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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 3 (1)

Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 3, with useful words and expressions from this section.

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interesting
interesting
[Adjetivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

interesante

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars. 

Mi vecino tiene una colección interesante de coches vintage.

speaker
speaker
[Sustantivo]

the person who leads or oversees the proceedings of a deliberative assembly

presidente, presidenta

presidente, presidenta

Ex: The speaker maintained decorum during the debate. 
competitive
competitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

competitivo

competitivo

Ex: The job market has become more competitive due to the economic downturn. 

El mercado laboral se ha vuelto más competitivo debido a la crisis económica.

field
field
[Sustantivo]

an area of activity or a subject of study

campo

campo

Ex: Advances in the field of medicine have saved countless lives. 
obvious
obvious
[Adjetivo]

noticeable and easily understood

obvio

obvio

Ex: The reason for her absence was obvious; she had called in sick earlier. 

La razón de su ausencia era obvia; había llamado para decir que estaba enferma antes.

dream job
dream job
[Sustantivo]

a job that someone wants to have very much, and often involves doing work that they enjoy

trabajo soñado, empleo ideal

trabajo soñado, empleo ideal

Ex: His dream job involves traveling the world and meeting new people. 

Su trabajo soñado implica viajar por el mundo y conocer gente nueva.

range
range
[Sustantivo]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

rango

rango

Ex: The restaurant's menu features a range of dishes from different cuisines around the world. 
area
area
[Sustantivo]

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

área, campo

área, campo

Ex: She has published extensively in the area of medieval literature. 
journalism
journalism
[Sustantivo]

the profession of collecting and editing pieces of news and articles either to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or broadcast

periodismo

periodismo

Ex: The course covers various aspects of journalism, including writing and ethics. 

El curso cubre varios aspectos del periodismo, incluyendo la escritura y la ética.

for instance
for instance
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

Ex: There are various ways to stay fit; for instance, you can join a gym, take up swimming, or go for regular runs. 

Hay varias formas de mantenerse en forma; por ejemplo, puedes unirte a un gimnasio, empezar a nadar o salir a correr regularmente.

career
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: After college, he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company. 
option
option
[Sustantivo]

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

opción

opción

Ex: Taking a break is a good option if you feel overwhelmed at work. 
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. 
narrow-minded
narrow-minded
[Adjetivo]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

Ex: Growing up in a narrow-minded community, she often felt like she didn't belong. 

Creciendo en una comunidad de mente cerrada, a menudo se sentía como si no perteneciera.

harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

severe, difficult, or unpleasant to experience or endure

duro,  severo

duro, severo

Ex: The new law imposes harsh penalties for serious violations. 
tough
tough
[Adjetivo]

difficult to achieve or deal with

duro, difícil

duro, difícil

Ex: Finding a job in a competitive market can be tough, especially without relevant experience. 
after all
after all
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification

después de todo, al fin y al cabo

después de todo, al fin y al cabo

Ex: He wasn't sure if he should accept the job offer, but after all, it came with a higher salary. 

No estaba seguro de si debía aceptar la oferta de trabajo, pero después de todo, venía con un salario más alto.

year
year
[Sustantivo]

a specific group of students who progress through their studies together over the course of an academic period

promoción, generación

promoción, generación

Ex: The senior year faced the challenges of college applications and final exams as they approached graduation. 
secondary school
secondary school
[Sustantivo]

the school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 to 16 or 18 in the UK

colegio secundario, instituto

colegio secundario, instituto

Ex: The curriculum in secondary school typically includes a mix of core subjects, such as mathematics, science, and literature, along with elective courses that allow students to explore their passions. 

El plan de estudios en la escuela secundaria generalmente incluye una mezcla de materias básicas, como matemáticas, ciencias y literatura, junto con cursos electivos que permiten a los estudiantes explorar sus pasiones.

education
education
[Sustantivo]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

educación

educación

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children. 

El gobierno invirtió en mejorar el acceso a una educación de calidad para todos los niños.

focused
focused
[Adjetivo]

paying close attention and concentrating on a specific goal, activity, or task

concentrado, centrado

concentrado, centrado

Ex: The student stayed focused on the exam, ignoring the surrounding chatter. 

