Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
Definition
speech
noun
C1 when someone is healthy,
happy, and comfortable

C1

Body & well-being

Health

/welbi./

C1

Body & vein

Health

/ven/

Body & twist

Health

/twst/

Body & therapeutic

Health

/er.pjut.k/ adjective HEALTH

C1 helping to cure a disease or
improve your health

C1

C1

noun

verb

C1 [C] one of the tubes in your

body that carries blood to the
heart

INJURE
C1 [T] If you twist a part of your
body, you injure it by turning it
suddenly.

Examples
Dictionary example:
I found that yoga increased my sense of well-being.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
The beautiful countryside which surrounds the fields can generate a feeling of
well-being and make exercise more pleasant.
Dictionary example:
the veins in the leg/neck
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Do you love the sensation of your blood rushing in your veins, your knees
trembling slightly and your hair standing [at] attention? Well, I do, and
dangerous sports are the thing for me.
Dictionary example:
I tripped and twisted my ankle.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
The worst part is, that we had an older lady within our group who had twisted
her an[k]le so she was somewhat disabled at the time.
Dictionary example:
the therapeutic benefits of massage
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
The drink produced, tsikondia, is one of the ne[c]essary drinks for the cold
nights of winter. It is also believed to have therapeutic effects on people's
health.

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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic
C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Body & surgeon

Health

/sr.dn/

Body & starve

Health

/strv/

Body & stamina

Health

stm..n/

Body & spine

Health

/spn/

Body & side effect

Health

/sd..fekt/

Parts of
Definition
speech
noun
C1 a doctor who is specially
trained to perform medical
operations

verb

noun

noun

noun

C1 to become ill or die because

you do not have enough food, or
to make someone ill or die
because they do not have enough
food
C1 the physical or mental energy
that allows you to do something
for a long time

C1 the long structure of bones

down the center of your back,
which supports your body

MEDICINE
C1 another effect that a drug has
on your body in addition to the
main effect for which the doctor
has given you the drug

Examples
Dictionary example:
He is a leading surgeon at a London hospital.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I have been a surgeon for almost 20 years now, and I have worked in many
different situations.
Dictionary example:
Many people have starved to death in parts of Africa.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
People were starving to death and various crimes took place.
Dictionary example:
Marathon runners need a lot of stamina.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
She is a healthy strong girl with stamina.
Dictionary example:
She injured her spine in a riding accident.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I use this cent[e]r because my doctor recommended [I] follow a very specific
type of exercise to correct problems that I have [with] my spine.
Dictionary example:
Headaches are one side effect of this drug.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Now, we have come up with something called Phyto essence that is designed

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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
to overcome skin problems effectively without causing any harmful side
effects.

C1

C1

C1

C1

Body & relax

Health

/rlks/

Body & pulse

Health

/pls/

Body & pregnancy

Health

/preg.nn.si/

Body & posture

Health

/ps.tr/

verb

noun

noun

LESS STIFF
C1 If a part of your body relaxes, it
becomes less stiff, and if you relax
it, you make it become less stiff.
C1 the regular movement of blood
through your body when your
heart is beating

Dictionary example:
Try these exercises to relax your neck muscles.

Dictionary examples:
She put her fingers on my wrist to take my pulse (=count the number of beats
per minute).
My pulse rate is 70.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Nowadays, stressful things are all around you. They have bad effects on your
work, private life or education, as well as sometimes causing you health
problems such as high blood pressure, an irregular pulse, etc.

C1 when a woman is pregnant

Dictionary example:
Her symptoms were caused by her pregnancy.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
The reduced risk of further pregnancies in conjunction with less remuneration
for their work makes these women seem more attractive to employers.

noun

C1 the position of your back,

shoulders, etc. when you are
standing or sitting

Dictionary example:
She has very good/bad/poor posture.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
As for the furniture, replacing old rickety chairs would result in better working
conditions and prevent fatigue, stress, incapa[c]ity for work due to bad

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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
posture, therefore speeding up productivity and doing away with complaints
about pain and poor health.

