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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 2 (1)

Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to show up
to show up
[Verbo]

to arrive at an event or appointment where one is expected

presentarse, aparecer

presentarse, aparecer

Ex: The team captain consistently shows up for practice, setting an example for others. 

El capitán del equipo se presenta constantemente a los entrenamientos, dando ejemplo a los demás.

presentation
presentation
[Sustantivo]

a visual or oral communication delivered to an audience, often using slides or other aids, to inform or persuade

presentación, exposición

presentación, exposición

Ex: The students gave a group presentation on ancient history. 
housing development

an area where multiple residential buildings, such as houses, townhouses, or apartments, are constructed to create a new community or neighborhood

urbanización, fraccionamiento

urbanización, fraccionamiento

Ex: Developers are working on a sustainable housing development that incorporates green building practices and energy-efficient technologies. 

Los desarrolladores están trabajando en un desarrollo de viviendas sostenible que incorpora prácticas de construcción ecológica y tecnologías energéticamente eficientes.

to plan
to plan
[Verbo]

to design or create a blueprint, layout, or diagram for a project or undertaking

planificar, diseñar

planificar, diseñar

Ex: The engineer plans the bridge's design using complex diagrams and calculations. 
outskirts
outskirts
[Sustantivo]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

afueras, alrededores

afueras, alrededores

Ex: As the city expanded, the outskirts became increasingly populated, leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community. 

A medida que la ciudad se expandía, las afueras se volvían cada vez más pobladas, lo que llevó al desarrollo de nuevas escuelas y parques para acomodar a la comunidad en crecimiento.

communications
communications
[Sustantivo]

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

comunicaciones, comunicación

comunicaciones, comunicación

development
development
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land that new buildings are being built or are planned to be built, often with the purpose of urban expansion or improvement

urbanización, fraccionamiento

urbanización, fraccionamiento

Ex: Residents protested against the high-rise development that would change the character of their neighborhood. 
brief
brief
[Adjetivo]

concise and to the point

breve, conciso

breve, conciso

Ex: The instructions were brief, making them easy to follow. 
overview
overview
[Sustantivo]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

resumen, panorámica

resumen, panorámica

Ex: Before the meeting, we were given an overview of the project's goals and timeline. 

Antes de la reunión, nos dieron un resumen de los objetivos y el cronograma del proyecto.

to select
to select
[Verbo]

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

seleccionar

seleccionar

Ex: Last week, the jury selected a foreperson to lead the deliberations. 
particular
particular
[Adjetivo]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

especial

especial

Ex: She is dedicated to a particular area of research within the medical field. 

Ella está dedicada a un área particular de investigación dentro del campo médico.

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. 
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.

land
land
[Sustantivo]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

tierra

tierra

Ex: The explorer crossed vast stretches of barren land in search of a lost city. 
industrial
industrial
[Adjetivo]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industrial

industrial

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality. 

Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo mitigar el impacto de las actividades industriales en la calidad del aire y del agua.

center
center
[Sustantivo]

a specific location or facility where a particular activity, function, or purpose is focused

centro, instalación

centro, instalación

Ex: The shopping center attracts thousands of visitors with its variety of stores and restaurants. 
demand
demand
[Sustantivo]

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

demanda

demanda

Ex: During the holiday season, there is a surge in demand for toys and electronics. 
housing
housing
[Sustantivo]

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

viviendas, casas

viviendas, casas

Ex: Many families struggle to find suitable housing. 
employee
employee
[Sustantivo]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

empleado

empleado

Ex: The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria. 
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. 
to commute
to commute
[Verbo]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

viajar diariamente al trabajo

viajar diariamente al trabajo

Ex: Living in the suburbs, they have to commute by car. 

Viviendo en los suburbios, tienen que desplazarse en coche.

drive
drive
[Sustantivo]

a trip or journey taken in a vehicle, typically an automobile

viaje, paseo en coche

viaje, paseo en coche

Ex: She enjoys a morning drive before work to clear her mind. 
convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: It was convenient that the train arrived just as I reached the station. 

Fue conveniente que el tren llegara justo cuando yo llegaba a la estación.

major
major
[Adjetivo]

serious and of great importance

importante

importante

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment. 
criteria
criteria
[Sustantivo]

the guidelines or principles that help decide whether something meets a specific expectation or requirement

criterios

criterios

Ex: The criteria for admission to the university are strict and require high test scores. 

Los criterios de admisión a la universidad son estrictos y requieren puntajes altos en los exámenes.

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.

drawback
drawback
[Sustantivo]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: While the plan has many benefits, the drawback is its high cost. 

Si bien el plan tiene muchos beneficios, el inconveniente es su alto costo.

steep
steep
[Adjetivo]

(of a slope or surface) rising or falling at a sharp angle

empinado,  escarpado

empinado, escarpado

Ex: The road becomes very steep near the top of the mountain. 
slope
slope
[Sustantivo]

a surface that is higher at one end or side than at the other

pendiente,  cuesta

pendiente, cuesta

Ex: Daniel slipped while walking down the wet slope. 
to [take] account of {sth}

to consider all the known facts and details before making a final decision

tener algo en cuenta

tener algo en cuenta

Ex: When planning the event, they need to take account of the weather forecast. 
feedback
feedback
[Sustantivo]

information, opinions, or criticism about someone's work, performance, or a product that can be used to evaluate or improve it

feedback

feedback

Ex: Michael used his professor's feedback to improve the essay. 
wide
wide
[Adjetivo]

encompassing a broad, varied range of people, items, situations, content, or subjects

amplio,  extenso

amplio, extenso

Ex: The conference covered a wide range of topics, including climate change, technology advancements, and social justice. 
accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options. 

La universidad proporciona alojamiento para los estudiantes en residencias y opciones de vivienda fuera del campus.

countryside
countryside
[Sustantivo]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

campo

campo

Ex: They rented a cottage in the countryside for a weekend getaway. 
particularly
particularly
[Adverbio]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving. 

Ella encontró el último capítulo del libro particularmente conmovedor.

to please
to please
[Verbo]

to make someone satisfied or happy

complacer

complacer

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client. 
layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or positioned

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: David studied the layout of the building before entering. 
majority
majority
[Sustantivo]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment. 
generally
generally
[Adverbio]

in a way that is true in most cases

generalmente

generalmente

Ex: She's generally punctual, though today she's late. 

Ella es generalmente puntual, aunque hoy está tarde.

impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

impresión, idea

impresión, idea

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well, despite the lack of feedback. 
to blend in

to match well with the environment and become a part of the surroundings

mezclarse, integrarse

mezclarse, integrarse

Ex: The new employee tried to blend in with the company culture from the start. 

El nuevo empleado trató de integrarse en la cultura de la empresa desde el principio.

feature
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data. 
landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 
provision
provision
[Sustantivo]

an agreed-upon condition or requirement outlined in an agreement, law, or document

estipulación, disposición

estipulación, disposición

Ex: The agreement's provision for dispute resolution was clear and detailed. 
wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

fauna

fauna

Ex: Emma enjoys photographing wildlife in the mountains. 
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