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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
inquiry
inquiry
[Sustantivo]

the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis

investigación, consulta

investigación, consulta

Ex: After receiving the complaint, the school began an inquiry into the matter. 

Después de recibir la queja, la escuela inició una investigación sobre el asunto.

gifted
gifted
[Adjetivo]

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

dotado, talentoso

dotado, talentoso

Ex: The gifted artist creates stunning works of art that resonate with viewers on a deep emotional level. 

El artista dotado crea obras de arte impresionantes que resuenan con los espectadores a un nivel emocional profundo.

genius
genius
[Sustantivo]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

genio

genio

Ex: The young pianist was called a musical genius after his breathtaking performance. 

El joven pianista fue llamado un genio musical después de su actuación impresionante.

mathematical
mathematical
[Adjetivo]

related to or used in mathematics

matemático

matemático

Ex: Statistical analysis involves using mathematical techniques to interpret data. 

El análisis estadístico implica el uso de técnicas matemáticas para interpretar datos.

equivalent
equivalent
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

equivalente, igual

equivalente, igual

nobel prize
nobel prize
[Sustantivo]

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

premio Nobel, galardón Nobel

premio Nobel, galardón Nobel

extraordinary
extraordinary
[Adjetivo]

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: The singer's voice was extraordinary, captivating audiences with its beauty and power. 

La voz del cantante era extraordinaria, cautivando al público con su belleza y poder.

sphere
sphere
[Sustantivo]

a particular aspect or branch of activity or life

ámbito, esfera

ámbito, esfera

Ex: She specialized in the financial sphere of business. 

Ella se especializó en la esfera financiera de los negocios.

to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergir, surgir

emergir, surgir

Ex: With time, the truth about the situation started to emerge, revealing the complexities of the issue. 

Con el tiempo, la verdad sobre la situación comenzó a emerger, revelando las complejidades del problema.

selective
selective
[Adjetivo]

very careful or meticulous in choosing only the best or most suitable options

selectivo,  exigente

selectivo, exigente

Ex: The boutique is known for its selective collection of high-end fashion brands. 

La boutique es conocida por su colección selectiva de marcas de moda de lujo.

interest
interest
[Sustantivo]

something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity

interés

interés

Ex: Music and sports are common interests. 

La música y el deporte son intereses comunes.

mathematics
mathematics
[Sustantivo]

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

matemáticas

matemáticas

Ex: She scored well on her math test and received praise from her teacher. 

Ella obtuvo una buena puntuación en su examen de matemáticas y recibió elogios de su profesor.

to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth}

to succeed in obtaining something

hacerse con algo, conseguir hacerse con algo

hacerse con algo, conseguir hacerse con algo

Ex: Can you help me get my hands on the report that was filed last week? 

Se hizo con la última entrada justo antes de que se agotaran.

rather
rather
[Adverbio]

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

algo

algo

Ex: The instructions were rather unclear, causing some confusion. 

Las instrucciones fueron bastante poco claras, lo que causó cierta confusión.

couple
couple
[Sustantivo]

a small, unspecified number of things or people, usually two or a few

un par, algunos

un par, algunos

Ex: I have a couple errands to run before dinner. 

Tengo un par de recados que hacer antes de la cena.

to fascinate

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

fascinar, cautivar

fascinar, cautivar

Ex: The history documentary fascinated viewers with its in-depth exploration of past events. 

El documental histórico fascinó a los espectadores con su exploración en profundidad de eventos pasados.

hooked
hooked
[Adjetivo]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

enganchado, adicto

enganchado, adicto

Ex: They became hooked on the excitement of rock climbing. 

Se volvieron enganchados a la emoción de la escalada en roca.

resolute
resolute
[Adjetivo]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

resuelto, decidido

resuelto, decidido

Ex: A resolute leader inspires confidence and commitment from their team. 

Un líder resuelto inspira confianza y compromiso en su equipo.

in the face of
in the face of
[Preposición]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

ante, frente a

ante, frente a

Ex: The company achieved record profits in the face of a tough economic climate. 

La empresa logró ganancias récord a pesar de un clima económico difícil.

setback
setback
[Sustantivo]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

revés

revés

Ex: His injury was a setback to his training schedule for the upcoming competition. 

