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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (3)

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(be|) careful what you wish for

used to warn people to think carefully about their desires, as the things they wish for may have unforeseen and unintended consequences

Ex: John had always wished for a big promotion, but when he finally got it, he realized the stress and responsibility that came with it. Be careful what you wish for, I suppose. 
capability
capability
[Sustantivo]

the ability or potential of doing something or achieving a certain goal

capacidad, aptitud

capacidad, aptitud

Ex: She demonstrated her capability by completing the task ahead of schedule. 

Ella demostró su capacidad al completar la tarea antes de lo previsto.

to outperform

to do better than someone or something

hacer mejor que

hacer mejor que

Ex: The company's stock consistently outperforms others in the market due to its strong financial performance. 

Las acciones de la empresa superan constantemente a otras en el mercado debido a su fuerte desempeño financiero.

development
development
[Sustantivo]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

desarrollo

desarrollo

Ex: The child's language development was impressive for his age. 

El desarrollo del lenguaje del niño era impresionante para su edad.

to indicate

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

indicar, demostrar

indicar, demostrar

Ex: The pattern indicates how the material will behave under stress. 

El patrón indica cómo se comportará el material bajo estrés.

to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article? 

¿Puedes mencionar dónde encontraste ese artículo interesante?

to compare
to compare
[Verbo]

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

comparar

comparar

Ex: The scientist will compare the experimental results to draw conclusions. 

El científico comparará los resultados experimentales para sacar conclusiones.

to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual. 

Él ilustró el proceso mostrando imágenes paso a paso en el manual.

to define
to define
[Verbo]

to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area

definir, delimitar

definir, delimitar

Ex: The guidelines help to define the scope of the project, outlining the specific objectives and deliverables. 

Las pautas ayudan a definir el alcance del proyecto, delineando los objetivos y entregables específicos.

objective
objective
[Sustantivo]

a goal that one wants to achieve

objetivo

objetivo

Ex: The company set an ambitious objective to increase sales by 20% this quarter. 

La empresa estableció un objetivo ambicioso de aumentar las ventas en un 20% este trimestre.

to emphasize

to give special attention or importance to something

enfatizar

enfatizar

Ex: Although the report covered many topics, the conclusion strongly emphasized the need for further research on climate change. 

Aunque el informe cubrió muchos temas, la conclusión enfatizó fuertemente la necesidad de más investigación sobre el cambio climático.

cooperation
cooperation
[Sustantivo]

the act of working together toward a common goal

cooperación, colaboración

cooperación, colaboración

Ex: The teacher praised the students for their cooperation during the group activity. 

El profesor elogió a los estudiantes por su cooperación durante la actividad grupal.

course of action

a mode of action

principled
principled
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

de principios

de principios

Ex: The judge was respected for his principled decisions, which were based on fairness and justice. 

El juez era respetado por sus decisiones principistas, que se basaban en la equidad y la justicia.

superior
superior
[Adjetivo]

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

superior, excelente

superior, excelente

Ex: Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice. 

Su conocimiento superior del tema la convirtió en la persona a la que acudir para obtener consejos.

to oppose
to oppose
[Verbo]

to firmly resist something

oponerse, resistir

oponerse, resistir

Ex: The group opposed the authority’s orders, continuing to protest despite warnings. 

El grupo se opuso a las órdenes de la autoridad, continuando con las protestas a pesar de las advertencias.

to summarize

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

resumir

resumir

Ex: The presenter used bullet points to summarize the key points of the presentation for the audience. 

El presentador utilizó viñetas para resumir los puntos clave de la presentación para la audiencia.

argument
argument
[Sustantivo]

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

discusión

discusión

to result in

to cause something to occur

resultar en

resultar en

Ex: Insufficient preparation can result in failure in an exam. 

Una preparación insuficiente puede resultar en un fracaso en un examen.

abuse
abuse
[Sustantivo]

improper, harmful, or excessive use of something

abuso

abuso

Ex: Substance abuse affects both mental and physical health. 

