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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 3 (1)

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Revisión

Tarjetas de memoria

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Ortografía

Cuestionario

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to review
to review
[Verbo]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

escribir críticas

escribir críticas

Ex: As a critic, it's important to review not only the plot but also the technical aspects of a movie, such as sound design and editing. 

Como crítico, es importante reseñar no solo la trama sino también los aspectos técnicos de una película, como el diseño de sonido y la edición.

civil war
civil war
[Sustantivo]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

guerra civil

guerra civil

Ex: Civil wars often result in devastating consequences for the affected country, including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. 

Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan en consecuencias devastadoras para el país afectado, incluyendo pérdida de vidas y destrucción de infraestructura.

resounding
resounding
[Adjetivo]

characterized by resonance

resonante, sonoro

resonante, sonoro

to execute
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: The controversial practice of executing prisoners by firing squad has been abolished in many places due to ethical concerns. 

La práctica controvertida de ejecutar a prisioneros por pelotón de fusilamiento ha sido abolida en muchos lugares debido a preocupaciones éticas.

parliamentarian
parliamentarian
[Sustantivo]

a person elected to the British Parliament, specifically to the House of Commons

parlamentario, diputado

parlamentario, diputado

Ex: The parliamentarian worked tirelessly to represent the interests of their constituents. 

El parlamentario trabajó incansablemente para representar los intereses de sus electores.

principle
principle
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

principio

principio

Ex: She taught her children the importance of having principles and standing by them. 

Ella les enseñó a sus hijos la importancia de tener principios y mantenerse fieles a ellos.

to [do] a deal

to engage in a negotiation or agreement, often in a business context, to reach mutually beneficial terms

Ex: She did a great deal with the client, leading to a successful partnership. 
Scot
Scot
[Sustantivo]

someone who is from Scotland

escocés

escocés

Ex: The famous actor is a Scot, born and raised in Edinburgh. 

El famoso actor es un escocés, nacido y criado en Edimburgo.

in return for
in return for
[Preposición]

used to indicate an action, item, or favor given or done as a compensation for something else

a cambio de, en retorno por

a cambio de, en retorno por

Ex: The company provided a bonus to employees in return for meeting their sales targets. 

La empresa proporcionó un bono a los empleados a cambio de cumplir con sus objetivos de ventas.

to crown
to crown
[Verbo]

to place a crown on someone's head in a ceremony so that person officially becomes a king or queen

coronar

coronar

Ex: The majestic ceremony took place in the grand hall, where the queen was gracefully crowned by the royal dignitary. 

La majestuosa ceremonia tuvo lugar en el gran salón, donde la reina fue coronada con gracia por el dignatario real.

to prompt
to prompt
[Verbo]

to encourage someone to do or say something

provocar

provocar

Ex: The coach prompted the team to give their best effort. 
parliamentary
parliamentary
[Adjetivo]

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

parlamentario

parlamentario

Ex: The parliamentary elections determine the composition of the legislature and, indirectly, the executive branch. 

Las elecciones parlamentarias determinan la composición de la legislatura y, indirectamente, del poder ejecutivo.

to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire. 

Los conquistadores estaban decididos a invadir la isla y reclamarla para su imperio.

pre-emptive strike
pre-emptive strike
[Sustantivo]

a surprise attack that is launched in order to prevent the enemy from doing it to you

golpe preventivo, ataque preventivo

golpe preventivo, ataque preventivo

invasion
invasion
[Sustantivo]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasión

invasión

Ex: The general oversaw the invasion plan, ensuring strategic deployment of troops. 

El general supervisó el plan de invasión, asegurando el despliegue estratégico de las tropas.

meadow
meadow
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

prado, pradera

prado, pradera

Ex: In summer, the meadow is full of colorful flowers. 

En verano, el prado está lleno de flores coloridas.

subject
subject
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

tema

tema

Ex: She found the subject of quantum mechanics challenging but intriguing. 

Ella encontró el tema de la mecánica cuántica desafiante pero intrigante.

manhunt
manhunt
[Sustantivo]

an organized search by police for a person wanted for a crime

cacería humana, búsqueda policial

cacería humana, búsqueda policial

Ex: Authorities organized a manhunt in the forest. 

