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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 2

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off
[Adverbio]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

a

a

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.Construyeron el nuevo granero un poco **alejado** del antiguo.
mountainous
[Adjetivo]

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

montañoso

montañoso

Ex: Exploring the mountainous terrain required careful preparation and gear .Explorar el terreno **montañoso** requería una preparación cuidadosa y el equipo adecuado.
steep
[Adjetivo]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

empinado, escarpado

empinado, escarpado

Ex: He hesitated to ski down the steep slope , knowing it would be a thrilling but risky adventure .Dudó en esquiar por la pendiente **empinada**, sabiendo que sería una aventura emocionante pero arriesgada.
rocky
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rocoso, pedregoso

rocoso, pedregoso

Ex: The landscape was rocky and craggy , with cliffs rising steeply from the valley below .El paisaje era **rocoso** y escarpado, con acantilados que se elevaban abruptamente desde el valle debajo.
slope
[Sustantivo]

a stretch of land forming part of a hill or mountain

cuesta

cuesta

wooded
[Adjetivo]

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

arbolado, boscoso

arbolado, boscoso

ravine
[Sustantivo]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

barranco

barranco

Ex: Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .Los geólogos estudian la formación de los **barrancos** para comprender cómo el agua moldea la superficie de la Tierra a lo largo de los milenios.
whistle
[Sustantivo]

the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

silbato

silbato

means
[Sustantivo]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

medio

medio

Ex: Art can be a means of expressing complex emotions and ideas .El arte puede ser un **medio** para expresar emociones e ideas complejas.

to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

transmitir

transmitir

Ex: Skilled diplomats work to transmit the intentions and concerns of their respective governments to reach mutual agreements .Los diplomáticos expertos trabajan para **transmitir** las intenciones y preocupaciones de sus respectivos gobiernos para alcanzar acuerdos mutuos.
terrain
[Sustantivo]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terreno

terreno

Ex: Farmers adapted their cultivation techniques to suit the varying terrain of their land , employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity .Los agricultores adaptaron sus técnicas de cultivo para adaptarse al **terreno** variado de sus tierras, empleando terrazas en las pendientes y sistemas de riego en las zonas bajas para optimizar la productividad agrícola.

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The therapist's questions were designed to shed light on the underlying reasons for the patient's anxiety.

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: The color red is commonly associated with passion and intensity across various cultures .El color rojo se **asocia** comúnmente con la pasión y la intensidad en diversas culturas.
remarkably
[Adverbio]

in a way that is unusually impressive, effective, or surprising

notablemente

notablemente

Ex: Despite the challenges , she responded remarkably with poise and clarity .A pesar de los desafíos, respondió **notablemente** con serenidad y claridad.
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .Su actitud **flexible** hizo que fuera fácil para los amigos confiar en él en momentos difíciles.

to understand or assign meaning to something

interpretar, entender

interpretar, entender

Ex: Criminal investigators interpret clues to reconstruct the sequence of events in a crime .Los investigadores criminales **interpretan** pistas para reconstruir la secuencia de eventos en un crimen.
scope
[Sustantivo]

the area or extent within which something operates, has influence, or exercises control

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

reconocer, identificar

reconocer, identificar

Ex: Recognizing her own limitations , she sought help from a professional to improve her skills .**Reconociendo** sus propias limitaciones, buscó la ayuda de un profesional para mejorar sus habilidades.
co-author
[Sustantivo]

someone who writes a book, article, etc. with another author

coautor

coautor

a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor

profesor asociado, profesor titular interino

profesor asociado, profesor titular interino

substitute
[Sustantivo]

an object or thing used in place of another

sustituto, reemplazo

sustituto, reemplazo

Ex: Almond flour is often used as a substitute for wheat flour in gluten-free baking .La harina de almendras se utiliza a menudo como **sustituto** de la harina de trigo en la repostería sin gluten.
individual
[Adjetivo]

considered a separate or distinct entity

separado

separado

Ex: The study focused on individual differences in learning styles among children .El estudio se centró en las diferencias **individuales** en los estilos de aprendizaje entre los niños.
frequency
[Sustantivo]

the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

frecuencia

frecuencia

Ex: Higher frequencies of light , such as ultraviolet and X-rays , have shorter wavelengths .Las **frecuencias** más altas de la luz, como los ultravioleta y los rayos X, tienen longitudes de onda más cortas.
tone
[Sustantivo]

