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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Test 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (3)

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wage
wage
[Sustantivo]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

salario

salario

Ex: The union negotiated higher wages for its members in the latest contract agreement. 

El sindicato negoció salarios más altos para sus miembros en el último acuerdo contractual.

along with
along with
[Preposición]

together with something else

junto con, además de

junto con, además de

Ex: A thank-you note came along with the gift. 

Una nota de agradecimiento llegó junto con el regalo.

pace
pace
[Sustantivo]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

ritmo, velocidad

ritmo, velocidad

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines. 

El proyecto avanzó a un ritmo constante, cumpliendo con todos los plazos.

to fuel
to fuel
[Verbo]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

alimentar, impulsar

alimentar, impulsar

Ex: The new research findings fueled the scientists' curiosity. 

Los nuevos hallazgos de investigación alimentaron la curiosidad de los científicos.

opposition
opposition
[Sustantivo]

the act of resisting, disagreeing with, or countering something

oposición

oposición

Ex: The plan met with strong opposition from local residents. 

El plan encontró una fuerte oposición por parte de los residentes locales.

to object
to object
[Verbo]

to express disapproval of something

objetar

objetar

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood gathered to object to the construction of a noisy factory in their vicinity. 

Los residentes del vecindario se reunieron para oponerse a la construcción de una fábrica ruidosa en su cercanía.

mechanized
mechanized
[Adjetivo]

powered by machines or motors to perform tasks automatically, instead of by hand

mecanizado, automatizado

mecanizado, automatizado

Ex: The mechanized plow makes farming more efficient. 

El arado mecanizado hace que la agricultura sea más eficiente.

loom
loom
[Sustantivo]

a device used for weaving textiles or fabrics, consisting of a frame or machine with a series of parallel threads called the warp, and a set of perpendicular threads called the weft, which are interlaced to create the fabric

telar, máquina de tejer

telar, máquina de tejer

Ex: She threaded the warp onto the loom before beginning the weave. 

Ella enhebró la urdimbre en el telar antes de comenzar el tejido.

craft
craft
[Sustantivo]

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: The artisan's craft was evident in the intricate wood carvings. 

La artesanía del artesano era evidente en las intrincadas tallas de madera.

to fear
to fear
[Verbo]

to feel anxious or afraid about a likely situation or event

temer, tener miedo

temer, tener miedo

Ex: They feared the company's layoffs would affect their jobs. 

Ellos temían que los despidos de la empresa afectaran sus trabajos.

unskilled
unskilled
[Adjetivo]

lacking training or expertise in a particular type of work or task

no calificado, inexperto

no calificado, inexperto

Ex: During the shortage, unskilled volunteers helped with relief efforts. 

Durante la escasez, los voluntarios no calificados ayudaron con los esfuerzos de socorro.

machine operator
machine operator
[Sustantivo]

an individual responsible for controlling and maintaining machines in a manufacturing or production setting

operador de máquina, maquinista

operador de máquina, maquinista

to rob
to rob
[Verbo]

to deprive someone of their rights, opportunities, or possessions

despojar, privar

despojar, privar

Ex: Systemic inequality can rob certain groups of people of their chances for success. 

La desigualdad sistémica puede despojar a ciertos grupos de personas de sus oportunidades de éxito.

livelihood
livelihood
[Sustantivo]

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

sustento

sustento

Ex: Small businesses such as shops and restaurants are vital for urban dwellers' livelihoods, offering employment opportunities and goods and services. 

Las pequeñas empresas como tiendas y restaurantes son vitales para el sustento de los habitantes urbanos, ofreciendo oportunidades de empleo y bienes y servicios.

desperate
desperate
[Adjetivo]

(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances

salvaje, temerario

salvaje, temerario

Ex: The hostages feared for their lives as the desperate assailant threatened them with a weapon. 

Los rehenes temían por sus vidas mientras el asaltante desesperado los amenazaba con un arma.

to break into

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

entrar en

entrar en

Ex: They were caught red-handed while breaking into the abandoned factory. 

Fueron sorprendidos in fraganti mientras irrumpían en la fábrica abandonada.

to smash
to smash
[Verbo]

to forcibly break something into several pieces

romper

romper

Ex: She smashed the glass on the emergency alarm to call for help. 
apprentice
apprentice
[Sustantivo]

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

aprendiz

aprendiz

Ex: At the pottery studio, each artist has their own apprentice. 

