Health collocations Ex - Goat Guru English

Exercise 1: Collocation Recognition & Matching

his exercise helps you pair nouns with their correct verbs/adjectives.

Part A: Match the terms from the left column with the terms from the right column to form a common collocation.

Term A		Term B
1. emotional		a. disorders
2. psychological		b. well-being
3. counseling		c. services
4. stigma		d. reduction
5. coping		e. strategies
6. mental		f. resilience
7. therapeutic		g. treatment
8. early		h. intervention
9. balanced		i. diet
10. physical		j. fitness

Part B: Now, match the terms related to healthcare systems and public health.

Term A		Term B
1. universal		a. care services
2. primary		b. healthcare
3. medical		c. facilities
4. health insurance		d. coverage
5. patient care		e. quality
6. vaccination		f. campaigns
7. health		g. regulations
8. disease prevention		h. programs
9. public health		i. awareness
10. preventive		j. measures

Exercise 2: Gap-Fill with Context

A major contributor to the obesity epidemic is the combination of a and high .
such as anorexia are serious conditions that require comprehensive care, which can be a significant part of a country’s overall .
One of the biggest challenges for the national health service is a in rural areas, which leads to excessively long for non-urgent appointments.
Effective should promote an from childhood to combat chronic diseases like diabetes.
Many governments have implemented successful , and these are now a key part of aimed at improving public health.

Exercise 3: Error Correction

Each sentence contains one incorrect collocation. Identify the mistake and rewrite the sentence using the correct collocation from the list.

Schools have a role in promoting good mental well-being among students.

2. Having strong support groups is crucial for people recovering from addiction.

3. Many people struggle with weight control because of unhealthy eating habits.

4. The quality of sick person care has improved with new technology.

5. The government is launching a new campaign for illness prevention.

6. There is a big lack of nurses in the public hospital system.

7. Simple preventing actions like handwashing can stop the spread of germs.

Exercise 4: Sentence Transformation (IELTS Writing Task 2 Style)

Rewrite the following sentences using the prompt word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

The ability to recover from difficulties is an important skill.
RESILIENCE

2. Many modern jobs involve sitting down for long periods.
SEDENTARY

3. The government pays for medical treatment for everyone in this country.
UNIVERSAL

4. The main goal of these programs is to stop people from starting to smoke.
PREVENTION

5. The rules for food safety are very strict.
REGULATIONS

Exercise 5: IELTS Writing Task 2 – Planning & Vocabulary

This exercise helps you plan an essay and select relevant vocabulary.

Essay Question:
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health through diet and exercise. Others, however, believe that governments should play a key role in ensuring the health of their citizens. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Step 1: Brainstorming Arguments & Vocabulary

View 1: Individual Responsibility (e.g., personal choice, balanced diet, active lifestyle, self-care practices)
View 2: Government Responsibility (e.g., public health, regulations, funding, prevention programs)

View 1: Individual Responsibility	Relevant Collocations	View 2: Government Responsibility	Relevant Collocations
1. Personal lifestyle choices	`junk food consumption`, `sedentary lifestyle`	1. Create a healthy environment	`health regulations`, `anti-smoking initiatives`
2. Benefits of personal effort	`physical fitness`, `weight management`	2. Provide healthcare access	`universal healthcare`, `primary care services`
3. Cost to the system	`medical expenditure` (caused by unhealthy choices)	3. Public education	`public health awareness`, `disease prevention programs`

Step 2: Write a sample body paragraph.
Choose one view from your table and write a coherent paragraph arguing for it. Use at least 4 collocations from the list.

Your Paragraph (Arguing for Government Responsibility):

Exercise 6: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Practice Questions

Prepare short answers to these typical IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions. Try to incorporate the suggested collocations naturally.

How can modern societies better address problems of stress and mental health?
(Try to use: emotional well-being, counseling services, stigma reduction)
Why do you think obesity is becoming more common in many countries?
(Try to use: junk food consumption, sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a state-funded healthcare system?
(Try to use: universal healthcare, waiting times, patient care quality)
What role should the government play in promoting public health?
(Try to use: health regulations, vaccination campaigns, preventive measures)

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