English III - Unit 3

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ENGLISH III

Unit 3 - HEALTH

I.- Illnesses and Health problemsVocabulary:

Allergies: Alergias

Backache: Dolor de espalda

Bleeding: Sangramiento

Bronchitis: Bronquitis

Burn: Quemadura

Cold: Resfro

Cough: Tos

Diarrhea: Diarrea

Earache: Dolor de odos

Fever: FiebreFlu: Influenza

Have an ear / eye infection: Tener una infeccin de oido / ocular

Headache: Dolor de cabeza

Insect bites: Picadura de insecto

Measles: Sarampion

Need an operation: Necesita una operacin

Pneumonia: Neumonia

Sore throat: Dolor / irritacin de garganta

Stomachache: Dolor de estomago

Sunburn: Quemadura de sol

To have a temperature: Tener temperatura

Toothache: Dolor de dientes/muelas

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Activity:

Form the vocabulary above, write the correct name for every picture

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II.- Collocations for remedies / cures:

A collocation is a group of words that often go together and form a commonexpression. If the expression is heard often, the words become glued together

in our minds.Examples of collocations for cures / remedies

- go to see a doctor / dentist.

- call / see a doctor.

- take some medicine / aspirin / antibiotics / painkillers / vitamins.

- stay in bed.

- have a cough sweet.

Activity 1:

Write 5 collocations in Chilean Spanish:

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Activity 2: Pair work

Read to your classmate the following illnesses and he/she will have to answerback an appropriate collocation. Then, change places.Example:

You: Toothache.Classmate: Go to see a dentist.

1.- Sore throat

2.- Flu

3.- Insect bite

4.- Headache

5.- Fever

6.- Cough

7.- Have an ear infection

8.- Backache

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9.- Bleedings

10.- Sore throat

III.- Asking about health problems:

When someone does not feel very Whats the matter?well and have some health Whats wrong (with you)?problems, there are a number of Are you all right?ways to ask how he or she feels. Do you feel well?

Whats the problem?

Whats the matter?: Qu pasa?

Whats wrong with (her)?: Qu le pasa (a ella)?, qu hay de malo (con

ella)?

Are you all right?: Ests bien?

Do you feel well?: Te sientes bien?

Whats the problem?: Cul es el problema?

Activity: Pair work.

Describe to your classmate the following situations. S/he will have to use one ofthe questions to ask about health problems. Then change places for asking.

Example:You: A person looks very pale and can hardly be standing.Classmate: Whats wrong with that person?

1.- Your workmate is crying and touching her stomach. What do you say?

2.- The old lady seems to have nausea. What do you say?

3.- The man feels seasick. What do you say?

4.- Your child is still in bed with some fever. What do you say?

5.- The girl is taking some painkillers. What do you say?

6.- The pregnant woman has a pain in her back. What do you say?

7.- You feel like everything around you moves. What do you say?

8.- The girl looks very pale and doesnt want to eat. What do you say?

IV.- Complaining.

In English there are ways for expressing when you do not feel and have somehealth problems. These are some of the most common ways for expressing that

situations:

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- Im not feeling well

- I dont feel very well

- Ive got a terrible . . . . .(name of the illness)

- Ive got a really bad. . (name of the illness)

- Im feeling sick

Activity: Unscramble sentences

Put the following 10 sentences in the correct order:

Example:got - a ve toothache terrible - I

Ive got a terrible toothache.

1.- sick am feeling I

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2.- cough a have really got I bad

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3.- I well very do not feel

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4.- bite I terrible ve a got insect

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5.- well not am feeling I

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6.- not I well very do feel

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7.- bleeding ve bad got I a terrible

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8.- very flu -; - got well I the dont ve feel I

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9.- sick - very am I feeling

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10.- sore got I throat really ve a bad

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V.- The use of Conditional IF:

When we have the word IF in a sentence, it implies that there is a condition fora result or outcome. That result or outcome is separated from the condition (IF)

by a coma ( , ) in the sentence.

Examples:If the temperature of water reaches 100C, it boils. (the result is underlined)If you eat too many of those sweets, youll get a stomachache. (the result is

underlined)

Types of IF structures:

1.- IF + simple present + , + simple present.

2.- IF + simple present + , + simple future.

