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Use of English

Level C1

Part 3 - Word Formation

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Medical Ethics Today

Modern medicine has brought extraordinary advances, but these have also created new ethical dilemmas. Many treatments that were once considered (0) IMPOSSIBLE are now routine, which means doctors and patients must make increasingly complex decisions. One major concern is the (1) .......... (EQUAL) of access to healthcare. In many countries, expensive treatments are available only to a small proportion of the population, which raises questions about fairness and social responsibility. Another issue is informed consent: patients must fully understand the benefits and risks of a procedure before agreeing to it, yet medical language can be so technical that such understanding is not always (2) .......... (ACHIEVE). There is also growing debate about the use of genetic data. While it can lead to more effective treatment, it may also threaten patient (3) .......... (PRIVATE) if sensitive information is shared without permission. Similarly, the rapid (4) .......... (DEVELOP) of artificial intelligence in diagnosis has led to concerns about accountability when mistakes occur. At the same time, doctors are expected to act with (5) .......... (HONEST) and compassion, even when discussing a poor prognosis. In some cases, the (6) .......... (WITHDRAW) of treatment may be considered, especially when recovery seems unlikely. Such decisions can be emotionally (7) .......... (DESTROY) for families and medically (8) .......... (CONTROVERSY) for professionals.

What to do

For each gap you get one word in capitals which you have to change so the grammar and meaning fit in the sentence. Here you have to show how well you know word families and if you can change words by using prefixes and suffixes.

You need to read the whole text to get the writer’s opinion on the topic. That’s because sometimes a negative prefix will be required. There is usually at least one word requiring a negative prefix, so look out for these.

In the exam always write something. You never know, you might be lucky even if you are not sure of the answer!

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text so that you understand what it is about.
  2. Look at each sentence in detail.
  3. Think about what kind of word you need and whether you need a negative prefix or a suffix.
  4. Read the sentence again to check whether you need a plural form.
  5. Check your spelling, as it must be correct.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Exercise Details

Author

Gabriel Maçaneiro

@gabriel-macaneiro

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the ethical issues in modern medicine"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 12, 2026

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