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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2

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heading
heading
[Sustantivo]

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

título, encabezado

título, encabezado

artifact
artifact
[Sustantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: This artifact, a beautifully carved statue , was a significant find that helped date the historical site .

Este artefacto, una estatua bellamente tallada, fue un hallazgo significativo que ayudó a fechar el sitio histórico.

pyramid
pyramid
[Sustantivo]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

pirámide

pirámide

Ex: The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

La pirámide de Giza es una de las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo.

certainty
certainty
[Sustantivo]

a situation or fact that is absolutely clear and cannot be questioned or altered

certeza, evidencia

certeza, evidencia

Ex: After years of hard work , her promotion was a certainty.

Después de años de trabajo duro, su ascenso era una certeza.

definite
definite
[Adjetivo]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

claro

claro

Ex: She gave a definite answer about attending the meeting .

Ella dio una respuesta definitiva sobre asistir a la reunión.

overview
overview
[Sustantivo]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

resumen, panorámica

resumen, panorámica

Ex: The brochure included an overview of the services offered by the hotel .

El folleto incluía un resumen de los servicios ofrecidos por el hotel.

external
external
[Adjetivo]

related to the outer layer or structure of something

externo, exterior

externo, exterior

Ex: The external structure of the spacecraft was designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space .

La estructura externa de la nave espacial fue diseñada para resistir las condiciones extremas del espacio.

burial
burial
[Sustantivo]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

entierro

entierro

Ex: Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site near the river.

Los arqueólogos descubrieron un antiguo sitio funerario cerca del río.

remains
remains
[Sustantivo]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

restos

restos

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at the monument to remember those who lost their lives .

Cada año, se lleva a cabo un servicio conmemorativo en el monumento para recordar a quienes perdieron la vida.

enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .

El árbol en su patio trasero era enorme, proporcionando sombra a todo el jardín.

grand
grand
[Adjetivo]

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso, imponente

grandioso, imponente

Ex: The grand yacht was equipped with luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art technology .

El gran yate estaba equipado con lujosas comodidades y tecnología de última generación.

tribute
tribute
[Sustantivo]

a gift, statement, or action given to someone as a sign of gratitude, admiration or respect

homenaje, tributo

homenaje, tributo

Ex: Fans created a tribute video for the famous actor .

Los fans crearon un video homenaje para el famoso actor.

dynasty
dynasty
[Sustantivo]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dinastía

dinastía

Ex: Historians study the rise and fall of various dynasties to understand political changes over time .

Los historiadores estudian el ascenso y la caída de varias dinastías para comprender los cambios políticos a lo largo del tiempo.

reign
reign
[Sustantivo]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

reinado

reinado

Ex: The museum exhibited artifacts from the reign of ancient Pharaohs .

El museo exhibió artefactos del reinado de los antiguos faraones.

tomb
tomb
[Sustantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tumba

tumba

Ex: The tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .

El tumba fue sellada para proteger los restos en su interior de daños.

passage
passage
[Sustantivo]

a route, path, or corridor that allows movement from one place to another

pasaje, corredor

pasaje, corredor

Ex: The underground passage provided shelter during the storm .

El pasaje subterráneo proporcionó refugio durante la tormenta.

deceased
deceased
[Adjetivo]

referring to a person who has recently died

difunto, fallecido

difunto, fallecido

Ex: The deceased patient 's medical records were reviewed to understand the circumstances of their death .

Se revisaron los registros médicos del paciente fallecido para comprender las circunstancias de su muerte.

official
official
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

funcionario, oficial

funcionario, oficial

Ex: Officials are responsible for maintaining public order .

Los funcionarios son responsables de mantener el orden público.

to conceive

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

concebir

concebir

Ex: The author took years to conceive a captivating plot for the novel .

El autor tardó años en concebir una trama cautivadora para la novela.

to stack
to stack
[Verbo]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

apilar, amontonar

apilar, amontonar

Ex: The construction workers often stack bricks one on top of the other to build walls .

