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Travel and Tourism Keywords

Travel agent, peak season, downside, destination, wildlife conservation, stunning, habitat, tour operator, policy, waste, range, flora and fauna, carbon footprints, biodiversity, fragile environment, pollute, under threat, increasing in popularity, itinerary, on the rise, ecotourism, endangered species, last-remaining, facing a crisis, dedicated, passengers, ecological damage, wilderness, landscape, raising animals, crops, campsites, off the beaten track, self-catering, Youth hostels, board and lodging, backpackers, go on a trek, vacate rooms

Commonly Misspelled Words

impact-, accounts-, devoted-, classified-, -particular, equal-, (to, in, on, for, as)

Travel-Related Vocabulary

settle, dish, at dawn, merely, on the move,...

Core Vocabulary Definitions

• To conduct: To do, to carry out, to undertake.
• To capture: To catch.
• To synthesize: To produce sounds, speech, or music electronically.
• To respond: To answer, to reply, to react.
• Signature: Typical or associated with a particular person.
• To evolve: To develop.
• Label: A classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing.
• Hi-tech: Using the most modern or advanced technology available.
• Backpack: Rucksack.
• To sense: To notice, to detect.
• Heart rate: The speed at which the heart beats.
• To provide: To supply, to give.
• Gadget: A small tool, device, or piece of equipment that does something useful.
• To bark: To make the short, loud sound that a dog makes.
• Goal: Objective, target, purpose.
• To aim: To try or intend to achieve something.

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my views towards the abuse of domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Recently, more and more mistreatment cases of domestic helpers hit the headlines. It is astonishing that those helpers can be mistreated in such a violent way. Below are the reasons why the abuse of domestic helpers should be opposed.

First and foremost, any kind of abuse is illegal.

According to the law, no one can hurt the others by any cruel means, including the domestic helpers. Although most domestic helpers are foreigners, they are protected by the law. The employers who mistreat the domestic helpers break the law and should be brought to justice. How can we accept people being mistreated illegally in Hong Kong? This is why the abuse should...

1. Medical.

Relating to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries.

2. Operate.

Perform a surgical operation.

3. Removal.

The action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted.

4. Repair.

The action of fixing or mending something.

5. Replacement.

The action or process of replacing someone or something.

6. Suffering.

The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

7. Tissue.

Any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products.

8. Transplant.

An operation in which an organ or tissue is transplanted.

9. Jaw.

Each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth.

10. Lungs.

Each of the pair...

1) What are the vital signs?

- Blood pressure (BP), Temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, saturation of oxygen

2) What different patient charts are there? What do nurses document on them?

- Observation charts: Nurses document the patient's vital signs.
- Fluid balance chart: To document input/output of liquids/fluids.
- Drugs chart: To document the drugs given/administered to the patient.

3) Name different types of trolleys.

- Drugs trolley
- Dressings trolley
- Crash trolley

4) What happens when a patient is on a waiting list and a hospital bed becomes vacant?

The patient is contacted and told when to report to the hospital for admission.

5) Can all illnesses be treated at home?

No, not all illnesses can be treated at home. Some need hospitalization,...

H2O (-)

Loop Diuretics (Potassium losing)

H2O (+)

Passive Voice: Transforming Sentences

Examples of Passive Voice Sentences

1. The garages in my street are cleaned by us every day.
2. A lot of money has been given to him (by someone).
3. Two hundred people were arrested by the police.
4. The words were written by Paul and the music was made by John.
5. Every car engine is checked by us thoroughly.
6. This computer is exported by us to seventy different countries.
7. The factory was opened (by us) at nine o’clock.
8. Two million books are sent (by them) to America every year.
9. Two million books are sent by Macmillan to America every year.
10. It is thought that the world’s climate is changing.
11. It is said that car prices will rise next year.

Vocabulary: Health and Illness

1. Complete the sentences with the best options:

• Ruth had a

The Psychology of Space

1. 1c, 2a

2. T T

1. There had been little research on the psychological effects of the buildings we live and work in.
2. Architects should take into account not only the appearance of a building, but also the health of the people who use it.

1. Aspects
2. Recover
3. Risk
4. Take into account

Where Am I?

1. A, 2c

2. T F

1. …animals with amazing navigational skills.
2. …they can't rely on maps and a GPS to help them navigate.

1. Disorientation
2. Landmarks
3. Skills
4. Vast
5. Environments

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

1. b, 2, c

2. T F

1. In order to help them reach their goals.
2. The writer believes that if we can control our impulses, it can be an important tool for achieving success.

1. Make it
2. Held out
3. Founded
4. Allow

Noise Matters

1. B 2C

2. T F

1. Because they dislike being forced to

Primary Immunodeficiencies

Primary immunodeficiencies are a group of disorders that affect the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infections. These disorders can be inherited or acquired, and they can range in severity from mild to life-threatening.

Types of Primary Immunodeficiencies

There are many different types of primary immunodeficiencies, each with its own unique set of symptoms and causes. Some of the most common types include:

• B cell deficiencies affect the production of B cells, which are white blood cells that produce antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that help the body fight off infections.
• T cell deficiencies affect the production of T cells, which are white blood cells that help the body fight off infections.

Mastering English Vocabulary and Word Relationships

English to Spanish Vocabulary List (R-Y)

A collection of essential English terms and their corresponding Spanish translations:

• Rough: bravo, escandaloso
• Sank: hundirse
• Sat shivering for: permanecieron sentados temblando
• Seals: focas
• Seasoned ship's captain: capitán de barco experto
• Set: decorado
• Shoplift: ladrón
• Sign up: contactar
• Signal: señal
• Sitcom: comedia de situación
• Soap opera: telenovela
• Soften the blow: suavizar el golpe
• Sorry about: arrepentido por
• Sorry for: arrepentido de
• Spacecraft: nave espacial
• Staff: personal
• Steal: robar
• Step out: salir
• Sunscreen: crema de sol
• Supplies: provisiones
• Suspect: sospechar
• Switch: intercambiar
• Take off: despegue
• Take place: tener lugar
• Take up: ocupan
• Tempt: tentar
• Tend