Module 1: Vocabulary & Grammar Build-up

Warm up your words and sentences before you write.

A Word Forms of Unit Words

Change the unit word in brackets into the correct form to complete the sentence.

1. Fresh vegetables are far more [nutrient] than ultra-processed ready meals.

2. Children who consume excess sugar every day run a higher risk of becoming [obesity].

3. A diet lacking in leafy greens can leave a person [deficiency] in iron.

4. Packaged snacks often contain chemical [additive] to extend their shelf life.

5. Bright packaging is designed to make cheap junk food look more [appetite].

B Collocations with Unit Words

Complete each sentence using one word from the box: craving, intake, portion, protein, fibre.

6. Medical guidelines suggest reducing your daily sodium ___ to prevent high blood pressure.

7. Drinking a glass of water can help you control a sudden sugar ___ between main meals.

8. Practicing careful ___ control prevents people from eating much larger servings than they need.

9. Bodybuilders usually follow a high-___ diet to help rebuild muscle tissue after lifting weights.

10. Oats and legumes provide plenty of dietary ___, which keeps the human digestive system healthy.

C Common Essay Phrases

Complete each sentence using a phrase from the bank once: As a result, For instance, In my view, On the other hand, In addition.

11. Many young students drink sugary energy drinks late at night. ___, they often suffer from poor concentration at school.

12. Preparing fresh meals at home saves a household money. ___, it allows families to monitor all cooking ingredients closely.

13. Some people believe that authorities should regulate billboards. ___, others argue that individuals should make their own dietary choices.

14. Small daily habits can protect long-term health. ___, walking for twenty minutes after dinner helps balance blood sugar levels.

15. ___, teaching cooking skills in school is more effective than placing bans on television advertisements.

D Sentence Paraphrasing

Choose the sentence that best rewrites the original statement without changing its meaning.

Original sentence:

"Governments should restrict the advertising of junk food to young people."

Original sentence:

"Eating ultra-processed meals regularly increases the risk of severe health conditions."

Original sentence:

"Individuals ought to take personal responsibility for their daily food choices."

E Grammar Recap: Paired Conjunctions

Remember the five pairs: both ... and, either ... or, neither ... nor, whether ... or, and not only ... but also. Type the missing partner word in each sentence.

19. Ultra-processed foods are not only high in salt, ___ also low in essential vitamins.

20. Consumers can choose ___ water or sugary soft drinks when ordering at a fast food counter.

21. New health campaigns will only succeed if ___ parents and schools work together to guide young people.