30 Questions
What do businessmen in the text accused of doing?
Exploiting
What made Professor Magdy Yacoub a renowned figure in the text?
Tycoon
What type of drivers are mentioned as needing strict laws imposed on them?
Unscrupulous
What does the term 'affluent' mean in the context of the text?
Wealthy
In the context of the text, what does 'consistently' mean?
Continuously
In journalism, what does the term 'beat' refer to?
A reporter's regular assignment
What is implied by 'twinge of unease' in the text?
Feeling of discomfort
'Deprecated' as used in the text means:
Deprived
What is the term for a story that is not true?
Fiction
What is the term for the process of sending a message from one person to another?
Transmitting
What is the term for the person who creates the script for a film or television show?
Writer
What is the term for the person who oversees the entire financial creation process of a film or television show?
Producer
What is the term for the person who oversees the fake fights on a film or television set?
Stunt coordinator
What is defined as pains or stiffness in the joints or muscles which can be very difficult to live with?
Rheumatism
An inactive lifestyle which doesn’t involve exercise is considered a _________ lifestyle.
Sedentary
For treating diabetes, what must be taken as prescribed by doctors?
Conventional medicine
What did the person seek as a cure for his consistent headache, revealing that his diet and nervous strain were the causes?
Healthy diet
'Some research, moreover, has produced alarming results.' What is a synonym for 'alarming' in this context?
Dangerous
What does 'wearing away of soil' refer to?
Erosion
In the context of the text, what does 'biodegradable' mean?
Organic
Why are more cars being built to use fuel without lead additives?
Unleaded petrol
What does the term 'acid rain' refer to in the given context?
Polluted precipitation that kills trees
How has human impact affected 'living things, both large and small'?
Contamination
What does it mean when bread is described as 'genetically modified'?
Biodegradable
What is the main argument against obliging parents to immunize their children according to the text?
Individual concerns and rights are not considered in statistics and money-saving schemes.
Why does the author mention that the body is designed to resist disease naturally?
To highlight the importance of maintaining natural immunity.
What is a potential consequence of a society entirely dependent on immunization, as mentioned in the text?
Increased vulnerability if mass immunization programs stop.
Why should medical treatment decisions like immunization be a matter of personal choice?
To maintain individual rights and freedom of choice.
What issue is raised regarding the information provided about vaccinations in the text?
The absence of disclosure on vaccination side effects.
What is a key concern expressed in the text regarding society's reliance on immunization?
The increased societal risk if mass immunization programs are discontinued.
Test your knowledge of vocabulary words like exploiting, information overload, unscrupulous, and libel with this quiz. Identify the correct word to complete each sentence.
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