Module 1 – Unit 1: Language Focus
Word Stress in Pronunciation
- Say each word below and decide if the stress is on the first, second, or third syllable.
- Write each word in the correct column below and underline the stressed syllable.
- Note similar patterns in words with the same endings, for example –ian, -ist, and –ologist. Can you think of other professions with these endings?
assistant |
internist |
psychiatrist |
technician |
dentist |
oncologist |
radiologist |
technologist |
dietitian |
pharmacist |
registered nurse |
therapist |
gynecologist |
phlebotomist |
surgeon |
urologist |
| Stress on first syllable | Stress on second syllable |
Stress on third syllable |
assistant
|
Matching Job Titles and Job Duties
- Match the job titles in the first column with the responsibilities in the second column below. Write the correct letter on the line.
- Practice saying what each person does using correct word stress.
- Then describe other health care jobs you know. For example, A pediatrician treats children and teenagers.
JOB TITLES |
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES |
___ 1. surgeon |
a. treats diseases of the internal organs (lungs, blood, kidneys, heart) b. uses nutritional science to plan and supervise menus and food preparation; teaches about nutrition c. prepares, packages medications; keeps records d. operates on patients e. treats conditions of urinary tract in men and women, and the reproductive system of men f. diagnoses and treats cancers and tumors g. treats conditions of the reproductive system of women h. helps dentists; prepares, examines, and treats dental patients i. diagnoses and treats patients with respiratory problems j. treats patients under supervision of physical therapists, such as through massage and exercise |
Useful Language
- Asking about job duties
What are the job duties for a radiology technologist?
What does a radiology technologist do?
What else does he or she do?