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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (3)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to restrict

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

limitar, restringir

limitar, restringir

Ex: They decided to restrict the use of company resources during the off-hours. 

Decidieron restringir el uso de los recursos de la empresa fuera del horario laboral.

to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to come out from a protective covering, like an egg or cocoon

emerger, salir

emerger, salir

Ex: In the pond, we observed tadpoles undergoing metamorphosis, eagerly waiting for them to emerge as frogs. 

En el estanque, observamos renacuajos en metamorfosis, esperando ansiosamente a que emerjan como ranas.

worryingly
worryingly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

preocupantemente, de manera preocupante

preocupantemente, de manera preocupante

Ex: The bridge swayed worryingly in the strong winds. 

El puente se balanceaba preocupantemente con los fuertes vientos.

specific
specific
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

específico

específico

Ex: She gave specific examples to illustrate her point during the presentation. 

Ella dio ejemplos específicos para ilustrar su punto durante la presentación.

habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Urban expansion is destroying the habitat of many wild animals. 

La expansión urbana está destruyendo el hábitat de muchos animales salvajes.

to relate
to relate
[Verbo]

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

relacionar, estar relacionado

relacionar, estar relacionado

Ex: In the field of psychology, certain behaviors may relate to underlying emotional experiences. 

En el campo de la psicología, ciertos comportamientos pueden relacionarse con experiencias emocionales subyacentes.

diet
diet
[Sustantivo]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

tipo de dieta

tipo de dieta

Ex: The doctor advised him to follow a low-sodium diet to manage his high blood pressure. 

El médico le aconsejó seguir una dieta baja en sodio para controlar su presión arterial alta.

to tend
to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment. 

Los patrones históricos sugieren que las recesiones económicas tienden a provocar un aumento del desempleo.

endangered
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: The extinction of the black rhinoceros is a tragic result of the species becoming endangered. 

La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.

woodland
woodland
[Sustantivo]

land that is filled with many trees

bosque

bosque

Ex: She loved spending her weekends exploring the peaceful woodland near her home. 

A ella le encantaba pasar sus fines de semana explorando el bosque tranquilo cerca de su casa.

limestone
limestone
[Sustantivo]

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

caliza, piedra caliza

caliza, piedra caliza

pavement
pavement
[Sustantivo]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

pavimento

pavimento

Ex: The new highway boasts fresh pavement for a comfortable drive. 

La nueva autopista presume de un pavimento fresco para un viaje cómodo.

single
single
[Adjetivo]

existing alone without any others of the same kind

único, solo

único, solo

Ex: She was the single voice of dissent in the meeting, standing alone in her opinion. 

Ella fue la única voz de disidencia en la reunión, manteniéndose sola en su opinión.

undoubtedly
undoubtedly
[Adverbio]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

indudablemente, sin duda

indudablemente, sin duda

Ex: Undoubtedly, the concert was the highlight of the festival, attracting a huge crowd. 

Sin duda, el concierto fue el punto culminante del festival, atrayendo a una gran multitud.

sole
sole
[Adjetivo]

existing without any others of the same type

exclusivo, único

exclusivo, único

Ex: The sole inhabitant of the remote cabin enjoyed the solitude of the wilderness. 

El único habitante de la cabaña remota disfrutaba de la soledad del desierto.

cause
cause
[Sustantivo]

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

causa

causa

Ex: The charity event was organized to support a noble cause: providing clean water to communities in need. 

El evento benéfico se organizó para apoyar una causa noble: proporcionar agua limpia a comunidades necesitadas.

to play
to play
[Verbo]

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

jugar, influir

jugar, influir

Ex: Individuals can play their part by practicing sustainable habits such as recycling and conserving energy. 

Los individuos pueden jugar su parte practicando hábitos sostenibles como el reciclaje y el ahorro de energía.

part
part
[Sustantivo]

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

parte, contribución

parte, contribución

downfall
downfall
[Sustantivo]

a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

caída, declive

caída, declive

capacity
capacity
[Sustantivo]

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

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child. 

Su capacidad artística era evidente en las intrincadas esculturas que creó de niña.

continental
continental
[Adjetivo]

being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe

continental

continental

sufficiently
sufficiently
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is enough

suficientemente

suficientemente

Ex: He didn't arrive sufficiently early to catch the beginning of the lecture. 

No llegó suficientemente temprano para captar el comienzo de la conferencia.

therefore
therefore
[Adverbio]

used to suggest a logical conclusion based on the information or reasoning provided

por lo tanto, por consiguiente

por lo tanto, por consiguiente

Ex: The traffic was heavy, and therefore, he arrived at the meeting later than expected. 

El tráfico era pesado, y por lo tanto, llegó a la reunión más tarde de lo esperado.

to switch
to switch
[Verbo]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: During the conversation, they decided to switch topics to something more lighthearted. 

Durante la conversación, decidieron cambiar de tema a algo más alegre.

additional
additional
[Adjetivo]

added or extra to what is already present or available

adicional, extra

adicional, extra

Ex: She provided additional examples to clarify the concept for the students. 

Ella proporcionó ejemplos adicionales para aclarar el concepto a los estudiantes.

potentially
potentially
[Adverbio]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

potencialmente

potencialmente

Ex: The team's innovative idea could potentially revolutionize the industry. 

