Use of English
Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.
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 sports medicine, training & performance.
Part 1 — Word formation
Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. For C1 level, pay attention to prefixes, suffixes, and noun/adpositing forms.
The field of sports medicine has seen 1. _ advances in recent years, particularly regarding injury prevention. Athletes now undergo 2. _ testing to ensure their bodies can withstand high-intensity training. While some argue that such 3. _ focus on data might lead to the 4. _ of the human element in sport, others claim it is essential.
Effective training requires a 5. _ understanding of biomechanics to avoid long-term damage. Furthermore, the 6. _ of mental health awareness has become a priority for professional clubs. Coaches must ensure that the 7. _ of training loads does not lead to overtraining. Ultimately, the 8. _ of peak performance depends on a balance between physical prowess and scientific precision.
- REMARK
- RIGOUR
- RELENT
- PERSON
- REASON
- GROW
- EXCESS
- SUSTAIN
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. The medical team decided to carry out a study on the new recovery protocol. | CONDUCTED The medical team ____ a study on the new recovery protocol. 2. We need to increase people's understanding of the risks of doping. | RAISE The purpose of the campaign is ___ the risks of doping. 3. Before deciding on the new training regime, the coach decided to evaluate the current situation. | STOCK The coach decided to __ before deciding on the new training regime. 4. It is vital that we increase the level of knowledge regarding sports nutrition. | AWARENESS We must __ regarding sports nutrition. 5. The scientist is currently performing an investigation into muscle fatigue. | CARRYING The scientist __ into muscle fatigue. 6. The coach wants to make sure the players understand the importance of recovery. | RAISE The coach wants to _____ the importance of recovery among the players.
Answer key
- remarkable
- rigorous
- relentless
- depersonalisation
- reasoned
- growing
- excessiveness
- sustainment
- conducted a study
- to raise awareness of
- take stock
- raise awareness
- is carrying out research
- raise awareness of