Su lesión fue un retroceso para su programa de entrenamiento para la próxima competencia.

to sum up
to sum up
[Verbo]

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

resumir, hacer un resumen de

resumir, hacer un resumen de

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to sum up their findings in a brief paragraph. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a resumir sus hallazgos en un párrafo breve.

rewarding
rewarding
[Adjetivo]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

gratificante

gratificante

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding, as it demonstrates one's capabilities and skills. 

Completar un proyecto desafiante puede ser gratificante, ya que demuestra las capacidades y habilidades de uno.

hike
hike
[Sustantivo]

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

caminata, excursión

caminata, excursión

trail
trail
[Sustantivo]

a path or track that has been roughly marked or cleared, often found in wild or hilly terrain

sendero, rastro

sendero, rastro

Ex: A well-worn trail led to the hidden waterfall deep in the hills. 

Un sendero muy transitado conducía a la cascada oculta en lo profundo de las colinas.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

the range or extent within which something can be seen

vista, campo de visión

vista, campo de visión

Ex: The deer stood still, just out of sight in the dense forest. 

El ciervo se quedó quieto, justo fuera de vista en el bosque denso.

height
height
[Sustantivo]

the most advanced stage of something, achieved after a period of growth or effort

cumbre, cúspide

cumbre, cúspide

Ex: Her acclaimed novel represented the height of her writing career. 

Su aclamada novela representó la cumbre de su carrera como escritora.

original
original
[Adjetivo]

(a work created by an author, artist, or composer) entirely new and not based on existing works or sources

original

original

Ex: The scientist was known for his original theories on climate change. 

El científico era conocido por sus teorías originales sobre el cambio climático.

physics
physics
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

física

física

Ex: Understanding physics is essential for careers in engineering and technology. 

Comprender la física es esencial para carreras en ingeniería y tecnología.

score
score
[Sustantivo]

the result of an exam that is shown by a letter or number

nota, puntuación

nota, puntuación

Ex: His score was higher than the class average. 

Su puntuación fue más alta que el promedio de la clase.

to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking, but with practice and support, she improved. 

Ella luchó por superar su miedo a hablar en público, pero con práctica y apoyo, mejoró.

initially
initially
[Adverbio]

at the starting point of a process or situation

inicialmente, al principio

inicialmente, al principio

Ex: I initially hated sushi, but now it's my favorite food. 

Inicialmente, odiaba el sushi, pero ahora es mi comida favorita.

to plug away

to keep working hard, even when faced with difficulties or challenges

persistir, seguir adelante

persistir, seguir adelante

Ex: They plugged away at the project until it was finally complete. 

Ellos persistieron en el proyecto hasta que finalmente estuvo completo.

eventually
eventually
[Adverbio]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

finalmente

finalmente

Ex: They faced many obstacles, but eventually, they overcame all difficulties and reached their goal. 

Enfrentaron muchos obstáculos, pero finalmente, superaron todas las dificultades y alcanzaron su meta.

to rewrite
to rewrite
[Verbo]

to change something to suit a new or different purpose

reescribir, modificar

reescribir, modificar

Ex: The teacher rewrote the lesson plan to accommodate the needs of her students. 

El profesor reescribió el plan de la lección para adaptarse a las necesidades de sus estudiantes.

law
law
[Sustantivo]

a scientific principle or rule that describes something scientific or natural always being the same or occurring in the same way, given specific conditions are met

ley

ley

Ex: Boyle's law states that at constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume. 

La ley de Boyle establece que a temperatura constante, la presión de un gas es inversamente proporcional a su volumen.

mechanics
mechanics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion and the behavior of physical systems under the action of forces

mecánica

mecánica

Ex: Engineers use principles of mechanics to design structures, machines, and systems that operate efficiently and safely. 

Los ingenieros utilizan los principios de la mecánica para diseñar estructuras, máquinas y sistemas que operan de manera eficiente y segura.

considerable
considerable
[Adjetivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

considerable, importante

considerable, importante

Ex: The storm left a considerable amount of debris scattered across the neighborhood. 

La tormenta dejó una cantidad considerable de escombros esparcidos por el vecindario.

performance
performance
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

rendimiento,  desempeño

rendimiento, desempeño

Ex: The student's academic performance improved significantly after seeking extra help from tutors. 

El rendimiento académico del estudiante mejoró significativamente después de buscar ayuda adicional de tutores.

to suggest
to suggest
[Verbo]

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

sugerir, insinuar

sugerir, insinuar

Ex: The empty parking spaces in front of the store suggested that it was closed for the day. 

