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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

práctica

práctica

Ex: The practice of this teaching method has shown significant improvement in student engagement. 

La práctica de este método de enseñanza ha mostrado una mejora significativa en el compromiso de los estudiantes.

abundant
abundant
[Adjetivo]

existing or available in large quantities

abundante

abundante

Ex: In the market, there was an abundant supply of fresh vegetables. 

En el mercado, había una oferta abundante de verduras frescas.

traditional
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style, with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps. 

Decoró su sala de estar en un estilo tradicional, con muebles de madera clásicos y lámparas antiguas.

to compete
to compete
[Verbo]

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

competir

competir

Ex: The new brand is ready to compete with the established giants in the market. 

La nueva marca está lista para competir con los gigantes establecidos en el mercado.

desirable
desirable
[Adjetivo]

worth doing or having

deseable

deseable

Ex: The vintage car's impeccable condition and rarity made it highly desirable among collectors. 

El estado impecable y la rareza del coche antiguo lo hicieron muy deseable entre los coleccionistas.

regeneration
regeneration
[Sustantivo]

forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting

regeneración,  renovación

regeneración, renovación

vulnerable
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes. 

El pueblo costero es vulnerable a los huracanes.

specifically
specifically
[Adverbio]

only for one certain type of person or thing

específicamente

específicamente

Ex: She requested a room with a view of the ocean specifically for her morning meditation. 

Ella solicitó una habitación con vista al mar específicamente para su meditación matutina.

to target
to target
[Verbo]

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The group targeted their fundraising efforts for disaster relief. 

El grupo dirigió sus esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos para el alivio de desastres.

suitable
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: They needed to find a suitable venue for the conference. 

Necesitaban encontrar un lugar adecuado para la conferencia.

combustion
combustion
[Sustantivo]

the process of burning, characterized by the chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen that produces heat and light

combustión, la combustión

combustión, la combustión

Ex: Combustion engines convert fuel into mechanical energy for various applications. 

Los motores de combustión convierten el combustible en energía mecánica para diversas aplicaciones.

boiler
boiler
[Sustantivo]

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

caldera, generador de vapor

Ex: A broken boiler in the middle of winter can be a serious problem. 

Una caldera rota en pleno invierno puede ser un problema grave.

power
power
[Sustantivo]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

energía eléctrica

energía eléctrica

Ex: The power plant supplies electricity to the entire city. 

La planta de energía suministra electricidad a toda la ciudad.

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes, sports programs, and events. 
coal
coal
[Sustantivo]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

carbón

carbón

Ex: Despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources, coal remains an important fuel in many countries due to its abundance and affordability. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos por transitar hacia fuentes de energía más limpias, el carbón sigue siendo un combustible importante en muchos países debido a su abundancia y asequibilidad.

plant
plant
[Sustantivo]

a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced

planta

planta

Ex: He works night shifts at the power plant. 

Él trabaja turnos de noche en la planta de energía.

to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporar, integrar

incorporar, integrar

Ex: The recipe incorporates fresh herbs to enhance its flavor. 

La receta incorpora hierbas frescas para realzar su sabor.

stream
stream
[Sustantivo]

a steady, ongoing flow of something, like information, data, or objects

flujo, corriente

flujo, corriente

Ex: A steady stream of emails arrived in his inbox. 

Un flujo constante de correos electrónicos llegó a su bandeja de entrada.

to gasify
to gasify
[Verbo]

turn into gas

gasificar, convertir en gas

gasificar, convertir en gas

generation
generation
[Sustantivo]

the creation of heat, electricity, or other forms of energy

generación, producción

generación, producción

Ex: Steam turbines are used in the generation of electricity. 

Las turbinas de vapor se utilizan en la generación de electricidad.

fuel
fuel
[Sustantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles. 

La gasolina es un combustible ampliamente utilizado para vehículos.

ethanol
ethanol
[Sustantivo]

a type of alcohol fuel produced from renewable sources such as corn or sugarcane

etanol, alcohol etílico

etanol, alcohol etílico

Ex: They researched the ethanol fuel economy compared to gasoline. 

Investigaron la economía de combustible del etanol en comparación con la gasolina.

gasoline
gasoline
[Sustantivo]

a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel

gasolina

gasolina

Ex: Prices for gasoline have gone up this month. 

Los precios de la gasolina han subido este mes.

lorry
lorry
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camión

camión

Ex: The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country efficiently. 

La empresa utiliza una flota de camiones para transportar mercancías por todo el país de manera eficiente.

approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 

Su enfoque cauteloso hacia la inversión lo salvó de grandes pérdidas.

strongly
strongly
[Adverbio]

to a large or significant degree

mucho

mucho

Ex: The evidence strongly suggests a different conclusion. 

La evidencia fuertemente sugiere una conclusión diferente.

to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

cortar

cortar

Ex: The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones. 

La ciudad tuvo que talarr varios árboles enfermos para prevenir la propagación de la infección a los más saludables.

to allow
to allow
[Verbo]

to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose

prever, asignar

prever, asignar

Ex: How many days did you allow for your vacation? 

¿Cuántos días has reservado para tus vacaciones?

to remain
to remain
[Verbo]

to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up

permanecer, quedar

permanecer, quedar

Ex: When the cake was cut, only a small slice remained. 

