Schools Role in the Childhood Obesity Crisis

Question 1

in school, a period of time between classes when children do not study
E.g.: In “The State Of Play”, a r______ report released in February 2009, 8 out of 10 principals reported that recess has a positive impact on academic achievement.

Answer 1

recess (n) = break time
/rɪˈses/

Question 2

You can use it when referring to a group of people or things that have endured a similar or related unfavourable outcome.
E.g.: The citizens of the small town s______d t__ s____ f___ as the citizens of the neighbouring town during the war.

Answer 2

suffer the same fate as

Question 3

to show something publicly
E.g.: He e______ed great self-control considering her rudeness.

Answer 3

exhibit (v)
/ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/

Question 4

to make continuous small movements because you are uncomfortable or bored
E.g.: Students without a break exhibited significantly less on-task behaviour and were f______ing more.
He cleared his throat and nervously f______ed with a pencil.

Answer 4

fidget (v)
/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/

Question 5

intentional action to change a situation, with the aim of improving it or preventing it from getting worse
E.g.: Recess is also one of the few cost-neutral i___________s, meaning there are not any additional costs associated with offering recess.
The prime minister was always demanding active i_____________ early on.
i____________by a senior judge

Answer 5

intervention (n)
/ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/

Question 6

Something or someone that is i_____________ is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her
E.g: His long experience at the United Nations makes him i_____________ to the talks.
i_____________ expenses

Answer 6

indispensable (adj)
/ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/
indispensable to
= essential = necessary = fundamental

Question 7

of, on, for, or coming from the outside
E.g.: e______ wall
e______ appearances
e______ factors

Answer 7

external (adj)
/ɪkˈstɜː.nəl/