Los espacios de estacionamiento vacíos frente a la tienda sugerían que estaba cerrada por el día.

way
way
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something

muy

muy

Ex: She's way ahead of her classmates in math. 

Ella está muy por delante de sus compañeros de clase en matemáticas.

intelligence
intelligence
[Sustantivo]

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

inteligencia

inteligencia

Ex: His intelligence allowed him to excel in both science and art. 

Su inteligencia le permitió sobresalir tanto en ciencia como en arte.

mathematics
mathematics
[Sustantivo]

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

matemáticas

matemáticas

Ex: She scored well on her math test and received praise from her teacher. 

Ella obtuvo una buena puntuación en su examen de matemáticas y recibió elogios de su profesor.

background
background
[Sustantivo]

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

origen

origen

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization. 

Su antecedentes en trabajo social lo inspiraron a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro.

apparently
apparently
[Adverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

por lo visto

por lo visto

Ex: Apparently, the train is delayed due to technical issues. 
unexceptional
unexceptional
[Adjetivo]

lacking distinct or remarkable qualities

común, ordinario

común, ordinario

Ex: The job offer was unexceptional, with standard pay and benefits. 

La oferta de trabajo fue ordinaria, con un salario y beneficios estándar.

polytechnic
polytechnic
[Sustantivo]

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

politécnico

politécnico

on top of
on top of
[Preposición]

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

además de, encima de

además de, encima de

Ex: On top of studying for exams, he also had to prepare for a presentation. 

Además de estudiar para los exámenes, también tuvo que preparar una presentación.

flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

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

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

neural
neural
[Adjetivo]

regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system

neural

neural

Ex: Neural pathways in the brain facilitate communication between neurons. 

Las vías neurales en el cerebro facilitan la comunicación entre las neuronas.

pathway
pathway
[Sustantivo]

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

vía, haz

vía, haz

intelligence quotient

a measure of a person's reasoning ability and cognitive skills, derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence

cociente intelectual, CI

cociente intelectual, CI

Ex: Studies debate whether IQ is fixed or can improve with education. 

Los estudios debaten si el cociente intelectual es fijo o puede mejorar con la educación.

fixed
fixed
[Adjetivo]

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

fijo, invariable

fijo, invariable

ahead of
ahead of
[Preposición]

used to indicate a position in front of or in advance of someone or something else

delante de, adelante de

delante de, adelante de

Ex: The leader stood ahead of the others 

El líder se paró delante de los demás.

contemporary
contemporary
[Sustantivo]

someone who belongs to the same generation as another

contemporáneo, coetáneo

contemporáneo, coetáneo

Ex: Many of my father’s contemporaries are now retired and enjoying their golden years. 

Muchos de los contemporáneos de mi padre ahora están jubilados y disfrutando de sus años dorados.

the jury [is] (still|) out

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

aún no está claro, todavía no hay veredicto

aún no está claro, todavía no hay veredicto

Ex: The jury is still out on the treatment, but early results look promising. 

Aún no está claro qué tan eficaz es el tratamiento, pero los primeros resultados son prometedores.

Fields Medal
Fields Medal
[Sustantivo]

a very important international award given every four years to a small number of mathematicians under the age of 40, to honor their excellent work and contributions to mathematics

Medalla Fields

Medalla Fields

Ex: She received a Fields Medal for solving a long-standing problem. 

Recibió una medalla Fields por resolver un problema de larga data.

Newtonian
Newtonian
[Adjetivo]

relating to the ideas, rules, or discoveries of Isaac Newton, especially about motion, gravity, and how physical objects behave in the world

newtoniano, relativo a las ideas de Newton

newtoniano, relativo a las ideas de Newton

Ex: She explained the problem using Newtonian ideas. 

Ella explicó el problema usando ideas newtonianas.

theory of relativity

a scientific idea made by Einstein that describes how time, space, and gravity are connected, especially when objects move very fast or are near very large masses like stars or planets

Ex: He explained the bending of light with the theory of relativity. 
giftedness
giftedness
[Sustantivo]

a natural and unusual ability to learn, understand, or perform certain tasks much better and faster than most people

superdotación, altas capacidades

superdotación, altas capacidades

Ex: Her giftedness in math was clear from a young age. 

Su don para las matemáticas era evidente desde una edad temprana.

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