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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Audición - Parte 4

Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 4, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
pump
pump
[Sustantivo]

a device or machine that moves a liquid or gas by pressure or suction

bomba

bomba

Ex: The basement has a pump that removes excess water. 
case study
case study
[Sustantivo]

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

estudio de caso

estudio de caso

Ex: The case study examined how a small business adapted to changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic. 

El estudio de caso examinó cómo una pequeña empresa se adaptó a los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor durante la pandemia.

program
program
[Sustantivo]

a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need

programa

programa

Ex: The program offers free health services to children. 
to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer, montar

establecer, montar

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

agricultural
agricultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the practice or science of farming

agrícola, agrónomo

agrícola, agrónomo

Ex: Agricultural land is often characterized by vast fields of crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. 

La tierra agrícola a menudo se caracteriza por vastos campos de cultivos como maíz, trigo y soja.

district
district
[Sustantivo]

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

distrito

distrito

Ex: The school district oversees education policies and resources for local schools. 
arid
arid
[Adjetivo]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

árido

árido

Ex: Plants and animals in arid environments have adapted to survive with minimal water, using specialized features like deep roots or nocturnal behavior. 

Las plantas y los animales en entornos áridos se han adaptado para sobrevivir con un mínimo de agua, utilizando características especializadas como raíces profundas o comportamiento nocturno.

rainfall
rainfall
[Sustantivo]

the event of rain falling from the sky

lluvia

lluvia

Ex: A sudden rainfall interrupted the outdoor event. 

Una lluvia repentina interrumpió el evento al aire libre.

means
means
[Sustantivo]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

medio

medio

Ex: Public transportation provides a means for many people to commute to work. 
charcoal
charcoal
[Sustantivo]

a hard black substance consisting of an amorphous form of carbon which is made by slowly burning wood and is used as fuel or for drawing

carbón vegetal

carbón vegetal

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: The community garden provided sustainable access to fresh produce for local residents. 

El jardín comunitario proporcionó acceso sostenible a productos frescos para los residentes locales.

long term
long term
[Sustantivo]

a period of time extending into the future

largo plazo, perspectiva a largo plazo

largo plazo, perspectiva a largo plazo

Ex: The project will be beneficial in the long term. 

El proyecto será beneficioso a largo plazo.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance. 
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.

to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

instalar, preparar

instalar, preparar

Ex: Please set up the venue for the charity event tomorrow. 

Por favor, prepare el lugar para el evento benéfico mañana.

irrigation
irrigation
[Sustantivo]

the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

irrigación, riego

irrigación, riego

Ex: Drip irrigation is an efficient method that delivers water directly to the roots of plants. 

El riego por goteo es un método eficiente que suministra agua directamente a las raíces de las plantas.

dependable
dependable
[Adjetivo]

consistent in performance or behavior

confiable, fiable

confiable, fiable

supply
supply
[Sustantivo]

the provided or available amount of something

suministro

suministro

Ex: The company's supply chain was disrupted due to the delay in receiving raw materials. 
to implement

to put a plan or idea into action using tangible and specific steps to ensure its successful realization

implementar, aplicar

implementar, aplicar

Ex: The school administration worked to implement a comprehensive technology integration plan for online learning. 
association
association
[Sustantivo]

an organization of people who have a common purpose

asociación

asociación

Ex: The students formed an association to advocate for environmental issues. 
livestock
livestock
[Sustantivo]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

ganado

ganado

Ex: Proper care and feeding are essential for healthy livestock. 

