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EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: HEALTH CARE/HEALTH INSURANCE
VOCABULARY BUILDER:
Covered = Insured; if something is "covered" by an insurance policy, you don't have to pay for that thing
Free clinic = A clinic in the United States that provides free medical (and sometimes dental) care
Free of charge = Free
Ineligible = If you are "ineligible" for something, it means you don't have the right to get it, legally speaking
Fraud = The act of cheating or deceiving in order to get something (in this case could refer to lying in order to receive health care or health insurance)
Covered = Insured; if something is "covered" by an insurance policy, you don't have to pay for that thing
Free clinic = A clinic in the United States that provides free medical (and sometimes dental) care
Free of charge = Free
Ineligible = If you are "ineligible" for something, it means you don't have the right to get it, legally speaking
Fraud = The act of cheating or deceiving in order to get something (in this case could refer to lying in order to receive health care or health insurance)
EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
1. This policy doesn't ____________ dental work.
Correct answer: cover
2. Your children are covered ____________ ( = as part of) your policy.
Correct answer: under
3. Many parts of Canada have free, _____________ ( = for everyone) healthcare.
Correct answer: universal
4. There is a three-month waiting ______________ to see that specialist.
Correct answer: list
5. Please ______________ ( = complete) this form for every member of your family.
Correct answer: fill out
6. New immigrants have ______________ to medical care ( = medical care is available to them) immediately.
Correct answer: access
7. My doctor _________________ ( = sent) me to this clinic.
Correct answer: referred
8. The money you pay will later be _____________ ( = returned to you) by your insurance policy.
Correct answer: refunded
9. Will we be able to see any doctor that we _____________?
Correct answer: choose
10. Would it be possible to _____________ ( = change) doctors?
Correct answer: switch
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
You are eligible for free healthcare. = You can get free healthcare.
The waiting period is two months. = You have to wait two months.
This only applies to your immediate family. = This is only true for your close family members.
That clinic isn't covered by your insurance. = If you decide to go to that clinic, you'll have to pay for it yourself.
The cost of your health insurance is deducted from your paycheck. = A certain amount of money is taken from your paycheck to pay for health insurance.
You are eligible for free healthcare. = You can get free healthcare.
The waiting period is two months. = You have to wait two months.
This only applies to your immediate family. = This is only true for your close family members.
That clinic isn't covered by your insurance. = If you decide to go to that clinic, you'll have to pay for it yourself.
The cost of your health insurance is deducted from your paycheck. = A certain amount of money is taken from your paycheck to pay for health insurance.
TRY ALL OF OUR PRACTICE TESTS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS:
At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2
ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.
At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2
ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.
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