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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 3

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 3, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
to get on
to get on
[Verbo]

to continue or begin a task, journey, or project

continuar, ponerse a

continuar, ponerse a

Ex: Let's get on with solving this problem instead of arguing about it. 

Sigamos con la resolución de este problema en lugar de discutir sobre ello.

theme
theme
[Sustantivo]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

tema

tema

Ex: Love is a recurring theme in her poetry. 
to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

to get into

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

meterse en

meterse en

Ex: After reading that book, he got into the author's works. 

Después de leer ese libro, se interesó por las obras del autor.

introductory
introductory
[Adjetivo]

presented before the main subject, topic, etc. to provide context or familiarize

introductorio

introductorio

Ex: The introductory paragraph of the essay sets the stage for the argument to follow. 

El párrafo introductorio del ensayo prepara el escenario para el argumento que sigue.

stage
stage
[Sustantivo]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

etapa

etapa

Ex: The company is in the early stages of developing a new product line. 
handout
handout
[Sustantivo]

printed material given to people, usually at lectures, meetings, or conferences, to provide information or summarize key points

folleto, material impreso

folleto, material impreso

Ex: The professor provided handouts with key terms for the lecture. 

El profesor proporcionó folletos con términos clave para la conferencia.

to put off
to put off
[Verbo]

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

desalentar

desalentar

Ex: She was put off by his constant interruptions during the conversation. 

Ella fue desalentada por sus constantes interrupciones durante la conversación.

texture
texture
[Sustantivo]

the quality of a surface as experienced by touch, especially whether it is smooth, rough, soft, or hard

Ex: The cream gives the skin a smoother texture. 
to look forward to

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

esperar, desear

esperar, desear

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays, especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals. 

Siempre espero con ansias las vacaciones, especialmente el ambiente festivo y las comidas deliciosas.

letdown
letdown
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of disappointment or sadness due to something not meeting one's expectations or hopes

decepción, desilusión

decepción, desilusión

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: The rain began to pour, turning the streets into rivers. 
hardly
hardly
[Adverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

apenas

apenas

Ex: There's hardly any milk left in the bottle. 

Queda apenas leche en la botella.

evolution
evolution
[Sustantivo]

the process by which populations of living organisms change genetically across successive generations

evolución

evolución

Ex: Natural selection is one of the major mechanisms of evolution. 
workshop
workshop
[Sustantivo]

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

taller

taller

Ex: The teachers organized a workshop about new methods. 
session
session
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

sesión, clase

sesión, clase

Ex: Students actively participated in discussions and group activities throughout the session. 
brainstorming
brainstorming
[Sustantivo]

a collaborative technique for generating ideas or solutions through group discussion

lluvia de ideas, brainstorming

lluvia de ideas, brainstorming

Ex: The teacher used brainstorming exercises to stimulate students' imagination and critical thinking skills. 

El profesor utilizó ejercicios de lluvia de ideas para estimular la imaginación y las habilidades de pensamiento crítico de los estudiantes.

to draft
to draft
[Verbo]

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

hacer un borrador

hacer un borrador

Ex: The students were instructed to draft their research papers and then seek feedback from their peers. 
proposal
proposal
[Sustantivo]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

oferta

oferta

Ex: A new proposal for the office layout was submitted. 
to hand in
to hand in
[Verbo]

to submit or deliver something, such as an assignment, document, application or lost item, usually to a person in authority or to an organization

entregar, presentar un documento o tarea a la persona responsable

entregar, presentar un documento o tarea a la persona responsable

Ex: Please hand in your application forms at the front desk. 

Por favor, entreguen sus formularios de solicitud en la recepción.

to amend
to amend
[Verbo]

to improve someone or something by correcting faults or undesirable qualities

enmendar

enmendar

Ex: Daniel resolved to amend his ways after the incident. 
description
description
[Sustantivo]

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

descripción

descripción

Ex: The description of the landscape made it easy to visualize. 
to evaluate

to judge the quality, importance, value, or effectiveness of someone or something

evaluar, valorar

evaluar, valorar

Ex: The company is evaluating several candidates for the position. 
timeline
timeline
[Sustantivo]

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

cronología, línea de tiempo

cronología, línea de tiempo

Ex: The police reconstructed the crime using a detailed timeline. 

La policía reconstruyó el crimen utilizando una cronología detallada.

mind map
mind map
[Sustantivo]

a visual representation of ideas, concepts, or information, typically organized around a central topic or theme

mapa mental, organigrama conceptual

mapa mental, organigrama conceptual

Ex: John created a mind map to plan his business strategy, mapping out goals, objectives, and action steps. 

John creó un mapa mental para planificar su estrategia de negocios, delineando metas, objetivos y pasos de acción.

basis
basis
[Sustantivo]

the underlying principles that serve as the foundation upon which something is initiated, developed, calculated, or explained

fundamento, base

fundamento, base

Ex: The company's strategic plan was formulated on the basis of detailed market analysis and customer feedback. 

El plan estratégico de la empresa se formuló sobre la base de un análisis detallado del mercado y los comentarios de los clientes.

rationale
rationale
[Sustantivo]

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

lógica

lógica

Ex: The company's rationale for the merger was to increase market share and reduce competition. 

La justificación de la empresa para la fusión era aumentar la cuota de mercado y reducir la competencia.

to work out

to find a solution to a problem

resolver, encontrar

resolver, encontrar

Ex: Can you work out a plan for improving employee satisfaction? 