1.- Used for general truths or scientific facts.:

- If you drop ice in water, it floats.- If you put water in a cooler, it freezes- If you heat butter, it melts

2.- It is generally used for things that may happen:- If you study hard, you will pass your exams.- If you eat only at McDonalds, you will get fat.

Activity: Match sentence.

To match the sentence from column A with its corresponding part on column B,

write the letter next to the first part of the sentence:

A B

1.- If I press here, . . . . a) youll have to go to the dentist.

2.- If she watches too much TV, . . . . . b) you will die.

3.- If I exercise a lot, . . . . . . . c) I will put on weight.

4.- If they stay out at nigh, . . . . . . d) shell get headaches.

5.- If you dont brush your teeth, . . . . . e) he will get much better.

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6.- If he takes his vitamins, . . . . . . f) she will see lot of ice andpenguins.

7.- If you jump out of the 4th floor, . . . . . . g) it really hurts.

8.- If you stop eating and drinking, . . . . . . h) you fall into the ground.

9.- If I eat too much fast food, . . . . . . . . i) I get nose bleeds.

10.- If she goes to Antartica, . . . . . . . j) theyll catch a cold.

VI.- Words associated with medical professions & workplaces.

- Surgery

- Emergency ward- Hospital

- Clinic

- Chemists

- Opticians

- Lab

Activity 1:

What other words do you know in connection with medical professions &workplaces?. Name 8 words.

Examples: Ambulance, X ray, I.C.U. (Intensive Care Unit).

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Activity 2: Write T (True) or F (False) next to the following sentences.

1.- Surgeons work at the hospitals. . . . . . . . .

2.- Eating healthy food may cause you a damage. . . . . . . .

3.- If you have H1N1 you have to go to the hospital. . . . . . . .

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4.- Hospitals dont do blood tests. . . . . . . ..

5.- When you have the flu you dont have take vitamin C. . . . . . . . .

6.- Hospitals have X-ray unit. . . . . . . .

7.- For a toothache you to the optician. . . . . . . . .

8.- You feel sick, you go to the doctor. . . . . . . . .

9.- For a pneumonia you must go to the hospital. . . . . . . .

10.- When you feel weak you dont take vitamins. . . . . . . .

VII .- Requesting to help with health problems. Ask for and give advice.

A.- When you are experiencing an unhealthy condition and need to request somehelp there are a number of ways to do that:

What do you suggest for . . . . . (name of the condition)?What do you have for . . . . . . . (name of the condition)?Can I have something for . . . . (name of the condition)?Could I have something for . . .(name of the condition)?

B.- When you have to answer to a request for an unhealthy condition you mayuse the following:

I suggest . . . . . . .(your advice).Try some . . . . . . (your advice)

You should . . . . .(your advice)You can try . . . . .(your advice)

Activity 1 : Look at these health problems. Choose several pieces of advice foreach problem.

Health problems: Advices:

1.- a sore throat. . . . . . . a. take some vitamin C2.- a serious cough . . . . . . . b. go to the hospital.

3.- a backache . . . . . . . c. drink lots of liquids

4.- a fever. . . . . . . d. go to bed and rest

5.- a toothache . . . . . . e. take some pain killers

6.- a terrible headache . . . . . f.put it under cold water

7.- a burn . . . . . . . g. get some medicine from the

chemists8.- the flu .. . . . . . h. take some aspirin

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i. see the dentist

j. see the doctor

k. have a cough sweet

l. get a lot of rest.

Activity 2: From the ways to respond to a request of help and using the pieces ofadvice in Activity 1 give your advice to the following health problems:Example:

- a cold You should take some vitamin C- a cough Try some cough sweets.

Health problems: Your advice:

1.- a sun burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.- a bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.- an eye infection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.- H1N1 condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.- a bad stomachache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.- the flu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.- a sore throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.- an insect bite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.- a pneumonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.- a backache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VIII.- Pieces of advice with must / mustnt and need / neednt.

Other ways to give pieces of advice for a health condition is by using thestructures

must / mustnt need / needntExamples:

You must drink lots of fluids

You must brush your teeth at least three times a day

You mustnt forget to take your medicine

You mustnt drink any alcohol

You need to take these pills twice a day

You neednt worry about any side effects

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Activity:Complete the sentence using must / mustnt / need / neednt.Example:

If you want to loose weight . . . . . . . . . .(eat fast food so often)If you want to loose weight you mustnt eat fast food so often.