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality

timbre, tono

timbre, tono

Ex: The violinist ’s tone, which was smooth and expressive , perfectly captured the emotional essence of the classical piece being performed .El **tono** del violinista, que era suave y expresivo, capturó perfectamente la esencia emocional de la pieza clásica que se interpretaba.
pitch
[Sustantivo]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

tonía

tonía

Ex: The orchestra conductor emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent pitch throughout the performance .El director de orquesta enfatizó la importancia de mantener un **tono** consistente durante toda la actuación.
to cup
[Verbo]

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

ahuecar, hacer forma de copa con

ahuecar, hacer forma de copa con

Ex: He cupped his hands together , creating a makeshift container for the stray kitten .**Hizo una forma de taza** con sus manos, creando un recipiente improvisado para el gatito callejero.
to adjust
[Verbo]

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

ajustar

ajustar

Ex: Right now , the technician is adjusting the thermostat for better temperature control .En este momento, el técnico está **ajustando** el termostato para un mejor control de la temperatura.
direction
[Sustantivo]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

dirección

dirección

Ex: The teacher pointed in the direction of the library when the students asked where to find more resources .El profesor señaló en la **dirección** de la biblioteca cuando los estudiantes preguntaron dónde encontrar más recursos.
ambiguity
[Sustantivo]

the state of being unclear due to multiple possible meanings

ambigüedad

ambigüedad

Ex: To avoid any ambiguity, it 's important to define all the terms before drafting the agreement .Para evitar cualquier **ambigüedad**, es importante definir todos los términos antes de redactar el acuerdo.

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguir

distinguir

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .Ella **distingue** fácilmente entre los diferentes tipos de flores en el jardín.
repetition
[Sustantivo]

the act of doing or performing something again

repetición

repetición

Ex: The project 's success relied on the repetition of standard procedures .El éxito del proyecto dependió de la **repetición** de los procedimientos estándar.
context
[Sustantivo]

the surrounding discourse that provides clarity and understanding to a language unit, helping to determine its interpretation

contexto

contexto

Ex: The context provided by the surrounding paragraphs made the meaning of the word clear .El **contexto** proporcionado por los párrafos circundantes hizo claro el significado de la palabra.

to express one's thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that others can understand them easily

Ex: They needed to find a way to make themselves understood despite the language barrier.
shepherd
[Sustantivo]

a person who protects a large group of sheep as a job

pastor

pastor

folk
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who share the same culture, usually in traditional societies

pueblo, gente

pueblo, gente

Ex: The music of the folk is rich with historical and cultural significance .La música del **pueblo** es rica en significado histórico y cultural.
novel
[Adjetivo]

new and unlike anything else

novedoso, original

novedoso, original

Ex: He came up with a novel strategy to improve sales .Se le ocurrió una **estrategia novedosa** para mejorar las ventas.
up to
[Preposición]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

hasta, un máximo de

hasta, un máximo de

Ex: You can invite up to ten guests to the party .Puedes invitar **hasta** diez invitados a la fiesta.
via
[Preposición]

by means of a particular person, system, etc.

por, a través de

por, a través de

Ex: Reports are coming in via satellite .Los informes llegan **vía** satélite.
command
[Sustantivo]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

orden, mandato

orden, mandato

Ex: The police chief gave a strict command for officers to maintain order during the protest .El jefe de policía dio un **orden** estricto a los oficiales para mantener el orden durante la protesta.
neuroimaging
[Sustantivo]

a variety of techniques used to visualize the structure and function of the brain and nervous system

neuroimagen, imagen cerebral

neuroimagen, imagen cerebral

Ex: Researchers used neuroimaging to observe the brain's response during memory tasks.Los investigadores utilizaron la **neuroimagen** para observar la respuesta del cerebro durante las tareas de memoria.

