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Healthcare Systems & Access InequalityL07
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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishhealthcare-systems-access-inequalityhealthcareinequalityword formationkey word transformation

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 healthcare systems & access inequality.

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 government has been criticised for its _____ approach to tackling the growing crisis in public health. (CONSIDER)
  2. There is a growing _____ between urban medical centres and remote rural clinics. (EQUITY)
  3. The _____ of medical technology has significantly improved life expectancy in developed nations. (ADVANCE)
  4. Many argue that the current healthcare system is _____ and fails to meet the needs of the elderly. (ADEQUATE)
  5. The _____ of affordable medicine remains a major obstacle for low-income families. (ACCESSIBLE)
  6. Without proper _____, the disparity in health outcomes will only continue to widen. (INTERVENE)
  7. The patient's _____ to the new treatment was delayed due to administrative errors. (AVAIL)
  8. It is _____ to ensure that everyone has equal access to life-saving procedures. (ESSENCE)

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 regret not seeking medical advice sooner. | WISH → I ________ medical advice sooner.

2. It’s a shame that the government didn't invest more in community clinics. | ONLY → If ____ more in community clinics. 3. I’d prefer it if you didn't discuss my health issues in public. | RATHER → I ___ my health issues in public. 4. You should start taking your medication regularly. | TIME → It __ your medication regularly. 5. It's annoying that the hospital keeps postponing our appointment. | WOULD → I __ the hospital stop postponing our appointment. 6. I wish I had been able to afford the private surgery. | COULD → If _____ afford the private surgery.

Answer key

1. 1. considerable 2. inequity 3. advancement 4. inadequate 5. accessibility 6. intervention 7. availability 8. essential 2. 1. wish I had sought 2. only the government had invested 3. would rather you didn't discuss 4. is time you started taking 5. wish the hospital would 6. only I could have afforded