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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académique - Test 4 - Lecture - Passage 1 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to reveal
to reveal
[verbe]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

révéler

révéler

Ex: The leaked documents revealed the government's covert surveillance program. 
preferentially

in a manner choosing one option over another based on a preference or tendency

préférentiellement, de manière préférentielle

préférentiellement, de manière préférentielle

Ex: During rush hours, buses preferentially stop more frequently at busy intersections. 

Aux heures de pointe, les bus s'arrêtent préférentiellement plus fréquemment aux intersections très fréquentées.

to forage
to forage
[verbe]

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

chercher de la nourriture

chercher de la nourriture

Ex: The squirrels frequently forage for nuts and seeds in the park. 

Les écureuils cherchent fréquemment des noix et des graines dans le parc.

to favor
to favor
[verbe]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

préférer

préférer

Ex: She favors the blue dress over the red one for the party. 
nutrient

a chemical element or inorganic compound that green plants absorb and incorporate into their organic molecules to support growth and metabolism

nutriment, substance nutritive

nutriment, substance nutritive

Ex: Zinc is a critical micronutrient for enzyme function, and its deficiency often shows up as interveinal chlorosis on new leaves. 

Le zinc est un micronutriment essentiel pour la fonction enzymatique, et sa carence se manifeste souvent par une chlorose interveinale sur les nouvelles feuilles.

runoff
runoff
[nom]

the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials

ruissellement, écoulement de surface

ruissellement, écoulement de surface

Ex: The soil was eroded by the runoff from the mountain. 

Le sol a été érodé par le ruissellement de la montagne.

susceptible
susceptible
[Adjectif]

easily affected by external factors

sensible

sensible

Ex: Older computer systems tend to be more susceptible to viruses and malware than newer ones with updated security software. 

Les systèmes informatiques plus anciens ont tendance à être plus sensibles aux virus et logiciels malveillants que les plus récents dotés de logiciels de sécurité mis à jour.

infestation

the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

infestation, invasion

infestation, invasion

Ex: Infestation by bark beetles has severely impacted the health of the forest. 

L'infestation par les scolytes a gravement affecté la santé de la forêt.

to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indiquer, montrer

indiquer, montrer

Ex: Dark clouds indicate an approaching storm. 
indication

something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation

indication, indice

indication, indice

Ex: His tone was an indication of irritation. 
to consume
to consume
[verbe]

to eat or drink something

consommer, manger ou boire

consommer, manger ou boire

Ex: He consumes very little alcohol. 
to infest
to infest
[verbe]

to overrun in large numbers

infester

infester

Ex: The city was infested with traffic during rush hour, causing delays and frustration for commuters. 

La ville était infestée de trafic pendant l'heure de pointe, causant des retards et de la frustration pour les navetteurs.

citrus
citrus
[nom]

any fruit produced by a citrus tree, such as an orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit

agrume

agrume

Ex: The market sells fresh citrus throughout the winter. 
stake
stake
[nom]

an amount of money invested in a business

intérêt

intérêt

Ex: The venture capitalist decided to increase their stake in the biotech firm after positive clinical trial results. 
to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associer

associer

Ex: The brand is keen on creating advertisements that help consumers associate positive emotions with their products. 
evidence

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

preuves

preuves

Ex: Scientific studies have provided strong evidence linking regular exercise to improved cardiovascular health. 
carrier
carrier
[nom]

a person or animal that carries an infectious agent without showing symptoms and can transmit it to others

porteur

porteur

Ex: The animal may act as a carrier of the virus. 
malaria
malaria
[nom]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria

malaria

Ex: The health organization distributed mosquito nets to help prevent the spread of malaria. 

L'organisation de santé a distribué des moustiquaires pour aider à prévenir la propagation du paludisme.

to point out

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

indiquer, signaler

indiquer, signaler

Ex: The teacher pointed out the most critical sections of the book to the students. 

