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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Accademico - Test 3 - Lettura - Passaggio 1

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sculptor
[sostantivo]

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

scultore

scultore

Ex: The community commissioned the sculptor to create a public art installation that would reflect the city 's cultural heritage and identity .La comunità ha commissionato allo **scultore** di creare un'installazione d'arte pubblica che riflettesse il patrimonio culturale e l'identità della città.
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leading
[aggettivo]

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

ottimo

ottimo

Ex: Poor sanitation is the leading cause of the disease.Le scarse condizioni igieniche sono la **principale** causa della malattia.
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figure
[sostantivo]

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

figura, personaggio

figura, personaggio

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grammar school
[sostantivo]

a type of secondary school in the UK that traditionally provided education in classical languages and literature, as well as mathematics and sciences

scuola secondaria classica, liceo classico

scuola secondaria classica, liceo classico

Ex: The debate over grammar schools continues as policymakers discuss their role in modern education systems and strategies for improving social mobility .Il dibattito sulle **scuole di grammatica** continua mentre i responsabili politici discutono del loro ruolo nei sistemi educativi moderni e delle strategie per migliorare la mobilità sociale.
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to comply
[Verbo]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

rispettare

rispettare

Ex: Last month , the construction team complied with the revised building codes .Lo scorso mese, la squadra di costruzione ha **rispettato** i codici edilizi rivisti.
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to abandon
[Verbo]

to no longer continue something altogether

abbandonare

abbandonare

Ex: Faced with mounting debts and diminishing profits , the entrepreneur reluctantly decided to abandon his business venture .Di fronte a debiti crescenti e profitti in diminuzione, l'imprenditore ha deciso con riluttanza di **abbandonare** la sua attività.
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to enroll
[Verbo]

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

iscrivere

iscrivere

Ex: She decided to enroll in a cooking class .Ha deciso di **iscriversi** a un corso di cucina.
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to appoint
[Verbo]

to give a responsibility or job to someone

nominare

nominare

Ex: The experienced manager appointed specific roles during a period of organizational change .Il manager esperto ha **assegnato** ruoli specifici durante un periodo di cambiamento organizzativo.
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to award
[Verbo]

to recognize someone's achievements by giving them something such as an official prize, payment, etc.

assegnare, conferire

assegnare, conferire

Ex: The jury will award the winning design with a cash prize and the opportunity for implementation .La giuria **premierà** il design vincitore con un premio in denaro e l'opportunità di implementazione.
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scholarship
[sostantivo]

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

borsa di studio

borsa di studio

Ex: The university offers several scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds .L'università offre diverse **borse di studio** agli studenti provenienti da contesti a basso reddito.
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instruction
[sostantivo]

the act of educating a person about a particular subject

istruzione, insegnamento

istruzione, insegnamento

Ex: She had no formal instruction in music .Non aveva avuto un'**istruzione** formale in musica.
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to range
[Verbo]

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

variare

variare

Ex: His skills ranged from programming and web design to graphic design and video editing .Le sue competenze **spaziavano** dalla programmazione e dal web design al graphic design e al video editing.
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primitive
[aggettivo]

basic and simple, lacking modern features or advancements

primitivo, rudimentale

primitivo, rudimentale

Ex: The technology they were using seemed primitive by today 's standards .La tecnologia che stavano usando sembrava **primitiva** secondo gli standard odierni.
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to move away from one's area of interest or original path

deviare, allontanarsi

deviare, allontanarsi

Ex: After years of pursuing a career in finance , she felt the need to turn away and follow her passion for environmental activism .Dopo anni di carriera nel settore finanziario, sentì il bisogno di **allontanarsi** e seguire la sua passione per l'attivismo ambientale.
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cast
[sostantivo]

an object produced by pouring liquid material into a mold and letting it solidify

stampo, getto

stampo, getto

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spirit
[sostantivo]

a supernatural being or force that may be benevolent or malevolent, and which is often associated with specific locations, natural phenomena, or emotions

spirito, fantasma

spirito, fantasma

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to recline
[Verbo]

to bend the upper body backwards

reclinarsi, piegarsi all'indietro

reclinarsi, piegarsi all'indietro

Ex: She reclined on the beach chair , soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves .Si **sdraiò** sulla sedia a sdraio, godendosi il sole e ascoltando il suono delle onde.
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figure
[sostantivo]

