23 Feeling ill 1 Basic vocabulary 3 Serious conditions Translate the words in colour into your language: Match the condition on the left with the part o 1. Pye got a cold, body that it particularly affects on the right: 2. My neck aches. 1 dict tomach 3. [think I've got flu. + appendicitis 4+ your st 4, T've got a pain in my knee. 2. tonsillitis b. your lungs 5. Pve got i" sore back. 3. hepatitis ¢. your head 6. My arm hurts. . 7. Have you got a temperature? 4. asthma 4. your appendix 8, What are the symptoms? 5. an ulcer e, your joints and bom . 6. arthritis f. your blood 2 Saying you don’t feel very well x ‘ls Match the beginnings of each sentence on the left 7° migraine B your tons with the pairs of endings on the right: Match the diseases with their possible cause: 1. Pm a. terrible / awful (dreadful. garg h. stress a bit under the weather. : 2. Pye got b. ill 9. typhoid i. the sun not very well. 10, heart disease j. smoking 3.Idon’t feel ¢. a cold. li.skin cancer k._a mosquito bite the flu. ‘ ’ 4. feel 4d. very well 12. malaria L. dirty water too good. 13. lung cancer m. unprotected sex 4 Causes and symptoms Match the symptom on the left with the cause on the right: 1. D've got a blister. a, I think Pve been working too much. 2. Pve got a headache. b. Our bed is too soft. We need to get a firmer one. 3. I've got jetlag. c. Thad too much to drink at dinner last night. 4, Pve got a bad back. d. Pye just been chopping some wood. 5. Pm feeling really run down. e. It must have been that take-away last night. 6. 've got a splinter in my hand. £. T wore the wrong shoes to go hill-walking! 7. My nose is blocked up. g. Lalways get hay fever at this time of year. 8. P've got diarrhoea. h. It was an 18-hour flight and a 10-hour time differes Now match the following pieces of advice to the situations above: 9. Make sure you drink plenty of water, Otherwise, you'll get dehydrated. 10. Go straight to bed for a couple of hours, then get back to your normal sleeping pattern toni 11. Why not take some time off and go somewhere warm? That's what you need! 12. ‘There’s a special kind of plaster you caa use on blisters. Thad one and it helped a lot. 13. Get one of those nasal sprays from the chemist. They always work for me. 14. Have von tried an astennath ara chiranractae?5 Health problems Complete the following dialogues with the sentences below: » a. Dve got a bit of a hangover. b. I feel dizzy. c. T've caught a cold. d. You'll make yourself ill. , L always get seasick. £, Pve got indigestion. . What’s the matter? > I think I ate my dinner too quickly. . Maybe we should take the boat. It’s much cheaper than flying. > Oh no, I'd rather not. ......2--2++--- a > Well, why don’t you have a glass of hot lemon and honey and get an early night? > Well, i's your own fault. You shouldn’t have opened that second bottle of wine! You look exhausted, You've been working too hard recently, If you don’t slow down a bit, . Are you all right? You've gone as white as a sheet! > No, {need to sit down. ¥.....00-.005 : 6 IlInesses and symptoms Match these illnesses with the symptoms below: 1 jay tever an allergy food poisoning — flu bronchitis measles ve got a terrible cough and pains in my chest, and I seem to be constantly short of breath. 2.1 feel absolutely awful. My temperature is 41°, and I've got a headache and a runny nose. Pve got a sore throat — it’s agony every time I swallow. we . can’t go near cats. | come out in a ho red cash, 4. She’s been off school for two weeks no She's got a temperature and she’s cover little red spots. She’s completely lost he appetite - she hasn’t eaten a thing for t three days. 5. I think it must be something I ate. we all night. I still feel sick now and I've g a terrible stomach-ache. Ie’s the same every summer. My eyes ge itchy and I can’t stop sneezing. p In British English be sick means vomil food back up from the stomach}. If you have an allergy, you are alle something. Are you allergic to anything? 7 She’s feeling a bit better Complete the following dialogue with the form of the verbs below: recover feel ger ma ‘A: The office is empty. Where is everybo morning? B: Well, Jane phoned to say she’s got an tummy, but she said she'll come in as as she’s a bit better — prol this afternoon. Dave's got the flu and says it’ take him a few days to... . over it — and Sarah’s plane was delayc the airport for seven hours and she w extra day 00... 0.00005 from the jo At least Mark’s here — he'd been in be ronsillitis al weekend, but he’s... . a speedy recovery and he’s upstairs w at his computer at this very moment. A: D'm glad somebody's here! ‘There are several different ways of talkin, stomach problems. An upset stomach, a tummy or indigestion are not very serious serious, you might talk about stomach Ir: Add your own words and expressions24 1 Basic vocabulary Translate the words in colour: There was blood all over the place. Do you bleed easily? The operation only left a small scar. ‘The bruise will disappear in a few days. . Are you in pain? . Look where the cat scratched me. His injuries are all fairly minor, vows This wound was caused by flying glass My ankle is very swollen. 