Getting Ready
Match each word with the body part in the picture.
1) hand
2) ear
3) mouth
4) nose
5) eye
6) foot
7) back
8) teeth
9) arm
10) head
11) leg
12) stomach
13) finger
14) toe
Show answers
1) j 2) b 3) e 4) d 5) c 6) n 7) m 8) f
9) i 10) a 11) l 12) g 13) k 14) h
Listening 1
People are talking about health problems. Listen and number the pictures.
Show answers & Transcript
a 6 b 4 c 1 d 5 e 3 f 2
Transcript
1)
A: What happened to your foot, John?
B: Oh, I hurt it when I was playing soccer.
A: Wow. Can you walk on it?
B: Yes, but it’s really difficult.
2)
A: What happened to you?
B: Oh, I didn’t have glasses on so I walked into a door.
A: No!
B: It’s true. Isn’t it crazy? Now I have a splitting headache.
3)
A: How did you do that?
B: I fell down playing basketball. I put out arm to stop self, and this is what happened.
A: Is it broken?
B: Yes.
4)
A: Did you hurt yourself?
B: Yes, I was rollerblading in the park. I fell and landed on wrist.
A: You should be more careful.
B: I know, and now it’s difficult for me to eat, because I’m right-handed.
5)
A: How’s your back?
B: Terrible.
A: Why don’t you lie down and rest?
B: Great idea. Thanks.
6)
A: Hey, what happened to your ear?
B: Huh?
A: What’s wrong with your ear?
B: Sorry, I can’t hear you. I hurt ear at the gym.
Listening 2
Task 1
What is each person’s health problem? Listen and match.
|
1) Nick ____ 2) Julia ____ 3) Pete ____ 4) Lisa ____ 5) Ron ____ |
a a twisted ankle b a cut c a stomachache d a backache e the flu |
Show answers
1) d 2) a 3) e 4) c 5) b
Task 2
Listen again. When did the problem start? Circle the correct answer.
1) a last weekend
b yesterday
c tow days ago
2) a yesterday
b two days ago
c today
3) a yesterday
b last week
c a few days ago
4) a today
b last night
c a few days ago
5) a last week
b last night
c today
Show answers & Transcript
1) b 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) a
Transcript
1)
I have an awful backache. I was lifting heavy weights at the gym yesterday and I think I must have pulled a muscle. If it doesn’t get better soon, I’ll have to see the doctor.
2)
I was hiking up a mountain yesterday and I slipped and twisted ankle as we were going down a steep path. It’s so painful I can hardly walk. I bandaged it, but it still hurts. If it isn’t better tomorrow, I’ll go to the doctor.
3)
I flew back from Australia last week and I think I caught the flu from someone on the plane. The only time I get the flu is after a long flight. I’ve been taking pills for it, but I still feel sick.
4)
I went out to dinner a few days ago with a friend. We went to a very good seafood restaurant, but I think there was something wrong with the fish because stomach really started hurting. I had to go to the hospital to get some medicine for it because it hurt so much. It’s much better now.
5)
I was working in the garden last week and I cut leg. It was a pretty deep cut, so I had to go to the doctor. She put some stitches in it. They’ll be in for another week.
Listening 3
Task 1
People are describing health problems to a friend. What phrase completes each statement? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1) Lately, she ________ .
a easily falls asleep
b can’t fall asleep
c sleeps all night
2) Lately, she doesn’t ________ .
a take any vitamins
b feel tired
c have any energy
3) He gets very bad ________ .
a backaches
b headaches
c pains in her eyes
4) She’s getting a lot of ________ this year.
a toothaches
b stomachaches
c colds
Show answers
1) b 2) c 3) a 4) c
Task 2
Listen again. Circle what the friend suggests for each problem.
1) a get something from the drug store
b get up and do something
c take sleeping pills
2) a get more sleep
b see the doctor
c take vitamins
3) a buy a new computer
b sit in a different way
c stop using the computer
4) a take vitamin C
b go to the doctor
c get more exercise
Show answers & Transcript
1) b 2) c 3) b 4) b
Transcript
1)
A: I’ve really been having trouble sleeping lately.
B: That’s too bad.
A: Yeah, I go to bed, but I often can’t fall asleep. Do you ever have that problem?
B: Yeah, I sometimes do, too, especially if I’m feeling very worried or stressed out.
A: So what do you do for it? Do you take sleeping pills?
B: I don’t like the idea of sleeping pills, so I usually get up and watch TV or read until I feel tired. Then I go back to bed. Why don’t you try it?
A: Yeah, I will.
2)
A: I’ve been feeling very tired lately, like I have no energy.
B: Really? I used to have that problem.
A: Oh yeah? Do you think I should see a doctor?
B: It may not be anything serious. Have you tried taking vitamins?
A: No, I haven’t.
B: Taking vitamins always helps me when I’m tired.
3)
A: I’ve been getting really bad backaches.
B: Is that right?
A: Yeah. Sometimes the pain is so bad I can hardly move.
B: Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer?
A: Yes, I do.
B: That’s probably causing it. I used to get that problem, too.
A: So did you stop using the computer?
B: No, I didn’t need to. But I changed the way I sat, and that made a difference. Here. Let me show you.
4)
A: I’m getting a lot of colds this year.
B: Really?
A: Yeah! About once a month.
B: That’s too bad.
A: I’ve been taking vitamin C, but it doesn’t help.
B: Well, maybe you should go to the doctor.
A: Maybe you’re right. Can you recommend a good one?
Conversation Corner: Health issues
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: How ________. ________. ________. your leg, Craig?
B: Oh, I tripped and fell when I was playing soccer.
A: Ouch. ________. ________. ________. to the hospital?
B: Yes, I did. leg really hurt, so I got x-rays.
A: Really? ________. ________. ________. your leg?
B: No, it’s just a sprain. But I won’t be able to play soccer for the rest of the season.
A: Oh, no. That’s too bad.
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce did you.
Show answers & Transcript
A: How didyouhurt your leg, Craig?
B: Oh, I tripped and fell when I was playing soccer.
A: Ouch. Didyougo to the hospital?
B: Yes, I did. leg really hurt, so I got x-rays.
A: Really? Didyoubreak your leg?
B: No, it’s just a sprain. But I won’t be able to play soccer for the rest of the season.
A: Oh, no. That’s too bad.