Las autoridades organizaron una cacería humana en el bosque.

to evade
to evade
[Verbo]

to get away from or avoid someone or something, often using cleverness or deceit

evadir, eludir

evadir, eludir

Ex: Using a series of fake addresses, the scammer evaded authorities for months. 

Usando una serie de direcciones falsas, el estafador evadió a las autoridades durante meses.

refuge
refuge
[Sustantivo]

a safe or secure place, often emphasizing security or sanctuary

refugio

refugio

Ex: The monastery provided refuge for travelers. 

El monasterio proporcionaba refugio a los viajeros.

penniless
penniless
[Adjetivo]

having no money or financial resources

sin un centavo, pelado

sin un centavo, pelado

Ex: After losing his job, he became penniless and struggled to afford even basic necessities. 

Después de perder su trabajo, se quedó sin un centavo y luchó por pagar incluso las necesidades básicas.

to wander
to wander
[Verbo]

to travel around without a clear purpose or direction, often covering a large area

vagar, deambular

vagar, deambular

Ex: The lost hiker wandered the dense forest for hours, unsure of which direction would lead him to safety. 

El excursionista perdido vagó por el denso bosque durante horas, sin estar seguro de qué dirección lo llevaría a la seguridad.

loyal
loyal
[Adjetivo]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

leal, fiel

leal, fiel

Ex: Her loyal dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement and work towards positive change. 

Su leal dedicación a la causa inspiró a otros a unirse al movimiento y trabajar hacia un cambio positivo.

restoration
restoration
[Sustantivo]

the reinstatement of the monarchy in England, particularly the return of King Charles II to the throne in 1660

la Restauración, el restablecimiento de la monarquía

la Restauración, el restablecimiento de la monarquía

Ex: The Restoration era witnessed the reestablishment of the monarchy and traditional forms of government. 

La era de la Restauración presenció el restablecimiento de la monarquía y las formas tradicionales de gobierno.

diarist
diarist
[Sustantivo]

someone who keeps a diary, especially for the purpose of publication

escritor de diarios

escritor de diarios

intention
intention
[Sustantivo]

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

intención

intención

Ex: The company's intention was to expand into new markets by launching innovative products in the coming year. 

La intención de la empresa era expandirse a nuevos mercados lanzando productos innovadores en el próximo año.

extraordinary
extraordinary
[Adjetivo]

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: The singer's voice was extraordinary, captivating audiences with its beauty and power. 

La voz del cantante era extraordinaria, cautivando al público con su belleza y poder.

episode
episode
[Sustantivo]

any of the separate events or series of events occurring in a sequence

episodio

episodio

to relate
to relate
[Verbo]

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

contar, relatar

contar, relatar

Ex: During the interview, the witness related the sequence of events with clarity. 

Durante la entrevista, el testigo relató la secuencia de eventos con claridad.

to dye
to dye
[Verbo]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

teñir

teñir

Ex: Tomorrow, he will dye his hair with a bold color. 

Mañana, él va a teñir su cabello con un color audaz.

to scour
to scour
[Verbo]

to conduct a thorough search of a place, text, or area in order to find something

registrar, rastrillar

registrar, rastrillar

Ex: She scoured the report for any errors before submitting it. 

Ella examinó minuciosamente el informe en busca de errores antes de presentarlo.

to draw out

to extend in time, length, or duration, often longer than necessary

prolongar, alargar

prolongar, alargar

Ex: In an effort to be thorough, the teacher chose to draw out the lesson, covering each topic in depth. 

En un esfuerzo por ser exhaustivo, el profesor eligió extender la lección, cubriendo cada tema en profundidad.

preposterous
preposterous
[Adjetivo]

absurd and contrary to common sense

absurdo

absurdo

Ex: Her assertion that she had traveled back in time to the Middle Ages was deemed preposterous by historians. 

Su afirmación de que había viajado en el tiempo hasta la Edad Media fue considerada absurda por los historiadores.

to adopt
to adopt
[Verbo]

to select a new title, place, or practice in place of a former one

adoptar, elegir

adoptar, elegir

Ex: He decided to adopt a new stage name for his career as a musician. 