to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

mostrar la diferencia

mostrar la diferencia

Ex: When you contrast the two cities , you 'll see clear differences in their cultures .Cuando **contrastas** las dos ciudades, verás diferencias claras en sus culturas.
temporal lobe
[Sustantivo]

a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception

lóbulo temporal, región temporal

lóbulo temporal, región temporal

frontal lobe
[Sustantivo]

a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving

lóbulo frontal, región frontal del cerebro

lóbulo frontal, región frontal del cerebro

to respond
[Verbo]

to do something or provide a reply based on what others have done or said

responder, reaccionar

responder, reaccionar

Ex: They responded to the protest by initiating a dialogue with the demonstrators .**Respondieron** a la protesta iniciando un diálogo con los manifestantes.
in response to
[Preposición]

as a reaction or answer to something

en respuesta a, como reacción a

en respuesta a, como reacción a

Ex: In response to the feedback received , we have made several improvements to the product .**En respuesta a** los comentarios recibidos, hemos realizado varias mejoras al producto.
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: The city has the capacity to handle a larger population with the planned infrastructure upgrades .La ciudad tiene la **capacidad** de manejar una población más grande con las mejoras de infraestructura planificadas.
left hemisphere
[Sustantivo]

the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the body

hemisferio izquierdo, hemisferio cerebral izquierdo

hemisferio izquierdo, hemisferio cerebral izquierdo

independent
[Adjetivo]

free from external control and constraint

independiente,  autónomo

independiente, autónomo

modality
[Sustantivo]

the way in which language expresses the speaker's or writer's attitude, opinion, or degree of certainty regarding a statement or proposition

modalidad, manera

modalidad, manera

origin
[Sustantivo]

the source or point of beginning of something, such as the historical, cultural, or linguistic roots of a word, concept, or phenomenon

origen, fuente

origen, fuente

obscure
[Adjetivo]

not well-known or widely recognized

poco conocido, oscuro

poco conocido, oscuro

Ex: The philosopher ’s ideas remained obscure until they were revived by contemporary scholars .Las ideas del filósofo permanecieron **oscuras** hasta que fueron revividas por eruditos contemporáneos.
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indígena,  autóctono

indígena, autóctono

Ex: Many indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, prompting efforts to preserve and revitalize them.Muchos idiomas **indígenas** están en riesgo de desaparecer, lo que impulsa esfuerzos para preservarlos y revitalizarlos.
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistar

conquistar

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought to conquer new lands .A lo largo de la historia, los imperios poderosos buscaron **conquistar** nuevas tierras.
pocket
[Sustantivo]

a small isolated group of people

bolsillo, grupo aislado

bolsillo, grupo aislado

isolated
[Adjetivo]

feeling or being disconnected from others, either physically or socially

aislado, desconectado

aislado, desconectado

Ex: Not sharing his thoughts with others , he remained isolated in his emotions , struggling with inner turmoil .Sin compartir sus pensamientos con los demás, permaneció **aislado** en sus emociones, luchando con una confusión interna.

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The lack of cybersecurity measures could threaten the integrity of sensitive information .La falta de medidas de ciberseguridad podría **amenazar** la integridad de la información sensible.
extinction
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinción

extinción

dwindling
[Adjetivo]

gradually decreasing until little remains

decreciente, menguante

decreciente, menguante

islander
[Sustantivo]

an inhabitant of an island

isleño, habitante de una isla

isleño, habitante de una isla

to make progress or take action toward achieving something

Ex: They took a step toward recovery by seeking professional help.
elementary school
[Sustantivo]

a primary school for the first six or eight grades

escuela primaria

escuela primaria

Ex: He works as a teacher at an elementary school, specializing in science education .Trabaja como profesor en una **escuela primaria**, especializado en educación científica.
to declare
[Verbo]

to officially tell people something

declarar, manifestar

declarar, manifestar

Ex: He declared his intention to run for mayor in the upcoming election .Él **declaró** su intención de postularse para alcalde en las próximas elecciones.

to protect something against danger or harm

preservar

preservar

Ex: The environmental organization campaigns to preserve wetlands as crucial ecosystems for wildlife and water purification .La organización ambiental hace campañas para **preservar** los humedales como ecosistemas cruciales para la vida silvestre y la purificación del agua.
under threat
[Adverbio]

in a situation where something harmful or dangerous is likely to happen, often due to a warning or risk

bajo amenaza, amenazado

bajo amenaza, amenazado

Ex: He gave in to the demands under threat of harm .Cedió a las demandas **bajo amenaza** de daño.
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