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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
obesity
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes, las enfermedades cardíacas y ciertos tipos de cáncer.

mainstream
mainstream
[Adjetivo]

widely accepted or popular among the general public

dominante, corriente principal

dominante, corriente principal

Ex: The fashion designer's collection featured mainstream styles that appealed to a broad audience. 

La colección del diseñador de moda presentaba estilos mainstream que atraían a una amplia audiencia.

array
array
[Sustantivo]

a striking or remarkable collection of things presented together

una impresionante variedad, una notable gama

una impresionante variedad, una notable gama

Ex: The fashion show featured an array of stunning designs. 

El desfile de moda presentó un abanico de diseños impresionantes.

expansive
expansive
[Adjetivo]

covering a large physical area

extenso, amplio

extenso, amplio

Ex: The expansive ocean seemed endless from the ship’s deck. 

El océano extenso parecía interminable desde la cubierta del barco.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

instalar

instalar

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling. 

Los propietarios suelen contratar a profesionales para instalar unidades de aire acondicionado para un enfriamiento adecuado.

to push
to push
[Verbo]

to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea

promocionar, impulsar

promocionar, impulsar

Ex: The political campaign aimed to push their candidate's agenda through various media channels. 

La campaña política tenía como objetivo impulsar la agenda de su candidato a través de varios canales de medios.

movement
movement
[Sustantivo]

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The movement encourages community activism. 

El movimiento fomenta el activismo comunitario.

to date from

belong to an earlier time

datarse de, remontarse a

datarse de, remontarse a

to benefit
to benefit
[Verbo]

to gain something good from something or someone

beneficiarse

beneficiarse

Ex: Collaborating with a skilled partner on a creative project can allow you to benefit from their innovative ideas and approaches. 

Colaborar con un socio habilidoso en un proyecto creativo puede permitirte beneficiarte de sus ideas y enfoques innovadores.

to maintain

to supply someone or something with essential resources or support needed for survival or well-being

sostener, proveer

sostener, proveer

Ex: The fund was established to maintain the wildlife sanctuary and its animals. 

El fondo se estableció para mantener el santuario de vida silvestre y sus animales.

edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Some plants look pretty but are not edible. 

Algunas plantas lucen bonitas pero no son comestibles.

green
green
[Adjetivo]

focused on protecting the environment and promoting sustainability

verde,  ecológico

verde, ecológico

Ex: Green candidates prioritize climate change action and conservation efforts. 

Los candidatos verdes priorizan la acción contra el cambio climático y los esfuerzos de conservación.

vegetable garden
vegetable garden
[Sustantivo]

an area of land where edible plants, such as vegetables and herbs, are grown for personal use or sale

huerto, huerta

huerto, huerta

Ex: We built a small vegetable garden on the rooftop to grow some easy-to-care-for plants. 

Construimos un pequeño huerto en la azotea para cultivar plantas fáciles de cuidar.

lush
lush
[Adjetivo]

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

exuberante, lozano

exuberante, lozano

Ex: The garden thrived with lush foliage, thanks to regular watering and nutrient-rich soil. 

El jardín prosperó con un follaje frondoso, gracias al riego regular y al suelo rico en nutrientes.

foliage
foliage
[Sustantivo]

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

follaje

follaje

Ex: She admired the intricate patterns of the foliage in the forest. 

Ella admiraba los intrincados patrones del follaje en el bosque.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

anything that is seen

vista,  espectáculo

vista, espectáculo

authority
authority
[Sustantivo]

a person or group that exercises administrative or controlling power over others

autoridad

autoridad

Ex: The school authorities decided on the curriculum. 

Las autoridades escolares decidieron el plan de estudios.

to invest
to invest
[Verbo]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

invertir

invertir

Ex: Last year, they invested in a startup that later became highly successful. 

El año pasado, invirtieron en una startup que luego se volvió muy exitosa.

wide-ranging
wide-ranging
[Adjetivo]

including or addressing a variety of topics, issues, or subjects

amplio, extenso

amplio, extenso

Ex: The book offers a wide-ranging exploration of world history, spanning several centuries. 

El libro ofrece una exploración amplia de la historia mundial, que abarca varios siglos.

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.

to mitigate

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

mitigar

mitigar

Ex: Timely intervention has mitigated the consequences of the economic downturn. 

La intervención oportuna ha mitigado las consecuencias de la desaceleración económica.

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.

wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The jungle is teeming with wildlife, from insects to large mammals. 

La jungla está repleta de vida silvestre, desde insectos hasta grandes mamíferos.

to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges. 

Los profesores colaboran para encontrar estrategias efectivas para abordar los desafíos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

radical
radical
[Adjetivo]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radical

radical

Ex: His radical ideas about education sparked a lot of debate. 

Sus ideas radicales sobre la educación generaron mucho debate.

design
design
[Sustantivo]

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

diseño, plano

diseño, plano

monumental
monumental
[Adjetivo]

having exceptional importance or significant impact

monumental, excepcional

monumental, excepcional

Ex: His speech had a monumental impact on the audience, inspiring them to take action. 

Su discurso tuvo un impacto monumental en la audiencia, inspirándolos a tomar acción.

access
access
[Sustantivo]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

acceso

acceso

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs. 

Los ciudadanos tienen acceso a los servicios de salud a través de programas financiados por el gobierno.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance. 

Los recursos energéticos renovables como la energía eólica y solar están ganando importancia.

green
green
[Adjetivo]

characterizing an area that is richly covered with natural plant life or foliage

verde

verde

Ex: The property’s value increased due to its expansive green grounds and mature trees. 