¿Puedes elaborar un plan para mejorar la satisfacción de los empleados?

precise
precise
[Adjetivo]

in accordance with truth

preciso

preciso

Ex: A precise account of the historical events is vital for understanding the significance of the era. 

Un relato preciso de los eventos históricos es vital para comprender la importancia de la era.

scope
scope
[Sustantivo]

the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something

alcance, ámbito

alcance, ámbito

Ex: The additional funding will provide more scope for research and development. 
to swoop
to swoop
[Verbo]

to move quickly and suddenly downward through the air

abalanzarse, descender en picado

abalanzarse, descender en picado

Ex: From the treetops, the owl swooped silently, barely making a sound. 

Desde las copas de los árboles, el búho se abalanzó en silencio, apenas haciendo un sonido.

talon
talon
[Sustantivo]

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

garra

garra

to take up
to take up
[Verbo]

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

ocupar

ocupar

Ex: The meeting took up the entire afternoon. 

La reunión ocupó toda la tarde.

(in|with) relation to
in relation to
[Preposición]

referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

en relación con, respecto a

en relación con, respecto a

Ex: In relation to your inquiry about the project timeline, we anticipate completion by next month. 

En relación con su consulta sobre el cronograma del proyecto, anticipamos su finalización para el próximo mes.

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: The eagle is a powerful predator with extremely sharp eyesight. 
food chain
food chain
[Sustantivo]

a system in nature where animals and plants depend on each other for food

cadena alimentaria, cadena trófica

cadena alimentaria, cadena trófica

Ex: Pollution can damage the food chain and harm many species. 

La contaminación puede dañar la cadena alimentaria y perjudicar a muchas especies.

impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

impresión, idea

impresión, idea

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well, despite the lack of feedback. 
motion
motion
[Sustantivo]

a natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The motion of tectonic plates shapes the Earth's crust. 
to perch
to perch
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

posarse

posarse

Ex: The eagle perched high on the cliff, scanning the valley below. 

El águila se posó en lo alto del acantilado, escaneando el valle abajo.

reed
reed
[Sustantivo]

a tall grass-like plant that grows in water or near it

junco, caña

junco, caña

Ex: Fishermen waded through the shallow waters, using reeds as camouflage to approach their catch quietly without disturbing the tranquil surface. 
stream
stream
[Sustantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

corriente

corriente

Ex: The stream was clear, and you could see the fish swimming. 
link
link
[Sustantivo]

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

vínculo, relación

vínculo, relación

Ex: The study found a link between diet and heart disease. 
portrait
portrait
[Sustantivo]

a painting, drawing, photograph, or other visual representation of a person

retrato

retrato

Ex: Daniel took a portrait of his daughter in the garden. 
expression
expression
[Sustantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expresión

expresión

Ex: The teacher's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom. 
ambiguous
ambiguous
[Adjetivo]

unclear and not precisely stated or defined

ambiguo

ambiguo

Ex: The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew exactly what was expected of them. 

Las instrucciones eran tan ambiguas que nadie sabía exactamente qué se esperaba de ellos.

to exploit
to exploit
[Verbo]

to use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit

explotar

explotar

Ex: Some landlords exploit tenants who have few other housing options. 
to refer to

to mention or discuss someone or something

referirse a, hacer referencia a

referirse a, hacer referencia a

Ex: In the book, the author frequently refers to the protagonist's inner struggles. 

En el libro, el autor se refiere frecuentemente a las luchas internas del protagonista.

apparently
apparently
[Adverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

por lo visto

por lo visto

Ex: Apparently, the train is delayed due to technical issues. 
reference
reference
[Sustantivo]

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

referencia, cita

referencia, cita

Ex: The report contained a reference to the latest research in the field. 
cycle
cycle
[Sustantivo]

a regularly repeating sequence or period of events

ciclo, período

ciclo, período

Ex: Engine pistons operate in a combustion cycle. 
existence
existence
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existencia

existencia

Ex: His existence was a subject of intense speculation after he disappeared without a trace. 
fist
fist
[Sustantivo]

a hand closed tightly with the fingers bent into the palm

puño

puño

Ex: He banged his fist on the table. 
source
source
[Sustantivo]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

fuente

fuente

Ex: The article lists all its sources at the end for further reading. 
evaluative
evaluative
[Adjetivo]

relating to forming or giving an opinion about the qualities or values of something upon adequate consideration

evaluativo

evaluativo

Ex: In an evaluative survey, participants were asked to rate the service quality from poor to excellent. 

En una encuesta evaluativa, se pidió a los participantes que calificaran la calidad del servicio de pobre a excelente.

threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 
continuity
continuity
[Sustantivo]

the state of continuing for a period of time without interruption or significant change

continuidad

continuidad

Ex: Sarah stayed in the role to provide continuity during the transition. 
action plan
action plan
[Sustantivo]

a written document that clearly lists what needs to be done, who will do it, and when it will be done in order to reach a specific goal or finish a project

plan de acción, programa de acción

plan de acción, programa de acción

Ex: An action plan helps people stay organized and focused. 

Un plan de acción ayuda a las personas a mantenerse organizadas y enfocadas.

diary
diary
[Sustantivo]

a book or journal in which a person regularly records experiences, events, thoughts, or feelings

diario,  diario personal

diario, diario personal

Ex: She recorded her thoughts about the experience in her diary. 
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