unit 1: part 1. pre-reading

Question 1

A desire for food

Answer 1

Appetite (n) ‘‘Both viruses cause loss of appetite’’

Question 2

A brief period of illness or involvement in an activity

Answer 2

Bout (n) ‘‘She had a bout of flu over Christmas’’

Question 3

Being extremely tired or ill, physically or mentally

Answer 3

Burnout (n) ‘‘The burnout made me leave my job earlier’’

Question 4

The shortening and thickening of a functioning muscle or muscle fiber

Answer 4

Contraction (n) ‘‘Muscle contraction could not be ignored when there is a problem’’

Question 5

To control or limit something that is not desirable

Answer 5

Curb (v) ‘‘The only way to curb the spread of the disease is vaccination’’

Question 6

Feeling unable to stand steadily

Answer 6

Dizzy (adj) ‘‘If you feel dizzy, stop exercising immediately’’

Question 7

The ability to keep doing something difficult, painful for a long time

Answer 7

Endurance (n) ‘‘The pain was bad beyond endurance’’

Question 8

A short journey either to take a message or to deliver something

Answer 8

Errand (n) ‘‘I’ve got some errands to do first’’

Question 9

Activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy

Answer 9

Exercise (n) ‘‘Swimming is my favorite form of exercise’’

Question 10

A red, painful, and often swollen area in or on your body

Answer 10

Inflammation (n) ‘‘Aspirin reduces pain and inflammation’’

Question 11

Run at a slow regular speed as a form of exercise

Answer 11

Jog (v) ‘‘He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog with him’’

Question 12

Not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, etc

Answer 12

Moderate (adj) ‘‘Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous’’

Question 13

The process of moving or the way that someone or something moves

Answer 13

Motion (n) ‘‘For any exercise with bending motion, the knee must be slightly bent’’

Question 14

Liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people

Answer 14

Popular (adj) ‘‘Walking is a popular form of exercise in Iran

Question 15

A piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine

Answer 15

Prescription (n) ‘‘The doctor should give you a repeat prescription’’

Question 16

To stop something from happening or someone from doing something

Answer 16

Prevent (v) ‘‘His disability prevents him (from) driving’’

Question 17

To advance in rank or position

Answer 17

Promote (v) ‘‘It has been known that regular exercise promotes good health’’

Question 18

The regular beating of the heart when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck

Answer 18

Pulse (n) ‘‘Exercise increases your pulse rate’’

Question 19

To return someone or something to a good or healthy condition

Answer 19

Rehabilitate (v) ‘‘Our clinic aims to rehabilitate walking abilities’’

Question 20

The power to resist strain, stress, etc

Answer 20

Strength (n) ‘‘Admitting you’ve made a mistake is a sign of strength’’

Question 21

Hit repeatedly

Answer 21

Beat (v) ‘‘Patient’s heart was beating fast with fear’’