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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Audición - Parte 3

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scheme
scheme
[Sustantivo]

an organized and carefully planned course of action

plan, proyecto

plan, proyecto

Ex: The city council approved a housing scheme. 

El ayuntamiento aprobó un plan de vivienda.

to hire
to hire
[Verbo]

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

alquilar, contratar

alquilar, contratar

Ex: She plans to hire a boat for the day to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the lake. 

Ella planea alquilar un barco por el día para disfrutar de una tarde relajante en el lago.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: It was convenient that the train arrived just as I reached the station. 

Fue conveniente que el tren llegara justo cuando yo llegaba a la estación.

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.

to cycle
to cycle
[Verbo]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

Ex: They decided to cycle to the nearby town instead of driving. 

Decidieron ir en bicicleta al pueblo cercano en lugar de conducir.

emission
emission
[Sustantivo]

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

emisión, descarga

emisión, descarga

Ex: Scientists measure carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. 

Los científicos miden las emisiones de dióxido de carbono de las centrales eléctricas.

contribution
contribution
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

contribución, aporte

contribución, aporte

Ex: Students are assessed on the contributions they make to classroom discussions and projects. 

Los estudiantes son evaluados por las contribuciones que hacen a las discusiones y proyectos en clase.

to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something

reducir, disminuir

reducir, disminuir

Ex: The restaurant decided to cut portion sizes to reduce food waste. 

El restaurante decidió reducir el tamaño de las porciones para disminuir el desperdicio de comida.

significantly
significantly
[Adverbio]

to a noticeable or considerable extent

significativamente

significativamente

Ex: Test scores rose significantly across all age groups. 

Las puntuaciones de las pruebas aumentaron significativamente en todos los grupos de edad.

point
point
[Sustantivo]

the main purpose or goal of an activity

objetivo, propósito

objetivo, propósito

Ex: The point of the exercise is to improve your flexibility. 

El objetivo del ejercicio es mejorar tu flexibilidad.

noise pollution
noise pollution
[Sustantivo]

any unwanted or excessive sound that may cause harm or disturbance to human or animal life

contaminación acústica, polución sonora

contaminación acústica, polución sonora

Ex: The government introduced new laws to reduce noise pollution. 

El gobierno introdujo nuevas leyes para reducir la contaminación acústica.

lorry
lorry
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camión

camión

Ex: The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country efficiently. 

La empresa utiliza una flota de camiones para transportar mercancías por todo el país de manera eficiente.

recommendation
recommendation
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

recomendación

recomendación

Ex: He followed his mentor's recommendation to apply for the scholarship. 

Siguió la recomendación de su mentor para solicitar la beca.

state-of-the-art

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

de vanguardia, de última generación

de vanguardia, de última generación

Ex: Their research lab uses state-of-the-art equipment to conduct groundbreaking experiments. 

Su laboratorio de investigación utiliza equipos de última generación para realizar experimentos innovadores.

functional
functional
[Adjetivo]

made for practical use, not for looks

funcional

funcional

Ex: The watch is simple and functional, ideal for everyday wear. 

El reloj es simple y funcional, ideal para el uso diario.

to [make] a payment

to give money or transfer funds to pay a bill or settle a debt

Ex: The customer made a payment in cash at the restaurant after the meal. 
to invest
to invest
[Verbo]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

invertir

invertir

Ex: Last year, they invested in a startup that later became highly successful. 

El año pasado, invirtieron en una startup que luego se volvió muy exitosa.

to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking, but with practice and support, she improved. 

Ella luchó por superar su miedo a hablar en público, pero con práctica y apoyo, mejoró.

bike lane
bike lane
[Sustantivo]

a designated area on a road for cyclists

carril bici, ciclovía

carril bici, ciclovía

Ex: It is important for drivers to be aware of bike lanes and yield to cyclists when turning across them. 

Es importante que los conductores sean conscientes de los carriles bici y cedan el paso a los ciclistas al girar a través de ellos.

to matter
to matter
[Verbo]

to be important or have a great effect on someone or something

importar

importar

Ex: The details of the contract negotiation will matter during the final decision-making process. 

