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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Läsning - Passage 1 (2)

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

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

avslöja, uppdaga

avslöja, uppdaga

Ex: The report revealed details that had previously been kept secret. 
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preferentially

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

företrädesvis, på ett föredragande sätt

företrädesvis, på ett föredragande sätt

Ex: In the bookstore, customers preferentially choose discounted books over full-priced ones. 

I bokhandeln väljer kunder företrädesvis rabatterade böcker framför fullprisböcker.

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to forage
to forage
[Verb]

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

leta efter mat, beta

leta efter mat, beta

Ex: They recently foraged for wild herbs to use in cooking. 

De samlade nyligen vilda örter för att använda i matlagning.

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to favor
to favor
[Verb]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

föredra, gynna

föredra, gynna

Ex: She favors a simpler approach to the problem. 
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nutrient
nutrient
[Substantiv]

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

näringsämne, näringssubstans

näringsämne, näringssubstans

Ex: During rapid vegetative growth, a plant's uptake of water-soluble nutrients like calcium and magnesium can outpace what the soil naturally provides. 

Under snabb vegetativ tillväxt kan upptaget av vattenlösliga näringsämnen som kalcium och magnesium av en växt överskrida vad jorden naturligt tillhandahåller.

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runoff
runoff
[Substantiv]

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

ytavrinning, avrinning

ytavrinning, avrinning

Ex: Pollution in the runoff affects water quality. 

Föroreningar i avrinningen påverkar vattenkvaliteten.

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susceptible
susceptible
[adjektiv]

easily affected by external factors

mottaglig, känslig

mottaglig, känslig

Ex: Patients undergoing chemotherapy are advised to avoid live virus vaccines as their immune systems are more susceptible to active infections during treatment. 

Patienter som genomgår kemoterapi rekommenderas att undvika levande virusvacciner eftersom deras immunsystem är mer mottagliga för aktiva infektioner under behandlingen.

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infestation
infestation
[Substantiv]

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

angrepp, plåga

angrepp, plåga

Ex: The orchard suffered from an infestation of fruit flies, reducing the harvest's quality. 

Fruktträdgården led av en angrepp av fruktflugor, vilket minskade skördens kvalitet.

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to indicate

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

ange, visa

ange, visa

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn. 
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indication
indication
[Substantiv]

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

indikation, tecken

indikation, tecken

Ex: There was no indication that the train would be delayed. 
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to consume

to eat or drink something

konsumera, äta eller dricka

konsumera, äta eller dricka

Ex: Visitors are not allowed to consume food inside the museum. 
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to infest
to infest
[Verb]

to overrun in large numbers

hemsöka, överrumpla

hemsöka, överrumpla

Ex: If we don't address the root causes, the invasive species will continue to infest our local ecosystem, leading to irreversible damage. 

Om vi inte adresserar de underliggande orsakerna kommer de invasiva arterna fortsätta att övermanna vårt lokala ekosystem, vilket leder till oåterkallelig skada.

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citrus
citrus
[Substantiv]

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

citrus,  citrusfrukt

citrus, citrusfrukt

Ex: The salad contains citrus such as orange and grapefruit. 
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stake
stake
[Substantiv]

an amount of money invested in a business

andel, investering

andel, investering

Ex: The company bought a 20 percent stake in its rival. 
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to associate

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

associera, förbinda

associera, förbinda

Ex: Many people associate the smell of freshly baked cookies with home. 
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evidence
evidence
[Substantiv]

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

bevis, vittnesmål

bevis, vittnesmål

Ex: Scientists found evidence that the climate is changing. 
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carrier
carrier
[Substantiv]

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

bärare,  smittbärare

bärare, smittbärare

Ex: Some carriers continue to spread the bacteria for several weeks. 
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malaria
malaria
[Substantiv]

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

malaria

malaria

Ex: Many efforts have been made to develop a vaccine to protect against malaria. 

Många ansträngningar har gjorts för att utveckla ett vaccin för att skydda mot malaria.

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to point out

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

peka ut, påpeka

peka ut, påpeka

Ex: Can you point those errors out again? 

Kan du peka ut dessa fel igen?

