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Cambridge 12 Academic Reading Test Three Passage Two
The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography
Reading Passage 2 has eight sections, A—H.
Which paragraph contains the following information? NB You may use any letter more than once.
14. an acceptance that not all diseases can be totally eliminated
The answer is D.
In paragraph four, while people will always be prone to illness, the study of how geography affects our health could lead to the eradication of certain illnesses, and the prevention of others in the future.
15. examples of physical conditions caused by human behavior
The answer is C.
In paragraph three, in many large cities, the wind is not strong enough to clear the air of the massive amounts of smog and pollution that cause asthma, lung problems, eyesight issues, and more in the people who live there….. The rapid industrialization of some countries in recent years has also led to the cutting down of forests to allow for the expansion of big cities, which makes it even harder to fight the pollution with the fresh air that is produced by plants.
16. a reference to classifying diseases on the basis of how far they extend geographically
The answer is F.
In paragraph six, researchers study the interactions between humans and their environment that could lead to illness (such as asthma in places with high levels of pollution) and work to create a clear way of categorizing illnesses, diseases, and epidemics into local and global scales.
17. reasons why the level of access to healthcare can vary within a country
The answer is G.
In paragraph seven, for instance, it may be very difficult for people to get medical attention because there is a mountain between their village and the nearest hospital.
18. a description of health geography as a mixture of different academic fields
The answer is D.
In paragraph four, health geography is the combination of, on the one hand, knowledge regarding geography and methods used to analyze and interpret geographical information, and on the other, the study of health, diseases, and healthcare practices around the world.
19. a description of the type of area where a particular illness is rare
The answer is B.
In paragraph two, Malaria is much less of a problem in high-altitude deserts, for instance.
Complete the senteces.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
20. Certain diseases have disappeared, thanks to better …… and healthcare.
The answer is VACCINATIONS.
In paragraph one, while many diseases that affect humans have been eradicated due to improvements in vaccinations and the availability of healthcare, there are still areas around the world where certain health issues are more prevalent.
21. Because there is more contact between people, ……. are losing their usefulness.
The answer is ANTIBIOTICS.
In paragraph one, as a result, super-viruses and other infections resistant to antibiotics are becoming more and more common.
22. Disease-causing …… are most likely to be found in hot, damp regions.
The answer is MOSQUITO(E)S.
In paragraph two, perhaps one of the most obvious examples of this idea is malaria-prone areas, which are usually tropical regions that foster a warm and damp environment in which the mosquitos that can give people this disease can grow.
23. One cause of pollution is ….. that burn a particular fuel.
The answer is FACTORIES.
In paragraph three, part of the problem is, of course, the massive number of cars being driven, in addition to factories that run on coal power.
24. The growth of cities often has an impact on nearby ……
The answer is FORESTS.
In paragraph three, the rapid industrialization of some countries in recent years has also led to the cutting down of forests to allow for the expansion of big cities, which makes it even harder to fight the pollution with the fresh air that is produced by plants.
25. ……. is one disease that is growing after having been eradicated.
The answer is POLIO.
In paragraph four, it is an increasingly important area of study in a world where diseases like polio are re-emerging, respiratory diseases continue to spread, and malaria-prone areas are still fighting to find a better cure.
26. A physical barrier such as a …….. can prevent people from reaching a hospital.
The answer is MOUNTAIN.
In paragraph six, for instance, it may be very difficult for people to get medical attention because there is a mountain between their village and the nearest hospital.