En el estudio de cerámica, cada artista tiene su propio aprendiz.

to wreck
to wreck
[Verbo]

to damage or destroy something severely

destrozar

destrozar

Ex: Vandals attempted to wreck the playground equipment in the park. 

Los vándalos intentaron destrozar los equipos del parque infantil en el parque.

instance
instance
[Sustantivo]

a specific case or example of something

ejemplo

ejemplo

Ex: An instance of kindness from a stranger can brighten someone's day. 

Un ejemplo de amabilidad de un desconocido puede alegrar el día de alguien.

practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

práctica

práctica

Ex: The practice of this teaching method has shown significant improvement in student engagement. 

La práctica de este método de enseñanza ha mostrado una mejora significativa en el compromiso de los estudiantes.

case
case
[Sustantivo]

an example of a certain kind of situation

caso

caso

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children. 

Este es un caso raro de una enfermedad que generalmente afecta a los niños.

gunfire
gunfire
[Sustantivo]

the repeated shooting of one or several guns

disparos de armas de fuego, tiroteo

disparos de armas de fuego, tiroteo

Ex: Residents were advised to stay indoors due to the ongoing gunfire in the neighborhood. 

Se aconsejó a los residentes que se quedaran en el interior debido a los disparos en curso en el vecindario.

guard
guard
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

guardia, escolta

guardia, escolta

Ex: The guard escorted the VIP guests to their seats at the event. 

El guardia escoltó a los invitados VIP a sus asientos en el evento.

employer
employer
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

empleador

empleador

Ex: The employer provided training programs to help employees develop new skills and enhance their performance. 

El empleador proporcionó programas de capacitación para ayudar a los empleados a desarrollar nuevas habilidades y mejorar su desempeño.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

instalar

instalar

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling. 

Los propietarios suelen contratar a profesionales para instalar unidades de aire acondicionado para un enfriamiento adecuado.

machinery
machinery
[Sustantivo]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

maquinaria

maquinaria

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line. 

La fábrica estaba llena de maquinaria pesada, cada una realizando una función específica en la línea de producción.

to respond
to respond
[Verbo]

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

responder, reaccionar

responder, reaccionar

Ex: She responded to the invitation with enthusiasm, accepting the invitation to the party. 

Ella respondió a la invitación con entusiasmo, aceptando la invitación a la fiesta.

uprising
uprising
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

levantamiento

levantamiento

Ex: Historians debate whether the uprising was a revolution or a riot. 

Los historiadores debaten si el levantamiento fue una revolución o un disturbio.

punishable
punishable
[Adjetivo]

deserving of punishment under the law or established rules

punible, sancionable

punible, sancionable

Ex: Tax evasion is punishable through heavy fines and possible imprisonment. 

La evasión fiscal es punible con multas elevadas y posible encarcelamiento.

unrest
unrest
[Sustantivo]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

disturbios

disturbios

Ex: Unrest grew after the controversial election results were announced. 

El malestar aumentó después de que se anunciaran los controvertidos resultados electorales.

output
output
[Sustantivo]

the tangible or measurable results, products, or goods produced by a process or system

producción, resultado

producción, resultado

Ex: The output of the research project was published in several academic journals. 

El resultado del proyecto de investigación fue publicado en varias revistas académicas.

overall
overall
[Adverbio]

with everything considered

en total

en total

Ex: The weather was a bit unpredictable, but overall, it was a good day for a picnic. 

El clima fue un poco impredecible, pero en general, fue un buen día para un picnic.

standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families. 
upper class
upper class
[Sustantivo]

a social group made up of people who hold the highest social position and are usually quite wealthy

clase alta

clase alta

Ex: The lifestyle of the upper class is different from other social groups. 

El estilo de vida de la clase alta es diferente de otros grupos sociales.

middle class
middle class
[Sustantivo]

the social class between the upper and lower classes that includes professional and business people

clase media

clase media

Ex: The economy affects the lifestyle of the middle class. 

La economía afecta el estilo de vida de la clase media.

to struggle

to move forward or make progress with difficulty

luchar, forcejear

luchar, forcejear

Ex: They struggled through the deep snow, making slow progress toward the cabin. 

Ellos lucharon a través de la nieve profunda, avanzando lentamente hacia la cabaña.

factory worker
factory worker
[Sustantivo]

someone who is employed in a factory and works there

obrero de fábrica, trabajador de fábrica

obrero de fábrica, trabajador de fábrica

Ex: The company provides training programs for factory workers to improve their skills and advance their careers. 

