Exercise 2
Complete the first half of each sentence with the best second half.
a) you get some pain and redness.
1 If you have a temperature
2 If you feel faint
b) you have difficulty sleeping.
3 If you have insomnia
c) you feel hot.
4 If you have a sore throat
d) your chest may hurt.
5 If you have a bad cough
e) the contents of your stomach come out of your mouth.
6 If you have an infected wound
f) you have difficulty talking and swallowing.
7 If you vomit
g) you have difficulty standing up.
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Exercise 3
Read the sentences. Then decide who is most likely to be saying them.
a) 'My fingers hurt."
d) 'My knees are killing me.'
b) 'I have a terrible pain in my chest."
e) 'I have such a terrible headache.'
c) 'I've got a dreadful stomachache.
f) 'My shoulder is aching terribly.
1 Someone who had to sit for four hours in a plane near a noisy engine.
2 Someone who has just bicycled 100 miles.
3 Someone who has eaten some food which was not fresh.
4 Someone who tried to lift something that was too heavy for him.
5 Someone who closed a door on her hand.
6 Someone who is having a heart attack.
Just for fun
If someone told you that they had one of the following medical problems, what would you tell them to do to help them get better quickly?
1 a headache
5 a burn on the finger
6 a bleeding nose
2 a sore throat
3 a cough
7 insomnia
4 diarrhea
8 sore muscles after exercise
Discuss your answers with someone else.
Think about
1 Is it expensive to visit the doctor in your country?
2 If you could be a doctor which type would you be and why?
3 What are the most common symptoms (signs) of flu?
4 What are the most common illnesses in your country? What are their symptoms?
Ответы
Ответ:
Sure, here are the completed sentences:
a) If you have a temperature, you may get some pain and redness.
b) If you have insomnia, you have difficulty sleeping.
c) If you have a sore throat, you may feel hot.
d) If you have a bad cough, your chest may hurt.
e) If you have an infected wound, the contents of your stomach may come out of your mouth.
f) If you vomit, you have difficulty talking and swallowing.
g) If you have difficulty standing up, you may have a fever.
Exercise 3:
a) Someone who tried to lift something that was too heavy for them.
b) Someone who had to sit for four hours in a plane near a noisy engine.
c) Someone who has eaten some food which was not fresh.
d) Someone who has just bicycled 100 miles.
e) Someone who closed a door on her hand.
f) Someone who is having a heart attack.
Just for fun:
1. For a headache, I would suggest taking an over-the-counter pain reliever and resting in a quiet, dark room.
2. For a burn on the finger, I would recommend running cool water over the burn and applying a burn ointment or aloe vera gel.
3. For a bleeding nose, I would advise tilting the head forward slightly, pinching the nostrils together, and applying gentle pressure for 10 minutes.
4. For a sore throat, I would suggest drinking warm liquids, gargling with saltwater, and avoiding irritants like smoking or yelling.
5. For a cough, I would recommend staying hydrated, using cough drops or lozenges, and avoiding triggers like smoke or cold air.
6. For insomnia, I would suggest establishing a regular sleep schedule, avoiding caffeine and electronics before bed, and creating a comfortable sleep environment.
7. For diarrhea, I would recommend drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and eating bland, easily digestible foods.
8. For sore muscles after exercise, I would advise applying ice or a cold compress for the first 24-48 hours, followed by gentle stretching and rest.
Discuss your answers with someone else:
Feel free to discuss your answers and thoughts on these questions with a friend or family member. It can be interesting to hear different perspectives and insights.
Think about:
1. The cost of visiting a doctor varies depending on the country and healthcare system. In some countries, it may be expensive, while in others, it may be more affordable or even covered by insurance or a national healthcare system.
2. If I could be a doctor, I would choose to be a pediatrician because I enjoy working with children and helping them stay healthy.
3. The most common symptoms of flu are fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea.
4. The most common illnesses in my country may vary, but some common ones could be the common cold, seasonal allergies, respiratory infections, and gastrointestinal issues. The symptoms may include cough, congestion, sneezing, fever, stomach pain, etc.