C1

C1

C1

C1

Body & organ

Health

/r.gn/

Body & obesity

Health

/obi.st.i/

Body & obese

Health

/obis/

Body & nutritious

Health

/nutr.s/

noun

noun

BODY
C1 a part of an animal or plant
that has a special purpose

Dictionary examples:
internal/vital organs
an organ donor/transplant
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Now you can replace or heal almost every bone or organ in a human body.

C1 the state of being extremely fat

Dictionary example:
The government is concerned about childhood obesity.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Many researchers say that obesity and other adult diseases are getting
common as we eat more western food.

adjective C1 extremely fat

Dictionary example:
Currently, 15% of the population are classified as obese.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Less physical activity and [a] poor diet can lead to being overweight or even
obese.
adjective C1 Nutritious food contains
substances that your body needs
to stay healthy.

Dictionary example:
a nutritious meal
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
They seem to have discovered that salads and pasta can be as tasty and
nutritious as red meat.

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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic
C1

C1

Vocabulary

Body & nutritional

Health

Parts of
Definition
speech
/nutr.n.l/ adjective C1 relating to the food that you
eat and the way it affects your
health
Phonetic

Body & nutrition

Health

/nutr.n/

noun

C1

Body & naturally

Health

/nt..r.li/

adverb

C1

Body & infect

Health

/nfekt/

verb

C1 the food that you eat and the

way that it affects your health

Examples
Dictionary example:
These snacks have very little nutritional value.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Today, individuals have less time to prepare homemade food with high
nutritional value.
Dictionary example:
Good nutrition is essential for growing children.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
So, good exercise combined with the right nutrition (low fat, vegetables etc.)
[will] alter our lives and help us feel and appear more relaxed.

LIFE
C1 happening or existing as part of Dictionary examples:
nature and not made or done by A healthy body will be able to fight off the illness naturally without the use of
people
medicine.
He has naturally blonde hair.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Sometimes people say women are naturally stronger tha[n] men.
DISEASE
C1 to give someone a disease
Dictionary example:
Thousands of people were infected with the virus.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Furthermore, most times the hotels expel their waste to the sea and they
pollute the water. Consequently, a lot of people have been infected by
different kinds of ailments.

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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

C1

Body & history

Health

/hs.t.ri/

C1

Body & health care

Health

/helker/

C1

Body & germ

Health

/drm/

C1

Body & genetic

Health

/dnet.k/

Parts of
Definition
Examples
speech
noun
a history of sthC1 If you have a
history of a particular problem or
illness, you have already suffered Dictionary example:
from it.
Our family has a history of diabetes.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
The characteristic we are born with is to a certain level affected by genetic
factor[s], e.g., if a mother has a history of depression her daughter or son will
also have higher chance [of] get[ting] depression.
noun
C1 the set of services provided by
a country or an organization for
Dictionary examples:
treating people who are ill
A large proportion of these taxes go towards providing health care.
Healthcare workers are some of the lowest paid people in the country.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
In Britain, the NHS provides free health care for every citizen.
noun
DISEASE
C1 a very small living thing that
Dictionary example:
causes disease
Wash your hands before cooking so that you don't spread germs.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I am more careful with cleaning up and taking care of my baby. It was amazing
the way they spoke about germs and dust.
adjective C1 relating to genes
Dictionary examples:
a rare genetic disorder
genetic research
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Mendel thought that basically it is the genetic material which is responsible for
the future development of a child.
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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

C1

Body & gene

Health

/din/

C1

Body & dumb

Health

/dm/

C1

Body & dry

Health

/dr/

C1

Body & donate

Health

/do.net/

C1

Body & disorder

Health

/dsr.dr/

Parts of
Definition
Examples
speech
noun
C1 a part of a cell that is passed on
from a parent to a child and that Dictionary example:
controls particular characteristics Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for causing this disease.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I think it would be reasonable to include capsules with human genes and the
genetic material of endangered species.
adjective NOT TALKING
C1 physically unable to talk
Dictionary example:
The child is deaf and dumb.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
The first one is "Lessons of Piano". It is the story of a dumb woman who uses a
piano to express her feelings and moods.
adjective HAIR/SKIN
C1 Dry skin or hair does not feel Dictionary example:
soft or smooth.
My lips feel really dry.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
She looked old, her skin was dry and her eyes so lucid... .
verb
BLOOD/ORGANS
Dictionary example:
C1 to allow some of your blood or He donated a kidney to his sister.
part of your body to be used for Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
medical purposes
For example, he once saved my life, putting his in danger by donating a large
quantity of blood.
noun
ILLNESS
Dictionary example:
C1 [C] an illness or medical
a mental/physical disorder
condition
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
We should react at an early stage of an eating disorder by watching ourselves,
consulting a doctor and going to the fitness center.
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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic

