people with disabilities.
Example: All the trails near the visitor centre are wheelchair accessible.

in decline

Becoming smaller, weaker or less common over time.
Example: Monarch butterfly numbers have been in decline across North America for several decades.

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