a recreation of a human or animal body in sculpture or drawing

figura

figura

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right angle
[sostantivo]

an angle measuring exactly 90 degrees

angolo retto

angolo retto

Ex: The carpenter adjusted the miter saw to cut the molding at a perfect right angle for seamless installation .Il falegname ha regolato la sega a nastro per tagliare la modanatura con un perfetto **angolo retto** per un'installazione senza soluzione di continuità.
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to capture someone's interest or curiosity

affascinare, incantare

affascinare, incantare

Ex: The intricate plot of the novel fascinates readers , keeping them engaged until the end .La trama intricata del romanzo **affascina** i lettori, mantenendoli coinvolti fino alla fine.
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originality
[sostantivo]

the quality or state of being new, creative, and unique, not copied from another thing

originalità

originalità

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depiction
[sostantivo]

representation by drawing or painting etc

rappresentazione, illustrazione

rappresentazione, illustrazione

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mask
[sostantivo]

a covering for the face, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, worn to protect or hide the face

maschera

maschera

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exceptional
[aggettivo]

significantly better or greater than what is typical or expected

eccezionale

eccezionale

Ex: His exceptional skills as a pianist earned him numerous awards .Le sue abilità **eccezionali** come pianista gli hanno valso numerosi premi.
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recognition
[sostantivo]

acknowledgment or approval given to someone or something for their achievements, qualities, or actions

riconoscimento

riconoscimento

Ex: The company 's commitment to sustainability earned it global recognition.L'impegno dell'azienda per la sostenibilità le ha valso il **riconoscimento** globale.
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to make someone feel certain about the truth of something

convincere, persuadere

convincere, persuadere

Ex: The scientist presented her research findings at the conference in an attempt to convince her peers of the validity and significance of her discoveries .La scienziata ha presentato i risultati della sua ricerca alla conferenza nel tentativo di **convincere** i suoi colleghi della validità e dell'importanza delle sue scoperte.
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merit
[sostantivo]

an admirable quality, trait, or characteristic in a person or thing

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emerging
[aggettivo]

coming into existence

emergente, nascente

emergente, nascente

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movement
[sostantivo]

a group of people with a common political, social, or artistic goal who work together to achieve it

movimento

movimento

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civilization
[sostantivo]

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

civilizzazione

civilizzazione

Ex: The rise of civilization in Mesopotamia marked the beginning of recorded history .L'ascesa della **civiltà** in Mesopotamia segnò l'inizio della storia registrata.
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to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

abitare

abitare

Ex: The desert is sparsely inhabited due to its harsh climate .Il deserto è scarsamente **abitato** a causa del suo clima rigido.
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abstract
[aggettivo]

(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

astratto

astratto

Ex: The gallery featured an exhibit of abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .La galleria ha presentato una mostra di dipinti **astratti** che sfidavano le nozioni tradizionali di rappresentazione.
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exhibition
[sostantivo]

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

mostra

mostra

Ex: The gallery hosted an exhibition of vintage posters from the early 20th century .La galleria ha ospitato una **mostra** di poster vintage dei primi del '900.
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fellow
[aggettivo]

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

compagno

compagno

Ex: Despite their differences , they remained united as fellow citizens of the same country .Nonostante le loro differenze, rimasero uniti come **connazionali** dello stesso paese.
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call
[sostantivo]

a strong request or demand for something to happen, often expressed publicly

chiamata, richiesta

chiamata, richiesta

Ex: Calls for justice were heard after the unfair decision was made .**Appelli** per la giustizia sono stati ascoltati dopo la decisione ingiusta.
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resignation
[sostantivo]

a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position

dimissioni, lettera di dimissioni

dimissioni, lettera di dimissioni

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to expire
[Verbo]

(of a document, contract, etc.) to no longer be legally recognized because of reaching the end of validity period

spirare

spirare

Ex: His passport expired while he was abroad , causing delays and complications when trying to return home .Il suo passaporto è **scaduto** mentre era all'estero, causando ritardi e complicazioni quando ha cercato di tornare a casa.
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inclination
[sostantivo]