10. P've got a horrible blister on my foot. 11. Pve sprained my wrist. 12, Be careful or that wasp will sting you. SP PNAw swe 2 Accidents Match the following expressions with the pictures below: 1. Pye broken my arm. 2. Pve sprained my wrist. 3. I've cut my thumb. 4. P've burnt my hand. 5, I’ve got a nosebleed. 6. [hit my head. 7.4 got an electric shock, 8. Igor stung by a bee. 9. | twisted my ankle. Injuries | 3 Wounds and injuries Match the phrases with the pictures: He’s been injured. He’s been wounded. Now complete the following sentences with 1 words below: injured injury wound wounded 1. Ie’s quite a deep... . You'll probab need stitches, I'll take you to the hospital. 2. Venus Williams was unable to finish her match because of a shoulder ........ : 3, My grand-dad was...... in the war. F got shot in the leg. 4, There was a train crash in London this morning. Several people are seriously with wound? slight knife internal deep bullet back sports stab injury woun In spoken language it is common to use b instead of injured. For example, “Did you h about the train crash this morning? Quite a lot people have been burt.” In sport we always :4 Hurting yourself Complete the following dialogues with the phrases below: a, burnt myself b. cut myself «. soratched myself d. injured myself 1. You've got blood on your face. >Tknow, I've just... ee... shaving. 2, What have you done to your hand? ol. . taking something out of the oven last night. I don’t think it’s too serious. Ye Have you ever been horse-riding? > Yes, once, but I fell off and badly. Pve never done it since. What's the marrer? > Pye just... 22... myself on that rose bush. > § It’s badly bruised Match the phrases with the pictures: 1. He’s unconscious. 2. It’s bleeding, 3. It’s bruised, 4, Its swollen. 5. He’s got a black eye. 6. He’s got a had scar under his eye. + quite 6 It was agony Complete the sentences using these words agony plood black pain scratch blisters a. She’s ina lorof........ b.'m........ and blue all o over, c, There was .. . - everywhere, d, My feet are covered in. ....... : e. It's justa....... f. It was absolute « at Now use the language above to compl foliowing sentences: 1. Iran in the London Marathon on Sune V'm in agony. My . 2, Don't worry. .... you a plaster. 3.1 think we'd better call an ambulance. She's oo eee cece eee eee eee . My brother cut the top off his finger w kitchen knife last night. ........... * . I shut my fingers in the car door this morning, was ine... ee ee eens . Lplayed rugby again yesterday. It wa physical. ve cesceeeeeeeeeeeeeees this morning. w 2 Have you ever broken a bone, been knoe: unconscious, cut yourself badly, or had a eye? b. i | Add your own words and expressions25 At the doctor's 1 Basic vocabulary Complete the following sentences with the words. below: cough symptom appointment virus rash infection medicine chemist’s. prescription 1. Could f come in late tomorrow? My wife and Thave an.. - +. . with the doctor 2, That’s a nasty . you've got, You've really got to stop smoking. 3. The main... of measles is little red spots all over yout body. 4. [sometimes geta...... on my face after Pve shaved. 5. I'm taking antibiotics for this ear . 6, Last winter there was a really nast going round. 7. Very often, rest is the best... 6... ! 8. Did you take that......... to the : Now translate the words in colour: 1. Do you have any trouble swallowing? . 2. Does this hurt? 3. Take a deep breach. 4. Breathe deeply. 5. Does it itch? 6. Has the infection cleared up? 2 Answering the doctor's questions Decide who is speaking. Mark each example D (the doctor) or P (the patient): 1, What seems to be the matter? 2.1’s keeping me awake at night. 3. Where exactly does it hurt? 4. It’s very painful when I swallow, 5.1t hurts more when I breathe in. 6.Now, take a deep breath. 7.1s there anything I can take for it? 8. Have you had any other symptoms? 9.Ie’s nothing to worry about, 10.T'll give you something to relieve the pain. 3 Going to the doctor's Put these events in the most logical order: . T went to see the doctor. . I went to the chemist’s to get the medicine. . He said I had a chest infection. He examined me. . Edidn’t feel very well. He gave me a prescription for antibiotics. I made an appointment to see the doctor. 