Academic Words (Reading/Listening C)

Question 1

‘formulate’

Answer 1

We formulated an idea on how families function.

Question 2

amount of

Answer 2

There were large amounts of tar in the lungs of someone who had smoked for over ten years.

Question 3

analyse

Answer 3

The data were analysed using AI.

Question 4

approach (3)

Answer 4

1. Children’s charities have approached the government with a set of policy requests. 2. In October in the northern hemisphere, winter is approaching. 3. My GP is very approachable, so I feel comfortable asking any questions.

Question 5

assess

Answer 5

The assessors asked participants to answer questionnaires.

Question 6

assume

Answer 6

We assumed that everyone who answered the questionnaire would attempt to answer honestly.

Question 7

authority

Answer 7

We used authoritative sources such as NEJM.

Question 8

available

Answer 8

There is a lot of data now available on the effect of social media on mental health in children.

Question 9

benefit

Answer 9

We wanted to find if there was any measurable benefit

Question 10

coherent

Answer 10

The assessors asked participants to answer questionnaires.

Question 11

concept

Answer 11

A key concept in healthcare is patient autonomy.

Question 12

conclusive

Answer 12

There is conclusive evidence that smoking causes cancer.

Question 13

consistent (2)

Answer 13

1. Parents need to be consistent with their children. 2. The results of this study are inconsistent.

Question 14

constant (2)

Answer 14

1. Patients are monitored constantly 2. The children had constant encouragement from their parents.

Question 15

context

Answer 15

We investigated prescription of antibiotics in the context of community healthcare centres.

Question 16

deviation

Answer 16

1. During my presentation, I deviated from my prepared notes to answer a question from the audience. 2. In psychology, deviation from typical behavior can sometimes indicate a problem.

Question 17

environment

Answer 17

The family environment impacts a individual’s social growth.

Question 18

error

Answer 18

Proofread your work to catch any spelling errors.

Question 19

evident

Answer 19

The effects of social media use on mental health is becoming more evident as more children report feelings of anxiety.

Question 20

export something (2 meanings)

Answer 20

Japan exports a lot of cars. The data was exported from the spreadsheet.

Question 21

factor

Answer 21

An important FACTOR IN healthy social development is the home environment

Question 22

function

Answer 22

The research focussed on how families function.

Question 23

identify (2)

Answer 23

to mark something as being important. Eg. The researchers identified the cause of lung cancer. 2. Mr Patient identifies AS bisexual

Question 24

income

Answer 24

money coming to an individual, company, organisation or country.

Question 25

inconclusive

Answer 25

The results of the study were inconclusive, so we cannot make any recommendations.

Question 26

individual (2 meanings)

Answer 26

1. The sweets are wrapped individually
2. This company helps individuals who need advice on their interview preparation.

Question 27

interpret (2)

Answer 27

1. I cannot speak Igbo, but my friend is bilingual in Igbo and English, so she will interpret for me on my trip to Nigeria. 2. Researchers interpret the meaning of the raw data.

Question 28

intervention

Answer 28

The intervention included asking all members of the family to keep a diary.

Question 29

interview

Answer 29

One hundred patients were interviewed

Question 30

involve (2 meanings)

Answer 30

1. The CT scan of the tumour showed lymph node involvement. 2. The research involved collecting and analysing data from 400 families.

Question 31

issue (3 meanings)

Answer 31

Smoking in public places is a controversial issue. 2. Slang ‘Mr Patient has issues with using his hearing aid’. 3. The government issued new guidance on smoking in public places.

Question 32

labour (2)

Answer 32

1. Mrs Patient WENT INTO labour and gave birth five hours later. 2. The UK labour force has shrunk post COVID and there are fewer people available to work.

Question 33

illegal > Give 2 examples

Answer 33

An act is illegal if it violates criminal law. Theft is illegal. 2. an action that goes against accepted rules, eg. chess has many illegal moves.

Question 34

legislation

Answer 34

A piece of law, often referred to as ‘Act’. The Children Act 1989 covers topics such as parental responsibility and local authority duties.

Question 35

major

Answer 35

Smoking is a major cause of public health problems.

Question 36

method

Answer 36

The steps used to complete a goal, eg. A recipe includes ingredients then the method to turn the ingredients into a dish, omelette

Question 37

occur (2 patterns)

Answer 37

1. While acne is often thought of as being a condition that occurs in adolescence, it often occurs in adulthood too. 2. Unfortunately, child abuse occurs in every society.

Question 38

percentage

Answer 38

To find the percentage of eight out of ten, divide eight by ten then multiply by one hundred.

Question 39

period 2 examples

Answer 39

1. menstruation

A woman usually has one period a month during her fertile lifespan.

2. A defined unit of time.

Children usually spend a period of each day at school or in education.

Question 40

process

Answer 40

1. a system of steps to achieve and effect.
2. Growth is a very fast process in babies and a slower process in adults.

Question 41

policy (2)

Answer 41

1. An agreement such as for insurance. ‘You should read your insurance policy very carefully’
2. The Labour Party has different policies on the family to the Conservative Party.

Question 42

principle

Answer 42

Patient autonomy is a core principle of healthcare.

Question 43

proceed (2)

Answer 43

1. We can proceed WITH treatment once the diagnosis is established. 2. I sold my home and bought a new one with the proceeds.

Question 44

process (2)

Answer 44

1. My application to the medical licensing board is being PROcessed. 2. Getting certified is a long process.

Question 45

require

Answer 45

Good family relationships require hard work: they do not always happen naturally.

Question 46

research

Answer 46

1. Online REsearch was conducted into the relationship between social media use and mental health in children. 2. The professor reSEARCHED the impact of social media on children’s mental health.

Question 47

respond

Answer 47

Children respond to rewards more than punishment.

Question 48

role

Answer 48

Parents have an important role to play in children’s upbringing

Question 49

section

Answer 49

The conclusions section is often free to read on research websites.

Question 50

sector

Answer 50

The public health sector plays a critical role in promoting programmes that support early child development.

Question 51

significant

Answer 51

There is significant evidence linking smoking to a variety of chronic health conditions, including lung cancer and heart disease.

Question 52

similar

Answer 52

Children in different cultural contexts exhibit similar patterns of developmental milestones.

Question 53

source (2)

Answer 53

1. Families provide a source of support for the individual members. 2. Researchers must cite their sources.

Question 54

specific

Answer 54

Giving children specific instructions helps them know if they have completed the instruction or not

Question 55

structure (2)

Answer 55

1. A schedule provides structure for the day 2. Blood vessels are small structures

Question 56

Theory

Answer 56

Child development theories focus on how children grow and change.

Question 57

Vary (2)

Answer 57

1. Different cultures vary in their approach to raising children. 2. A gene variant is change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.