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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 3

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 3, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
novelist
novelist
[Sustantivo]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

novelista

novelista

Ex: Many aspiring novelists attend writing workshops to refine their craft and gain feedback on their work. 

Muchos aspirantes a novelistas asisten a talleres de escritura para refinar su arte y recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo.

to inspire
to inspire
[Verbo]

to make someone want or feel motivated to do something, especially something positive or creative

inspirar

inspirar

Ex: His recovery inspired me to keep trying. 
publication
publication
[Sustantivo]

a printed work, such as a book, magazine, etc. that is publicly distributed

publicación

publicación

Ex: The publication of the novel was delayed due to printing issues. 
to consult
to consult
[Verbo]

to ask someone for information, advice, or an opinion before making a decision or taking action

consultar

consultar

Ex: The manager consulted her team before making the final decision. 
reputation
reputation
[Sustantivo]

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

reputación, fama

reputación, fama

Ex: The restaurant's reputation for delicious food and friendly service attracted many new customers. 
display
display
[Sustantivo]

something presented for public viewing

exposición, presentación

exposición, presentación

Ex: The trophy was placed on display in the entrance hall. 
material
material
[Sustantivo]

data and information that can be gathered to form a research

material, datos

material, datos

Ex: The professor provided ample material for the students' research projects. 
to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to place a temporary structure in a specific place

instalar, establecer

instalar, establecer

Ex: Volunteers arrived early to set up the shelters for the homeless population, providing a safe and warm place during the winter months. 

Los voluntarios llegaron temprano para montar los refugios para la población sin hogar, proporcionando un lugar seguro y cálido durante los meses de invierno.

to gather
to gather
[Verbo]

to understand information based on what is available

entender, deducir

entender, deducir

Ex: From the way her friend hesitated before answering, she gathered that something was on their mind. 
department
department
[Sustantivo]

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

departamento

departamento

Ex: My brother works in the finance department of a big corporation. 
to attract
to attract
[Verbo]

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

atraer

atraer

Ex: The new advertisement campaign aimed to attract a younger audience with its modern and dynamic approach. 
profile
profile
[Sustantivo]

the amount of public attention or visibility that a person, organization, or subject receives

perfil, visibilidad

perfil, visibilidad

Ex: The issue has gained a much higher profile in recent years. 
to publicize

to draw public's attention to something by giving information about it as an act of advertisement

publicitar

publicitar

Ex: Local businesses often publicize special promotions to attract customers. 

Los negocios locales a menudo publicitan promociones especiales para atraer clientes.

to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 
presumably
presumably
[Adverbio]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

presumiblemente, es de suponer

presumiblemente, es de suponer

Ex: The CEO's sudden resignation is presumably linked to the company's financial challenges. 

La renuncia repentina del CEO está presumiblemente relacionada con los desafíos financieros de la empresa.

lecturer
lecturer
[Sustantivo]

a person employed to teach students at a college or university

profesor de universidad, profesor

profesor de universidad, profesor

Ex: David became a full-time lecturer after completing his doctorate. 
to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

to encompass or include a range of topics, issues, or situations

cubrir, abarcar

cubrir, abarcar

Ex: The discussion will cover recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence. 
entirely
entirely
[Adverbio]

to the fullest or complete degree

completamente

completamente

Ex: The concept was entirely new to the scientific community. 

El concepto era completamente nuevo para la comunidad científica.

to [be] up to  {sb}

to be someone's responsibility or decision

Ex: The choice of movie is up to the kids tonight. 
to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

lead-in
lead-in
[Sustantivo]

an introductory section or opening statement that sets up or provides context for what follows

introducción, preámbulo

introducción, preámbulo

Ex: The article's lead-in provided just enough information to make readers curious. 

