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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
relation
relation
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) the mutual interactions or connections established between individuals or groups

relaciones, vínculos

relaciones, vínculos

Ex: The two companies have a close business relation. 

Las dos empresas tienen una relación comercial estrecha.

agriculture
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

agricultura

agricultura

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 

La conservación del agua es esencial en las regiones que experimentan sequía severa.

strained
strained
[Adjetivo]

lacking natural ease

tenso, forzado

tenso, forzado

to fuel
to fuel
[Verbo]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

alimentar, impulsar

alimentar, impulsar

Ex: The new research findings fueled the scientists' curiosity. 

Los nuevos hallazgos de investigación alimentaron la curiosidad de los científicos.

cultivation
cultivation
[Sustantivo]

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: Irrigation is essential for successful cultivation in arid regions. 

El riego es esencial para una cultivación exitosa en regiones áridas.

staple
staple
[Adjetivo]

used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life

básico, fundamental

básico, fundamental

Ex: In Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil is a staple ingredient in many dishes. 

En la cocina mediterránea, el aceite de oliva es un ingrediente básico en muchos platos.

pest
pest
[Sustantivo]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

peste, plaga

peste, plaga

Ex: Birds can sometimes act as a pest by eating seeds. 

Las aves a veces pueden actuar como una plaga al comer semillas.

subsistence
subsistence
[Sustantivo]

a source for getting basic necessities in order to survive

subsistencia

subsistencia

paddy field
paddy field
[Sustantivo]

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

arrozal, campo de arroz

arrozal, campo de arroz

to devastate

to destroy something completely

devastar, asolar

devastar, asolar

Ex: Economic downturns can devastate small businesses that rely on steady consumer spending. 

Las crisis económicas pueden devastar a las pequeñas empresas que dependen del gasto constante de los consumidores.

insectivorous
insectivorous
[Adjetivo]

feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects

insectívoro, que se alimenta de insectos

insectívoro, que se alimenta de insectos

Ex: Frogs and toads exhibit insectivorous behavior, capturing insects with their sticky tongues. 

Las ranas y los sapos exhiben un comportamiento insectívoro, capturando insectos con sus lenguas pegajosas.

biodiversity
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: The loss of biodiversity due to deforestation has significant impacts on global climate patterns. 

La pérdida de la biodiversidad debido a la deforestación tiene impactos significativos en los patrones climáticos globales.

to thrive
to thrive
[Verbo]

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

prosperar

prosperar

Ex: The young lion thrived in the wild, becoming strong and majestic. 

El joven león prosperó en la naturaleza, volviéndose fuerte y majestuoso.

implication
implication
[Sustantivo]

a possible consequence that something can bring about

insinuación

insinuación

Ex: The report highlighted the implications of climate change for future generations. 

El informe destacó las implicaciones del cambio climático para las generaciones futuras.

conservationist
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: Conservationists advocate for sustainable practices to preserve natural resources for future generations. 

Los conservacionistas abogan por prácticas sostenibles para preservar los recursos naturales para las generaciones futuras.

zoologist
zoologist
[Sustantivo]

a specialist in or student of the branch of science that deals with animals

zoólogo

zoólogo

passionate
passionate
[Adjetivo]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

apasionado, ferviente

apasionado, ferviente

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners. 

El chef apasionado puso todo su corazón en crear platos innovadores que deleitaron a los comensales.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

study
study
[Sustantivo]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

estudio, análisis

estudio, análisis

Ex: The study concluded that regular exercise significantly improves mental health and cognitive function. 

El estudio concluyó que el ejercicio regular mejora significativamente la salud mental y la función cognitiva.

vital
vital
[Adjetivo]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

esencial, vital, crucial

esencial, vital, crucial

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life. 

El oxígeno es vital para sostener la vida.

to feast
to feast
[Verbo]

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

festinar, banquetear

festinar, banquetear

Ex: After the victory, the team feasted on pizza and drinks to celebrate their championship. 

Después de la victoria, el equipo festejó con pizza y bebidas para celebrar su campeonato.

plague
plague
[Sustantivo]

a large swarm of insects, especially locusts, that destroy crops or vegetation

plaga

plaga

Ex: The region suffered a second plague of insects that year. 

