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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Escucha - Parte 2

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agenda
[Sustantivo]

a list or plan of items to be considered or acted upon, typically at a meeting or conference

orden del día, agenda

orden del día, agenda

Ex: The board members followed the agenda to stay on schedule .Los miembros de la junta siguieron la **agenda** para mantenerse en el horario.
councillor
[Sustantivo]

an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

concejal, edil

concejal, edil

Ex: The councillor collaborated with other elected officials to address homelessness in the city .El **concejal** colaboró con otros funcionarios electos para abordar la falta de vivienda en la ciudad.
survey
[Sustantivo]

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

estudio

estudio

Ex: He filled out an online survey about his recent hotel stay .**La encuesta** ayudó a los investigadores a comprender las necesidades de la comunidad.
state
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

estado

estado

Ex: She described her state of mind as calm and focused during the meditation.Ella describió su **estado** de ánimo como tranquilo y concentrado durante la meditación.
complaint
[Sustantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

queja,  reclamación

queja, reclamación

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .Ella escribió una carta de **queja** a la aerolínea después de que su vuelo se retrasara varias horas sin ninguna explicación.
pothole
[Sustantivo]

a small, often deep, depression in a road surface caused by wear, weather, and traffic

bache, hoyo en la carretera

bache, hoyo en la carretera

Ex: Potholes often form after the winter freeze-thaw cycles .Los **baches** a menudo se forman después de los ciclos de congelación-descongelación del invierno.
to address
[Verbo]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

abordar

abordar

Ex: It 's important for parents to address their children 's emotional needs .Es importante que los padres **aborden** las necesidades emocionales de sus hijos.
commuter
[Sustantivo]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

trabajador pendular

trabajador pendular

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .La estación de tren estaba llena de **viajeros** que se dirigían a la ciudad.
reduction
[Sustantivo]

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

reducción

reducción

Ex: The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for combating climate change .La **reducción** de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero es crucial para combatir el cambio climático.
cycle
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

bicicleta, ciclo

bicicleta, ciclo

Ex: The cycle shop offers a variety of models , from mountain bikes to city cruisers .La tienda de **ciclos** ofrece una variedad de modelos, desde bicicletas de montaña hasta cruceros urbanos.
to run
[Verbo]

to extend or pass in a specific direction

extenderse, atravesar

extenderse, atravesar

Ex: The path will run alongside the river , offering a beautiful view .El camino **correrá** junto al río, ofreciendo una hermosa vista.
cyclist
[Sustantivo]

someone who rides a bicycle

ciclista

ciclista

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .El **ciclista** se detuvo en la intersección para esperar el semáforo.
pedestrian
[Sustantivo]

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

peatón

peatón

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .El **peatón** cruzó la calle en el paso de peatones designado.
overtaking
[Sustantivo]

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

adelantamiento

adelantamiento

stage
[Sustantivo]

a segment or phase of a journey or process

etapa, fase

etapa, fase

Ex: The final stage of their training involves fieldwork and practical application .La última **etapa** de su formación implica trabajo de campo y aplicación práctica.
immediate
[Adjetivo]

taking place or existing now

inmediato

inmediato

Ex: His immediate challenge was finding a place to stay after moving to the new city .Su desafío **inmediato** fue encontrar un lugar para quedarse después de mudarse a la nueva ciudad.

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

paso de peatones, cruce peatonal

paso de peatones, cruce peatonal

Ex: She looked both ways before stepping onto the pedestrian crossing.Miró hacia ambos lados antes de pisar el **paso de peatones**.

to temporarily delay or pause an activity, project, or plan

Ex: The research project was put on hold while the lead researcher recovered from an illness.
time being
[Sustantivo]

the present occasion

momento presente, época actual

momento presente, época actual

to budget
[Verbo]

to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

presupuestar, asignar un presupuesto

presupuestar, asignar un presupuesto

Ex: Students learn to budget their allowances to manage personal expenses .Los estudiantes aprenden a **presupuestar** sus asignaciones para gestionar los gastos personales.
rumor
[Sustantivo]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

rumor, bulo

rumor, bulo

department
[Sustantivo]

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

departamento

departamento

Ex: The health department issued a warning about the flu outbreak .El **departamento** de salud emitió una advertencia sobre el brote de gripe.
bend
[Sustantivo]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

curva

curva

Ex: The road's series of tight bends required careful navigation.La serie de **curvas** cerradas de la carretera requería una navegación cuidadosa.
level crossing
[Sustantivo]

a place where a road or path crosses over a railway line, at the same level

paso a nivel, cruce a nivel

paso a nivel, cruce a nivel

Ex: The car stalled on the level crossing, causing a delay .El coche se averió en el **paso a nivel**, causando un retraso.
sign
[Sustantivo]

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

señal, cartel

señal, cartel

Ex: The sign by the elevator read " Out of Service . "El **letrero** junto al ascensor decía "Fuera de servicio".
to run
[Verbo]

(of engines or machines) to operate, function, or perform their designated tasks

funcionar, operar

funcionar, operar

Ex: The factory machines are running at full capacity .Las máquinas de la fábrica **funcionan** a plena capacidad.
pavement
[Sustantivo]

