Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2
Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 2 Reading Passage 2, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de este texto de lectura.
Revisión
Tarjetas de memoria
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Ortografía
Cuestionario
the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging
intento
to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation
domesticar
Los gatos fueron domesticados en el antiguo Egipto para controlar plagas en los almacenes de grano.
to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes
cultivar
La región es conocida por cultivar arroz en sus fértiles campos.
(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body
nutritivo, alimenticio
El batido estaba hecho con ingredientes nutritivos como espinacas, bayas y yogur.
to depend on someone or something for support and assistance
contar con, depender de
Muchos estudiantes dependen de becas para financiar su educación.
causing or involving a complete, fundamental, or dramatic change
revolucionario, revolucionaria
the complete set of genetic material of any living thing
genoma
Los investigadores están estudiando el genoma del coronavirus para rastrear sus mutaciones y desarrollar vacunas efectivas.
(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses
ADN
an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own
célula
to cause something to change
modificar
a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land
cultivo
pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire
atractivo, atrayente
Su brillante sonrisa y sus ojos centelleantes la hacían instantáneamente atractiva para todos los que conocía.
the provided or available amount of something
suministro
not easily affected by external influences or forces
resistente, impermeable
La nueva aleación es resistente a altas temperaturas, lo que la hace ideal para aplicaciones aeroespaciales.
to destroy something completely
devastar, asolar
Las crisis económicas pueden devastar a las pequeñas empresas que dependen del gasto constante de los consumidores.
safe or suitable for consumption as food
comestible
Algunas plantas lucen bonitas pero no son comestibles.
a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking
maíz
Mientras el sol de verano se ponía, una familia se reunía en el patio trasero, asando brochetas de maíz junto a carnes asadas jugosas.
(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features
mutación
Debido a una mutación en sus genes, el niño nació con ojos azules, aunque ambos padres tenían ojos marrones.
a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity
rasgo, característica
Una comunicación fuerte es un rasgo clave para el éxito en los negocios.
the state of including or containing many different types, characteristics, or elements
diversidad
a genetic variant or subtype of a microorganism, typically within a species, that possesses distinct characteristics from other members of the same species
cepa, variante
to find a solution to a problem, often through analysis, experimentation, or mathematical calculation
resolver, encontrar una solución
Él puede resolver rápidamente problemas matemáticos complejos.
from the point at which something began
desde cero, desde el principio
Reconstruimos el sistema desde cero.
a part of a living organism that is made up of cells and is designed to perform a specific function
estructura, órgano
to transfer something to the next generation or another person
transmitir algo a la siguiente generación o a otra persona, legar algo a otra persona
El fundador de la empresa transmitió su ethos y valores a todos sus sucesores.
a chemical compound in plants, animals, or microbes that produces a characteristic color in cells or tissues
pigmento, colorante natural
Los patólogos midieron los cambios en el pigmento de la piel para monitorear la progresión del trastorno.
to increase the amount, level, strength, or power of something
aumentar
able to withstand particular environmental conditions or physiological stress
tolerante, resistente
Esta especie es tolerante a las altas temperaturas.
the point or degree to which something extends
extensión, grado
extending over a large area in an irregular or untidy way
extenso, disperso
the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)
hábito, modo de crecimiento
a legal document that grants permission to do something that is otherwise restricted by law
licencia, permiso
creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry
regulador
not well known or widely recognized
oscuro, desconocido
used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life
básico, fundamental
En la cocina mediterránea, el aceite de oliva es un ingrediente básico en muchos platos.
the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people
corriente dominante
Sus opiniones están lejos de la corriente principal, a menudo generando controversia.
a long period of time when there is not much raining
sequía
Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.
(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy
prosperar
El joven león prosperó en la naturaleza, volviéndose fuerte y majestuoso.
to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known
revelar
a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something
nota bene, nótese bien
a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling
infección
to originate or come into being from a particular source or point
provenir, derivar
in a manner that is related to genetics or genes
genéticamente
El trastorno se analizó genéticamente para identificar cualquier mutación o anomalía genética.
to change one's behavior or habits in order to deal successfully with a new situation or environment
adaptarse
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
escala
better or recommended because it is wise in a given situation
aconsejable, recomendable
Puede ser aconsejable consultar a un médico antes de comenzar el tratamiento.
to make partial changes to something, usually to improve it or make it more suitable
modificar
to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.
afectar
to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork
imitar
Las primeras canciones de la banda a menudo imitaban el sonido de sus ídolos musicales.
to develop a particular kind of animal or plant by choosing and mating specific ones to get certain qualities
criar, seleccionar
a tight group of flowers or fruits that grow together on a single main stalk
racimo, tirso
Cogió un racimo de uvas del jardín.
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
impulsar, lanzar
Su invento lo catapultó al centro de atención.
within the range of a person's goals, plans, or ambitions
