Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2
Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 1 Reading Passage 2, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de este texto de lectura.
Revisión
Tarjetas de memoria
formas
Ortografía
Cuestionario
a short title placed above a section of text to indicate what it is about
encabezado, título
a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance
artefacto
Cada artefacto en la exhibición contaba una historia sobre la civilización que lo creó.
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
Los científicos todavía estudian cómo las civilizaciones antiguas construyeron sus pirámides.
a fact or event that is certain to be true or happen
certeza, certeza
expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention
claro
a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject
resumen, panorámica
Antes de la reunión, nos dieron un resumen de los objetivos y el cronograma del proyecto.
related to the outer layer or structure of something
externo, exterior
the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried
entierro
surviving parts or traces of buildings, objects, or other things from the distant past
restos
a structure, statue, or other object built to commemorate a person or important event
monumento
extremely large in physical dimensions
enorme
El barco era enorme, capaz de transportar a miles de pasajeros.
magnificent in size and appearance
grandioso, imponente
something said, done, or given to show respect, admiration, or gratitude
homenaje, tributo
a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time
dinastía
El negocio se manejaba como una dinastía moderna, transmitida a través de tres generaciones de la familia.
the period during which a particular monarch rules
reinado
an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone
tumba
Los visitantes vinieron de todas partes para ver el famoso tumba real.
a route, path, or corridor that allows movement from one place to another
pasaje, corredor
referring to a person who has recently died
difunto, fallecido
El soldado fallecido fue honrado con un servicio conmemorativo para conmemorar su sacrificio.
a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government
funcionario, oficial
to form or develop an idea, plan, or concept in the mind
concebir
to arrange things in an orderly pile, one on top of another
apilar, amontonar
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
a person who has extensive knowledge of or conducts serious study in a particular academic subject
erudito, sabio
to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone
atribuir, adjudicar
to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions
deber, estar en deuda
to lay things on top of each other
apilar, amontonar
something great in size, volume, or magnitude
masa, volumen
directed or moving toward the inside or center
interior, hacia adentro
La curvatura hacia adentro de la carretera oscurecía la vista hacia adelante.
a building used for religious worship, especially in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism
templo
an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building
patio
Después de la renovación, la antigua mansión ahora tiene un patio tranquilo con flores florecientes.
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
El antiguo santuario alberga reliquias que se cree tienen poderes curativos.
a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor
fosa, zanja oceánica
Los oceanógrafos estudian la vida marina en las fosas.
to include something as part of a larger whole or system
incorporar, integrar
prior to a particular time or event
de antemano
Gracias por adelantado por su ayuda con el proyecto.
a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work
logro
Publicar su primera novela fue un logro de toda la vida que le trajo una inmensa satisfacción.
a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through
laberinto
El laberinto en el jardín estaba lleno de giros y vueltas, lo que hacía difícil navegarlo.
a container, especially one used for holding liquids
recipiente, vasija
a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used
depósito, almacén
Convirtieron un antiguo almacén en una oficina.
to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration
grabar
La antigua tableta estaba inscrita con símbolos misteriosos que los eruditos todavía están tratando de descifrar.
to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept
Ser un ejemplo de algo
to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains
excavar
Los mineros excavaron una veta de carbón, removiendo capas de tierra para extraer el valioso recurso.
a person who held a particular job, position, or office before the current holder
predecesor
to put or drop something somewhere in a rough, careless, or sudden way
tirar, dejar caer
a deep, narrow, usually vertical or sloping passage extending into the ground, especially in a mine
pozo, pozo de mina
an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening
precaución
Antes de ir de excursión, tomó la precaución de informar a su familia sobre su paradero.
having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with
intrincado
El rompecabezas era tan intrincado que llevó horas completarlo.
to fail to notice, see, or consider something
pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de
to impress or surprise someone very much
asombrar, pasmar
La vista asombrosa desde la cima de la montaña dejó pasmados a los excursionistas.
to greatly surprise someone
asombrar, pasmar
El giro inesperado de la trama del libro asombró a los lectores.
an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology
egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología
to contribute to the structure or makeup of something
constituir
an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something
hito, momento clave
Completar el primer borrador de su libro fue un hito personal.
someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person
arquetipo
the place and things that are around someone or something
entorno, alrededores
a place where people live, stay, or work in
alojamiento
La universidad proporciona alojamiento para los estudiantes en residencias y opciones de vivienda fuera del campus.
to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something
ocupar, llenar
to create a circular shape around someone or something
rodear, circundar
Los miembros del equipo rodearon al entrenador para una discusión post-partido.
to be thankful for something
agradecer
(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time
posesión
to evaluate or discuss the merits and faults of a work, idea, or performance
criticar
