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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 1

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 1, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
to phone
to phone
[Verbo]

to make a phone call or try to reach someone on the phone

llamar, telefonear

llamar, telefonear

Ex: He decided to phone his parents to share the good news about his promotion. 
to base
to base
[Verbo]

to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning

basar, establecer

basar, establecer

Ex: The organization chose to base its research and development division in the innovation hub of the country. 
agent
agent
[Sustantivo]

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

agente

agente

Ex: He works as an insurance agent, helping clients find the right policies for their needs. 
line
line
[Sustantivo]

a telephone connection or service

línea

línea

Ex: Please hold the line, and I'll transfer you to the right department. 
contact
contact
[Sustantivo]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contacto, relación

contacto, relación

Ex: Networking events are a great way to establish new contacts and expand your professional circle. 
triple
triple
[Adjetivo]

occurring three times, often on separate occasions

triple, triplete

triple, triplete

Ex: The runner set a record by achieving a triple win in the same event. 

El corredor estableció un récord al lograr una victoria triple en el mismo evento.

last-minute
last-minute
[Adjetivo]

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

de último minuto, en el último momento

de último minuto, en el último momento

Ex: She made a last-minute decision to join her friends on the weekend trip, packing her bags in a hurry. 

Tomó una decisión de último momento para unirse a sus amigos en el viaje del fin de semana, empacando sus maletas apresuradamente.

vacancy
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

a position or job that is available

vacante, puesto vacante

vacante, puesto vacante

Ex: The HR department is actively recruiting to fill several vacancies in the sales team. 

El departamento de RR.HH. está reclutando activamente para cubrir varias vacantes en el equipo de ventas.

to [be|get|stay] in touch

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

mantenerse en contacto, seguir en contacto

mantenerse en contacto, seguir en contacto

Ex: We got back in touch after years of not speaking. 

Volvimos a ponernos en contacto después de años sin hablarnos.

clerical
clerical
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to clerks

de oficina, administrativo

de oficina, administrativo

administrator
administrator
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to manage and organize the operations of a company, institution, or other organization

administrador

administrador

Ex: The university administrator approved the new schedule. 
to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to find and hire people to work for a company or organization

contratar

contratar

Ex: We are recruiting experienced engineers for the new office. 
finance
finance
[Sustantivo]

a type of business activity that involves providing money or other resources, such as capital, to support economic transactions, investments, and other financial activities

finanzas, financiación

finanzas, financiación

Ex: The government introduced new policies to regulate finance. 
sector
sector
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

sector, rama

sector, rama

Ex: Tourism is an important sector of the local economy. 
curriculum vitae
curriculum vitae
[Sustantivo]

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

currículum vitae

currículum vitae

Ex: Many employers require a CV instead of a résumé. 

Muchos empleadores requieren un currículum vitae en lugar de un resumé.

receptionist
receptionist
[Sustantivo]

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

recepcionista

recepcionista

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets' names. 

El recepcionista de la clínica veterinaria conoce los nombres de todas las mascotas.

to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

Ex: She never took a painting class but picked up the skill from watching online tutorials. 

Ella nunca tomó una clase de pintura pero adquirió la habilidad viendo tutoriales en línea.

on-the-job
on-the-job
[Adjetivo]

(of activities or tasks) performed while working for an employer or during the course of one's employment

en el trabajo, en el puesto

en el trabajo, en el puesto

to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something

prolongar, extender

prolongar, extender

Ex: The new software update promises to extend the battery life of smartphones, improving user experience. 
rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

a specified amount of money charged or paid for something

tasa, tarifa

tasa, tarifa

Ex: The rate for renting the hall was too high for their budget. 
registration
registration
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of officially recording someone's name or details on a list

matriculación

matriculación

Ex: Students must provide identification during registration. 
to arrange
to arrange
[Verbo]

to make plans for a future event

organizar

organizar

Ex: They arranged a surprise party for their friend's birthday. 
in advance
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: Thank you in advance for your help with the project. 

Gracias por adelantado por su ayuda con el proyecto.

to suppose
to suppose
[Verbo]

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

suponer

suponer

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track. 
smart
smart
[Adjetivo]

neat, stylish, and attractive in appearance

elegante

elegante

Ex: The restaurant has a smart interior with simple modern furniture. 
to borrow
to borrow
[Verbo]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

pedir prestado

pedir prestado

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam. 
certificate
certificate
[Sustantivo]

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

certificado

certificado

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills. 
candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidato

candidato

Ex: He is the leading candidate in the race for the university's student president. 
fairly
fairly
[Adverbio]

more than average, but not too much

bastante

bastante

Ex: She is fairly good at playing the piano. 

Ella es bastante buena tocando el piano.

feedback
feedback
[Sustantivo]

information, opinions, or criticism about someone's work, performance, or a product that can be used to evaluate or improve it

feedback

feedback

Ex: Michael used his professor's feedback to improve the essay. 
performance
performance
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

rendimiento,  desempeño

rendimiento, desempeño

Ex: The student's academic performance improved significantly after seeking extra help from tutors. 
access
access
[Sustantivo]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

acceso

acceso

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs. 
to advertise

to make a product, service, event, job, or other offering publicly known in order to attract interest

anunciar

anunciar

Ex: The theater is advertising its new production across the city. 
to ring up
to ring up
[Verbo]

to make a phone call to someone

llamar, telefonear

llamar, telefonear

Ex: He rang up his friend to share the news. 

Él llamó a su amigo para compartir la noticia.

recruitment
recruitment
[Sustantivo]

the process of finding and attracting people to join a company, organization, military force, or other group

reclutamiento

reclutamiento

Ex: Emma is responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers. 
typical
typical
[Adjetivo]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

típico

típico

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes. 

La arquitectura en este vecindario es típica de las casas de la era victoriana.

applicant
applicant
[Sustantivo]

a person who formally requests or applies for something, such as a job, admission, or financial support

solicitante

solicitante

Ex: The university invited the strongest applicants for an interview. 
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