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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Accademico - Test 2 - Lettura - Passaggio 3 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
inquiry
inquiry
[sostantivo]

the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis

indagine

indagine

Ex: The police launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. 
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gifted
gifted
[aggettivo]

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

dotati

dotati

Ex: The gifted athlete excels in multiple sports, demonstrating remarkable skill and agility. 

L'atleta dotato eccelle in più sport, dimostrando abilità e agilità notevoli.

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genius
genius
[sostantivo]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

genio

genio

Ex: Many consider Leonardo da Vinci a genius for his contributions to art and science. 
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mathematical
mathematical
[aggettivo]

related to or used in mathematics

matematico

matematico

Ex: Understanding mathematical concepts like algebra and calculus is essential for success in engineering. 

Comprendere i concetti matematici come l'algebra e il calcolo è essenziale per il successo nell'ingegneria.

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equivalent
equivalent
[sostantivo]

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

equivalente, pari

equivalente, pari

Ex: A kilometer is the metric equivalent of about 0.62 miles. 
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nobel prize
nobel prize
[sostantivo]

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

premio Nobel, riconoscimento Nobel

premio Nobel, riconoscimento Nobel

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extraordinary
extraordinary
[aggettivo]

very unusual, remarkable, or surprising

straordinario

straordinario

Ex: She has an extraordinary ability to remember faces. 
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sphere
sphere
[sostantivo]

a particular area of activity, knowledge, interest, influence, or social life

Ex: Her influence extends far beyond the cultural sphere. 
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to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergere, apparire

emergere, apparire

Ex: After years of hard work, her natural talent began to emerge, making her a standout in the music industry. 
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selective
selective
[aggettivo]

affecting, involving, or applying to only some people or things within a larger group

selettivo,  selettiva

selettivo, selettiva

Ex: The program provides selective support to communities with the greatest need. 
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interest
interest
[sostantivo]

something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity

interesse, passione

interesse, passione

Ex: She developed a new interest in painting. 
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mathematics
mathematics
[sostantivo]

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

matematica

matematica

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class. 

Impariamo sulle forme e le misure nella nostra classe di matematica.

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to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth}

to succeed in obtaining something

mettere le mani su qualcosa, riuscire a procurarsi qualcosa

mettere le mani su qualcosa, riuscire a procurarsi qualcosa

Ex: I would buy that camera if I could get my hands on one. 

Comprerei quella fotocamera se riuscissi a metterci le mani sopra.

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rather
rather
[avverbio]

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

abbastanza

abbastanza

Ex: The weather today is rather chilly, you might want to wear a coat 

Il tempo oggi è piuttosto freddo, potresti voler indossare un cappotto.

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couple
couple
[sostantivo]

a small, unspecified number of things or people, usually two or a few

paio, qualche

paio, qualche

Ex: A couple of students stayed behind to help clean the classroom. 
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to fascinate

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

affascinare, incantare

affascinare, incantare

Ex: The exotic animals at the zoo fascinate the children, sparking their curiosity. 

Gli animali esotici dello zoo affascinano i bambini, suscitando la loro curiosità.

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hooked
hooked
[aggettivo]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

assuefatti

assuefatti

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine. 

Una volta che ha iniziato a fare jogging ogni mattina, si è appassionata alla routine.

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resolute
resolute
[aggettivo]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

risoluto, determinato

risoluto, determinato

Ex: After weeks of contemplation, Maria was resolute in her decision to move to a new city. 

Dopo settimane di riflessione, Maria era risoluta nella sua decisione di trasferirsi in una nuova città.

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in the face of
in the face of
[Preposizione]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

di fronte a qualcosa che

di fronte a qualcosa che

Ex: He finished his presentation in the face of technical difficulties that caused delays. 
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setback
setback
[sostantivo]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

intoppo

intoppo

Ex: After facing several setbacks, they finally completed the renovation of their home. 
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to sum up
to sum up
[Verbo]

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

riassumere, sintetizzare

riassumere, sintetizzare

Ex: He summed up the novel's plot in a few sentences for those who hadn't read it. 

Ha riassunto la trama del romanzo in poche frasi per chi non l'aveva letto.

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rewarding
rewarding
[aggettivo]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

graficante, rimuneratore

graficante, rimuneratore

Ex: Helping others in need can be rewarding, as it fosters a sense of empathy and compassion. 

