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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
numerous
numerous
[aggettivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The city is known for its numerous historical landmarks and tourist attractions. 

La città è conosciuta per i suoi numerosi monumenti storici e attrazioni turistiche.

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artifact
artifact
[sostantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefatto

artefatto

Ex: This artifact, a beautifully carved statue, was a significant find that helped date the historical site. 

Questo manufatto, una statua splendidamente scolpita, è stato un ritrovamento significativo che ha aiutato a datare il sito storico.

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fragment
fragment
[sostantivo]

a small piece that has broken off or become separated from a larger whole

frammento,  pezzo

frammento, pezzo

Ex: The explosion sent metal fragments in several directions. 
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ax
ax
[sostantivo]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

ascia, scure

ascia, scure

Ex: He polished the wooden handle of his grandfather's old ax. 

Ha lucidato il manico di legno della vecchia ascia di suo nonno.

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to date
to date
[Verbo]

to determine or figure out when something happened or was created

datare, determinare la data di

datare, determinare la data di

Ex: The team managed to date the volcanic eruption based on geological evidence. 
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clamshell
clamshell
[sostantivo]

the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together

conchiglia di vongola, valva di vongola

conchiglia di vongola, valva di vongola

Ex: The scientist examined the growth rings on the clamshell to determine its age. 

Lo scienziato ha esaminato gli anelli di crescita sulla conchiglia di vongola per determinarne l'età.

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roughly
roughly
[avverbio]

without being exact

approssimativamente

approssimativamente

Ex: The distance between the two cities is roughly 100 kilometers. 

La distanza tra le due città è circa 100 chilometri.

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previously
previously
[avverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente

anteriormente

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team, but no concrete plans were made. 

Il progetto era stato proposto e discusso precedentemente dal team, ma non erano stati fatti piani concreti.

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elsewhere
elsewhere
[avverbio]

at, in, or to another place

altrove

altrove

Ex: If you're not happy with this restaurant, we can eat elsewhere. 

Se non sei soddisfatto di questo ristorante, possiamo mangiare altrove.

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nearby
nearby
[aggettivo]

located close to a particular place or within a short distance

vicino, nei pressi

vicino, nei pressi

Ex: There are several nearby hiking trails to explore. 

Ci sono diversi sentieri escursionistici vicini da esplorare.

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as
as
[avverbio]

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

tanto… quanto…

tanto… quanto…

Ex: You should write as clearly as you speak. 

Dovresti scrivere così chiaramente come parli.

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highly
highly
[avverbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

molto

molto

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups. 

La nuova politica è stata molto apprezzata dai gruppi ambientalisti.

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construction
construction
[sostantivo]

the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought

costruzione, elaborazione

costruzione, elaborazione

Ex: The essay examines the construction of meaning through shared assumptions. 
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canoe
canoe
[sostantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa

canoa

Ex: The canoe race attracted participants from all over the region, showcasing skill and endurance on the water. 

La gara di canoa ha attirato partecipanti da tutta la regione, mostrando abilità e resistenza sull'acqua.

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thus
thus
[avverbio]

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

perciò

perciò

Ex: The new software significantly improved efficiency; thus, the company experienced a notable increase in productivity. 
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to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

mantenere

mantenere

Ex: Right now, the technician is actively maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns. 

In questo momento, il tecnico sta manutenendo attivamente l'attrezzatura per evitare guasti.

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connection
connection
[sostantivo]

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

connessione

connessione

Ex: They had a short connection before boarding the second flight. 
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neighboring
neighboring
[aggettivo]

(of a place) close to another

vicino

vicino

Ex: The neighboring houses were built in similar styles, creating a cohesive look along the street. 

Le case vicine furono costruite in stili simili, creando un aspetto coerente lungo la strada.

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layer
layer
[sostantivo]

a level or tier within a complex system, idea, or structure, often imagined as having depth or hierarchy

strato, livello

strato, livello

Ex: The joke worked on multiple layers, superficial humor and sharp satire. 
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record
record
[sostantivo]

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

registro, archivio

registro, archivio

Ex: The birth certificate is an official record of one's birth date and place. 
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to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

risalire a, datare a

risalire a, datare a

Ex: The historic mansion's construction dates back to the early 19th century. 

La costruzione del palazzo storico risale all'inizio del XIX secolo.

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impenetrable
impenetrable
[aggettivo]

not capable of being entered, pierced, or passed through

impenetrabile, infrangibile

impenetrabile, infrangibile

Ex: The emotional barrier she erected around herself seemed impenetrable, preventing others from getting close. 

La barriera emotiva che lei aveva eretto intorno a sé sembrava impenetrabile, impedendo agli altri di avvicinarsi.

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encompassing
encompassing
[aggettivo]

including or covering a wide range or scope

completo, inclusivo

completo, inclusivo

Ex: The social initiative focused on creating an encompassing support network for individuals facing mental health challenges, including counseling services, peer support groups, and educational resources. 

L'iniziativa sociale si è concentrata sulla creazione di una rete di supporto completa per le persone che affrontano sfide di salute mentale, inclusi servizi di consulenza, gruppi di supporto tra pari e risorse educative.