1.- If you have back ache . . . . . . . . . . . . . (dance that way)

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2.- If you feel very weak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (take some vitamins)

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3.- If you feel a bit sick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (go to the emergency of the hospital)

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4.- If you need glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (go to the optician)

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5.- If you drink alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(drive your car)

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6.- When you cant stop eating . . . . . . . . . . (visit a psychiatrist)

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7.- If your ankle really hurts . . . . . . . . . . . . .(walk to your office)

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8.- If you have asthma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (stay in smoking places)

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9.- If you have heart problems . . . . . . . . . . (have a healthy diet)

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10.- When you nose often bleeds . . . . . . . . (visit the doctor)

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IX.- Ways to respond to an advice. Some examples:

Thats a good idea

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Yes, I think I should

I think I will

Maybe I should

Activity: Pair work.Give to your classmate an advice, and s/he will have to respond to it using thesuggested structures. Then change places.Example:

You: Because of your lungs problem you should quit smoking.Classmate: Yes, I think I should.

1.- For your sleeping problem, take some warm milk at night.

2.- To take care of your heart, dont eat too many rich foods..

3.- Go to the hospital and have a blood test.

4.- Keep you head cool in the summer.

5.- Dont exercise so hard.

6.- You should go to the hospital for an X-ray.

7.- Turn off the TV and get some sleep.

8.- You should be wearing glasses at your age..

9.- Take these pills if you feel pain when you eat..

10.-Just stay in bed for a few days..

X.- Words, phrases and collocations associated with healthy / unhealthy lifestyle.

- eat a balanced / healthy diet.

- sit around / sit at a desk all day.

- get enough sleep.

- take plenty of exercise.

- skip meals.

- eat lots of fatty foods / fast foods.

- get stressed out.

- cope with stress.

- drink plenty of water.

- stay up late.

- walk every day.

- drink a lot of caffeine.

- eat enough (5 portions) fruit and vegetables.- exercise regularly.

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- loose weight.

- put on weight.

- take up a new sport.

- join a gym.

Activity :Using the phrases giving above, make two columns with healthy and unhealthylifestyles.

Healthy lifestyle Unhealthy lifestyle

join a gym smoke

take vitamins drink so much alcohol

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Listening exercise:

Dialogue: Giving suggestions

Listen to a pharmacist talking to a customer. Try to understand and recognizethe words / phrases studied and practiced previously.

Activity 1: Listen to the conversation and answer the questions related to thedialogue:

1.- How many people are talking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.- Who begins the conversation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.- What does the lady ask

for? . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.- What does she think is

getting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.- What does the pharmacist

suggest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.- What else does he suggest

her? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.- Does the lady ask for something else? What? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .

8.- Does the pharmacist suggest anything? What? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9.- Does she accept the

suggestion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.- What else does she ask

for? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Activity 2: Listen to the conversation again and complete the missing parts of thedialogue:

Pharmacist: Hi. . . . . . . .I help you?

The lady: Yes, please. Could I have something for a . . . . ?. I think Im gettinga . . . . . .

Pharmacist: Well, I . . . . . . . . . a box of these . . . . . . . . . . . .

The lady: Thank you. And what do . . . . . . . . . . . . . for dry . . . . . . . ?Pharmacist: . . . . . . . . . . . . of this new lotion. Its . . . . . . . . . . . ..

The lady: Ok. And one more thing. My husband has . . . . . . . . . . .these days.Can . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . anything?

Pharmacist: He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .some of these multivitamins.Theyre . . . . . . . . . . . .

The lady: Great! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . three large bottles please.

Activity 3: Write T (True) or F (False) according to what you hear in theconversation.

1.- The ladys husband is getting a cold . . . . . . . .

2.- She says that she feels very well . . . . . . . . . . .

3.- The Pharmacist make suggestions . . . . . . . . .

4.- The lady has a bad cough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.- She buys more than one product . . . . . . . . . .6.- Pharmacist doesnt recommend a lotion . . . . .

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7.- The lady takes some multivitamins. . . . . . . . . .

8.- The dialogue takes place at a bus stop . . . . . .

9.- Pharmacist suggests cough drops . . . . . . . . . .

10.- Pharmacist is not polite with the lady . . . . . . .