El cuidado y la alimentación adecuados son esenciales para un ganado saludable.

breeding
breeding
[Sustantivo]

the controlled reproduction of animals or plants, especially to produce offspring with desired characteristics

cría

cría

Ex: Careful breeding has improved the dogs' health and temperament. 
notable
notable
[Adjetivo]

important, remarkable, or deserving particular attention

notable, destacado

notable, destacado

Ex: There was a notable difference between the two results. 
workforce
workforce
[Sustantivo]

all the people who work for a particular company, industry, organization, or country

mano de obra

mano de obra

Ex: Daniel joined the workforce immediately after college. 
domestic
domestic
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) capable of living with humans, either on a farm or as a pet in a house

doméstico

doméstico

Ex: Domestic horses have been integral to human civilization for centuries, serving as transportation and companionship. 
to fence
to fence
[Verbo]

to surround or separate an area with a fence

cercar, vallar

cercar, vallar

Ex: Emma fenced part of the yard for her dog. 
wire
wire
[Sustantivo]

a thin metal strand or filament used for fastening, forming cages, fences, or similar structures

alambre

alambre

Ex: The birdcage was made of fine wire. 
to cultivate

to prepare land for raising crops or growing plants

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: They used a plow to cultivate the ground before planting the seeds. 

Usaron un arado para cultivar la tierra antes de plantar las semillas.

cereal
cereal
[Sustantivo]

any food product made from the starchy grains of cereal grasses

cereal

cereal

Ex: Cereal-based snacks are widely available in stores. 

Los bocadillos a base de cereales están ampliamente disponibles en las tiendas.

labor
labor
[Sustantivo]

work, particularly difficult physical work

labor

labor

Ex: He found the manual labor at the factory exhausting but rewarding. 
post
post
[Sustantivo]

a sturdy pole made of metal or timber that is dug into the ground to be used as a marker or support something

poste

poste

Ex: A sign was attached to the metal post. 
development
development
[Sustantivo]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

desarrollo

desarrollo

Ex: The child's language development was impressive for his age. 
to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: The technician is currently monitoring the system for any potential issues. 
produce
produce
[Sustantivo]

products grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.

frutas y verduras

frutas y verduras

Ex: The chef emphasized the use of seasonal produce in his dishes. 
to market
to market
[Verbo]

to sell goods or supplies in a market setting

comercializar, vender

comercializar, vender

Ex: She goes out every Saturday to market for the week's groceries. 
access
access
[Sustantivo]

a means of entering, leaving, or approaching something, particularly a place

acceso

acceso

Ex: Emergency vehicles need clear access to the building. 
spoiled
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

(of food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

estropeado, podrido

estropeado, podrido

Ex: The spoiled fruit was covered in mold and had an unpleasant odor. 

La fruta podrida estaba cubierta de moho y tenía un olor desagradable.

initiative
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the first of a series of actions

iniciativa, primera acción

iniciativa, primera acción

Ex: His initiative led to a series of discussions about the problem. 
central
central
[Adjetivo]

very important and necessary

lo más importante

lo más importante

Ex: Education is central to individual growth and societal progress. 
feature
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data. 
tank
tank
[Sustantivo]

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids

tanque, depósito

tanque, depósito

Ex: The fish tank needs regular cleaning to maintain water quality. 
suggestion
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

sugerencia, propuesta

sugerencia, propuesta

Ex: One suggestion was to reduce the cost of the project. 
proposal
proposal
[Sustantivo]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

oferta

oferta

Ex: A new proposal for the office layout was submitted. 
to adopt
to adopt
[Verbo]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

adoptar, abrazar

adoptar, abrazar

Ex: If more people adopt environmentally conscious habits, the planet would benefit. 
consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

consumo, ingesta

consumo, ingesta

Ex: Consumption of sugary snacks should be limited for dental health. 
reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

timeline
timeline
[Sustantivo]

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

cronología, línea de tiempo

cronología, línea de tiempo

Ex: The police reconstructed the crime using a detailed timeline. 

La policía reconstruyó el crimen utilizando una cronología detallada.

phase
phase
[Sustantivo]

a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development

fase, etapa

fase, etapa

Ex: The moon enters a different phase each month. 
to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

probar

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time. 
food security
food security
[Sustantivo]

the state of having regular and reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food to live a healthy and active life

seguridad alimentaria, seguridad de los alimentos

seguridad alimentaria, seguridad de los alimentos

Ex: Drought and conflict can seriously affect food security in a region. 

La sequía y los conflictos pueden afectar gravemente la seguridad alimentaria en una región.

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