Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)
Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 1 Reading Passage 2, with useful words and expressions from the text.
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Ortografía
Cuestionario
the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities
práctica
existing or available in large quantities
abundante
En el mercado, había una oferta abundante de verduras frescas.
belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones
tradicional
Decoró su sala de estar en un estilo tradicional, con muebles de madera clásicos y lámparas antiguas.
to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things
competir
worth doing or having
deseable
El estado impecable y la rareza del coche antiguo lo hicieron muy deseable entre los coleccionistas.
the formation or restoration of something in an improved condition
regeneración, renovación
able to be physically harmed or wounded
vulnerable
El pueblo costero es vulnerable a los huracanes.
only for one certain type of person or thing
específicamente
Ella solicitó una habitación con vista al mar específicamente para su meditación matutina.
to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective
apuntar, dirigir
appropriate for a certain situation or purpose
adecuado
Necesitaban encontrar un lugar adecuado para la conferencia.
the process of burning, characterized by the chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen that produces heat and light
combustión, la combustión
Los motores de combustión convierten el combustible en energía mecánica para diversas aplicaciones.
a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines
caldera, generador de vapor
Una caldera rota en pleno invierno puede ser un problema grave.
the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines
energía eléctrica
a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.
instalación, servicio
a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy
carbón
a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced
planta
to include something as part of a larger whole or system
incorporar, integrar
a steady, ongoing flow of something, like information, data, or objects
flujo, corriente
the creation of heat, electricity, or other forms of energy
generación, producción
any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned
combustible
a type of alcohol fuel produced from renewable sources such as corn or sugarcane
etanol, alcohol etílico
Investigaron la economía de combustible del etanol en comparación con la gasolina.
a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel
gasolina
Los precios de la gasolina han subido este mes.
a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances
camión
La empresa utiliza una flota de camiones para transportar mercancías por todo el país de manera eficiente.
a way of doing something or dealing with a problem
enfoque, planteamiento
to a large or significant degree
mucho
La evidencia fuertemente sugiere una conclusión diferente.
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
cortar algo por la base para hacerlo caer, derribar un árbol o estructura cortando la parte inferior
La ciudad tuvo que talarr varios árboles enfermos para prevenir la propagación de la infección a los más saludables.
to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose
prever, asignar
to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up
permanecer, quedar
aggressively intruding or spreading into a space or situation where something is unwelcome or harmful
invasivo, invasor
Las tácticas publicitarias invasivas bombardearon a los consumidores con mensajes no deseados.
a form of energy that is produced from organic or biological sources, which can be naturally replaced
bioenergía
using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment
sostenible
Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.
one of the things that affects something or contributes to it
factor
a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into
especie
El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.
the purpose or intended use of something
función
the quality or state of being easily reached, entered, used, or understood by everyone, regardless of any physical or mental limitations
facilidad de acceso, fácil acceso
Las características de accesibilidad de la aplicación permiten a los usuarios con discapacidad visual navegar fácilmente.
stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed
dado
trees grown or considered as a source of wood for building or other uses
madera, timber
a section of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has been cut or has fallen
a person who owns land
terrateniente, propietario de tierras
the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows
hábitat
the main supporting part of a plant from which leaves, flowers, or branches grow
tallo
the main wooden body of a tree
tronco
used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made
igualmente
Eres responsable de presentar tu parte a tiempo; igualmente, todos los demás deben cumplir con el plazo.
to have an illness or disease
sufrir
with no one or nothing else involved
solo
Se centraron únicamente en la satisfacción del cliente durante el rediseño.
a standard or accepted pattern of behavior within a particular group or society
norma
to discard or abandon someone or something as no longer relevant or important to one's present or future
dejar atrás, abandonar
El viajero dejó atrás las comodidades familiares del hogar, aventurándose en lo desconocido en busca de nuevas aventuras.
fitting for a specific purpose, situation, or person
adecuado, apropiado
Las correas ajustables hacen que la mochila sea adecuada para varios tipos de cuerpo.
an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed
lugar
the practice of selecting and keeping only the best or most valuable parts of something and leaving the rest behind, often used in mining, fishing, or logging
selección de lo mejor, clasificación selectiva
Los funcionarios están tratando de detener el high-grading en las áreas mineras protegidas.
a lasting effect, influence, or result left by a person, event, or period
legado, herencia
a group of plants, especially trees, of the same species growing together in a particular area
rodal, masa
not frequently or widely used, typically because of being lower in quality or less in demand
poco usado, de bajo uso
El bosque contiene una mezcla de madera de alto valor y madera poco utilizada.
