IELTS Writing Task 2 Exercises: The Role of Technology in Healthcare Advancements

Useful Vocabulary and Phrases

• healthcare technology (n) – tools and systems used to improve medical care
• telemedicine (n) – delivering healthcare services remotely via technology
• diagnostic tools (n) – instruments used to identify diseases or conditions
• electronic health records (n) – digital versions of patients’ medical histories
• medical research (n) – scientific study to improve treatments and cures
• patient outcomes (n) – the results of healthcare services on patients’ health
• robot-assisted surgery (n) – operations performed with the help of robotic systems
• health monitoring devices (n) – gadgets that track patients’ vital signs
• access to healthcare (n) – ability for people to obtain medical services
• cost efficiency (n) – reducing expenses while maintaining quality care

Exercises:

Task 1: Write sentences from given cues. Make changes to the cues when needed.

1. Healthcare technology / improve / patient outcomes / in hospitals.

2. Telemedicine / allow / doctors / treat / patients / remotely.

3. Electronic health records / help / manage / patient data / efficiently.

4. Robot-assisted surgery / increase / precision / and / reduce / recovery time.

5. Health monitoring devices / support / early diagnosis / and / preventive care.

Task 2: Vocabulary list for fill in the blanks

healthcare technology | telemedicine | diagnostic tools | electronic health records | medical research
patient outcomes | robot-assisted surgery | health monitoring devices | access to healthcare | cost efficiency

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list above.

Advances in (1) ____________ have transformed the medical field, allowing doctors to improve (2) ____________ and provide better care. Innovations such as (3) ____________ and (4) ____________ enable remote consultations and more accurate diagnoses, even for patients in rural areas.

Moreover, (5) ____________ supports scientific studies that lead to new treatments, while (6) ____________ and (7) ____________ reduce recovery times and help prevent diseases. Digital tools like (8) ____________ make patient information easier to manage and improve (9) ____________, ensuring that healthcare remains both effective and affordable. Overall, technology enhances (10) ____________ for millions of people worldwide.

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Task 1:

1. Healthcare technology improves patient outcomes in hospitals.
2. Telemedicine allows doctors to treat patients remotely.
3. Electronic health records help manage patient data efficiently.
4. Robot-assisted surgery increases precision and reduces recovery time.
5. Health monitoring devices support early diagnosis and preventive care.

Task 2:

1. healthcare technology
2. patient outcomes
3. telemedicine
4. diagnostic tools
5. medical research
6. robot-assisted surgery
7. health monitoring devices
8. electronic health records
9. cost efficiency
10. access to healthcare