Los detalles de la negociación del contrato importarán durante el proceso final de toma de decisiones.

publicity
publicity
[Sustantivo]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The charity event received positive publicity after being featured in local newspapers and TV programs. 

El evento benéfico recibió publicidad positiva después de ser destacado en periódicos locales y programas de televisión.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

campaña

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans. 
persuasion
persuasion
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of persuading someone to do or believe something particular

persuasión

persuasión

Ex: Advertising relies heavily on psychological persuasion. 

La publicidad depende en gran medida de la persuasión psicológica.

culture
culture
[Sustantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness. 

Nuestra escuela promueve una cultura de respeto y amabilidad.

demand
demand
[Sustantivo]

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

demanda

demanda

Ex: During the holiday season, there is a surge in demand for toys and electronics. 

Durante la temporada navideña, hay un aumento en la demanda de juguetes y productos electrónicos.

underground
underground
[Sustantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metro, subterráneo

metro, subterráneo

Ex: During rush hour, the underground trains can be quite crowded, making it difficult to find a seat. 

Durante la hora pico, los trenes subterráneos pueden estar bastante llenos, lo que dificulta encontrar un asiento.

tram
tram
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The city's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses. 

El nuevo sistema de tranvía de la ciudad redujo la congestión del tráfico al proporcionar una alternativa confiable a los automóviles y autobuses.

network
network
[Sustantivo]

a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure

red, entramado

red, entramado

Ex: The country's extensive network of highways connects all major cities and towns. 

La extensa red de carreteras del país conecta todas las ciudades y pueblos principales.

factor
factor
[Sustantivo]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

factor

factor

Ex: Economic stability is an important factor for investors when considering where to put their money. 

La estabilidad económica es un factor importante para los inversores a la hora de considerar dónde poner su dinero.

to maintain

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

mantener, conservar

mantener, conservar

Ex: The city allocates funds to maintain public parks and recreational areas. 

La ciudad asigna fondos para mantener los parques públicos y las áreas recreativas.

cycle lane
cycle lane
[Sustantivo]

a section of a road specially marked and separated for people who are riding bicycles

carril bici, ciclovía

carril bici, ciclovía

Ex: The cycle lane is marked with bright green paint, making it easy for drivers and cyclists to see. 

El carril bici está marcado con pintura verde brillante, lo que facilita que los conductores y ciclistas lo vean.

cyclist
cyclist
[Sustantivo]

someone who rides a bicycle

ciclista

ciclista

Ex: The cyclist navigated through the city streets with confidence. 

El ciclista navegó por las calles de la ciudad con confianza.

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.

to launch
to launch
[Verbo]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: The tech company is set to launch their latest software update soon. 

La empresa tecnológica está lista para lanzar su última actualización de software pronto.

organizer
organizer
[Sustantivo]

a person that arranges or coordinates events or activities

organizador, coordinador

organizador, coordinador

vision
vision
[Sustantivo]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visión, perspectiva

visión, perspectiva

ambition
ambition
[Sustantivo]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambición

ambición

Ex: Although her initial artistic ambitions were met with skepticism, her dedication eventually earned her critical acclaim. 

Aunque sus ambiciones artísticas iniciales fueron recibidas con escepticismo, su dedicación finalmente le valió el reconocimiento de la crítica.

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?

instant
instant
[Adjetivo]

happening or made very quickly and easily

instantáneo

instantáneo

Ex: The company offers instant access to online services for its customers. 

La empresa ofrece acceso instantáneo a servicios en línea para sus clientes.

shame
shame
[Sustantivo]

an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness

vergüenza, lástima

vergüenza, lástima

Ex: It is a real shame the museum is closing. 

Es una verdadera lástima que el museo esté cerrando.

congestion
congestion
[Sustantivo]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestión, embotellamiento

congestión, embotellamiento

Ex: The road was completely blocked due to congestion from an accident. 

La carretera estaba completamente bloqueada debido a la congestión por un accidente.

awareness
awareness
[Sustantivo]

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

conciencia, conocimiento

conciencia, conocimiento

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