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Vocabulary: Health and lifestyle

From "sedentary lifestyle" to "life expectancy": the topic vocabulary you need for health questions in Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2.

Vocabulary Band 5.5–6.5 · B2 11 questions Sign in to save

Topic vocabulary

AreaWords and collocations
Lifestylea sedentary lifestyle, a balanced diet, processed food, junk food, physical activity
Problemsobesity, heart disease, stress, sleep deprivation, a lack of exercise
Societylife expectancy, public health, the healthcare system, preventive measures
Mental healthanxiety, wellbeing, burnout, to cope with pressure

Using them in an argument

One of the main causes of obesity is a sedentary lifestyle: many people spend most of the day sitting at a desk and then sitting in front of a screen.
Governments could improve public health by investing in preventive measures, such as cycle lanes and nutrition education, rather than only treating disease.

A note on "healthy" and "healthful"

In everyday English, healthy is used for both people and food: a healthy diet. Use that.

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Questions 1–6

Match each term with its meaning, A–G. There is one meaning you don't need.

A
extreme tiredness caused by working too hard for too long
B
a hospital that only treats children
C
the average number of years a person is expected to live
D
eating the right amounts of different kinds of food
E
actions taken to stop illness before it starts
F
a condition of being seriously overweight
G
a way of living with very little physical activity

  1. a sedentary lifestyle

  2. life expectancy

  3. obesity

  4. preventive measures

  5. burnout

  6. a balanced diet

Questions 7–11

Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

processedcopedeprivationpublicphysical

  1. food often contains high levels of salt and sugar.

  2. Many students struggle to with exam pressure.

  3. Sleep can affect memory and concentration.

  4. Schools should require at least an hour of activity every day.

  5. Banning smoking in restaurants was a victory for health.

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