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scarce
scarce
[adjektiv]

existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

knapp, otillräcklig

knapp, otillräcklig

Ex: Opportunities for advancement were scarce in the company, leading to employee dissatisfaction. 

Möjligheter till framsteg var knappa i företaget, vilket ledde till missnöje bland anställda.

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crucial
crucial
[adjektiv]

extremely important or essential

avgörande, väsentlig

avgörande, väsentlig

Ex: Proper preparation is crucial for exams. 

Rätt förberedelse är avgörande för prov.

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to roost
to roost
[Verb]

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

sitta, vila

sitta, vila

Ex: Swallows like to roost under the eaves of old barns. 

Svalor gillar att sova under takfoten på gamla lador.

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sacred
sacred
[adjektiv]

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

helig, heligad

helig, heligad

Ex: His grandfather's watch was a sacred heirloom, passed down through generations with cherished memories attached. 

Hans farfars klocka var ett heligt arv, som gått i arv genom generationer med älskade minnen.

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ancestor
ancestor
[Substantiv]

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

Ex: Our ancestors relied on the river for food and transportation. 
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potential
potential
[adjektiv]

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

potentiell, möjlig

potentiell, möjlig

Ex: She identified potential problems with the project and addressed them early. 
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to promote

to help or support the progress or development of something

främja, stödja

främja, stödja

Ex: The community members joined hands to promote local businesses and economic growth. 
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mutually beneficial

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

ömsesidigt fördelaktig, fördelaktig för båda parter

ömsesidigt fördelaktig, fördelaktig för båda parter

Ex: The negotiation between the two parties was mutually beneficial, as they reached a fair and satisfactory agreement. 

Förhandlingen mellan de två parterna var ömsesidigt fördelaktig, eftersom de nådde en rättvis och tillfredsställande överenskommelse.

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to install

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

installera, montera

installera, montera

Ex: They hired an electrician to install the new lights. 
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to maximize

to increase something to the highest possible level

maximera, optimera

maximera, optimera

Ex: While renovating, they were maximizing the use of space in the small apartment. 

Under renoveringen maximerade de användningen av utrymmet i den lilla lägenheten.

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population
population
[Substantiv]

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

population

population

Ex: A healthy population needs enough food and suitable habitat. 
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yield
yield
[Substantiv]

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

avkastning,  produktion

avkastning, produktion

Ex: This year's wheat yield was higher than expected. 
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sustainable
sustainable
[adjektiv]

able to continue for a long period of time

hållbar, varaktig

hållbar, varaktig

Ex: The athlete's rigorous training regimen was not sustainable and resulted in frequent injuries. 

Atletens rigorösa träningsregim var inte hållbar och resulterade i frekventa skador.

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to quantify

to measure or express something as a number or amount

kvantifiera, mäta

kvantifiera, mäta

Ex: The economist will quantify the inflation rate using statistical methods. 

Ekonomen kommer att kvantifiera inflationstakten med hjälp av statistiska metoder.

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optimistic
optimistic
[adjektiv]

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

optimistisk, hoppfull

optimistisk, hoppfull

Ex: Even in the face of adversity, he maintained an optimistic outlook, focusing on potential solutions rather than dwelling on problems. 

Även inför motgångar behöll han en optimistisk syn, fokuserade på potentiella lösningar snarare än att uppehålla sig vid problem.

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to [give] {sb} a hand

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: He often gives his friends a hand when they need help moving. 
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regeneration
regeneration
[Substantiv]

the formation or restoration of something in an improved condition

regenerering, återupplivning

regenerering, återupplivning

Ex: Economic regeneration transformed the former port area. 
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

genomföra, utföra en uppgift eller ett arbete

genomföra, utföra en uppgift eller ett arbete

Ex: The technician will carry out routine maintenance on the machinery to prevent any potential issues. 

Teknikern kommer att utföra rutinmässigt underhåll på maskinerna för att förhindra eventuella problem.

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finding
finding
[Substantiv]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

fynd, upptäckt

fynd, upptäckt

Ex: One important finding was that the treatment worked better for younger patients. 
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attitude
attitude
[Substantiv]

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

attityd,  inställning

attityd, inställning

Ex: Her positive attitude toward challenges helped her overcome obstacles. 
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