2a Bee. Ae. See. 8s Hempep gee 7 4 Verb collocations Use the verbs below to complete the follow phrases. Then match the phrases with 1 pictures. listen to. take give you an injection your blood pressure your chest your temperature your pulse you a prescription you a check-up a blood sample SNARE ERO5 Medicines Here is a list of common medicines. Match them up with the problems below: a. sleeping pills / tablecs antibiotics painkillers eye drops cough mixture b, c d. & 1. You can’t sleep. 2. You have a dry cough, 3. You have a chest infection. 4. You have very bad backache. 5. You have an cye infection. Americans talk about drugs instead of tablets or pills, In Britain drugs usually mean beroin, cocaine etc. In the United States a chemist’s is called a drugstore. 6 Specialists Your doctor might refer you to another professional to treat a particular problem. First mark the strong stress in each word. The first one is done for you. Then match them up with their speciality. 1. dieti physiotherapist psychiatrist chiropodist paediatrician gynaecologist rheumatologist PAD ebay a. You need glasses. b. You are overweight. c. You have ingrown toenails. d. You are trying to have a baby. e. You have arthritis. £. You are very depressed. g. Your two-year-old son is not well. h. You hurt your shoulder playing tennis. Add your own words and expressions 7 Alternative medicine Here are seven words associated with alter medicine. First mark the strong stress in word. The first one is done for you. Then mat words and their descriptions. hypnotism herbal remedie massage aromatherapy reflexology homeopathy acupunetuce . Treating people with special oils, which used in a bath or rubbed into the skin. . Treating somebody by putting them int deep sleep and controlling what they thi Treating people by rubbing various part their body to relieve pain. Treating people with medicines made fr special herbs and plants. Treating people with needles to stimulat nerve impulses. Treating people by pressing parts of the in order to treat problems in other parts their body. Giving people very very small amounts drugs. v * ” a ~ Have you ever used any of the above alter therapies?26 In hospital 1 Basic vocabulary 4 In and around a hospital ‘Translate the words in colour into your language: Match these words with the pictures: Has he had the results of his X-ray? ambulance nurse surgeon He gave me an injection, [needed four stitches, paramedic patient —_—_ stretcher Pil just put a bandage on it. Ir won’t leave much of a scar. You'll need an anaesthetic. They were all suffering from shock. We were in the same ward, The treatment will last for a month. . PENA Rey 2 Hospital departments Match the departments with the ideas a-f below: 3. 4 . casualey 4. intensive care f . children’s ward 5. maternity ward . operating theatre 6. outpatients’ department She's just had her first baby. uo . She cut her arm badly. He's having his operation, : |. Our ten-year-old has a very high temperature. Thad to go for a check-up. She's very ill. She needs constant attention. Another name for the Casualty Department is Py A and E (accident and emergency). 3 When you come out of hospital Match these descriptions with the pictures: 1. His feg’s in plaster. 2. His arm’s in a sling. 3. He’s walking on crutches. 4. He needs a waiking stick. an oo B, me aoe whe . His ankle’s bandaged up. . He had to have stitches. . He's in a wheelchair. . He can't walk without a zimmer, eA5 Treatment Use the correct form of the verbs below. You will need to use some of them more than once. pur need do have feave give 1. tm going into hospital next month, Pve got an operation on my knee. a. Teouldnt fecha thing. They .... 4... me an injection first. . Ie’ quite a long operation so we'll have to beeeeeee you a general anaesthetic. . They'll probably want to some X-rays to see if you've broken anything. Your ankle’s badly sprained, so I'm going to a bandage on it. 6. I’s quite a deep wound. | think it’s going to wo * “ bene e eee stitches. 7. I'm a bit worried about having stitches. Do you think itll........ a scar? oo . 1 injured my knee skiing a few months ago. 1 was hoping that resting it would be enough, but it looks as if it might ........ surgery. 6 An emergency Complete the following newspaper report with the correct form of these verbs: rush treat injure fight Serious incident A 200 keeper was very seriously today when he was antacked by a tiger at Whitesnade 200 in Yorkshire, Martin Kelly was attacked as he fed the animal in front of several visitors. He was «to hospital in York where dociors are 10 save his life. Two elderly omen who witnessed the whole attack WERE sees for shock. 7 Good and bad news Look at the following sentences about pe medical condition and decide whether the ni good (6) or bad (8): 1. Ir’s nothing serious, 2. The victim is in a critical condition. 3. She’s in a stable condition. 4, We expect him to a make a full recovery 5. Pm afraid there’s nothing more we can ¢ 6. Her condition has deteriorated overnigh 7. She suffered only minor injuries. 