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

Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 3 Reading Passage 1, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
archeologist
archeologist
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

arqueólogo

arqueólogo

prehistoric
prehistoric
[Adjetivo]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

prehistórico

prehistórico

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased prehistoric fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. 

La exhibición del museo mostraba fósiles prehistóricos de dinosaurios y otras criaturas antiguas.

settler
settler
[Sustantivo]

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

colono

colono

Ex: Many settlers arrived on the island in the 1800s. 

Muchos colonos llegaron a la isla en el siglo XIX.

national
national
[Adjetivo]

owned or maintained for the public by the national government

nacional, público

nacional, público

Ex: The national library preserves important historical documents. 
tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

tropical

tropical

Ex: The island is home to hundreds of tropical bird species. 
province
province
[Sustantivo]

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

provincia

provincia

Ex: The province has its own local government. 
discovery
discovery
[Sustantivo]

something that is discovered

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

Ex: The fossil was one of the most important discoveries of the decade. 
adept
adept
[Adjetivo]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

experto

experto

Ex: The adept architect seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal in their designs. 

El arquitecto experto combina a la perfección la funcionalidad con el atractivo estético en sus diseños.

hunting
hunting
[Sustantivo]

the activity of pursuing and killing or capturing wild animals for food or sport

caza, cacería

caza, cacería

Ex: The park prohibits hunting within its boundaries. 
dense
dense
[Adjetivo]

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

denso

denso

Ex: The concert had a dense crowd, making it hard to move through the venue. 

El concierto tenía una multitud densa, lo que hacía difícil moverse por el lugar.

rainforest
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. 

El Amazonas es el bosque tropical más grande del mundo.

foraging
foraging
[Sustantivo]

the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals

forrajeo, búsqueda de alimento

forrajeo, búsqueda de alimento

Ex: The birds engaged in foraging, searching for insects in the grass. 

Los pájaros se dedicaron al forrajeo, buscando insectos en la hierba.

seashore
seashore
[Sustantivo]

the shore of a sea or ocean

orilla del mar, costa

orilla del mar, costa

possibly
possibly
[Adverbio]

used to express that something might happen or be true

posiblemente, quizás, puede que

posiblemente, quizás, puede que

Ex: She could possibly attend the event, depending on her schedule. 

Ella podría posiblemente asistir al evento, dependiendo de su horario.

to voyage
to voyage
[Verbo]

to travel over a long distance by sea or in space

viajar

viajar

Ex: The novel's protagonist decided to voyage to foreign lands, seeking adventure and new experiences. 

El protagonista de la novela decidió viajar a tierras extranjeras, buscando aventura y nuevas experiencias.

excavation
excavation
[Sustantivo]

the site of an archeological exploration

excavación, sitio de excavación

excavación, sitio de excavación

to disperse

to part and move in different directions

separarse

separarse

Ex: Once the meeting concluded, team members began to disperse, heading back to their workstations. 

Una vez concluida la reunión, los miembros del equipo comenzaron a dispersarse, dirigiéndose de vuelta a sus estaciones de trabajo.

northernmost
northernmost
[Adjetivo]

situated farthest north

el más al norte, el más septentrional

el más al norte, el más septentrional

including
including
[Preposición]

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

incluyendo, incluido

incluyendo, incluido

Ex: She invited many guests, including her family, friends, and colleagues. 

Ella invitó a muchos invitados, incluyendo a su familia, amigos y colegas.

migration
migration
[Sustantivo]

the movement of people from one country or area to another, especially to live or work there

migración

migración

Ex: Maria studied patterns of migration between Mexico and the United States. 
route
route
[Sustantivo]

a way from one place to another

ruta

ruta

Ex: The biking route passes by several historic landmarks. 
likely
likely
[Adjetivo]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

probable

probable

Ex: Based on recent trends, it's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter. 
crucial
crucial
[Adjetivo]

extremely important or essential

crucial, decisivo

crucial, decisivo

Ex: Communication is crucial in team projects. 

La comunicación es crucial en los proyectos de equipo.

stepping stone
stepping stone
[Sustantivo]

any means of advancement that helps one to make progress towards achieving something

trampolín

trampolín

Ex: The small project was a stepping stone toward launching the larger initiative. 

El pequeño proyecto fue un peldaño hacia el lanzamiento de la iniciativa más grande.

voyage
voyage
[Sustantivo]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

viaje

viaje

Ex: They planned a voyage to Antarctica to study the continent’s unique wildlife and climate. 

Planearon un viaje a la Antártida para estudiar la vida silvestre y el clima únicos del continente.

region
region
[Sustantivo]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

región, zona

región, zona

Ex: The Middle East is a geopolitically significant region, characterized by diverse cultures, religions, and political landscapes. 
millennium
millennium
[Sustantivo]

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

milenio

milenio

Ex: The medieval cathedral took nearly a millennium to complete, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. 

La catedral medieval tardó casi un milenio en completarse, mostrando una artesanía exquisita.

remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in distance or position

Ex: The signal came from a remote location across the ocean. 
site
site
[Sustantivo]

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

lugar

lugar

Ex: The camping site by the lake offered stunning views of the mountains. 
to reveal
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

revelar

revelar

Ex: After years of speculation, the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid. 
occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking or holding a building

ocupación

ocupación

Ex: The tenants faced legal issues over the occupation of the property. 
inland
inland
[Adverbio]

into or toward the interior of a country or region

en el interior

en el interior

Ex: The national park is located inland, surrounded by mountains and forests. 

El parque nacional está ubicado en el interior, rodeado de montañas y bosques.

coast
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers. 
cave
cave
[Sustantivo]

a natural hollow or passage in the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface

cueva

cueva

Ex: Ancient paintings cover the walls of the cave. 
to contain
to contain
[Verbo]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contener

contener

Ex: The cupboard contains dishes, cups, and other kitchenware. 
shelter
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a building, structure, or covered place that provides protection from weather, danger, or harm

refugio

refugio

Ex: We built a simple shelter to protect the animals from the wind. 
permission
permission
[Sustantivo]

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

permiso, autorización

permiso, autorización

Ex: Students need permission from the teacher to leave the classroom during lessons. 
mainland
mainland
[Sustantivo]

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

continente, tierra firme

continente, tierra firme

Ex: The mainland has a different climate than the surrounding islands. 
archipelago
archipelago
[Sustantivo]

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

archipiélago

archipiélago

Ex: An archipelago can offer diverse ecosystems and cultures. 

Un archipiélago puede ofrecer ecosistemas y culturas diversos.

island hopping
island hopping
[Sustantivo]

a way of traveling where a person moves from one island to another, usually by boat or plane

saltar de isla en isla, viaje de isla en isla

saltar de isla en isla, viaje de isla en isla

Ex: The tour offers island hopping trips by boat. 

El tour ofrece viajes de salto de isla en isla en barco.

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