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Drug Policy, Harm Reduction & AddictionL07
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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishdrug-policy-harm-reduction-addictiondrug policyharm reductionaddictionword formation

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 drug policy, harm reduction & addiction.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

The debate surrounding drug policy has become increasingly complex, moving away from purely punitive measures towards strategies focused on harm reduction. Some experts argue that the 1. _ of criminalising addiction has failed to reduce usage rates, instead creating cycles of poverty. Instead, they suggest that 2. _ programmes, such as needle exchanges, could significantly lower the risk of disease transmission.

However, the 3. _ of such policies remains a point of contention among conservative politicians. They argue that providing resources to users might lead to an 4. _ increase in drug use. On the other hand, advocates for decriminalisation highlight the 5. ____ benefits of treating addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.

The 6. _ of effective rehabilitation services is often hindered by social stigma, which prevents individuals from seeking help. Furthermore, the 7. _ of drugs in certain regions remains a constant challenge for law enforcement. Ultimately, finding a balance between 8. ____ and support is essential for any successful long-term strategy.

  1. EFFICACY
  2. PREVENT
  3. FEASIBILITY
  4. ACCELERATE
  5. SOCIETAL
  6. AVAILABILITY
  7. DISTRIBUTABILITY
  8. REHABILITATE

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 three and six words, including the word given. 1. "I think the new policy is a complete failure," said the journalist. | CLAIMED → The journalist ________ the new policy was a complete failure. 2. "You should have sought help earlier," the doctor told the patient. | REPROACHED → The patient ____ seeking help earlier. 3. "It is clear that the addiction crisis is worsening," the researcher noted. | POINTED → The researcher ________ that the addiction crisis was worsening. 4. "I am sorry I didn't follow the rehabilitation plan," said Mark. | APOLOGISED → Mark ___ the rehabilitation plan. 5. "The drug laws are too strict," argued the activist. | MAINTAINED → The activist ________ that the drug laws were too strict. 6. "You must attend the support group meetings," the counsellor told him. | INSISTED → The counsellor _____ attending the support group meetings.

Answer key

  1. efficacy
  2. preventative
  3. feasibility
  4. accelerated
  5. societal
  6. availability
  7. distribution
  8. rehabilitation
  9. claimed that
  10. was reproached for not
  11. pointed out
  12. apologised for not following
  13. maintained
  14. insisted on his