IELTS unit 3: Health issues

Match to collocate

• disease

• chronic

• choices

• preventive

• measures

• Wellness

• system

• immune

• program

• lifestyle

Governments should ​ (a)   in preventive measures to ​ (b)   the rising incidence of chronic diseases and ​ (c)   the burden on healthcare systems

• invest
• curb
• alleviate

Schools are increasingly adopting ​ (a)   that focus on educating students about ​ (b)   and ways to support their ​ (c)   through proper nutrition and exercise.

• wellness programs
• preventive measures
• immune systems

Participating in ​ (a)   can significantly strengthen​ (b)   , as it often includes ​ (c)   and encourages healthier​ (d)   .

• a wellness program
• the immune system
• preventive measures
• lifestyle choices

What is A sedentary lifestyle?

• a way of life that involves high levels of physical activity

• a way of life that involves low levels of physical activity

According to the passage, workplace wellness programs have been shown to significantly enhance employees' overall health.

• True

• False

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a 15% reduction in healthcare costs due to workplace wellness programs.

• True

• False

The World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that individuals who engage in regular physical activity have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases compared to those with sedentary lifestyles.

• True

• False

Match the following

• a balanced diet

• boost

• life expectancy

• follow

• health policies

• implement

• the immune system

• Increase

In conclusion, ​ (a)   policies that ​ (b)   health concerns and ​ (c)   the immune system can significantly ​ (d)   increasing life expectancy.

• address
• boost
• contribute to
• prioritizing
• prioritize
• increase