Senses Disorders Worksheet A The Ear B The Eye C Listening Listen and decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F). 1 In cataract, the lens, normally transparent, doesn’t let in light. 2 The vision in cataract differs also in colour from normal vision. 3 Age is the most common cause of cataract. 4 It is usually preceded by another eye disease. 5 The disease can be caused by an overuse of makeup. 6 If it occurs in children, it rarely affects both eyes. 7 Most of the cataract operations result in a restored vision. 8 Phacoemulsification is one step the surgeon follows during the operation. 9 During the surgery, a cut is made on top of the cornea. 10 The diseased lens is sucked out by a special instrument called ‘phaco’. D Indirect speech Yesterday you met a friend of yours, Steve. You hadn’t seen him for a long time. Here are some of the things Steve said to you: 1 ‘I’m living in London.’ He said that… 2 ‘I haven’t passed my exam in anatomy.’ 3 ‘I will have to study all summer.’ 4 ‘I want to go to Scotland in July.’ 5 ‘My friend Joe was admitted to Masaryk University.’ 6 ‘I saw Helen at party and she seemed fine.’ 7 ‘I’m going to apply for a job I saw on the internet.’ 8 ‘Do you enjoy your studies?’ 9 ‘Did you pass all your exams?’ 10 ‘Which subject do you find the most difficult?’ E Test revision I) Transform the sentences. 1) The doctors diagnosed the disease in him for the first time. He was the first man __________________________________with this disease. 2) The author of the research has described many different stimuli and bacteria. Many different stimuli and bacteria ______________________ the author of the research. 3) ‘I haven’t spoken to Steve for ages,’ he said. He said _______________________________________ 4) The researchers will modify the cells during the process. During the process the cells _______________________. 5) She broke her arm last week when she tried to climb that tree. If she __________________________, she ________________________ her arm. 6) ‘Where is the children’s ward?’ the mother asked the nurse. The mother asked the nurse _____________________________________ 7) They say the weather will be wonderful tomorrow. Shall we go to the beach? Ok, we _________________ to the beach, if the weather ___________________________ 8) I was born in a hospital. I forgot its name. I was born __________________________________ name I forgot. II) Word formation 1 The predominating symptom of renal insufficiency is the _________ of urea in blood. (ACCUMULATE) 2 _____________ is usually the inability to absorb certain sugars, fats, proteins or vitamins from food. (ABSORB) 3 Pelvic ultrasound is a _____________ procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves. (INVADE) 4 If there is a perforation in the sclera, a ______________ repair called scleroplasty may be required. (SURGEON) 5 In case of stroke, the embolus usually ______________ in the heart. (ORIGIN) III) Multiple choice 1 When a hormone is deficient, treatment may be by ____ therapy. A remove B removal C replacing D replacement 2 The diagnosis of testicular cancer is usually ___ by biopsy. A confirmed B certified C controlled D accepted 3 Rhinorrhea, also known as a runny nose, is an ____ flow of mucus from the nose. A exceedingly B excessive C exceed D extravagant 4 The primary function of the lymphatic system is to _____ fluid from tissue spaces and return in to the blood. A replenish B release C drain D destroy 5 Excision of the gallbladder is called ____ A cholecystectomy B cholecystitis C cholecystopathy D cholecystotomy 6 The calcaneus (heel bone) serves as a point of ____ for several of the muscles of the calf. A immobilisation B ligament C junction D attachement 7 ___ is an abnormal outward curvature of a portion of the spine, commonly known as humpback or hunchback. A lordosis B scoliosis C kyphosis D osteomyelitis 8 When you move, your muscles get shorter, or they ___ A contain B contrast C contract D constrict 9 The removal of a tooth, also called an ____, may still be an unpleasant, even if painless, experience. A excavation B extraction C extraption D extrapolation 10 A cicatrix is a normal ____ resulting from the healing of a wound. A scare B scaring C scarring D scar