El valor de la propiedad aumentó debido a sus extensos terrenos verdes y árboles maduros.

development
development
[Sustantivo]

the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose

desarrollo, urbanización

desarrollo, urbanización

Ex: The government's development project aimed to turn the barren land into a thriving industrial zone. 

El proyecto de desarrollo del gobierno tenía como objetivo convertir la tierra estéril en una próspera zona industrial.

involvement
involvement
[Sustantivo]

the state of being part of something or having a connection with it

implicación, participación

implicación, participación

Ex: The company encouraged employees’ involvement in decision-making. 

La empresa fomentó la participación de los empleados en la toma de decisiones.

institution
institution
[Sustantivo]

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

institución

institución

Ex: The church is considered an important institution in the community. 

La iglesia es considerada una institución importante en la comunidad.

variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

variedad

variedad

Ex: The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, catering to different interests and talents. 

La escuela ofrece una variedad de actividades extracurriculares, atendiendo a diferentes intereses y talentos.

relatively
relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low. 

El costo de vida aquí es relativamente bajo.

to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to transform a piece of land for a new purpose

urbanizar, desarrollar

urbanizar, desarrollar

Ex: The local government initiated a project to develop the blighted neighborhood, revitalizing the area with affordable housing. 

El gobierno local inició un proyecto para desarrollar el barrio deteriorado, revitalizando el área con viviendas asequibles.

to play
to play
[Verbo]

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

jugar, influir

jugar, influir

Ex: Individuals can play their part by practicing sustainable habits such as recycling and conserving energy. 

Los individuos pueden jugar su parte practicando hábitos sostenibles como el reciclaje y el ahorro de energía.

role
role
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions and responsibilities that are assigned to a person or group within a specific context

rol

rol

forward-thinking

innovative and proactive in anticipating and preparing for future developments or trends

visionario, progresista

visionario, progresista

Ex: The forward-thinking architect designs sustainable buildings that meet the needs of future generations. 

El arquitecto visionario diseña edificios sostenibles que satisfacen las necesidades de las generaciones futuras.

policy
policy
[Sustantivo]

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

política

política

Ex: The university enacted a diversity and inclusion policy to promote equity among students and faculty. 

La universidad promulgó una política de diversidad e inclusión para promover la equidad entre estudiantes y profesores.

to [pave] the way (for|to) {sth}

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

allanar el camino, preparar el terreno

allanar el camino, preparar el terreno

Ex: The diplomatic negotiations between the two countries paved the way for a historic peace agreement. 

El acuerdo allanó el camino para las conversaciones de paz.

to double
to double
[Verbo]

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

doblar, doblarse

doblar, doblarse

Ex: She doubled her savings by putting aside a portion of her paycheck each month. 

Ella duplicó sus ahorros al apartar una parte de su sueldo cada mes.

to showcase

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

exhibir, mostrar

exhibir, mostrar

Ex: 5. Last year, the science fair showcased student projects demonstrating creative experiments. 

5. El año pasado, la feria de ciencias mostró los proyectos de estudiantes que demostraban experimentos creativos.

to integrate

to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group

integrar, incorporar

integrar, incorporar

Ex: The designer worked to integrate classic and modern styles in the interior decor. 

El diseñador trabajó para integrar estilos clásicos y modernos en la decoración interior.

environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

Ex: Her goal was to create an environmentally friendly garden that supports local wildlife. 

Su objetivo era crear un jardín ecológico que apoyara la vida silvestre local.

greenery
greenery
[Sustantivo]

green foliage

verdor, follaje verde

verdor, follaje verde

medium
medium
[Sustantivo]

the specific environment or set of conditions where something can thrive or function effectively

medio, entorno

medio, entorno

Ex: Urban areas offer a unique medium for businesses to thrive due to high foot traffic. 

Las áreas urbanas ofrecen un medio único para que las empresas prosperen debido al alto tráfico peatonal.

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.

drainage system
drainage system
[Sustantivo]

a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property

sistema de drenaje, red de desagüe

sistema de drenaje, red de desagüe

Ex: Proper maintenance of the drainage system is crucial for avoiding water damage. 

El mantenimiento adecuado del sistema de drenaje es crucial para evitar daños por agua.

evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

a sign or indication that suggests something

indicio

indicio

to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

probar

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time. 

Ellos demostraron su compromiso con el proyecto al completarlo a tiempo.

to prescribe

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

prescribir

prescribir

Ex: My therapist prescribed light exercises to help with my back pain. 

Mi terapeuta recetó ejercicios ligeros para ayudar con mi dolor de espalda.

gardening
gardening
[Sustantivo]

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

jardinería

jardinería

anxiety
anxiety
[Sustantivo]

(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason

ansiedad

ansiedad

Ex: Physical symptoms of anxiety include rapid heartbeat and sweating. 

Los síntomas físicos de la ansiedad incluyen latidos cardíacos rápidos y sudoración.

depression
depression
[Sustantivo]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depresión

depresión

Ex: Many people experience depression during major life changes. 

Muchas personas experimentan depresión durante los grandes cambios de vida.

dementia
dementia
[Sustantivo]

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

demencia

demencia

Ex: The doctor explained that dementia can affect both short-term and long-term memory. 

El médico explicó que la demencia puede afectar tanto la memoria a corto como a largo plazo.

sufferer
sufferer
[Sustantivo]

a person who is experiencing mental or physical pain as a result of suffering from an illness or disease

enfermo

enfermo

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