Decidió adoptar un nuevo nombre artístico para su carrera como músico.

disguise
disguise
[Sustantivo]

any item that is worn to change or alter the appearance or to hide someone's identity

disfraz, disfrazado

disfraz, disfrazado

on the grounds that
on the grounds that
[Conjunción]

used to give the reason for something

con el argumento de que, por la razón de que

con el argumento de que, por la razón de que

Ex: She quit her job on the grounds that the working conditions were unsafe. 

Ella renunció a su trabajo con el argumento de que las condiciones de trabajo eran inseguras.

dignity
dignity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

dignidad

dignidad

tension
tension
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

tensión

tensión

Ex: Chronic tension from work led to his insomnia. 

La tensión crónica del trabajo llevó a su insomnio.

presence
presence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being present; current existence

presencia, existencia actual

presencia, existencia actual

Ex: The presence of smoke suggested a nearby fire. 
cautiously
cautiously
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows carefulness and attention to potential danger, risk, or harm

cautelosamente, con precaución

cautelosamente, con precaución

Ex: They approached the injured animal cautiously. 

Se acercaron al animal herido con cautela.

reformed
reformed
[Adjetivo]

caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one

reformado,  arrepentido

reformado, arrepentido

Protestant
Protestant
[Sustantivo]

a person who follows or adheres to Protestantism

protestante, protestante

protestante, protestante

Ex: He identifies as a Protestant rather than a Catholic. 

Él se identifica como protestante en lugar de católico.

to appall
to appall
[Verbo]

to shock or horrify someone, causing them to feel alarmed or deeply unpleasantly surprised

consternar, horrorizar

consternar, horrorizar

Ex: The cruelty towards animals in the documentary appalled viewers, sparking calls for change. 

La crueldad hacia los animales en el documental horrorizó a los espectadores, provocando llamados al cambio.

execution
execution
[Sustantivo]

the act of punishing a criminal by death

ejecución

ejecución

Ex: The execution of the convicted murderer sparked public protests against capital punishment. 

La ejecución del asesino convicto provocó protestas públicas contra la pena de muerte.

firmly
firmly
[Adverbio]

in a resolute, determined, or unwavering manner, often indicating certainty or strength of conviction

firmemente, resueltamente

firmemente, resueltamente

Ex: He firmly rejected the idea of changing the project's direction. 

Él firmemente rechazó la idea de cambiar la dirección del proyecto.

to bolt
to bolt
[Verbo]

to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole

atornillar, sujetar con pernos

atornillar, sujetar con pernos

Ex: The blacksmith taught the apprentice how to properly bolt the metal parts together for durability. 

El herrero enseñó al aprendiz cómo atornillar correctamente las piezas de metal para mayor durabilidad.

head
head
[Sustantivo]

the front of a military formation or procession

cabeza, frente

cabeza, frente

invasion
invasion
[Sustantivo]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasión

invasión

Ex: The general oversaw the invasion plan, ensuring strategic deployment of troops. 

El general supervisó el plan de invasión, asegurando el despliegue estratégico de las tropas.

force
force
[Sustantivo]

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The fire department force demonstrated incredible bravery and teamwork while extinguishing the massive blaze. 

La fuerza del departamento de bomberos demostró una valentía y trabajo en equipo increíbles mientras extinguían el enorme incendio.

desperate
desperate
[Adjetivo]

(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances

salvaje, temerario

salvaje, temerario

Ex: The hostages feared for their lives as the desperate assailant threatened them with a weapon. 

Los rehenes temían por sus vidas mientras el asaltante desesperado los amenazaba con un arma.

courtier
courtier
[Sustantivo]

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

cortesano, hombre de corte

cortesano, hombre de corte

initiative
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the first of a series of actions

iniciativa, primera acción

iniciativa, primera acción

to memorialize

be or provide a memorial to a person or an event

conmemorar, memorizar

conmemorar, memorizar

order
order
[Sustantivo]

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals

orden, cofradía

orden, cofradía

Ex: The international order of scientists collaborated on groundbreaking research projects. 

El orden internacional de científicos colaboró en proyectos de investigación innovadores.

chivalry
chivalry
[Sustantivo]

the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct

caballería, código caballeresco

caballería, código caballeresco

knight
knight
[Sustantivo]

(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king

caballero

caballero

Ex: Knights trained rigorously in martial arts and chivalry. 