La empresa ofrece programas de capacitación para los trabajadores de fábrica para mejorar sus habilidades y avanzar en sus carreras.

extremely
extremely
[Adverbio]

to a very great amount or degree

extremadamente

extremadamente

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends. 

Ella es extremadamente amigable y hace nuevos amigos fácilmente.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

cumbre

cumbre

Ex: The company's profits were at their peak last year, thanks to successful product launches and strategic investments. 

Las ganancias de la empresa estuvieron en su pico el año pasado, gracias a lanzamientos de productos exitosos e inversiones estratégicas.

mill
mill
[Sustantivo]

a building in which flour is made out of grain

molino

molino

to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to come after another thing or person in order or time

seguir, venir después

seguir, venir después

Ex: The movie's opening scene is intense and is followed by a quiet moment. 

La escena inicial de la película es intensa y es seguida por un momento tranquilo.

dozen
dozen
[Sustantivo]

a large, unspecified number of something

docena, montón

docena, montón

Ex: We’ve been to that restaurant a dozen times this year. 

Hemos ido a ese restaurante una docena de veces este año.

to hang
to hang
[Verbo]

to be killed by being held in the air with a rope around one's neck

ahorcar, ser ahorcado

ahorcar, ser ahorcado

Ex: In the 18th century, piracy was a crime punishable by death, and many pirates were hanged at sea as a deterrent to others. 

En el siglo XVIII, la piratería era un crimen castigado con la muerte, y muchos piratas fueron ahorcados en el mar como disuasión para otros.

resistance
resistance
[Sustantivo]

a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government

resistencia, guerrilla

resistencia, guerrilla

Ex: The resistance coordinated attacks with allied forces. 

La resistencia coordinó ataques con las fuerzas aliadas.

to vanish
to vanish
[Verbo]

to completely stop existing or being found

desaparecer, esfumarse

desaparecer, esfumarse

Ex: Many ancient civilizations have vanished without a trace. 

Muchas civilizaciones antiguas han desaparecido sin dejar rastro.

to link
to link
[Verbo]

to be connected or joined in some way

enlazar, vincular

enlazar, vincular

Ex: The topics in the book link to create a cohesive narrative. 

Los temas del libro se vinculan para crear una narrativa cohesiva.

supply
supply
[Sustantivo]

the provided or available amount of something

suministro

suministro

Ex: The company's supply chain was disrupted due to the delay in receiving raw materials. 

La cadena de suministro de la empresa se vio interrumpida debido al retraso en la recepción de materias primas.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

benefit
benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families. 

La nueva política ofrece varios beneficios a las familias de bajos ingresos.

sector
sector
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

sector, rama

sector, rama

loss
loss
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

pérdida

pérdida

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended. 

Sintió una pérdida profunda cuando su trabajo terminó.

sympathy
sympathy
[Sustantivo]

feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering

solidaridad, apoyo

solidaridad, apoyo

Ex: The community showed sympathy by organizing a fundraiser for the family affected by the fire. 

La comunidad mostró simpatía organizando una recaudación de fondos para la familia afectada por el incendio.

knitting
knitting
[Sustantivo]

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

punto

punto

Ex: He learned knitting from his grandmother and now makes scarves for friends. 
frame
frame
[Sustantivo]

a machine with a sturdy structure that holds parts in place and speeds up the process of making items like cloth, lace, or thread

telar, bastidor

telar, bastidor

Ex: The spinning frame made cloth-making faster and easier. 

El marco de hilado hizo la fabricación de tela más rápida y fácil.

Luddite
Luddite
[Sustantivo]

a member of a group of early 19th-century English workers who protested against the use of machinery that threatened their jobs, often by destroying the machines

un ludita, un miembro de los luditas

un ludita, un miembro de los luditas

Ex: The government harshly punished the Luddites for their actions. 

El gobierno castigó severamente a los Ludditas por sus acciones.

to rumor
to rumor
[Verbo]

to spread or tell information unverified information or gossip, often without knowing if it is true

rumorear, esparcir rumores

rumorear, esparcir rumores

Ex: The news was rumored to be true, but no one had confirmed it. 

Se rumoreaba que la noticia era cierta, pero nadie la había confirmado.

all but
all but
[Adverbio]

to a very near extent but not completely

casi, prácticamente

casi, prácticamente

Ex: The city was all but destroyed by the storm. 

La ciudad fue casi destruida por la tormenta.

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