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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishdigital-health-telemedicinetelemedicinedigital healthword formationkey word transformations

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of digital health & telemedicine.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in CAPITALS at the end of each line.

  1. The _____ of remote monitoring tools has revolutionised how patients manage chronic illnesses. MONITOR
  2. Many elderly patients found the new telemedicine interface somewhat ____ to navigate at first. COMPLICATE
  3. Digital health platforms provide _____ data that helps doctors make more accurate diagnoses. RELIABILITY
  4. The sudden _____ in the use of health apps was driven by the need for social distancing. SURGE
  5. It is _____ to ensure that all patient data is encrypted to prevent identity theft. ESSENTIAL
  6. The _____ of wearable technology has made health tracking more accessible than ever. WIDELY
  7. Experts warn that the _____ of human contact in digital consultations could lead to misunderstandings. LOSS
  8. The company's _____ to innovate has kept them at the forefront of the medical tech industry. RELENT

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. I stopped to check my heart rate on my smartwatch during my run. | STOPPED I ______ checking my heart rate during my run.

2. "I'll stop using this outdated medical software next week," said the doctor. | STOPPED The doctor said he ____ using the outdated medical software the following week. 3. It is no longer necessary to visit the clinic for a simple prescription renewal. | STOPPED We ____ visiting the clinic for a simple prescription renewal. 4. He didn't want to interrupt the surgeon, so he waited outside. | STOPPED He ____ the surgeon, so he waited outside. 5. The patient decided to quit smoking to improve his respiratory health. | STOPPED The patient ____ smoking to improve his respiratory health. 6. They paused the development of the new app to conduct further safety tests. | STOPPED The development of the new app ______ to conduct further safety tests.

Answer key

  1. widespread
  2. complicated
  3. reliable
  4. surge
  5. essential
  6. widespread
  7. loss
  8. relentlessness
  9. stopped
  10. had stopped
  11. have stopped
  12. stopped interrupting
  13. stopped
  14. was stopped