El abuso de sustancias afecta tanto la salud mental como la física.

shortcoming
shortcoming
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

defecto, imperfección

defecto, imperfección

Ex: Her tendency to procrastinate was a shortcoming that often caused her to miss deadlines. 

Su tendencia a procrastinar era un defecto que a menudo la hacía perder los plazos.

to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. 

El gobierno lanzó una campaña para promover la conservación del medio ambiente y la sostenibilidad.

prospect
prospect
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

posibilidad

posibilidad

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy. 

La startup tenía un perspectiva prometedora para convertirse en líder en energía renovable.

independence
independence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being free from the control of others

independencia

independencia

Ex: She valued her independence and preferred to make decisions on her own. 

Ella valoraba su independencia y prefería tomar decisiones por su cuenta.

to allocate

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

asignar

asignar

Ex: The nonprofit organization plans to allocate volunteers strategically for community outreach. 

La organización sin fines de lucro planea asignar voluntarios estratégicamente para la divulgación comunitaria.

patient
patient
[Sustantivo]

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

paciente

paciente

Ex: My grandmother is a patient at the local dental clinic. 

Mi abuela es un paciente en la clínica dental local.

benefit
benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families. 

La nueva política ofrece varios beneficios a las familias de bajos ingresos.

appropriate
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party. 

Llevar un regalo es apropiado cuando se asiste a una fiesta.

discriminatory
discriminatory
[Adjetivo]

being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

discriminatorio,  parcial

discriminatorio, parcial

medical practitioner

someone who practices medicine

practicante médico, médico

practicante médico, médico

to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 

Para operar la maquinaria de manera segura, requerirá una capacitación adecuada.

cooperative
cooperative
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

cooperativo

cooperativo

Ex: Cooperative neighbors organized a block party together. 

Los vecinos cooperativos organizaron una fiesta de barrio juntos.

spirit
spirit
[Sustantivo]

a core emotional or motivating force that shapes a person's character

espíritu, alma

espíritu, alma

Ex: The revolutionary spirit motivated the movement. 

El espíritu revolucionario motivó el movimiento.

willingness
willingness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

disposición, voluntad

disposición, voluntad

Ex: His willingness to take risks led to many successful ventures. 

Su disposición a asumir riesgos llevó a muchos emprendimientos exitosos.

to set aside

to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters

dejar de lado, posponer

dejar de lado, posponer

Ex: You should set the negative feedback aside and focus on self-improvement. 

Deberías dejar de lado los comentarios negativos y centrarte en la superación personal.

self-interest
self-interest
[Sustantivo]

a focus on personal gain without concern for others

interés propio, egoísmo

interés propio, egoísmo

Ex: They acted out of self-interest and ignored the impact on others. 

Actuaron por interés propio e ignoraron el impacto en los demás.

moral
moral
[Adjetivo]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

moral

moral

Ex: He faced a moral dilemma when asked to cover up unethical practices. 

Enfrentó un dilema moral cuando le pidieron encubrir prácticas poco éticas.

reasoning
reasoning
[Sustantivo]

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

razonamiento, lógica

razonamiento, lógica

Ex: The lawyer's reasoning in the closing argument swayed the jury's opinion. 

El razonamiento del abogado en el argumento final influyó en la opinión del jurado.

uniquely
uniquely
[Adverbio]

in a way not like anything else

exclusivamente

exclusivamente

Ex: The building's architecture was uniquely modern, standing out in the historical district. 

La arquitectura del edificio era únicamente moderna, destacándose en el distrito histórico.

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.

package
package
[Sustantivo]

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

paquete, lote

paquete, lote

Ex: The holiday package includes flights and hotel stays. 

El paquete vacacional incluye vuelos y estancias en hotel.

respect
respect
[Sustantivo]

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something

aspecto, detalle

aspecto, detalle

Ex: In some respects, the new plan is better than the old one. 

En algunos aspectos, el nuevo plan es mejor que el antiguo.

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