Final Exam (A1-2)

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Reading (35 points)

Read the text and do the following tasks below:

A revolutionary new plastic could help to prevent bacteria and superbugs causing
disease and illness. Scientists have developed a new kind of transparent, plastic wonder-
wrap. They say it will drastically cut incidences of microbe transfer in hospitals, restaurants,
kitchens, bathrooms and other places where bugs lie in wait. The plastic was created by
researchers from McMaster University in Canada. They say their material can repel all forms
of bacteria, including superbugs like MRSA. The material is like a conventional transparent
wrap used to cover food. It can be shrink-wrapped to protect places that attract bacteria, like
worktops, door handles, taps, hospital equipment and food containers.

The researchers said the inspiration for their new material came from the lotus plant.
They attempted to replicate the method in which the leaves of this plant repelled water.
Drops of water either sit on the surface of the leaves or bounce off. Researcher Leyla
Soleymani wanted to apply that process to the new plastic. She said: "We're structurally
tuning that plastic. This material gives us something that can be applied to all kinds of
things." Another researcher, Tohid Didar, said: "We can see this technology being used in all
kinds of institutional and domestic settings. As the world confronts the crisis of anti-
microbial resistance, we hope it will become an important part of the anti-bacterial toolbox."

Match the words and the explanation:

Paragraph 1

1. revolutionary a. Drive or force away an attack or attacker.

2. transparent b. Become or make smaller in size or amount.

3. drastically c. Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

4. incidence d. Of a material or article that allows light to pass through

so that objects behind can be seen; see-through.

5. repel e. The happening, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or

something else undesirable.
 6. conventional f. Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or
believed.

7. shrink g. In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.

Paragraph 2

8. inspiration h. About governments, organizations, schools, etc.

9. replicate i. Brought or put into operation or practical use.

10. surface j. Move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it.

11. bounce k. The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel

something.

12. applied l. The ability not to be affected by something, especially badly.

13. institutional m. Make an exact copy of; reproduce.

14. resistance n. The outside part or uppermost layer of something.

Guess if a-h below are true (T) or false (F).

1. A new plastic called 'Revolution' could prevent the spread of bacteria. T / F

2. The new plastic is a see-through wrap. T / F
3. Scientists say the new plastic will considerably cut microbe transfer. T / F
4. The plastic is shrink-wrapped to cover things. T / F
5. The inspiration for the plastic came from the lotus plant. T / F
6. A researcher said the plastic can be applied to all kinds of things. T / F
7. Researchers say the plastic will only be used in hospitals. T / F
8. The article says we should cover toolboxes with the new plastic. T / F

Match the following synonyms. The words in bold are from the text.

1. revolutionary 3. incidences

2. transparent 4. repel
 5. equipment c. key

6. inspiration d. cutting-edge

7. replicate e. copy

8. process f. apparatus

9. domestic g. household

10. important h. see-through

a. motivation i. procedure

b. fight off j. occurrences

Read the following conversation and answer the questions followed:

Nurse: I'm afraid visiting hours are over, sir

Visitor: My wife's in room 3B.
Nurse: Sorry, you'll have to come back in the morning.
Visitor: And leave her all alone overnight?
Nurse: I'm afraid that's the policy, sir.
Visitor: Surely you can make an exception? What if she needs me in the night?
Nurse: Don't worry, we'll look after her. What she really needs is her rest.
Visitor: Some of her friends want to see her too. When can they come?
Nurse: Visiting hours are from 9 to 11 in the morning and 4 to 7 in the evening, but I'm
afraid while your wife is on bedrest the doctor has requested that only immediate family
members come in to see her.
Visitor: Can't her friends even stop by to bring her flowers?
Nurse: Flowers are not permitted in this ward. We just can't risk any germs that might come
in with them.
Visitor: Well, I guess it's all in her best interest.
Nurse: Thanks for understanding. Now, I'm going to bring your wife her dinner. Why don't
you head home and get something to eat yourself?
Visitor: Okay. I really hate to leave her, but that's probably a good idea.
Nurse: She's in good hands here. I'll tell her you were here and that you'll see her in the
morning.

1. What is the man's relation to the patient?

a. brother
b. uncle
c. husband

2. Why does the nurse send the man away?

a. visiting hours have finished
b. he brought some flowers
c. he isn't immediate family

3. The nurse thanks the man because

a. he brought the patient a gift
b. he understands the rules benefit patients
c. he loves his wife so much

Vocabulary (15 points)

Fill in the gaps with the following words: appointment, deaf, ambulance, allergic, flu,
crutches, broken, sneezing, itchy, ache, physician, pharmacy, shock, yawning, side effects,
insomnia, medical school, dizziness, sore.

1. After eight years of ________ I can finally practice medicine.

2. You should be able to buy a bandage at the ________.
3. The woman was in _________ after being pulled from the river.
4. One of the __________ of antidepressants is a loss of appetite.
5. Your son is extremely ___________ to peanuts.
6. I'd rather hop on one foot than use ___________.
7. If you are allergic to this medication your skin will get red and __________.
8. Food poisoning causes _________.
9. People who suffer from _________ can’t sleep at night.
10. You are __________, you should go to bed.
11. I can't sleep because my knees ___________ in the night.
12. If you need to visit a doctor, please, make an ________ beforehand.
13. Stop ________ or cover your face.
14. We thought it was just a sprain, but it turned out his leg was ________.
15. The accident left the patient both _______ and blind.

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