El estudiante se mantuvo concentrado en el examen, ignorando las charlas a su alrededor.

numerous
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors. 

El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.

none
none
[Determinante]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

ninguno

ninguno

Ex: None of the cakes in the bakery appealed to her taste, so she left empty-handed. 
inspiring
inspiring
[Adjetivo]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirador

inspirador

Ex: The team's inspiring performance in the championship game left the crowd in awe. 

El rendimiento inspirador del equipo en el juego del campeonato dejó a la multitud asombrada.

just
just
[Adverbio]

precisely or almost exactly at this moment

acaba de, recién

acaba de, recién

Ex: They're just arriving. 

Ellos acaban de llegar.

to take up
to take up
[Verbo]

to start a job or position and begin doing the associated tasks

asumir, ocupar

asumir, ocupar

Ex: Please take up the role with confidence. 

Por favor, asume el rol con confianza.

to go through

to complete a series of steps or actions that are necessary to achieve a specific goal or outcome

pasar por, realizar

pasar por, realizar

Ex: He had to go through a rigorous interview process to get the job. 

Tuvo que pasar por un riguroso proceso de entrevista para conseguir el trabajo.

course
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees. 
mind
mind
[Sustantivo]

an opinion formed by judging something

opinión, parecer

opinión, parecer

Ex: He changed his mind after hearing the evidence. 
till
till
[Preposición]

up to a particular event or point in time

hasta

hasta

Ex: They waited till the last minute to buy the tickets. 
to aim
to aim
[Verbo]

to intend or attempt to achieve something

pretender, proponerse

pretender, proponerse

Ex: He aimed to impress the judges with his performance. 
talk
talk
[Sustantivo]

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

discurso

discurso

Ex: He delivered a talk at the conference on innovation in technology. 
beside
beside
[Preposición]

next to and at the side of something or someone

al lado de

al lado de

Ex: The bookshelf stood beside the desk in the study. 

La estantería estaba al lado del escritorio en el estudio.

to chat
to chat
[Verbo]

to talk with someone in a friendly and informal way

Ex: Daniel was chatting with some friends outside the café. 
to differ
to differ
[Verbo]

to disagree with someone or to hold different opinions, viewpoints, or beliefs

discrepar

discrepar

Ex: Experts in the field may differ in their interpretations of the research findings. 
certain
certain
[Adjetivo]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

seguro

seguro

Ex: I'm certain we're on the right road. 

Estoy seguro de que estamos en el camino correcto.

unpaid
unpaid
[Adjetivo]

without payment

no pagado, impago

no pagado, impago

assistant
assistant
[Sustantivo]

a person who helps someone in their work

asistente

asistente

Ex: She is working as an assistant to the company's CEO. 
to prepare
to prepare
[Verbo]

to get ready for an event, activity, or situation, either mentally or physically

prepararse

prepararse

Ex: The band members prepared for the gig by arranging their setlist and rehearsing transitions between songs. 
view
view
[Sustantivo]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

punto de vista, visión

punto de vista, visión

Ex: He offered a view that considered long-term effects. 
case
case
[Sustantivo]

a particular situation defined by specific circumstances

caso, asunto

caso, asunto

Ex: The case required an exception to policy. 
account
account
[Sustantivo]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

cuenta, relato

cuenta, relato

Ex: The witness's account of the incident helped the investigation. 
fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study. 

Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.

to admit
to admit
[Verbo]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

admitir, confesar

admitir, confesar

Ex: He often admits when he doesn't know the answer. 
dresser
dresser
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to help an actor get dressed for a play or is in charge of their costumes

ayudante de camerino

ayudante de camerino

Ex: The dresser's role is crucial in ensuring quick costume changes during the fast-paced production. 
musician
musician
[Sustantivo]

a person who plays, performs, or composes music, especially professionally

músico

músico

Ex: Daniel became a full-time musician after graduating from college. 
to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 
job market
job market
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of how many jobs are available and how many people are looking for work in a certain area or type of work

mercado laboral, mercado de trabajo

mercado laboral, mercado de trabajo

Ex: After college, he struggled because the job market was weak. 

Después de la universidad, luchó porque el mercado laboral era débil.

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