‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM- 12
Here are explanations of the Questions of passage named ‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’, which is from the Cambridge 12 book. The Questions that have been asked are ‘Finding information’ and Blanks’. You will find the locations of the Reading Answers, Keywords(highlighted and underlined) and justifications.
READING PASSAGE 2: The intersection of Health sciences and Geography
| Question | Answer |
| 14 | D |
| 15 | C |
| 16 | F |
| 17 | G |
| 18 | D |
| 19 | B |
| 20 | VACCINATIONS |
| 21 | ANTIBIOTICS |
| 22 | MOSQUITO(E)S |
| 23 | FACTORIES |
| 24 | FORESTS |
| 25 | POLIO |
| 26 | MOUNTAIN |
Questions 14-19
Reading Passage 2 has eight sections, A-H.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A-H, in boxes 14-19 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
14 an acceptance that not all diseases can be totally eliminated
Location and Answer: D
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second line of the paragraph.’ It is an increasingly important area of study in a world where diseases like polio are re-emerging, respiratory diseases continue to spread…’Here, polio disease is re-emerging and respiratory diseases continue to spread makes it clear that diseases are not totally eliminated.
‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM- 12
15 examples of physical conditions caused by human behaviour
Location and Answer: C
Explanation: The main keyword is ‘physical conditions’ and its reference is there in the second line of the paragraph. ‘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…’Thus, these are the examples of physical conditions.
16 a reference to classifying diseases on the basis of how far they extend geographically
Location and Answer: F
Explanation: The main keyword is ‘classifying diseases’ and its reference is there in the first two lines of the paragraph. ‘work to create a clear way of categorizing illnesses, diseases and epidemics … Health geographers can map the spread of illnesses…’Here, ‘categorizing’ and ‘classifying’ are synonyms. Moreover, ‘map the spread’ means how far they extend.
‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM- 12
17 reasons why the level of access to healthcare can vary within a country
Location and Answer: G
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the third line of the paragraph. ‘ there is often a very large discrepancy between the options available to people in different social classes, income brackets, and levels of education…’Here, ‘discrepancy’ means ‘vary’. In addition, the reason behind this is different social classes, income…’Thus, the answer is clear.
18 a description of health geography as a mixture of different academic fields
Location and Answer: D
Explanation: The main keyword is ‘health geography’ and its reference is there in the third line of the paragraph. ‘Health geography is the combination of, on the one hand, knowledge regarding geography and methods used to analyse and interpret geographical information…’Here, ‘combination’ and ‘mixture’ are synonyms. Hence, the answer is D.
‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM- 12
19 a description of the type of area where a particular illness is rare
Location and Answer: B
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last line of the paragraph. ‘Malaria is much less of a problem in high-altitude deserts, for instance…’Here, this line means malaria is a rare disease. Thus, the answer is B.
Questions 20-26
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
20 Certain disease have disappeared, thanks to better ……………………………… and healthcare.
Location: 1st paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the first line of the paragraph. ‘While many diseases that affect humans have been eradicated due to improvements in vaccinations and the availability of healthcare…’Here, ‘eradicated’ and ‘disappeared’ are synonyms. Moreover, ‘better’ means ‘improvement’.
Answer: Vaccinations
‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM- 12
21 Because there is more contact between people, ………………………………. are losing their usefulness.
Location: 1st paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last line of the paragraph. ‘As a result, super-viruses and other infections resistant to antibiotics are becoming more and more common…’Here, ‘becoming more and more common’ means ‘losing their usefulness’ Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: Antibiotics
22 Disease-causing ………………………………. are most likely to be found in hot, damp regions.
Location: B paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘disease-causing’ helps to locate the answer in the second line of the paragraph. ‘which are usually tropical regions that foster a warm and damp environment in which the mosquitoes that can give people this disease can grow…’Here, ‘hot’ and ‘warm’ are synonyms. Thus, the answer is ‘mosquitoes’
Answer: Mosquitoes
‘The Intersection of Health Sciences and Geography’- Reading Answer Explanation- CAM- 12
23 One cause of pollution is ……………………………… that burn a particular fuel.
Location: C paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘the massive number of cars being driven, in addition to factories that run on coal power.’ Here, ‘that burn a particular fuel’ has been written as ‘that run on coal power’ Hence, the answer is clear.
Answer: factories
24 The growth of cities often has an impact on nearby ……………………………..
Location: C paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last line of the paragraph. ‘led to the cutting down of forests to allow for the expansion of big cities…’Here, ‘growth’ and ‘expansion’ are synonyms.
Answer: Forests
25 …………………………… is one disease that is growing after having been eradicated.
Location: D paragraph
Explanation: The answer to thus question is in the second line of the paragraph. ‘. It is an increasingly important area of study in a world where diseases like polio are re-emerging, respiratory diseases continue to spread…’Here, ‘growing after been eradicated has been written as ‘reemerging’ in the passage.Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: Polio
26 A physical barrier such as a ………………………………. Can prevent people from reaching a hospital.
Location: G paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the second last line of the passage. ‘(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)…’This line clearly states that mountains are the physical barriers. Here, ‘medical attention’ and ‘hospitals’ means the same.
Answer: Mountain
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