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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (2)

Aprende vocabulario de la segunda parte del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 4 Reading Passage 1, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

revelar

revelar

Ex: After years of speculation, the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid. 
preferentially
preferentially
[Adverbio]

in a manner choosing one option over another based on a preference or tendency

preferencialmente, de manera preferencial

preferencialmente, de manera preferencial

Ex: The teacher preferentially gives extra help to students who struggle with certain topics. 

El profesor preferencialmente brinda ayuda adicional a los estudiantes que tienen dificultades con ciertos temas.

to forage
to forage
[Verbo]

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

buscar

buscar

Ex: She is currently foraging for edible mushrooms in the woods. 

Actualmente está buscando hongos comestibles en el bosque.

to favor
to favor
[Verbo]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

preferir

preferir

Ex: He tends to favor action movies over romantic comedies. 
nutrient
nutrient
[Sustantivo]

a chemical element or inorganic compound that green plants absorb and incorporate into their organic molecules to support growth and metabolism

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

Ex: After soil analysis indicated low phosphorus availability, the farmer applied a phosphate-rich nutrient amendment before planting corn. 

Después de que el análisis del suelo indicó una baja disponibilidad de fósforo, el agricultor aplicó una enmienda rica en nutrientes fosfatados antes de plantar maíz.

runoff
runoff
[Sustantivo]

the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials

escorrentía, flujo superficial

escorrentía, flujo superficial

Ex: Farmers are concerned about the runoff from fertilizers into nearby rivers. 

Los agricultores están preocupados por la escorrentía de fertilizantes hacia los ríos cercanos.

susceptible
susceptible
[Adjetivo]

easily affected by external factors

susceptible

susceptible

Ex: Patients undergoing chemotherapy are advised to avoid live virus vaccines as their immune systems are more susceptible to active infections during treatment. 

Se recomienda a los pacientes que reciben quimioterapia que eviten las vacunas con virus vivos, ya que su sistema inmunológico es más susceptible a infecciones activas durante el tratamiento.

infestation
infestation
[Sustantivo]

the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

infestación, plaga

infestación, plaga

Ex: Regular monitoring helps prevent severe infestation of pests in agricultural fields. 

El monitoreo regular ayuda a prevenir una infestación severa de plagas en los campos agrícolas.

to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicar

indicar

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn. 
indication
indication
[Sustantivo]

something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation

indicio

indicio

Ex: The footprints were an indication that someone had passed by. 
to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumir, comer o beber

consumir, comer o beber

Ex: The athletes consumed a light meal before the race. 
to infest
to infest
[Verbo]

to overrun in large numbers

infestar

infestar

Ex: The internet is infested with misinformation, making it challenging to discern fact from fiction. 

Internet está infestado de desinformación, lo que hace difícil discernir entre hechos y ficción.

citrus
citrus
[Sustantivo]

any fruit produced by a citrus tree, such as an orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit

cítrico

cítrico

Ex: This dessert combines berries with several kinds of citrus. 
stake
stake
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money invested in a business

participación, acción

participación, acción

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur acquired a controlling stake in the struggling airline to turn it around. 
to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 
evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Before drawing conclusions, it's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations. 
carrier
carrier
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that carries an infectious agent without showing symptoms and can transmit it to others

portador

portador

Ex: Tests showed that he was a carrier even though he had no symptoms. 
malaria
malaria
[Sustantivo]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria, paludismo

malaria, paludismo

Ex: Symptoms of malaria include high fever, chills, and flu-like illness. 

Los síntomas de la malaria incluyen fiebre alta, escalofríos y una enfermedad similar a la gripe.

to point out

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

mencionar, mostrar

mencionar, mostrar

Ex: As they reviewed the blueprint, the architect pointed out the design changes. 

Mientras revisaban el plano, el arquitecto señaló los cambios de diseño.

scarce
scarce
[Adjetivo]

existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

escaso, insuficiente

escaso, insuficiente

Ex: The rare book was scarce and highly sought after by collectors around the world. 

El libro raro era escaso y muy buscado por coleccionistas de todo el mundo.

crucial
crucial
[Adjetivo]

extremely important or essential

crucial, decisivo

crucial, decisivo

Ex: Communication is crucial in team projects. 

La comunicación es crucial en los proyectos de equipo.

to roost
to roost
[Verbo]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

posarse, descansar

posarse, descansar

Ex: Chickens roost in the coop to stay safe from predators at night. 

Los pollos se posan en el gallinero para estar a salvo de los depredadores por la noche.

sacred
sacred
[Adjetivo]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sagrado, santo

sagrado, santo

Ex: The sacred bond between siblings grew stronger over the years. 

El vínculo sagrado entre hermanos se fortaleció con los años.

ancestor
ancestor
[Sustantivo]

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

antepasado

antepasado

Ex: She found an old photograph of one of her maternal ancestors. 
potential
potential
[Adjetivo]

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

potencial

potencial

Ex: The potential risks of the new investment strategy were carefully analyzed. 
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. 
mutually beneficial

creating a positive outcome or value for both sides involved in it

mutuamente beneficioso, beneficioso para ambas partes

mutuamente beneficioso, beneficioso para ambas partes

Ex: The collaboration between the two artists was mutually beneficial, as they inspired and challenged each other to produce amazing works. 

La colaboración entre los dos artistas fue mutuamente beneficiosa, ya que se inspiraron y desafiaron mutuamente para producir obras increíbles.

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. 
to maximize

to increase something to the highest possible level

maximizar

maximizar

Ex: The changes implemented have maximized the software's performance. 

Los cambios implementados han maximizado el rendimiento del software.

population
population
[Sustantivo]

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

población

población

Ex: The fish population declined after the drought. 
yield
yield
[Sustantivo]

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

rendimiento

rendimiento

Ex: The oil refinery's production reached a record-breaking yield, meeting the high demand in the market. 
sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: The community garden provided sustainable access to fresh produce for local residents. 

El jardín comunitario proporcionó acceso sostenible a productos frescos para los residentes locales.

to quantify

to measure or express something as a number or amount

cuantificar, medir

cuantificar, medir

Ex: The accountant will quantify the company's expenses for the fiscal year. 

El contable cuantificará los gastos de la empresa para el año fiscal.

optimistic
optimistic
[Adjetivo]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimista

optimista

Ex: Despite the setbacks, he stayed optimistic that things would improve. 

A pesar de los contratiempos, se mantuvo optimista de que las cosas mejorarían.

to [give] {sb} a hand

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: Let's give the new employee a hand by showing them around the office. 
regeneration
regeneration
[Sustantivo]

the formation or restoration of something in an improved condition

regeneración, renovación

regeneración, renovación

Ex: The city approved a plan for urban regeneration. 
to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

llevar a cabo, realizar una tarea o trabajo

llevar a cabo, realizar una tarea o trabajo

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance. 

Al detective se le asignó llevar a cabo la investigación sobre la desaparición misteriosa.

finding
finding
[Sustantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

resultado

resultado

Ex: His finding on the chemical reaction led to a breakthrough in the experiment. 
attitude
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude, inspiring his team to work diligently towards success. 
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