Unit 23

Question 1

expecting

Answer 1

waiting for a baby to be born

Question 2

anticipation

Answer 2

an excited feeling that something good is about to happen

Question 3

characteristics

Answer 3

particular features and behaviour that someone has

Question 4

outcomes

Answer 4

likely results of something

Question 5

pregnant

Answer 5

having a baby growing inside her

Question 6

due date

Answer 6

date the baby is expected to be born

Question 7

maternity leave

Answer 7

a period of time in which a woman is legally allowed to be away from her job in the weeks before and after she gives birth

Question 8

morning sickness

Answer 8

the feeling of wanting to be sick, usually felt by some women during the first months of pregnancy

Question 9

broody

Answer 9

feeling like you want to have a baby

Question 10

hearing the pitter patter of tiny feet very soon

Answer 10

pregnant (feet)

Question 11

to have a bun in the oven

Answer 11

pregnant (oven)

Question 12

to be in the family way

Answer 12

pregnant (way)

Question 13

to carry one’s child

Answer 13

pregnant (carry)

Question 14

kick

Answer 14

the act of hitting something with your foot

Question 15

wrist

Answer 15

the bit of your body that joins your arm to your hand

Question 16

knee

Answer 16

the joint between your upper and lower leg

Question 17

knight

Answer 17

horseman

Question 18

elbow

Answer 18

the part in the middle of the arm where it bends, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers this area:

Question 19

thumb

Answer 19

the short, thick finger on the side of your hand

Question 20

ladder

Answer 20

a thing that you climb up when you want to reach a high place, with two long pieces joined together by shorter pieces

Question 21

a pulled muscle

Answer 21

strain

Question 22

circulation

Answer 22

movement of blood through the body

Question 23

bump

Answer 23

(here) large belly containing the baby

Question 24

go into labour

Answer 24

start giving birth

Question 25

nap

Answer 25

little sleep

Question 26

away on business

Answer 26

staying away from home for work reasons

Question 27

waters break

Answer 27

the first sign you are giving birth

Question 28

breastfeeding

Answer 28

feed a baby with milk from the breast

Question 29

look after

Answer 29

take care off

Question 30

kettle

Answer 30

a metal or plastic container used for boiling water

Question 31

parents-to-be

Answer 31

people who will soon become mothers or fathers

Question 32

ginger

Answer 32

dark orange in colour

Question 33

fantastic

Answer 33

very good

Question 34

runs in my family

Answer 34

a quality that many people in the family have

Question 35

takes after

Answer 35

is similar to an older relative

Question 36

natural skills

Answer 36

things someone quickly becomes good at

Question 37

call him after (someone)

Answer 37

give him the same name as another person in honour of them

Question 38

due

Answer 38

expected to give birth

Question 39

not their place

Answer 39

not the right thing for them to be there

Question 40

maternity unit

Answer 40

the department in a hospital where babies are born

Question 41

the delivery

Answer 41

the process of giving birth

Question 42

National Health Service

Answer 42

system of health care in the UK which provides free medical treatment for all

Question 43

established

Answer 43

started

Question 44

moral support

Answer 44

help and encouragement

Question 45

to play an increasing role

Answer 45

to become more involved

Question 46

midwives

Answer 46

nurses who specialise in looking after women who are having babies

Question 47

a big impact

Answer 47

an important influence

Question 48

bond

Answer 48

strong connection

Question 49

squeamish

Answer 49

unhappy and uncomfortable when seeing blood

Question 50

reputation

Answer 50

a common opinion that people have about something that may or may not be true

Question 51

coal

Answer 51

black rock that burns

Question 52

craved

Answer 52

had a very strong desire to eat

Question 53

stout

Answer 53

a type of black beer

Question 54

barley

Answer 54

a plant grown for its grain - used for making food and drinks

Question 55

nutrients

Answer 55

substances people need to eat to be healthy and grow

Question 56

developed countries

Answer 56

those with advanced economies e.g. Singapore, France, the US

Question 57

labour

Answer 57

the process of giving birth

Question 58

epidural

Answer 58

an injection that reduces pain

Question 59

delivery

Answer 59

the act of giving birth

Question 60

prenatal

Answer 60

before birth; during pregnancy

Question 61

check-ups

Answer 61

medical examinations to find any problems

Question 62

allowance

Answer 62

an amount of money given for a specific reason

Question 63

covered

Answer 63

provided for; protected

Question 64

taxpayer-funded

Answer 64

paid for by people who pay tax

Question 65

subsidies

Answer 65

money paid by the government towards certain costs

Question 66

expatriates

Answer 66

people living in a country that is not their own

Question 67

medical insurance

Answer 67

a system where people pay a regular fee to an organisation that then pays their medical bills

Question 68

universal health coverage

Answer 68

a system that gives medical care to everyone

Question 69

contributions

Answer 69

regular payments towards the cost of something

Question 70

uniform

Answer 70

not changing; the same for all people