Round up Activity 1 : Good Doctor / Bad Doctor.

Divide the class in two or in groups (2, 4, 6, 8). One group of students will be

The Patients and the other group will be The Doctors. Using all the phrases

and structures studied / practiced before, The Patients will ask the other groupfor medical advice, and the Doctors will suggest some solutions. If the

Patients are unhappy with the advice, they can go and get a second or third

opinion from The Doctors.

THE PATIENTS

I cant sleep very well at night - I always have backache in the mornings - None of my

trousers fit me anymore - I often get nose bleeds after exercise - I cant move my ankle

at all - It really hurts if I press here! - I cant stop eating - I need to go to the

bathroom every two minutes - What do you think about this swelling? - I have toothache

constantly - I always feel so tired - I think I may have the flu - I get terrible headaches

when I watch the TV - I sometimes get stomachache when I eat - Everything looks

blurred - My nose is always itching - There is a strange noise in my ears all the time - I

think I am losing all my hair.

THE DOCTORS

You shouldnt run at your age - Turn off the TV and go and get some exercise - You

shouldnt eat just before going to bed - You should drink only water and fruit juice - You

should warm up better before any exercise - You should go to the hospital for an X-ray -

Of course they dont, youre too fat! - You should go to the hospital for some tests - Dont

blow your nose so hard - You shouldnt drink so much alcohol - You should never press

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there! - You should stay in bed for a week - Er, the dentist is the next building - You

shouldnt worry about such a cosmetic problem - You shouldnt sit so close to the TV - Put

it in this bandage for a few weeks - Take these pills if you feel pain when you eat - The

problem is probably with you diet - You shouldnt eat so fast - Have a drink of warm milk

last thing before bed - Dont eat too many rich foods - Buy some handkerchiefs - you

should take these sleeping pills - we have special pills for noses - we can do a skin test for

you - just stay in bed for a few days - youre right. Im sorry I cant help you - I have

some great pills for that - we can test your breathing now - just wear a big sweater over it

- you should change your sleeping position - you should be wearing glasses at your age - go

and buy another mattress - you should stop doing exercise - you should take these aspirin

while you watch TV - if it itches, I say scratch it - I can recommend a diet for you -

when did you last have a hearing test? - you should think about loosing a little weight - do

you ever clean your teeth? - dont exercise so hard - just stay in bed longer each day -

you should go and have a blood test - keep your head cool in the summer.

Round up Activity 2 : Pair Work Make a dialogue

One student will be a patient and the other one will be a doctor. Using all thephrases and structures studied / practiced before; make dialogue based on the

following descriptions.

Patient 1:Illness description: You have a cold, fever and headache since two weeks. Youhave been taking medicines at home, but your situation hasnt improved. Yourbody hurts and you dont feel like eating or drinking anything. Every time you eatsomething you throw up. Your task: You are going to see the doctor today. Plan a dialogue with the

doctor.

Patient 2:Illness description: You feel very sick. You have a fever and headache. You feeltired, your joints hurt badly and you feel very weak. You dont feel like eatinganything. You have been keeping warm but you still feel bad.Your task: You are going to see the doctor today. Plan a dialogue with the doctordetailing your situation.

Patient 3:Illness description: You have a cough since two weeks. The situation is not

improving, but worsening. When you cough your back and stomach hurts.Your task: You are going to see the doctor today. Plan a dialogue with the doctorexplaining how you feel.

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Doctor 1:Illness description: Your patient has a broken leg. His/her leg hurts badly and thepatient cant walk. To make it worse, the leg hurts badly.Your task: It is your job to help the patient. Plan a dialogue with the patientgiving him / her at least five solutions to help the patient.

Doctor 2:Illness description: Your patient has a sore throat and s/he can neither eat norsleep at night. The patient feels terribly bad. To make it worse, fever andheadache has worsened the situation.Your task: It is your job to help the patient. Plan a dialogue with the patientgiving him / her at least five solutions to help the paitent.

Doctor 3:Illness description: Your patient has been suffering from serious food poisoning.The patient visits the toilet very regularly. S/he has taken medicines and stilldoes not feel better. To make things worse the patient cant eat. Every time thepatient eats, s/he vomits.Your task: plan a dialogue with the patient giving him / her at least five solutionsto help the patient.

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English III - Unit 3

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