VOCABULARY UNIT 2: HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

I. Choose the best options to fill in the blanks.

1. In some countries, a ____ is usually done along with a haircut.
A. bone B. blood vessel C. head massage D. allergy
2. Be careful. The ____ of this medicine can be very dangerous.
A. price B. place C. date D. side effects
3. People are waiting for a ____ system with better doctors and facilities in this country.
A. health care B. educational C. entertainment D. transportation
4. Stress is the number 1 cause of ____, in other words, unhealthy sleep patterns.
A. stomach ache B. flu C. cold D. sleeplessness
5. If you feel sleepy all the time, you are having ____.
A. sleeplessness B. sleepiness C. a toothache D. a headache
6. She put ____ speaking to him as long as possible.
A. off B. over C. away D. back
7. She ____ her neighbour's children for the broken window.
A. accused B. complained C. blamed D. denied
8. ____ Internet can be used as ____ means of education and communication.
A. An - a B. The - a C. The - the D. Ø - a
9. She is traveling to work by bus today because her car is being ____.
A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented
10. Tony's boss doesn't want him to ____ a habit of using the office phone for his personal calls.
A. make B. do C. have D. increase
11. My parents were so disappointed when I ____ college.
A. got out of B. fell out of C. dropped out of D. moved out of
12. The noisy children ____ my nerves. I wish they'd quiet down!
A. get out of B. get in C. get into D. get on
13. She wondered ____ her father looked like now after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. that D. what
14. The company was finally safe ____ bankruptcy.
A. with B. by C. from D. in
11. The controller of the body is the ____ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to
move, talk and
feel emotions.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
12. ____ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Respiratory
13. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our ____. It supports our body and protects our
organs.
A. bones B. museles C. nerves D. vessels
14. In under a minute, your ____ can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients to every cell in
your body.
A. brain B. heart C. lungs D. vessels
15. The human ____ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling
carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
16. A healthy ____ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their
lives.
A. balance B. control C. equality D. share
17. He likes to ____ a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.
A. do B. get C. make D. take
18. I’ve been a night owl ____ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3
a.m.
A. finishing B. getting C. staying D. waking
19. It’s not too late to ____ your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately
start living a happier, healthier life.
A. get rid B. give on C. kick D. remember
20. If people breathe in deeply, their ____ can expand to twice their normal size.
A. hearts B. kidneys C. lungs D. stomachs
Exercise 2. Complete the following sentences using the given phrases. There are two
phrases that you don't need.
allergy - sugary drinks - calorie need - whole grains
harmony - treatment - food pyramid - balance between yin and yang

1. The _____________________________ is to help you make better food choices.

2. Your daily ___________________________ is certainly very different from your
grandmother's.
3. It is believed that ___________________________ between people and their environment is
very important
to human health.
4. Besides tooth decay, _____________________________ can cause many other serious
health problems.
5. It is suggested that you eat three or more foods of __________________________ every
day.
6. It is traditionally believed that you are healthy when there is a
______________________________.

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A. 8, C. or D to indicate the correct response to each of the
following exchanges.
1. Doctor: “Good morning. What can I do for you?
Patient: “Good morning. ____”
A. I am fine. Thank you. B. I feel very bored.
C. I have got a bad cough. D. I want to know it, too.
2. "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease
like cancer?” -
“Wow! ____”
A. I would love to. B. It's a good idea.
C. That's incredible. D. You must like apple.
3. Doctor: “How long has your headache been going on?”
Patient: “____”
A. After midnight. B. For a week. C. Last month. D. Three times a day.
4. Doctor: “Can 1 listen to your chest?”
Patient: “____”
A. All up to you. B. My pleasure. C. No, thanks. D. Of course
5. Patient: "Will I get better soon?"
Doctor: “____ Take these tablets and it should clear up in a few days.”
A. Don’t worry. B. 1 am sorry. C. No way. D. Not at all
6. Patient: "Please tell me how shall 1 take this medicine?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Take it home with you. B. Take it back to me.
C. Take it twice per day. D. Take as much as you can.
7. Patient: “Is the surgery a major one?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Why not? B. It’s OK. C. Yes, it is. D. I am not sure.
8. Patient: “____”
Doctor: "Yes. But don't worry. You’ll be given painkillers.”
A. Will I get better soon? B. Will I be checked for temperature?
C. Will it be painful afterwards? D. Will there be any side effects?
9. Patient: “How much shall I pay you, doctor?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Don't mention it. B. It’s my pleasure. C. £35. D. Take your time.
10. “How arc you coming to the dentist tomorrow?” – “____”
A. At 8 o'clock. B. By bus or car. C. Just in time. D. Nearly 20 minutes.
11. “Do you think you'll get better?” “____”
A. I know so. B. I think not. C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, that’s right.
12. “I don't think we should exercise late at night.” - “____”
A. So do I. B. I think so, too. C. Neither do I. D. I don’t, neither.
13. “Have you had a flu shot in the past year?” - “No, ____”
A. I am too seared to have one. B. I have one last years.
C. I will have one next year. D. not in the last few years.
14. Doctor: “When did the pain start?’
Claire: “____”
A. About 2 weeks ago. B. Every morning C. For a month D. From me
15. Doctor: “Here is your medical certificate!”
Patient: “____”
A. Thank you. B. What's a pity. C. Congratulation. D. You’re welcome.