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

inclinazione

inclinazione

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to distort
[Verbo]

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

deformare

deformare

Ex: The extreme heat distorted the plastic containers , causing them to warp and lose their original shape .Il caldo estremo ha **deformato** i contenitori di plastica, facendoli deformare e perdere la loro forma originale.
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radical
[aggettivo]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radicale

radicale

Ex: She took a radical step by quitting her job to travel the world .Ha fatto un passo **radicale** lasciando il lavoro per viaggiare per il mondo.
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at times
[avverbio]

at moments that are not constant or regular

a volta

a volta

Ex: He can be unpredictable , getting into heated debates at times.Può essere imprevedibile, **a volte** entrando in dibattiti accesi.
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sketchbook
[sostantivo]

a book with sheets of paper that can be used for drawing

Sketchbook

Sketchbook

Ex: I bought a new sketchbook to start working on my art class assignments .Ho comprato un nuovo **taccuino da disegno** per iniziare a lavorare ai compiti della mia lezione d'arte.
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to share similarities in appearance, characteristics, or qualities

Ex: The newly discovered species bears a resemblance to a previously known but extinct animal.
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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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londoner
[sostantivo]

a native or resident of London

Londinese, Londinense

Londinese, Londinense

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commission
[sostantivo]

a formal request for an artist to paint, design or compose a piece of art

commissione

commissione

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to depict
[Verbo]

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

dipingere

dipingere

Ex: The stained glass window in the church depicts religious scenes from the Bible .La vetrata della chiesa **raffigura** scene religiose della Bibbia.
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to signify
[Verbo]

to indicate a meaning

significare, indicare

significare, indicare

Ex: The decline in stock prices may signify economic instability .Il calo dei prezzi delle azioni può **significare** instabilità economica.
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humanistic
[aggettivo]

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

umanistico,  relativo alle discipline umanistiche

umanistico, relativo alle discipline umanistiche

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subject matter
[sostantivo]

the specific theme or topic that a work of art, speech, etc. contains

argomento

argomento

Ex: The poet 's work grapples with the subject matter of mortality and the passage of time , reflecting on the fleeting nature of existence .Il lavoro del poeta affronta la **materia del soggetto** della mortalità e del passaggio del tempo, riflettendo sulla natura effimera dell'esistenza.
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to cast
[Verbo]

to shape metal or other material by pouring it into a mold while it is in a molten or liquid state

colare, fondere

colare, fondere

Ex: The blacksmith cast the molten steel into specialized molds , forging components for industrial machinery .Il fabbro **colò** l'acciaio fuso in stampi specializzati, forgendo componenti per macchinari industriali.
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boost
[sostantivo]

an increase in price or expense, often sudden or noticeable

spinta

spinta

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to take on
[Verbo]

to accept something as a challenge

accettare, intraprendere

accettare, intraprendere

Ex: She decided to take on the project , despite its complexity .Ha deciso di **accettare** il progetto, nonostante la sua complessità.
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scale
[sostantivo]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

scala

scala

Ex: We need to assess the scale of the problem before deciding on a suitable solution .Dobbiamo valutare la **scala** del problema prima di decidere una soluzione adeguata.
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critic
[sostantivo]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

critico

critico

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.L'analisi approfondita del **critico** d'arte sui dipinti esposti ha aiutato i visitatori a comprendere meglio le tecniche e le influenze dell'artista.
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menace
[sostantivo]

someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage

minaccia

minaccia

Ex: The invasive plant species posed a menace to the native vegetation in the region .La specie vegetale invasiva rappresentava una **minaccia** per la vegetazione nativa della regione.
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appreciation
[sostantivo]

a clear understanding of a problem, situation, or concept

comprensione, percezione

comprensione, percezione

Ex: The report reflects careful appreciation of market trends .Il rapporto riflette un'attenta **apprezzamento** delle tendenze del mercato.
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acclaim
[sostantivo]

admiration for achievements, often in art, performance, leadership, or innovation

acclamazione

acclamazione

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reputation
[sostantivo]

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

reputazione

reputazione

Ex: The artist 's reputation grew after several successful exhibitions of her work .La **reputazione** dell'artista è cresciuta dopo diverse mostre di successo del suo lavoro.
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