Aiutare gli altri nel bisogno può essere gratificante, poiché favorisce un senso di empatia e compassione.

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hike
hike
[sostantivo]

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

escursione, camminata

escursione, camminata

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trail
trail
[sostantivo]

a path through countryside, mountains, or other natural terrain, especially one used for walking or riding

sentiero,  pista

sentiero, pista

Ex: The cyclists turned onto a narrow dirt trail. 
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sight
sight
[sostantivo]

the range or extent within which something can be seen

vista, campo visivo

vista, campo visivo

Ex: The lighthouse was a welcome sight for sailors approaching the coast. 
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height
height
[sostantivo]

the most advanced stage of something, achieved after a period of growth or effort

apice, culmine

apice, culmine

Ex: The merger's success marked the height of the company's strategic goals. 
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original
original
[aggettivo]

(a work created by an author, artist, or composer) entirely new and not based on existing works or sources

originale

originale

Ex: His original concept for the advertisement campaign boosted sales significantly. 
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physics
physics
[sostantivo]

the science that studies matter, energy, motion, forces, and their interactions

fisica

fisica

Ex: Sarah is studying physics because she wants to become an engineer. 
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score
score
[sostantivo]

the result of an exam that is shown by a letter or number

voto, punteggio

voto, punteggio

Ex: A low score can affect college admission. 
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to struggle

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

lottare, sforzarsi

lottare, sforzarsi

Ex: Right now, the climbers are struggling to reach the summit. 
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initially
initially
[avverbio]

at the starting point of a process or situation

inizialmente

inizialmente

Ex: The treaty was initially signed by only three nations, though others later joined. 

Il trattato fu inizialmente firmato da solo tre nazioni, sebbene altre si unirono in seguito.

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to plug away

to keep working hard, even when faced with difficulties or challenges

continuare a lavorare duramente nonostante le difficoltà, perseverare in un compito senza arrendersi

continuare a lavorare duramente nonostante le difficoltà, perseverare in un compito senza arrendersi

Ex: Despite the challenges, he plugged away and achieved top grades. 

Nonostante le sfide, ha continuato a lavorare sodo e ha ottenuto i voti più alti.

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eventually
eventually
[avverbio]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

alla fine

alla fine

Ex: After years of hard work, he eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business. 

Dopo anni di duro lavoro, alla fine ha realizzato il suo sogno di avviare la propria attività.

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to rewrite
to rewrite
[Verbo]

to change something to suit a new or different purpose

riscrivere, modificare

riscrivere, modificare

Ex: She rewrote the recipe to make it suitable for a vegan diet. 

Lei ha riscritto la ricetta per renderla adatta a una dieta vegana.

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law
law
[sostantivo]

a scientific principle or rule that describes something scientific or natural always being the same or occurring in the same way, given specific conditions are met

legge, regola

legge, regola

Ex: Boyle's law describes the relationship between pressure and volume in a gas. 
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mechanics
mechanics
[sostantivo]

the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion and the behavior of physical systems under the action of forces

meccanica

meccanica

Ex: Quantum mechanics, a branch of physics, describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels, revealing the fundamental principles governing the microscopic world. 

La meccanica quantistica, un ramo della fisica, descrive il comportamento delle particelle a livello atomico e subatomico, rivelando i principi fondamentali che governano il mondo microscopico.

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considerable
considerable
[aggettivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

notevole, considerevole

notevole, considerevole

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years. 

Ha accumulato una quantità notevole di tempo di vacanza nel corso degli anni.

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performance
performance
[sostantivo]

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

prestazione,  performance

prestazione, performance

Ex: The surgeon's performance in the operating room was flawless, leading to a successful procedure. 
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to suggest
to suggest
[Verbo]

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

suggerire, lasciar intendere

suggerire, lasciar intendere

Ex: The cryptic message on the note suggested that there was more to the situation than met the eye. 
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way
way
[avverbio]

used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something

lontana

lontana

Ex: She's way too tired to go out tonight. 
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intelligence
intelligence
[sostantivo]

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

Intelligenza

Intelligenza

Ex: He admired her intelligence and creativity during the debate. 
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mathematics
mathematics
[sostantivo]

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

matematica

matematica

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class. 