Los trabajadores de la construcción a menudo apilan ladrillos uno encima del otro para construir paredes.

slab
slab
[Sustantivo]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

losa

losa

scholar
scholar
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

erudito, sabio

erudito, sabio

Ex: She is a respected scholar whose research has significantly contributed to our understanding of classical languages .

Ella es una erudita respetada cuya investigación ha contribuido significativamente a nuestra comprensión de las lenguas clásicas.

to attribute

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

atribuir, adjudicar

atribuir, adjudicar

Ex: Kindness is a trait that many people attribute to their favorite teachers.

La bondad es un rasgo que muchas personas atribuyen a sus profesores favoritos.

to owe
to owe
[Verbo]

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

deber, estar en deuda

deber, estar en deuda

Ex: The team owes its problem-solving skills to the collective intelligence fostered through open communication .

El equipo debe sus habilidades para resolver problemas a la inteligencia colectiva fomentada a través de la comunicación abierta.

to pile
to pile
[Verbo]

to lay things on top of each other

apilar, amontonar

apilar, amontonar

Ex: They are piling boxes in the garage for storage .

Están apilando cajas en el garaje para almacenamiento.

mass
mass
[Sustantivo]

something great in size, volume, or magnitude

masa, volumen

masa, volumen

Ex: The storm destroyed a mass of trees .

La tormenta destruyó una masa de árboles.

inward
inward
[Adjetivo]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

interior, hacia adentro

interior, hacia adentro

Ex: The inward flow of water increased after the rainstorm .

El flujo hacia adentro del agua aumentó después de la tormenta.

incline
incline
[Sustantivo]

an inclined surface connecting two levels

pendiente, plano inclinado

pendiente, plano inclinado

temple
temple
[Sustantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

templo

templo

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .

Hizo una peregrinación al templo para cumplir una promesa hecha a la deidad.

courtyard
courtyard
[Sustantivo]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

patio

patio

Ex: The restaurant had an outdoor courtyard where diners could eat under the stars .

El restaurante tenía un patio al aire libre donde los comensales podían comer bajo las estrellas.

shrine
shrine
[Sustantivo]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

santuario, lugar sagrado

santuario, lugar sagrado

Ex: The shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .

El santuario atrae a miles de devotos durante los festivales religiosos y ocasiones especiales.

living quarters
living quarters
[Sustantivo]

housing available for people to live in

alojamientos, viviendas

alojamientos, viviendas

trench
trench
[Sustantivo]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

fosa, zanja oceánica

fosa, zanja oceánica

Ex: Sediments accumulate in deep-sea trenches over time .

Los sedimentos se acumulan en las fosas oceánicas profundas con el tiempo.

to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporar, integrar

incorporar, integrar

Ex: The presentation incorporated multimedia elements to make it more engaging .

La presentación incorporó elementos multimedia para hacerla más atractiva.

in advance
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: He always prepares his meals in advance to save time during the busy workweek .

Siempre prepara sus comidas con antelación para ahorrar tiempo durante la semana laboral ocupada.

accomplishment
accomplishment
[Sustantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: The completion of the project ahead of schedule was a great accomplishment for the entire team .

La finalización del proyecto antes de lo previsto fue un gran logro para todo el equipo.

maze
maze
[Sustantivo]

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

laberinto

laberinto

Ex: The maze on the puzzle page was so difficult that it took me a while to finish it .

El laberinto en la página del rompecabezas era tan difícil que me tomó un tiempo terminarlo.

vessel
vessel
[Sustantivo]

a container used to hold liquids or other substances

recipiente, contenedor

recipiente, contenedor

Ex: Each vessel was labeled according to its contents .

Cada recipiente fue etiquetado según su contenido.

storeroom
storeroom
[Sustantivo]

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

depósito, almacén

depósito, almacén

Ex: The storeroom is located at the back of the building .

El almacén está ubicado en la parte trasera del edificio.

to inscribe

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

grabar

grabar

Ex: As a tradition , graduates often inscribe their yearbooks with fond memories and best wishes for the future .