La región sufrió una segunda plaga de insectos ese año.

to ease
to ease
[Verbo]

to reduce the severity or seriousness of something unpleasant

aliviar, calmar

aliviar, calmar

Ex: He tried to ease tensions between the two rival factions by facilitating peace talks. 

Intentó aliviar las tensiones entre las dos facciones rivales facilitando las conversaciones de paz.

roughly
roughly
[Adverbio]

without being exact

aproximadamente

aproximadamente

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius. 

El pastel debe hornearse a aproximadamente 180 grados Celsius.

to record
to record
[Verbo]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

grabar,  registrar

grabar, registrar

Ex: He has recorded all the important details in his research journal. 

Ha registrado todos los detalles importantes en su diario de investigación.

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. 

Oriente Medio es una región geopolíticamente significativa, caracterizada por diversas culturas, religiones y paisajes políticos.

indigenous
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indígena

indígena

Ex: The bald eagle is an indigenous bird of prey in North America, symbolizing strength and freedom. 

El águila calva es un ave de presa indígena de América del Norte, que simboliza fuerza y libertad.

to [take] advantage of {sth}

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: It's essential to take advantage of your strengths when pursuing a career in a competitive field. 
to swarm
to swarm
[Verbo]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

enjambrar, afluir

enjambrar, afluir

Ex: Locals swarmed to the market for fresh produce on Saturday morning. 

Los locales acudieron en masa al mercado por productos frescos el sábado por la mañana.

biological
biological
[Adjetivo]

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

biológico

biológico

Ex: The biological classification system categorizes organisms into various groups based on their characteristics. 
suppressor
suppressor
[Sustantivo]

someone who suppresses

supresor, represor

supresor, represor

to prey
to prey
[Verbo]

to hunt and kill another creature as food

alimentarse de

alimentarse de

Ex: The invasive species began to prey on local birds, disrupting the ecosystem. 

La especie invasora comenzó a depredar a las aves locales, alterando el ecosistema.

ecosystem
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss. 

Las actividades humanas como la deforestación pueden alterar los frágiles ecosistemas y provocar la pérdida de biodiversidad.

to border
to border
[Verbo]

to form a boundary around something

bordear, delimitar

bordear, delimitar

Ex: The fence bordered the property, marking the limits of the backyard. 

La valla bordeaba la propiedad, marcando los límites del patio trasero.

state-of-the-art

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

de vanguardia, de última generación

de vanguardia, de última generación

Ex: Their research lab uses state-of-the-art equipment to conduct groundbreaking experiments. 

Su laboratorio de investigación utiliza equipos de última generación para realizar experimentos innovadores.

ultrasonic
ultrasonic
[Adjetivo]

involving or relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing

ultrasónico

ultrasónico

Ex: The device produced an ultrasonic sound that humans could not hear, but pets reacted to it. 

El dispositivo produjo un sonido ultrasónico que los humanos no podían escuchar, pero las mascotas reaccionaron a él.

echolocation
echolocation
[Sustantivo]

determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it

ecolocalización, localización por eco

ecolocalización, localización por eco

sequence
sequence
[Sustantivo]

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

secuencia,  orden

secuencia, orden

prey
prey
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

presa

Ex: The spider spun a web to catch its prey. 

La araña tejió una telaraña para atrapar a su presa.

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. 

El sitio de camping junto al lago ofrecía impresionantes vistas de las montañas.

to identify

to find or discover something by searching for its features, characteristics, or details

identificar, reconocer

identificar, reconocer

Ex: She identified the song as soon as it started playing. 

Ella identificó la canción tan pronto como comenzó a sonar.

spot
spot
[Sustantivo]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

ubicación

ubicación

Ex: We picked a spot under the tree for our picnic. 

Elegimos un lugar bajo el árbol para nuestro picnic.

to barcode
to barcode
[Verbo]

to put a special pattern of lines on something so a machine can read information about it

codificar con código de barras, etiquetar con código de barras

codificar con código de barras, etiquetar con código de barras

Ex: The manager will barcode the packages tomorrow. 

El gerente codificará los paquetes mañana.

droppings
droppings
[Sustantivo]

fecal matter of animals

excrementos, cacas

excrementos, cacas

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