Impariamo sulle forme e le misure nella nostra classe di matematica.

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background
background
[sostantivo]

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

sfondo

sfondo

Ex: Understanding your students' backgrounds can help you teach them better. 
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apparently
apparently
[avverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

apparentemente

apparentemente

Ex: The restaurant is apparently famous for its seafood dishes. 
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unexceptional
unexceptional
[aggettivo]

lacking distinct or remarkable qualities

banale, ordinario

banale, ordinario

Ex: The meeting was unexceptional, covering routine topics without new insights. 

La riunione è stata ordinaria, coprendo argomenti di routine senza nuove intuizioni.

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polytechnic
polytechnic
[sostantivo]

a college or other educational institution specializing in technical, scientific, or vocational subjects

politecnico,  istituto politecnico

politecnico, istituto politecnico

Ex: Many graduates of the polytechnic find work in engineering and manufacturing. 
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on top of
on top of
[Preposizione]

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

oltre a, sopra a

oltre a, sopra a

Ex: On top of his work commitments, he's also coaching his son's soccer team. 

Oltre a i suoi impegni lavorativi, allena anche la squadra di calcio di suo figlio.

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flexible
flexible
[aggettivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

flessibile

flessibile

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times. 

Il suo atteggiamento flessibile ha reso facile per gli amici contare su di lui nei momenti difficili.

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neural
neural
[aggettivo]

regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system

neurale,  neuronale

neurale, neuronale

Ex: Neural development begins early in embryonic development and continues throughout life. 

Lo sviluppo neurale inizia presto nello sviluppo embrionale e continua per tutta la vita.

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pathway
pathway
[sostantivo]

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

via, fascio

via, fascio

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intelligence quotient

a measure of a person's reasoning ability and cognitive skills, derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence

quoziente intellettivo, QI

quoziente intellettivo, QI

Ex: Critics argue that IQ tests don't measure creativity or emotional intelligence. 

I critici sostengono che i test del quoziente intellettivo non misurano la creatività o l'intelligenza emotiva.

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fixed
fixed
[aggettivo]

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

fisso, invariabile

fisso, invariabile

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ahead of
ahead of
[Preposizione]

used to indicate a position in front of or in advance of someone or something else

davanti a, avanti a

davanti a, avanti a

Ex: The car pulled ahead of the traffic, reaching the intersection first. 

L'auto si è portata davanti al traffico, raggiungendo per prima l'incrocio.

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contemporary
contemporary
[sostantivo]

someone who belongs to the same generation as another

contemporaneo, coetaneo

contemporaneo, coetaneo

Ex: Many of her contemporaries entered similar professions. 
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the jury [is] (still|) out

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

non è ancora chiaro, è ancora presto per dirlo

non è ancora chiaro, è ancora presto per dirlo

Ex: Critics praised the design, but the jury is still out among ordinary users. 

I critici hanno elogiato il design, ma tra gli utenti comuni il giudizio è ancora sospeso.

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Fields Medal
Fields Medal
[sostantivo]

a very important international award given every four years to a small number of mathematicians under the age of 40, to honor their excellent work and contributions to mathematics

Medaglia Fields

Medaglia Fields

Ex: The Fields Medal was awarded to four people this year. 

La medaglia Fields è stata assegnata a quattro persone quest'anno.

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Newtonian
Newtonian
[aggettivo]

relating to the ideas, rules, or discoveries of Isaac Newton, especially about motion, gravity, and how physical objects behave in the world

newtoniano, relativo alle idee di Newton

newtoniano, relativo alle idee di Newton

Ex: He studied Newtonian laws in his physics class. 

Ha studiato le leggi newtoniane nella sua classe di fisica.

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theory of relativity

a scientific idea made by Einstein that describes how time, space, and gravity are connected, especially when objects move very fast or are near very large masses like stars or planets

Ex: Modern technology like GPS uses the theory of relativity. 
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giftedness
giftedness
[sostantivo]

a natural and unusual ability to learn, understand, or perform certain tasks much better and faster than most people

plusdotazione, alto potenziale

plusdotazione, alto potenziale

Ex: His giftedness helped him solve difficult problems easily. 

La sua dote naturale lo ha aiutato a risolvere problemi difficili con facilità.

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