Sixth Preparatory English Lecture Notes Review

Practice flashcards covering English curriculum units including health, social stories, professions (interpreting, banking), and environmental topics.

According to Dr Ramzi, why do many people become ill?

Because of their bad habits.

What percentage of British people are at risk of becoming diabetics due to their diet?

$$60\%$$

According to the text, what does the British government spend millions of pounds on?

Health care for people who have made themselves ill through bad habits like smoking.

What is the definition of a 'diet' as provided in the lesson?

What you eat.

What is the noun for the part of your body responsible for breathing?

Lungs.

Why was Ammar's life great before his accident?

He was $16$ years old, a member of the basketball team, and had many friends.

How did Ammar hurt his back?

He jumped off a bridge and hit the bottom of the river because it was not deep enough.

What technology did doctors want to try with Ammar?

An exoskeleton.

What do Ammar's doctors believe will happen to wheelchairs in the future?

They believe exoskeletons will replace wheelchairs completely.

What happened to Najla Imad at the age of $3$?

She lost much of her right arm and both legs as a result of a bomb attack.

At what age did Najla Imad start playing table tennis?

She was $10$ years old.

How did Najla Imad win the Paralympic gold medal in Paris $2024$?

She beat the Tokyo $2020$ champion with a score of $3-1$.

What is the term for 'thieves who break into homes'?

Burglars.

In the burglary story, why was Sue happy the robber left before her father came downstairs?

Because her father did not get hurt.

Why was Sue's Science report lost?

It was saved on her father's computer's hard disk, which was stolen.

How long have police officers been using radar speed guns?

For over $70$ years.

How do radar speed guns work?

They send radio waves that hit a car and bounce back to the gun.

What are 'pickpockets'?

People who steal money from your pocket, often in crowded areas.

What happens when a radar speed gun's radio waves hit a stationary (stopped) car?

The waves are the same when they bounce back to the gun.

Why do interpreters like Samira Al-Mahmoud need to read about a subject beforehand?

To become familiar with technical terms.

What degree must an interpreter have before doing a postgraduate diploma?

A university degree in a language.

What is a 'booth' in the context of interpreting?

The box-like room where interpreters work.

How much did Anna's two-week holiday to the Kerkennah Islands cost?

$$\pounds 300$$

What is 'hospitality'?

A fine welcome.

What is the term for a boat that transports people and goods?

Ferry.

What do experts say about workaholics?

They believe that other people cannot do their job and they find out too late that work is not the only thing in life.

What are the health risks of life's pressure (stress)?

It can cause health problems and high blood pressure.

What is the definition of 'instilled'?

Put in our minds gradually.

Why does a banker need good communication skills?

To explain complex financial things clearly to clients.

What is 'interest' in a banking context?

Money you pay for a loan or receive on savings.

What are 'pension plans'?

Schemes into which people put money during their working life to provide an income when they are older.

What is a 'gym mirror' used for in modern fitness?

To teach people how to exercise by showing their form.

Why is wind power considered 'clean energy'?

It does not produce greenhouse gases or pollution.

What is a 'reservoir'?

An area that contains water for distribution.

What are 'gorges'?

Deep valleys.