UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE

CHIRIQUI
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Eng 120a Scientific English, II Semester

Project Home
Please dedicate time to practice with homeworks from both texts Medicine 1 and
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1. Have a synonym for every word in the Key words page 51 Medicine 1

NOUNS
• Index quetelet
• Food plan
• Compassion
• Workout
• Groove, style, wont
• Interest, pastime
• Manners, way of life
• Objetive, aim
• Bulk, overweight
• Fat
• Practice, wont
• Tension, oppression
• Empathy
VERBS
• Come up with, make
• Support, cheer up
• Boot, strike
• Jolt, propel, fire up
• Adapt to
• Start
 2. Read and answer questions for Overweight and obesity on page 50
Patient Care answer activities

1. an energy imbalance where energy intake exceeds energy expended

overtime
2. increased consumption of foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fats,
as well as a reduction in physical activity
3. increasing the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, and some cancers
4. $21 billion in 2005
5. Each of the National Health Surveys Conducted since1995 has reported ... for
males than for females
6. the management of healthy body weight in adults

Reading page 67 with items of comprehension, the same page

3. Signs and symptoms ( 1 to 8 items)

1. Diarrhea.
2. Threw up.
3. Fever (sometimes this is the
only sign of infection).
4. Chills and sweats.
5. Change in cough or a new
cough.
6. New sore throat or mouth
ulcers.
7. Difficulty breathing.
8. Nasal congestion.

4. Patient Care Activity 1 Reassuring parents with young children and

babies ......page 71
 1. Notreassuring.The
parentswould
probablybeafraidthattheir
child would be one of that
small percentage.
2. Reassuring.The statement
helps the parent realize
that having a rash doesn't
mean having meningitis.
3. Reassuring.The statement
is fairly technical, but it is
reassuring that it is not a
problem nory as the child
is not six and a half.
4. Reassuring.The Doctor is
sympathizing with the
patient using examples of
what is seen in the
surgery.
5. Not reassuring.The phrase
can assure you may be
quite strong, but denying
the parents the 'right to be
worried if this is how they
feel is very dismissive and
patronizing.
6. Not reassuring.The
parents are likely to think that this is another case.
7. Reassuring. lt is technical but is saying that the evidence suggests it is not a
brain tumour.

1. Stay calm and proactive.

2. Follow a routine.
3. Allow children to feel their
emotions.
4. Check with them what they
are hearing.
5. Find distractions.
6. Monitor your own behavior.
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5. Unit 2 It s my Room act 4, 5, 6 Vocabulary 1 Act 2, 3, 4

01. Unit 2 It s my Room act 4, 5, 6

02.

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. B

1. perfect
2. colourful
3. uncomfortable
4. clean
5. tidy
6. well-organised
7. comfortable
8. personal
03. Vocabulary 1 Act 2, 3, 4
2.
1. bathtub= bathroom
 2. blankets=breakfast nook
3. glasses=kitchen
4. pillows= room
5. plates= kitchen
6. sheets= room
7. shower= bathroom
8. sink= bathroom
9. sofa= living room
10. towels= bathroom
11. Tv= living room and bedrooms
12. wardrobe= bedrooms

3.
1. room
2. bed
3. furniture
4. chair
5. guitar
6. drawer
7. bookcase
8. laptop

4.
1. live - stay
2. house - home
3. roof - ceiling