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

acera

acera

Ex: The children drew chalk pictures on the pavement outside their house .Los niños dibujaron imágenes con tiza en la **acera** frente a su casa.
line
[Sustantivo]

the track or route along which a train travels

fume
[Sustantivo]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

gas

gas

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.Se aconsejó a los trabajadores que usaran máscaras para evitar inhalar **humos** nocivos en el laboratorio.
to chain
[Verbo]

to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

encadenar

encadenar

Ex: To prevent any accidents , the heavy machinery was securely chained to the ground during the storm .Para prevenir cualquier accidente, la maquinaria pesada fue **encadenada** firmemente al suelo durante la tormenta.
railing
[Sustantivo]

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

barandilla,  pasamanos

barandilla, pasamanos

ticket office
[Sustantivo]

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

taquilla, ventanilla

taquilla, ventanilla

Ex: The ticket office was busy as everyone tried to get their boarding passes .La **taquilla** estaba ocupada mientras todos intentaban obtener sus pases de abordar.
bicycle rack
[Sustantivo]

a rack for parking bicycles

aparcabicicletas, portabicicletas

aparcabicicletas, portabicicletas

proposal
[Sustantivo]

a recommended plan that is proposed for a business

oferta

oferta

community center
[Sustantivo]

a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities

centro comunitario, casa de la comunidad

centro comunitario, casa de la comunidad

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

comprar

comprar

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .La familia ha **comprado** recientemente un coche nuevo para su desplazamiento diario.
pitch
[Sustantivo]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

campo, cancha

campo, cancha

Ex: They practiced their passes on the training pitch all week .Practicaron sus pases en el **campo** de entrenamiento toda la semana.
accessible
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

accesible

accesible

Ex: The hotel provides accessible rooms equipped with grab bars and widened doorways for guests with mobility challenges .El hotel ofrece habitaciones **accesibles** equipadas con barras de apoyo y puertas ampliadas para huéspedes con problemas de movilidad.
footpath
[Sustantivo]

a narrow path for people to walk along, often found in rural or suburban areas

sendero, camino peatonal

sendero, camino peatonal

Ex: They strolled along the scenic footpath by the river .Paseaban por el **sendero** pintoresco junto al río.
ramp
[Sustantivo]

a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

rampa, pendiente

rampa, pendiente

Ex: The stunt crew tested the ramp before the performance .El equipo de acrobacias probó la **rampa** antes de la actuación.
handy
[Adjetivo]

functional and easy to use

práctico, útil

práctico, útil

Ex: Having a handy reference guide saved him time when troubleshooting computer issues .Tener una guía de referencia **práctica** le ahorró tiempo al solucionar problemas informáticos.
notice board
[Sustantivo]

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

tablón de anuncios, cartelera

tablón de anuncios, cartelera

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .Pusieron un volante en el **tablón de anuncios** para anunciar su venta de garaje.
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .El **consejo** propuso nuevas regulaciones ambientales.
poor
[Adjetivo]

of a low quality or standard

baja calidad

baja calidad

Ex: The company 's customer service was poor, with long wait times and unhelpful responses .El servicio al cliente de la empresa fue **pobre**, con largos tiempos de espera y respuestas poco útiles.
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .El equipo de **mantenimiento** reparó el ascensor roto.

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

reconstruir, rehacer

reconstruir, rehacer

Ex: The highway maintenance team regularly resurfaces roads to ensure safety and efficiency .El equipo de mantenimiento de carreteras **repavimenta regularmente** las carreteras para garantizar la seguridad y la eficiencia.

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

posponer, aplazar

posponer, aplazar

Ex: I will postpone my dentist appointment until after my vacation .Voy a **posponer** mi cita con el dentista hasta después de mis vacaciones.
to propose
[Verbo]

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

proponer

proponer

Ex: The company 's CEO proposed a merger with a competitor , believing it would create synergies and improve market share .El CEO de la empresa **propuso** una fusión con un competidor, creyendo que crearía sinergias y mejoraría la cuota de mercado.
funding
[Sustantivo]

the financial resources that are provided to make a particular project or initiative possible

financiación

financiación

Ex: The funding will cover operational costs for the next year .El **financiamiento** cubrirá los costos operativos para el próximo año.
to erect
[Verbo]

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The team of workers erected barriers along the road to divert traffic during the construction project .El equipo de trabajadores **erigió** barreras a lo largo de la carretera para desviar el tráfico durante el proyecto de construcción.
motorist
[Sustantivo]

someone who drives a car or other motor vehicle

automovilista, conductor

automovilista, conductor

Ex: The motorist wore a seatbelt and checked the mirrors before starting the car .El **conductor** llevaba puesto el cinturón de seguridad y revisó los espejos antes de arrancar el coche.
recreation ground
[Sustantivo]

an open public area of land used for sports, games, or outdoor activities

campo de recreo, área recreativa

campo de recreo, área recreativa

Ex: People often walk their dogs at the recreation ground.La gente suele pasear a sus perros en el **área recreativa**.
stray
[Adjetivo]

away from the correct or intended place

extraviado, perdido

extraviado, perdido

Ex: A stray ball rolled across the street.Una pelota **perdida** rodó por la calle.
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