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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
inquiry
[Sustantivo]

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

investigación, consulta

investigación, consulta

Ex: The police launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident .La policía inició una **investigación** para determinar la causa del accidente.
gifted
[Adjetivo]

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

dotado, talentoso

dotado, talentoso

Ex: The gifted athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating remarkable skill and agility .El atleta **dotado** sobresale en múltiples deportes, demostrando una habilidad y agilidad notables.
genius
[Sustantivo]

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

genio

genio

Ex: Many consider Leonardo da Vinci a genius for his contributions to art and science .Muchos consideran a Leonardo da Vinci un **genio** por sus contribuciones al arte y a la ciencia.
mathematical
[Adjetivo]

related to or used in mathematics

matemático

matemático

Ex: Understanding mathematical concepts like algebra and calculus is essential for success in engineering .Entender los conceptos **matemáticos** como el álgebra y el cálculo es esencial para el éxito en la ingeniería.
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
[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
[Adjetivo]

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: The scientist made an extraordinary discovery that revolutionized the field of medicine .El científico hizo un descubrimiento **extraordinario** que revolucionó el campo de la medicina.
sphere
[Sustantivo]

a particular aspect of life or activity

esfera, ámbito

esfera, ámbito

to emerge
[Verbo]

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

emergir, surgir

emergir, surgir

Ex: After years of hard work , her natural talent began to emerge, making her a standout in the music industry .Después de años de trabajo duro, su talento natural comenzó a **emerger**, convirtiéndola en una destacada en la industria musical.
selective
[Adjetivo]

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

selectivo,  exigente

selectivo, exigente

Ex: She has a selective approach to hiring , only considering candidates with exceptional qualifications .Ella tiene un enfoque **selectivo** para la contratación, considerando solo a los candidatos con calificaciones excepcionales.
interest
[Sustantivo]

something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity

interés

interés

mathematics
[Sustantivo]

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

matemáticas

matemáticas

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class.Aprendemos sobre formas y medidas en nuestra clase de **matemáticas**.

to succeed in obtaining something

Ex: After months of searching, I was thrilled to finally get my hands on the perfect wedding dress.
rather
[Adverbio]

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

algo

algo

Ex: The weather today is rather chilly , you might want to wear a coatEl clima hoy es **bastante** frío, quizás quieras usar un abrigo.
couple
[Sustantivo]

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

un par, algunos

un par, algunos

Ex: A couple of students stayed behind to help clean the classroom .**Un par** de estudiantes se quedaron para ayudar a limpiar el aula.

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

fascinar, cautivar

fascinar, cautivar

Ex: The intricate plot of the novel fascinates readers , keeping them engaged until the end .La intrincada trama de la novela **fascina** a los lectores, manteniéndolos interesados hasta el final.
hooked
[Adjetivo]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

enganchado, adicto

enganchado, adicto

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.Una vez que empezó a correr todas las mañanas, se enganchó a la rutina.
resolute
[Adjetivo]

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

resuelto, decidido

resuelto, decidido

Ex: Despite the challenges , he was resolute in his decision to pursue his dreams .A pesar de los desafíos, estaba **resuelto** en su decisión de perseguir sus sueños.
in the face of
[Preposición]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

ante, frente a

ante, frente a

Ex: He finished his presentation in the face of technical difficulties that caused delays .Terminó su presentación **a pesar de** las dificultades técnicas que causaron retrasos.
setback
[Sustantivo]

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

revés

revés

Ex: After facing several setbacks, they finally completed the renovation of their home .Después de enfrentar varios **contratiempos**, finalmente completaron la renovación de su hogar.
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: He summed up the novel 's plot in a few sentences for those who had n't read it .Él **resumió** la trama de la novela en unas pocas frases para aquellos que no la habían leído.
rewarding
[Adjetivo]

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

gratificante

gratificante

Ex: Helping others in need can be rewarding, as it fosters a sense of empathy and compassion .Ayudar a los demás en necesidad puede ser **gratificante**, ya que fomenta un sentido de empatía y compasión.
hike
[Sustantivo]

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

caminata, excursión

caminata, excursión

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: The explorers carved a new trail through the rugged landscape .Los exploradores tallaron un nuevo **sendero** a través del paisaje agreste.
sight
[Sustantivo]

the range or extent within which something can be seen

vista, campo de visión

vista, campo de visión

Ex: The lighthouse was a welcome sight for sailors approaching the coast .El faro era una **vista** bienvenida para los marineros que se acercaban a la costa.
height
[Sustantivo]

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

cumbre, cúspide

cumbre, cúspide

Ex: The merger 's success marked the height of the company 's strategic goals .El éxito de la fusión marcó el **punto culminante** de los objetivos estratégicos de la empresa.
original
[Adjetivo]

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

original

original

Ex: His original concept for the advertisement campaign boosted sales significantly .Su concepto **original** para la campaña publicitaria aumentó significativamente las ventas.
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: His fascination with physics led him to pursue research in quantum mechanics .Su fascinación por la **física** lo llevó a dedicarse a la investigación en mecánica cuántica.
score
[Sustantivo]

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

nota, puntuación

nota, puntuación

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

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .En este momento, los escaladores **luchan** por llegar a la cima.
initially
[Adverbio]

at the starting point of a process or situation

inicialmente, al principio

inicialmente, al principio

Ex: The treaty was initially signed by only three nations , though others later joined .El tratado fue **inicialmente** firmado por solo tres naciones, aunque otras se unieron más tarde.