Cuando el pastel fue cortado, solo quedó una pequeña porción.

invasive
invasive
[Adjetivo]

aggressively intruding or spreading into a space or situation where something is unwelcome or harmful

invasivo, invasor

invasivo, invasor

Ex: The invasive advertising tactics bombarded consumers with unwanted messages. 

Las tácticas publicitarias invasivas bombardearon a los consumidores con mensajes no deseados.

bioenergy
bioenergy
[Sustantivo]

a form of energy that is produced from organic or biological sources, which can be naturally replaced

bioenergía

bioenergía

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: They built a sustainable energy system with solar panels. 

Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.

factor
factor
[Sustantivo]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

factor

factor

Ex: Economic stability is an important factor for investors when considering where to put their money. 

La estabilidad económica es un factor importante para los inversores a la hora de considerar dónde poner su dinero.

species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

function
function
[Sustantivo]

the purpose or intended use of something

función

función

Ex: The function of the key is to unlock the door. 

La función de la llave es desbloquear la puerta.

accessibility
accessibility
[Sustantivo]

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

facilidad de acceso, fácil acceso

Ex: The app's accessibility features allow visually impaired users to navigate easily. 

Las características de accesibilidad de la aplicación permiten a los usuarios con discapacidad visual navegar fácilmente.

given
given
[Adjetivo]

stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

dado

dado

Ex: The given task requires careful planning and execution. 

La tarea dada requiere una planificación y ejecución cuidadosas.

timber
timber
[Sustantivo]

trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction

madera, rollizo

madera, rollizo

Ex: The carpenter selected the finest timber for crafting the custom furniture pieces. 

El carpintero seleccionó la mejor madera para elaborar las piezas de muebles personalizados.

log
log
[Sustantivo]

a section of a tree trunk that has been cut or fallen, usually stripped of branches

tronco, leño

tronco, leño

Ex: The children balanced on a log by the river. 

Los niños se balanceaban sobre un tronco junto al río.

landowner
landowner
[Sustantivo]

a person who owns land

terrateniente, propietario de tierras

terrateniente, propietario de tierras

Ex: The landowner inspected the farm before selling it. 

El terrateniente inspeccionó la granja antes de venderla.

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.

stem
stem
[Sustantivo]

the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers

tallo

tallo

Ex: The gardener trimmed the stem of the rose bush to promote new growth and healthier blooms. 

El jardinero podó el tallo del rosal para promover un nuevo crecimiento y flores más saludables.

trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

the main wooden body of a tree

tronco

tronco

Ex: The tree’s trunk had a rough, textured surface that provided a natural habitat for insects. 

El tronco del árbol tenía una superficie áspera y texturizada que proporcionaba un hábitat natural para los insectos.

likewise
likewise
[Adverbio]

used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made

igualmente

igualmente

Ex: You are responsible for submitting your part on time; likewise, everyone else must meet the deadline. 

Eres responsable de presentar tu parte a tiempo; igualmente, todos los demás deben cumplir con el plazo.

to suffer
to suffer
[Verbo]

to have an illness or disease

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: Access to quality healthcare is crucial for those who suffer from chronic illnesses, ensuring timely diagnosis and effective treatment. 

El acceso a una atención médica de calidad es crucial para quienes padecen enfermedades crónicas, asegurando un diagnóstico oportuno y un tratamiento efectivo.

woodworker
woodworker
[Sustantivo]

makes things out of wood

carpintero, ebanista

carpintero, ebanista

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.

norm
norm
[Sustantivo]

a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society

norma

norma

Ex: It has become the norm to work from home in many industries. 

Se ha convertido en la norma trabajar desde casa en muchas industrias.

to leave behind

to discard or abandon someone or something as no longer relevant or important to one's present or future

dejar atrás, abandonar

dejar atrás, abandonar

Ex: The traveler left behind the familiar comforts of home, venturing into the unknown in search of new adventures. 

El viajero dejó atrás las comodidades familiares del hogar, aventurándose en lo desconocido en busca de nuevas aventuras.

formed
formed
[Adjetivo]

having or given a form or shape

formado, moldeado

formado, moldeado

suited
suited
[Adjetivo]

fitting for a specific purpose, situation, or person

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: The adjustable straps make the backpack suited for various body types. 

Las correas ajustables hacen que la mochila sea adecuada para varios tipos de cuerpo.

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. 

El sitio de camping junto al lago ofrecía impresionantes vistas de las montañas.

high-grading
high-grading
[Sustantivo]

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

selección de lo mejor, clasificación selectiva

Ex: Officials are trying to stop high-grading in protected mining areas. 

Los funcionarios están tratando de detener el high-grading en las áreas mineras protegidas.

legacy
legacy
[Sustantivo]

a lasting result or effect from past actions or events, often influencing the present or future

legado, herencia

legado, herencia

Ex: These ancient ruins are the legacy of a once-powerful empire. 

Estas ruinas antiguas son el legado de un imperio una vez poderoso.

stand
stand
[Sustantivo]

a group of plants, especially trees, of the same species growing together in a particular area

rodal, masa

rodal, masa

Ex: The stand of young saplings grew quickly in the fertile soil. 

El rodal de árboles jóvenes creció rápidamente en el suelo fértil.

low-use
low-use
[Adjetivo]

not frequently or widely used, typically because of being lower in quality or less in demand

poco usado, de bajo uso

poco usado, de bajo uso

Ex: The forest contains a mix of high-value timber and low-use wood. 

El bosque contiene una mezcla de madera de alto valor y madera poco utilizada.

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