La idea innovadora del equipo podría potencialmente revolucionar la industria.

to spot
to spot
[Verbo]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: Can you spot the hidden details in the intricate painting? 
at risk
at risk
[Frase]

prone to danger or harm

en peligro

en peligro

Ex: He saved the child at considerable risk to himself. 
much
much
[Adverbio]

used to indicate a clear difference or superiority

mucho, con mucho

mucho, con mucho

Ex: She's much the fastest runner on the team. 

Ella es mucho la corredora más rápida del equipo.

sought-after
sought-after
[Adjetivo]

being searched for

buscado,  codiciado

buscado, codiciado

significant
significant
[Adjetivo]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

significativo, importante, considerable

significativo, importante, considerable

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity. 

La nueva política tuvo un impacto significativo en la mejora de la productividad en el lugar de trabajo.

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.

solely
solely
[Adverbio]

with no one or nothing else involved

solo

solo

Ex: They focused solely on customer satisfaction during the redesign. 

Se centraron únicamente en la satisfacción del cliente durante el rediseño.

honeysuckle
honeysuckle
[Sustantivo]

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers that are pink, white, or yellow in color

madreselva

madreselva

Ex: Along the country road, wild honeysuckle vines adorned the fences, filling the air with their intoxicating scent as the sun set. 

A lo largo del camino rural, las enredaderas de madreselva silvestre adornaban las vallas, llenando el aire con su embriagador aroma mientras el sol se ponía.

due to
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency. 

Perdió la reunión debido a una emergencia familiar.

at present
at present
[Adverbio]

at the current moment or during the existing time

actualmente, en este momento

actualmente, en este momento

Ex: The website is experiencing technical issues at present; please try again later. 

El sitio web está experimentando problemas técnicos en este momento; por favor, inténtelo de nuevo más tarde.

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Tigers, as solitary predators, stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia. 

Los tigres, como depredadores solitarios, acechan a sus presas en silencio a través de los densos bosques de Asia.

creature
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered creatures like the black rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger from extinction. 

Los conservacionistas trabajan incansablemente para proteger a las criaturas en peligro de extinción como el rinoceronte negro y el tigre de Bengala.

to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 

Un buen corte de pelo puede alterar completamente la apariencia de una persona.

reduced
reduced
[Adjetivo]

lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity

reducido, disminuido

reducido, disminuido

Ex: After the renovation, the office space had a reduced energy consumption thanks to the new, more efficient lighting. 

Después de la renovación, el espacio de oficina tuvo un consumo de energía reducido gracias a la nueva iluminación más eficiente.

lifespan
lifespan
[Sustantivo]

the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function

duración de la vida, esperanza de vida

duración de la vida, esperanza de vida

Ex: Scientists are working to understand the lifespan of human cells. 

Los científicos están trabajando para comprender la vida útil de las células humanas.

clear
clear
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

claramente,  nítidamente

claramente, nítidamente

Ex: He clarified his point clear and directly. 

Aclaró su punto claramente y directamente.

adaptation
adaptation
[Sustantivo]

the process by which organisms evolve traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment

adaptación, aclimatación

adaptación, aclimatación

Ex: Adaptation to drought enables certain plants to thrive in deserts. 

La adaptación a la sequía permite que ciertas plantas prosperen en los desiertos.

amateur
amateur
[Adjetivo]

done for recreation, not as an occupation

amateur

amateur

Ex: She played tennis at an amateur level, participating in local tournaments for fun. 

Ella jugaba tenis a un nivel aficionado, participando en torneos locales por diversión.

watcher
watcher
[Sustantivo]

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

observador, espectador

observador, espectador

to appear
to appear
[Verbo]

to be seen or arrive at a particular place

aparecer, presentarse

aparecer, presentarse

Ex: After hours of waiting, the doctor finally appeared, ready to see the next patient. 

Después de horas de espera, el médico apareció finalmente, listo para ver al siguiente paciente.

to occupy
to occupy
[Verbo]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

ocupar, llenar

ocupar, llenar

Ex: The ambitious skyscraper was designed to occupy the skyline 

El ambicioso rascacielos fue diseñado para ocupar el horizonte.

to specialize

to modify or design an organ or part of something to serve a specific purpose or function

especializarse,  adaptar

especializarse, adaptar

Ex: The giraffe's neck has specialized to allow it to reach high branches for food. 

El cuello de la jirafa se ha especializado para permitirle alcanzar ramas altas en busca de alimento.

coppiced
coppiced
[Adjetivo]

(of trees or shrubs) regularly cut back to the ground to encourage new growth

desmochado, podado

desmochado, podado

Ex: The area was covered with coppiced plants that grew back each spring. 

El área estaba cubierta de plantas podadas que volvían a crecer cada primavera.

all is not lost
all is not lost
[Oración]

used to say that there is still hope or a chance to succeed, even if things seem difficult or uncertain

Ex: The game was tough, but all is not lost, we can still win. 
to extract
to extract
[Verbo]

to use pressure, manipulation, or other means to obtain what is desired

extraer, sacar

extraer, sacar

Ex: The interrogator used aggressive tactics to extract a confession from the suspect. 

El interrogador utilizó tácticas agresivas para extraer una confesión del sospechoso.

warning sign
warning sign
[Sustantivo]

something that shows there may be danger, trouble, or a problem ahead

señal de advertencia, aviso de peligro

señal de advertencia, aviso de peligro

Ex: The doctor said chest pain could be a warning sign of heart problems. 

El médico dijo que el dolor en el pecho podría ser un signo de advertencia de problemas cardíacos.

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