Vocabulary

C1

Body & digestion

Health

C1

Body & digest

Health

C1

Body & deodorant

Health

C1

Body & day care

Health

C1

Body & conscious

Health

Parts of
Definition
Examples
speech
/ddest.n/ noun
C1 when your body changes food Dictionary example:
in your stomach into substances He has problems with digestion.
that it can use
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
They do not spend time preparing and eating the food and that is not very
good for the digestion process.
/ddest/
verb
FOOD
C1 to change food in your stomach Dictionary example:
into substances that your body
I need some time to digest my dinner.
can use
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Most families are also trying to eat a bit less meat, because meat is very hard
to digest.
/dio.d.rnt/ noun
C1 a substance that you put on
your body to prevent or hide
Dictionary example:
unpleasant smells
I always use deodorant.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
On the other hand, men require regular supplies of shaving lotions, shampoo,
deodorant, and many more [things] too.
/de.ker/
noun
C1 care provided during the day
for young children or for older
Dictionary examples:
people who cannot look after
The twins are in day care three afternoons a week.
themselves
A day-care center
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
It is not very easy for a working mother to find day care [to] look after her
children while she is working.
/kn.ts/
adjective AWAKE
C1 awake and able to think and
Dictionary example:
notice things
He's still conscious but he's very badly injured.
Phonetic

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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic
C1

C1

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Body & come around

Health BECOME
CONSCIOUS

C1 to become conscious again

after an accident or medical
operation

Body & clinical

Health

/kln..kl/

Body & cholesterol

Health

/kles.tr.l/ noun

C1

Body & carry

Health

/kr.i/

verb

C1

Body & butt

Health

/bt/

noun

C1

Body & bump

Health

bmp/

noun

C1

Definition

adjective MEDICAL
C1 relating to medical treatment
and tests

C1 a type of fat in your body that

can cause heart disease if you
have too much

Examples
Dictionary example:
When he came around, he couldn't remember what had happened.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
When he came [a]round, he was lying in a bed, surrounded by smiling women.
Dictionary example:
clinical trials/research
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Doctors, for example, travel to get better qualifications, new medical skills and
clinical experience.
Dictionary example:
The doctor said I had high cholesterol.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Hong Kong people have become fatter and fatter due to the adoption of
Western food which is rich in fat and cholesterol.

DISEASE
C1 to have a disease that you
Dictionary example:
might give to someone else
Mosquitoes carry malaria and other infectious diseases.
C1 the part of your body that you
sit on
Dictionary example:
The baby is learning to walk and keeps falling on her butt.
BODY
C1 a raised area on your body
Dictionary example:
where it has been hurt by hitting I got a bump on my head when I hit it getting into the car.
something hard
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Body & Health C1

CEFR Topic
C1

C1

C1

C1

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Body & breath

Health

/bre/

Body & blindness

Health

/blnd.ns/

Body & bacteria

Health

/bktr.i./

Body & abortion

Health

/br.n/

Parts of
Definition
speech
noun
catch your breath
C1 to rest for a short time until
you can breathe regularly again

noun

noun

noun

NOT SEEING
C1 the state of being blind

C1 very small living things that

sometimes cause disease

C1 ! a medical method to end a

pregnancy

Examples
Dictionary example:
Let's stop here and catch our breath.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Unfortunately, the rooms we stayed in were on the 4th floor. The older people
couldn't catch their breath when they finally arrived there!
Dictionary example:
In its later stages the disease causes blindness.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Apart from his blindness, his health has worsened in general.
Dictionary example:
The infection was caused by bacteria in the lung.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
We were just lucky that during that period, the weather was cold and low
temperatures prevented bacteria from spreading.
Dictionary example:
to have an abortion
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Some of these problems are serious and should be eliminated, such as
abortion and domestic violence.

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