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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 4 - Escucha - Parte 1

Aprende vocabulario de Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 4 Listening Part 1, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
survey
survey
[Sustantivo]

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

estudio

estudio

Ex: The survey results showed strong support for the policy. 
to purchase

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

comprar

comprar

Ex: The company decided to purchase new equipment to improve its manufacturing processes. 
dissatisfied
dissatisfied
[Adjetivo]

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

insatisfecho, descontento

insatisfecho, descontento

Ex: They were dissatisfied with the lack of communication from their landlord. 

Estaban insatisfechos con la falta de comunicación de su casero.

day trip
day trip
[Sustantivo]

a journey that is completed within a single day, without requiring an overnight stay

viaje por el día, escapada, viaje de un día

viaje por el día, escapada, viaje de un día

Ex: Last summer, we took a day trip to the city to visit museums and try out some new restaurants. 

El verano pasado, hicimos un viaje de un día a la ciudad para visitar museos y probar algunos restaurantes nuevos.

first of all
first of all
[Adverbio]

used to introduce the first and essential point or reason when presenting a series of statements

en primer lugar, antes que nada

en primer lugar, antes que nada

Ex: First of all, let’s review what went wrong in the last project. 

En primer lugar, repasemos qué salió mal en el último proyecto.

day off
day off
[Sustantivo]

a day when a person does not have to work or go to school, and can instead relax or do other activities

día libre, día de descanso

día libre, día de descanso

Ex: On his day off, he decided to visit a new museum he had been wanting to see. 

En su día libre, decidió visitar un museo nuevo que había estado deseando ver.

station
station
[Sustantivo]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

estación

estación

Ex: The subway station is underground and has multiple entrances. 
season ticket
season ticket
[Sustantivo]

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

abono, pase de temporada

abono, pase de temporada

Ex: They renewed their season ticket for access to the local swimming pool. 

Renovaron su abono de temporada para acceder a la piscina local.

return ticket
return ticket
[Sustantivo]

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

billete de ida y vuelta

billete de ida y vuelta

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket. 

El conductor del autobús le preguntó si necesitaba un billete de ida o de ida y vuelta.

discount
discount
[Sustantivo]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

descuento, rebaja

descuento, rebaja

Ex: During the holiday sale, many items were available at a significant discount, attracting a large crowd of shoppers. 
value for money
value for money
[Sustantivo]

the worth of a product or service in relation to its price

relación calidad-precio, valor por el dinero

relación calidad-precio, valor por el dinero

Ex: They found that the cheaper brand was better value for money than the expensive one. 

Descubrieron que la marca más barata ofrecía un mejor valor por el dinero que la cara.

complaint
complaint
[Sustantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

queja,  reclamación

queja, reclamación

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex, which had been disturbing his peace at night. 
in advance
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: Thank you in advance for your help with the project. 

Gracias por adelantado por su ayuda con el proyecto.

to plan ahead

to make arrangements or preparations for something well in advance

planificar con antelación, prever

planificar con antelación, prever

Ex: It’s important to plan ahead for retirement. 

Es importante planificar con anticipación para la jubilación.

ticket office
ticket office
[Sustantivo]

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

taquilla, ventanilla

taquilla, ventanilla

Ex: He stood in line at the ticket office to purchase his concert tickets. 

Se puso en la fila en la taquilla para comprar sus boletos para el concierto.

queue
queue
[Sustantivo]

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

cola

cola

Ex: Daniel waited in the queue for nearly twenty minutes. 
out of order

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

Ex: The vending machine was out of order, much to the disappointment of the students. 
to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article? 
feedback
feedback
[Sustantivo]

information, opinions, or criticism about someone's work, performance, or a product that can be used to evaluate or improve it

feedback

feedback

Ex: Michael used his professor's feedback to improve the essay. 
to run
to run
[Verbo]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

circular, funcionar

circular, funcionar

Ex: At 8 o'clock last night, the train was running through the mountains, offering breathtaking views to the passengers. 
behind
behind
[Preposición]

used to express being late or delayed compared to others or a schedule

detrás de, atrasado con respecto a

detrás de, atrasado con respecto a

Ex: His progress is behind expectations for the quarter. 

Su progreso está detrás de las expectativas para el trimestre.

to put down

to write and record information, like in books or documents

registrar información por escrito, escribir información en un libro o documento

registrar información por escrito, escribir información en un libro o documento

Ex: The author aimed to put down the entire plot of the novel in the first draft. 

El autor pretendió anotar toda la trama de la novela en el primer borrador.

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

instalación, equipo

instalación, equipo

Ex: The facility includes special equipment for training. 
properly
properly
[Adverbio]

in a correct or satisfactory manner

correctamente

correctamente

Ex: He didn't tie his shoes properly and tripped. 

No se ató los zapatos correctamente y tropezó.

platform
platform
[Sustantivo]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

andén

andén

Ex: The announcement indicated that the train to Berlin would arrive at platform 3. 
seating
seating
[Sustantivo]

an area furnished with places for several people to sit

asientos,  zona de asientos

asientos, zona de asientos

Ex: The renovated lobby offers plenty of seating. 
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