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recent
recent
[aggettivo]

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

recente

recente

Ex: In recent years, advances in technology have significantly transformed how we communicate. 
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ice age
ice age
[sostantivo]

one of the periods in history when ice covered large parts of the world

glaciale

glaciale

Ex: Geological evidence suggests that the ice age shaped many of the Earth's current landscapes and ecosystems. 

Le prove geologiche suggeriscono che l'era glaciale ha plasmato molti degli attuali paesaggi ed ecosistemi della Terra.

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significantly
significantly
[avverbio]

in a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context

significativamente, in modo significativo

significativamente, in modo significativo

Ex: She significantly emphasized the word "responsibility" during her speech. 

Lei ha significativamente enfatizzato la parola "responsabilità" durante il suo discorso.

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no doubt
no doubt
[avverbio]

used to say that something is likely to happen or is true

Non ne dubbio

Non ne dubbio

Ex: She will win the competition, no doubt about her skills. 

Vincerà la competizione, nessun dubbio sulle sue abilità.

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thick
thick
[aggettivo]

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area

fitto, denso

fitto, denso

Ex: We walked through a thick forest of pine trees. 
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according to
according to
[Preposizione]

in regard to what someone has said or written

secondo

secondo

Ex: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow. 

Secondo le previsioni del tempo, domani pioverà.

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coincidence
coincidence
[sostantivo]

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

coincidenza

coincidenza

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence. 

La somiglianza tra le loro storie sembrava più di una semplice coincidenza.

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to craft
to craft
[Verbo]

to make or create something with skill and careful attention

fare

fare

Ex: She spent weeks crafting the decorations for the festival. 
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rather than
rather than
[Preposizione]

used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other

piuttosto che

piuttosto che

Ex: I prefer tea rather than coffee in the mornings. 

Preferisco il tè piuttosto che il caffè al mattino.

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seashell
seashell
[sostantivo]

the hard empty outer body of an oyster, clam, etc., often found on a shore

conchiglia, guscio marino

conchiglia, guscio marino

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in response to
in response to
[Preposizione]

as a reaction or answer to something

in risposta a, come reazione a

in risposta a, come reazione a

Ex: In response to the feedback received, we have made several improvements to the product. 

In risposta a i feedback ricevuti, abbiamo apportato diversi miglioramenti al prodotto.

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heavy-duty
heavy-duty
[aggettivo]

exceptionally strong and durable

resistente, robusto

resistente, robusto

Ex: The heavy-duty cleaning equipment was designed to tackle the toughest industrial messes and maintain peak performance. 

L'attrezzatura per la pulizia resistente è stata progettata per affrontare i disordini industriali più difficili e mantenere prestazioni ottimali.

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modification
modification
[sostantivo]

the act or process of changing something, usually slightly

modifica

modifica

Ex: The building was approved after some modifications to the entrance. 
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increasingly
increasingly
[avverbio]

in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time

sempre più

sempre più

Ex: The project's complexity is increasingly challenging, requiring more resources. 

La complessità del progetto è sempre più impegnativa, richiedendo più risorse.

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while
while
[Congiunzione]

despite the fact that; even though

mentre

mentre

Ex: While the weather was unfavorable, they went ahead with the outdoor event. 

Mentre il tempo era sfavorevole, hanno proceduto con l'evento all'aperto.

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shell
shell
[sostantivo]

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

guscio

guscio

Ex: The mussel's shell was tightly closed. 
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edge
edge
[sostantivo]

a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

bordo, filo

bordo, filo

Ex: The two surfaces meet to form a sharp edge. 
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to unearth
to unearth
[Verbo]

to dig the ground and discover something

dissotterrare

dissotterrare

Ex: Metal detector enthusiasts often unearth buried treasures in fields. 

Gli appassionati di metal detector spesso dissotterrano tesori sepolti nei campi.

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mainly
mainly
[avverbio]

more than any other thing

principalmente

principalmente

Ex: She decided to take the job mainly for the opportunity to work on innovative projects. 

Ha deciso di accettare il lavoro principalmente per l'opportunità di lavorare su progetti innovativi.

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opossum
opossum
[sostantivo]

a small nocturnal marsupial with a long tail that lives in trees and is found in the western hemisphere

opossum

opossum

Ex: We found an opossum hiding beneath the porch. 
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creature
creature
[sostantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

creatura

creatura

Ex: The night came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures like owls, bats, and frogs, signaling the start of their active period. 
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patch
patch
[sostantivo]

a small area of land used for growing a particular crop or type of plant

Ex: Their garden includes a small potato patch. 
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to clear
to clear
[Verbo]

to create a path or open space by removing obstacles or objects in the way

liberare, pulire

liberare, pulire

Ex: The snowplow came to clear a path for the cars after the storm. 
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to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

to wear down or shape something through repetitive friction or abrasion

macinare, affilare

macinare, affilare

Ex: The blacksmith heated the metal horseshoe in the forge and then used a hammer to grind and shape it into the desired form. 
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Rothschild's cuscus

a rare, tree-living animal with thick fur and a long tail, found only in a small part of Indonesia, known for moving slowly and living alone in the forest

il cusco di Rothschild, il falangero di Rothschild

il cusco di Rothschild, il falangero di Rothschild

Ex: People sometimes visit Indonesia hoping to see a Rothschild's cuscus. 

A volte le persone visitano l'Indonesia sperando di vedere un cuscus di Rothschild.

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