La introducción del artículo proporcionaba justo la suficiente información para despertar la curiosidad de los lectores.

campaigning
campaigning
[Sustantivo]

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

campaña electoral

campaña electoral

reform
reform
[Sustantivo]

a campaign or organized effort to correct wrongdoing, abuses, or malpractices

reforma, campaña de reforma

reforma, campaña de reforma

Ex: They joined a reform aimed at financial transparency. 
to link
to link
[Verbo]

to establish a relationship or association between two things

vincular, relacionar

vincular, relacionar

Ex: The campaign aims to link consumer behavior with environmental impact to promote sustainability. 
to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change a book, play, or other work so that it can be presented in a different medium

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: Daniel is adapting the stage play for radio. 
straight away
straight away
[Adverbio]

without any delay

inmediatamente, enseguida

inmediatamente, enseguida

Ex: She called me straight away when she got the news. 

Ella me llamó inmediatamente cuando recibió la noticia.

quotation
quotation
[Sustantivo]

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

cita

cita

Ex: He often uses a quotation from his favorite movie to inspire others. 

A menudo usa una cita de su película favorita para inspirar a otros.

to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual. 
touring
touring
[Adjetivo]

traveling to various locations to perform, compete, or be seen, typically as part of a planned event or series

de gira, itinerante

de gira, itinerante

Ex: The touring ballet company performed in theaters across Europe. 

La compañía de ballet de gira actuó en teatros por toda Europa.

amusement
amusement
[Sustantivo]

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

diversión,  entretenimiento

diversión, entretenimiento

to draw on
to draw on
[Verbo]

to use information, knowledge, or past experience to aid in performing a task or achieving a goal

recurrir a, aprovechar

recurrir a, aprovechar

Ex: When faced with a challenging decision, the manager decided to draw on the team's collective expertise. 

Ante una decisión desafiante, el gerente decidió recurrir a la experiencia colectiva del equipo.

theme
theme
[Sustantivo]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

tema

tema

Ex: Love is a recurring theme in her poetry. 
selfishness
selfishness
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being excessively focused on oneself, one's own interests, or needs without regard for others.

egoísmo, egocentrismo

egoísmo, egocentrismo

Ex: Selfishness in relationships can lead to misunderstandings and resentment. 

El egoísmo en las relaciones puede llevar a malentendidos y resentimientos.

social justice
social justice
[Sustantivo]

the fair treatment of all people in society, ensuring equal access to opportunities, rights, and resources, regardless of background or status

justicia social, equidad social

justicia social, equidad social

Ex: Her activism is driven by a commitment to social justice and improving community conditions. 

Su activismo está impulsado por un compromiso con la justicia social y la mejora de las condiciones de la comunidad.

satire
satire
[Sustantivo]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

sátira

sátira

Ex: The cartoonist's satire of political leaders sparked public debate. 

La sátira del caricaturista sobre los líderes políticos provocó un debate público.

heroine
heroine
[Sustantivo]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities. 

La heroína del libro es una joven con habilidades especiales.

guardian
guardian
[Sustantivo]

a person who protects or takes care of someone or something, especially as a particular responsibility

tutor,  guardián

tutor, guardián

Ex: Parents and guardians were invited to attend the school meeting. 
debtor
debtor
[Sustantivo]

a person, organization, or country that owes money to another party

deudor,  deudora

deudor, deudora

Ex: The court ordered the debtor to repay the outstanding amount. 
to inherit
to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after they die

heredar

heredar

Ex: She inherited a large collection of paintings from her uncle. 
fortune
fortune
[Sustantivo]

a very large sum of money

fortuna

fortuna

Ex: Winning the lottery gave her a fortune she had only dreamed of. 
primarily
primarily
[Adverbio]

in the first place

principalmente

principalmente

Ex: The event is primarily aimed at raising awareness about climate change. 

El evento está principalmente dirigido a crear conciencia sobre el cambio climático.

open day
open day
[Sustantivo]

an occasion when a school, college, workplace, or other organization invites the public to visit and learn more about it

jornada de puertas abiertas, día de puertas abiertas

jornada de puertas abiertas, día de puertas abiertas

Ex: The open day gave people a chance to meet teachers and ask questions. 

La jornada de puertas abiertas dio a la gente la oportunidad de conocer a los profesores y hacer preguntas.

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