Los caballeros se entrenaban rigurosamente en artes marciales y caballería.

to depict
to depict
[Verbo]

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

representar, pintar

representar, pintar

Ex: The mural on the city wall depicts scenes from local history, showcasing significant events and figures. 

El mural en el muro de la ciudad representa escenas de la historia local, mostrando eventos y figuras significativas.

canvas
canvas
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

lienzo

lienzo

Ex: After weeks of hard work, the painter finally completed her canvas, a vibrant depiction of a bustling city scene that conveyed the energy of urban life. 

Después de semanas de arduo trabajo, la pintora finalmente completó su lienzo, una representación vibrante de una escena de ciudad bulliciosa que transmitía la energía de la vida urbana.

recollection
recollection
[Sustantivo]

something recalled to the mind

recuerdo, rememoración

recuerdo, rememoración

fugitive
fugitive
[Sustantivo]

a person who is actively avoiding capture or is being pursued by law enforcement authorities due to legal charges or criminal activity

fugitivo, prófugo

fugitivo, prófugo

Ex: The international fugitive was wanted in multiple countries for his involvement in illegal activities. 

El fugitivo internacional era buscado en varios países por su participación en actividades ilegales.

secretary
secretary
[Sustantivo]

one who holds or guards secrets

guardián de secretos, depositario de secretos

guardián de secretos, depositario de secretos

Ex: He whispered the hidden treasure's location to his secretary. 

Susurró la ubicación del tesoro oculto a su secretario.

to settle down

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

establecerse, asentarse

establecerse, asentarse

Ex: The artist decided to settle down in a peaceful village to focus on her work. 

La artista decidió establecerse en un pueblo tranquilo para centrarse en su trabajo.

scene
scene
[Sustantivo]

an incident or event, either real or imagined, that is depicted or described with specific details and context

escena, cuadro

escena, cuadro

Ex: The detective arrived at the crime scene to gather evidence. 

El detective llegó a la escena del crimen para recoger pruebas.

scriptwriter
scriptwriter
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to write the story of a movie, play, TV show, etc.

guionista

guionista

Ex: The scriptwriter revised the script based on the director’s feedback. 

El guionista revisó el guión basándose en los comentarios del director.

to commence

to start an action or event

comenzar, iniciar

comenzar, iniciar

Ex: The company will commence production of the new model next week. 

La empresa comenzará la producción del nuevo modelo la próxima semana.

narrative
narrative
[Sustantivo]

a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

narración, relato

narración, relato

Ex: Her new book presents a compelling narrative of survival and hope. 

Su nuevo libro presenta un relato convincente de supervivencia y esperanza.

agricultural
agricultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the practice or science of farming

agrícola, agrónomo

agrícola, agrónomo

Ex: Agricultural land is often characterized by vast fields of crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. 

La tierra agrícola a menudo se caracteriza por vastos campos de cultivos como maíz, trigo y soja.

shears
shears
[Sustantivo]

a gardening tool closely resembling scissors as it is made of two large blades that cross each other, used for cutting grass, bushes, and hedges

tijeras de podar, podaderas

tijeras de podar, podaderas

to [commit] {sth} to (paper|writing)

to write down thoughts, plans, or ideas so they are recorded and can be remembered, shared, or used later

Ex: She found it helpful to commit her goals to paper each year. 

Ella encontró útil poner sus metas en papel cada año.

sitting
sitting
[Sustantivo]

the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position

sentado, posición sentada

sentado, posición sentada

retelling
retelling
[Sustantivo]

a version of a story or event that has been told again, often with changes in style, details, or point of view

recontado, versión

recontado, versión

Ex: The book offers a fresh retelling of a famous legend. 

El libro ofrece un nuevo relato de una leyenda famosa.

in train
in train
[Frase]

in a state or condition of progression or occurrence

Ex: The reforms were set in train last year. 
on the run
on the run
[Frase]

moving from one place to another in an attempt to not get caught or arrested

huyendo, intentando no ser atrapado

huyendo, intentando no ser atrapado

Ex: Police believe the fugitive is still on the run in the city. 

La policía cree que el fugitivo todavía está huyendo en la ciudad.

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