End of Term 3 English Assessment (Reading & Writing). Part 1: Vocabulary assessment focusing on health-related idioms and medical terminology. Part 2: Grammar questions based on a text about the future of home health monitoring technology. Part 3A: Reading comprehension based on the argumentative text 'Should Smart Kitchens Replace Traditional Cooking Habits?'. Part 3B: Reading comprehension based on the expository text 'Why Doctors Order So Many Tests Before a Diagnosis'.
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Ever since she watched her first operation as a teenager, Aisha had __________ becoming a surgeon one day.
Explanation
The idiom 'have one's heart set on something' means to want something very much.
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Before announcing the new rules, the head nurse asked to __________ with the rest of the staff about their concerns.
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A 'heart-to-heart talk' is an honest and personal conversation.
Question 3
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A sudden __________ of a stomach virus forced the ward to close to new admissions for several days.
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An 'outbreak' is a sudden occurrence of a disease or something unwelcome.
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Patients with weakened immune systems are especially __________ to infections picked up in hospital.
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To be 'susceptible' means to be likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
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Visitors were reminded that certain illnesses can __________ quickly between patients sharing the same room.
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'Transmit' means to pass on from one person or place to another.
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After her skin reacted badly to the new cream, she was referred to a __________ for further tests.
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A 'dermatologist' is a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders.
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Many patients reported that the medication's __________ were worse than the original symptoms.
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'Side effects' are secondary, typically undesirable effects of a drug or medical treatment.
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Designers predict that by the end of this decade, ordinary households (1) __________ small sensors throughout their homes for years, gathering data without anyone noticing.
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The future perfect continuous 'will have been using' is used for an ongoing action that will be completed at a point in the future ('by the end of this decade') and has a duration ('for years').
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Engineers claim that future devices (2) __________ able to detect a fall before the person even hits the floor.
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The future simple 'will be' is appropriate for expressing predictions or claims about the future.
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At a recent product launch, one developer explained that alerts (3) __________ directly to a family doctor whenever unusual patterns appear.
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The passive form 'could be sent' indicates the possibility of an action being performed on the alerts.
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Devices (4) __________ batteries last for months are particularly popular among families caring for older relatives.
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The possessive relative pronoun 'whose' is used to show ownership related to the 'devices'.
Question 12
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Critics argue that smaller start-ups are often (5) __________ than larger companies at protecting users' private medical data.
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The comparative 'less careful' is used with 'than' to compare two types of companies.
Question 13
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Many experts agree that clearer regulations (6) __________ before such devices become standard in every home.
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The passive form 'must be introduced' expresses necessity.
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Even so, most analysts believe that this technology (7) __________ transform care for the elderly within a generation.
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The phrase 'could well' is used to emphasize that something is quite likely to happen.
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What is the main purpose of the text 'Should Smart Kitchens Replace Traditional Cooking Habits?'?
Explanation
The text discusses both the benefits (safety) and concerns (cost, connectivity risks) of smart kitchens.
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According to supporters, what can a smart stove do if a pan overheats?
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The second paragraph states that a smart stove can lower heat or switch off if a pan overheats.
Question 17
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Why might smart kitchen features particularly help households with elderly relatives?
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The text mentions these features help anyone prone to forgetfulness, including elderly relatives.
Question 18
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What concern do sceptics raise about relying on automatic shut-offs?
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Sceptics argue that these sensors might create a false sense of security, leading people to pay less attention.
Question 19
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The word 'considerably' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
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'Considerably' means to a large or great degree, which is synonymous with 'significantly'.
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What middle position do many safety experts suggest?
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Paragraph 4 explains the middle position is to build important safety features into all stoves as standard.
Question 21
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What is the overall tone of the text 'Should Smart Kitchens Replace Traditional Cooking Habits?'?
Explanation
The text presents supporters' views, sceptics' views, and a middle position, making it balanced.
Question 22
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What is the writer's main conclusion?
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The final paragraph concludes that kitchen fires are preventable and technology has a role to play if used thoughtfully.
Question 23
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What is the main purpose of the text 'Why Doctors Order So Many Tests Before a Diagnosis'?
Explanation
The entire text focuses on the diagnostic pathway and why various tests are necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
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Why can early symptoms make diagnosis difficult?
Explanation
Paragraph 2 states that tiredness, headaches, etc., can be caused by many different conditions.
Question 25
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What can blood tests reveal, according to the text?
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Paragraph 3 explains blood tests can indicate infection/inflammation and organ function (liver/kidneys).
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Why are imaging tests particularly useful?
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Paragraph 4 notes that imaging can distinguish between possibilities that would look identical based on symptoms alone.
Question 27
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What risk does the careful, step-by-step approach aim to reduce?
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Paragraph 5 states that the careful approach reduces the risk of a wrong diagnosis and harmful treatment.
Question 28
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The word 'narrow down' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
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To 'narrow down' means to reduce the number of possibilities or options.
Question 29
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What must doctors balance, according to the text?
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Paragraph 5 mentions doctors must balance the desire for quick answers with the responsibility to be certain.
Question 30
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Which statement best reflects the overall message of 'Why Doctors Order So Many Tests...'?
Explanation
The text emphasizes that taking time for confidence is better than acting quickly on an incorrect guess.
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