Como tradición, los graduados a menudo inscriben sus anuarios con recuerdos entrañables y buenos deseos para el futuro.

to represent

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

Ser un ejemplo de algo

Ser un ejemplo de algo

Ex: The vintage car , with its design and engineering , represents an era when craftsmanship and elegance were highly valued .

El coche vintage, con su diseño e ingeniería, representa una época en la que la artesanía y la elegancia eran muy valoradas.

to excavate

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

excavar

excavar

Ex: The archaeologists excavated the ruins of an old castle , revealing hidden chambers and artifacts .

Los arqueólogos excavaron las ruinas de un antiguo castillo, revelando cámaras ocultas y artefactos.

predecessor
predecessor
[Sustantivo]

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

predecesor

predecesor

Ex: The predecessor left behind detailed notes for the incoming manager .

El predecesor dejó notas detalladas para el gerente entrante.

to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

tirar, dejar caer bruscamente

tirar, dejar caer bruscamente

Ex: The truck driver dumped the load of gravel onto the driveway .

El conductor del camión volcó la carga de grava en el camino de entrada.

shaft
shaft
[Sustantivo]

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

pozo, chimenea

pozo, chimenea

precaution
precaution
[Sustantivo]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

precaución

precaución

Ex: Before going on the hike , she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts .

Antes de ir de excursión, tomó la precaución de informar a su familia sobre su paradero.

intricate
intricate
[Adjetivo]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

intrincado

intrincado

Ex: The project required an intricate strategy to ensure its success .

El proyecto requería una estrategia intrincada para asegurar su éxito.

to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .

Sea cauteloso para no pasar por alto los signos de desgaste en el mantenimiento del equipo.

to astonish

to impress or surprise someone very much

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The intricate details of the painting astonished art enthusiasts .

Los intrincados detalles de la pintura asombraron a los entusiastas del arte.

to amaze
to amaze
[Verbo]

to greatly surprise someone

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .

La generosidad de la donación asombró a los trabajadores de la caridad.

egyptologist
egyptologist
[Sustantivo]

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología

egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología

to constitute

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

constituir

constituir

Ex: The distinct architectural styles and historical landmarks constitute the city 's unique identity .

Los distintos estilos arquitectónicos y los monumentos históricos constituyen la identidad única de la ciudad.

milestone
milestone
[Sustantivo]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

hito, momento clave

hito, momento clave

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .

La nueva ley marca un hito en los esfuerzos de protección ambiental.

archetype
archetype
[Sustantivo]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

arquetipo

arquetipo

surroundings
surroundings
[Sustantivo]

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

entorno,  ambiente

entorno, ambiente

Ex: Changes in the surroundings can significantly impact an animal ’s behavior .

Los cambios en el entorno pueden afectar significativamente el comportamiento de un animal.

accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: They found a cozy cabin as their accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .

Encontraron una cabaña acogedora como su alojamiento para la escapada de fin de semana en las montañas.

to occupy
to occupy
[Verbo]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

ocupar, llenar

ocupar, llenar

Ex: The enthusiastic crowd started to occupy the stadium hours before the concert , eager to secure the best seats for the performance .

La multitud entusiasta comenzó a ocupar el estadio horas antes del concierto, ansiosa por asegurar los mejores asientos para el espectáculo.

to encircle

to create a circular shape around someone or something

rodear, circundar

rodear, circundar

Ex: The protestors planned to encircle the government building in a peaceful demonstration .

Los manifestantes planeaban rodear el edificio del gobierno en una demostración pacífica.

to appreciate

to be thankful for something

agradecer

agradecer

Ex: Thank you , I appreciate your kind words of encouragement .

Gracias, aprecio tus amables palabras de aliento.

possession
possession
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

posesión

posesión

Ex: Losing her possessions in the fire was devastating , but she was grateful that her family was safe .

Perder sus pertenencias en el incendio fue devastador, pero ella estaba agradecida de que su familia estuviera a salvo.

to criticize

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

criticar

criticar

Ex: The panel of judges will criticize each contestant 's performance based on technical skill .

El panel de jueces criticará la actuación de cada concursante basándose en la habilidad técnica.

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