L'enseignant a souligné les sections les plus critiques du livre aux élèves.

scarce
scarce
[Adjectif]

existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

rare, insuffisant

rare, insuffisant

Ex: Jobs were scarce in the rural town, forcing many residents to commute to nearby cities for work. 

Les emplois étaient rares dans la ville rurale, obligeant de nombreux résidents à faire la navette vers les villes voisines pour travailler.

crucial
crucial
[Adjectif]

extremely important or essential

crucial, déterminant, essentiel

crucial, déterminant, essentiel

Ex: Timing was crucial for the success of the plan. 

Le timing était crucial pour le succès du plan.

to roost
to roost
[verbe]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

se percher, se reposer

se percher, se reposer

Ex: Bats often roost in caves during the day to avoid sunlight. 

Les chauves-souris se perchent souvent dans des grottes pendant la journée pour éviter la lumière du soleil.

sacred
sacred
[Adjectif]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sacré, saint

sacré, saint

Ex: Respect for elders is a sacred principle in their community. 

Le respect des aînés est un principe sacré dans leur communauté.

ancestor

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

ancêtre

ancêtre

Ex: Daniel discovered that his ancestors had lived in the region for centuries. 
potential
potential
[Adjectif]

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

potentiel

potentiel

Ex: They discussed potential solutions to the problem during the brainstorming session. 
to promote
to promote
[verbe]

to help or support the progress or development of something

promouvoir, encourager

promouvoir, encourager

Ex: The mentor played a crucial role in promoting the career development of the mentee. 
mutually beneficial

creating a positive outcome or value for both sides involved in it

mutuellement bénéfique, profitables pour les deux parties

mutuellement bénéfique, profitables pour les deux parties

Ex: The recycling program was mutually beneficial for the environment and the economy, as it reduced waste and created jobs. 

Le programme de recyclage était mutuellement bénéfique pour l'environnement et l'économie, car il réduisait les déchets et créait des emplois.

to install
to install
[verbe]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

installer

installer

Ex: The electrician was called to install the lighting fixtures in the newly constructed room. 
to maximize

to increase something to the highest possible level

maximiser

maximiser

Ex: The team is currently working to maximize the efficiency of the manufacturing process. 

L'équipe travaille actuellement à maximiser l'efficacité du processus de fabrication.

population

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

population

population

Ex: Scientists monitored the wolf population over several years. 
yield
yield
[nom]

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

rendement

rendement

Ex: The company's financial report showed a significant increase in yield, indicating successful productivity and growth. 
sustainable
sustainable
[Adjectif]

able to continue for a long period of time

durable

durable

Ex: His hectic work schedule was not sustainable, leading to exhaustion and decreased productivity. 

Son emploi du temps chargé n'était pas durable, ce qui a entraîné épuisement et baisse de productivité.

to quantify

to measure or express something as a number or amount

quantifier, mesurer

quantifier, mesurer

Ex: Can you quantify the level of customer satisfaction using a rating scale? 

Pouvez-vous quantifier le niveau de satisfaction des clients à l'aide d'une échelle de notation ?

optimistic
optimistic
[Adjectif]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimiste

optimiste

Ex: His optimistic attitude lifted the spirits of everyone around him during difficult times. 

Son attitude optimiste a remonté le moral de tout le monde autour de lui pendant les moments difficiles.

to [give] {sb} a hand

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her neighbor a hand in fixing the broken fence. 
regeneration

the formation or restoration of something in an improved condition

régénération, renouveau

régénération, renouveau

Ex: Investment supported the regeneration of the old industrial site. 
to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

effectuer, accomplir une tâche ou un travail

effectuer, accomplir une tâche ou un travail

Ex: It is essential to carry out a thorough analysis of market trends before launching a new product. 

Il est essentiel de effectuer une analyse approfondie des tendances du marché avant de lancer un nouveau produit.

finding
finding
[nom]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

conclusions

conclusions

Ex: The findings from the survey highlighted a growing trend in consumer preferences. 
attitude

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

attitude

attitude

Ex: A respectful attitude towards others fosters healthy relationships and mutual understanding. 
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