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

persistir, seguir adelante

persistir, seguir adelante

Ex: Despite the challenges , he plugged away and achieved top grades .A pesar de los desafíos, él **siguió adelante** y logró las mejores calificaciones.
eventually
[Adverbio]

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

finalmente

finalmente

Ex: After years of hard work , he eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business .Después de años de trabajo duro, **finalmente** logró su sueño de comenzar su propio negocio.
to rewrite
[Verbo]

to change something to suit a new or different purpose

reescribir, modificar

reescribir, modificar

Ex: She rewrote the recipe to make it suitable for a vegan diet.Ella **reescribió** la receta para hacerla adecuada para una dieta vegana.
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: Kepler 's laws of Planetary Motion describe the orbits of planets around the sun based on observational data .Las **leyes** de Kepler del movimiento planetario describen las órbitas de los planetas alrededor del sol basándose en datos de observación.
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: Quantum mechanics, a branch of physics, describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels, revealing the fundamental principles governing the microscopic world.La **mecánica** cuántica, una rama de la física, describe el comportamiento de las partículas a niveles atómicos y subatómicos, revelando los principios fundamentales que gobiernan el mundo microscópico.
considerable
[Adjetivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

considerable, importante

considerable, importante

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years .Ella acumuló una cantidad **considerable** de tiempo de vacaciones a lo largo de los años.
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 surgeon 's performance in the operating room was flawless , leading to a successful procedure .El **rendimiento** del cirujano en el quirófano fue impecable, lo que llevó a un procedimiento exitoso.
to suggest
[Verbo]

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

sugerir, insinuar

sugerir, insinuar

Ex: The cryptic message on the note suggested that there was more to the situation than met the eye .El mensaje críptico en la nota **sugería** que había más en la situación de lo que parecía a simple vista.
way
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something

muy

muy

Ex: She 's way too tired to go out tonight .Ella está **demasiado** cansada para salir esta noche.
intelligence
[Sustantivo]

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

inteligencia

inteligencia

Ex: He admired her intelligence and creativity during the debate .Admiró su **inteligencia** y creatividad durante el debate.
mathematics
[Sustantivo]

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

matemáticas

matemáticas

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class.Aprendemos sobre formas y medidas en nuestra clase de **matemáticas**.
background
[Sustantivo]

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

origen

origen

Ex: Understanding your students ' backgrounds can help you teach them better .
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: The restaurant is apparently famous for its seafood dishes .El restaurante es **aparentemente** famoso por sus platos de mariscos.
unexceptional
[Adjetivo]

lacking distinct or remarkable qualities

común, ordinario

común, ordinario

Ex: The meeting was unexceptional, covering routine topics without new insights .La reunión fue **ordinaria**, cubriendo temas rutinarios sin nuevas ideas.
polytechnic
[Sustantivo]

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

politécnico

politécnico

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 his work commitments , he 's also coaching his son 's soccer team .**Además de** sus compromisos laborales, también está entrenando al equipo de fútbol de su hijo.
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.
neural
[Adjetivo]

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

neural

neural

Ex: Neural development begins early in embryonic development and continues throughout life .El desarrollo **neural** comienza temprano en el desarrollo embrionario y continúa a lo largo de la vida.
pathway
[Sustantivo]

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

vía, haz

vía, haz

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: Critics argue that IQ tests don't measure creativity or emotional intelligence.Los críticos argumentan que las pruebas de **cociente intelectual** no miden la creatividad o la inteligencia emocional.
fixed
[Adjetivo]

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

fijo, invariable

fijo, invariable

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 car pulled ahead of the traffic , reaching the intersection first .El coche se adelantó **delante de** el tráfico, llegando primero al cruce.
contemporary
[Sustantivo]

someone who belongs to the same generation as another

contemporáneo, coetáneo

contemporáneo, coetáneo

Ex: The two authors were contemporaries, often exchanging letters about their work.Los dos autores eran **contemporáneos**, a menudo intercambiaban cartas sobre su trabajo.

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

eso está por ver, no hay una opinión clara sobre eso

eso está por ver, no hay una opinión clara sobre eso

Ex: The jury is out on whether the proposed policy changes will lead to economic growth or further exacerbate income inequality.
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: The Fields Medal was awarded to four people this year .La **medalla Fields** fue otorgada a cuatro personas este año.
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: The scientist tested Newtonian rules with simple tools .El científico probó las reglas **newtonianas** con herramientas simples.

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: Modern technology like GPS uses the theory of relativity.
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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