8. She’s in a coma. If you are gravely ill, it is very serious. 8 Treat, cure or heal Use the correct form of these words in the below: heal Doctors in America claim to have found a for the common cold, A hundred people suffering from the usual symptoms were ()eeeeee for two days with a new dru their laboratory in California. treatment treat cure They found that after forty-eight hours, ha the patients had been completely (2)... . ‘They hope that the new (3).......+ will on the market within the next three years. Meanwhile, doctors in Switzerland have announced that applying maggots to woun will help them to (4) .... 2... more quick The larvae speed up the process by eating t bacteria in and around the wound. Cure can be used both as a noun and as a They're trying to find a cure for cancer. She was completely cured. Is hospital treatment free in your country there long waiting lists to have operations? “RAE Your ‘own words and expressions_ 27 Aheatthy lifestyle 1 Healthy or unhealthy Put the following phrases into the correct box below: fresh fruit a lot of stress at work smoking regular exercise plenty of fresh air wo much alcohol lots of sugar salad fish too much salt is good for you. is bad for you. Now use the correct form of the following verbs. Use each one twice. avoid keep stay give up cut down 1. Playing tennis twice a week is what... .. me fit. 2. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables will help youto...... healthy. 3. My doctor keeps telling me I should . smoking completely. 4. You don’t have to stop drinking complerely, Just try to. a little, If you can, try to... stressful situations. . Irs easy to start a diet. It’s much harder to vanes to it! You'll sce a big difference if you........ the amount of sugar you take in sea or coffee. . It’s not essential to . alcohol completely. Some doctors think a little a day is actually good for you, Eat small meals regularly. This means you should do your best to...... eating big meals — especially late at night. nw nN ~ aod 2 Watching your weight Which two nouns go with each of these verbs’ 1. join a. weight 2. lose b.agym 3. put on c. a diet 4. goon d.a few kilos 5. resist e. chocolates 6. cut out f. a health club g. a crash diet h, anything sweet Now use four of the verbs above to fill the gar the following dialogue: A: I don’t know what to do. Iseem to... weight so casily. Every time 1 weigh myse T'm a kilo heavier! B: Well, you do eat a lot of fatty food — perhaps you should... it.... of your diet. A: Oh, I don’t know. I find it very difficult t stick to a diet. I just can’t . . .. chocolate B: At least you should try to cut down on a those burgers you eat. Perhaps you could <..+a gym or a health club. 3 She's in really good shape Look at the following text and put the phrase colour into the correct list below: My Mum's in really good shape. She goes to gym twice a week and plays tennis on Sund: My Dad, on the other hand, is really unfit. F spends all day in front of the TV — he gets out breath if he has to get up to answer the phon My sister’s a swimming instructor. As you ci imagine, she’s as fit as a fidldie, but my brothi who used to play rugby every weekend, has | himself get really out of condition — he must ha put on twenty kilos in the last two years, Final there’s my grand-dad. He’s nearly eighty but he got loads of encrgy. He plays golf three times week and jogs round the park on the other day fit and healthy not fit4 Personal questionnaire Tick the statements which are true for you, Then look at the key to see how healthy you really are! 1 2. 1 12. 13. 14. 1s. a b. . Ihave muesli for breakfast. . I never eat muesli, re SPOR TR TE TE SP SR TR TR SR oR Te TD T walk to work. Idrive to work. I never eat between meals. . Teat sweets between meals, . I play sport at least once a week. . [gave up sport years ago. My waist size is the same as 5 years ago. My waist is bigger than $ years ago. Ido the housework in the evening. . [sit and watch TV in the evening. . drink in moderation. . Tdrink a lot at weekends. . Loccasionally eat a few chocolates. Leat sweets on a regular basis. . [don’t eat chips. . Lhave chips more than once a week. . In shops I always walk upstairs. . In shops I always take the lift. . [eat fish at least once a week. . never eat fish. . L go dancing when I get the chance. . You'd never catch me dancing! . Talways refuse puddings, . never refuse puddings. . 1 go out into the country a lot. . The countryside is for animals! . Tlike to relax by reading a book. . Irelax by going to the pub. 6 Collocations Complete these collocations from the two exercises above: Veat.. - meals 2. my waist . . 3. drink in 4, ona regular “ee | | Sige. 6. look carefully at your... 7.eat more 8.ary 5 Problems Match these lifestyle problems with the pie advice below: The problems: 1. My hair always feels lifeless and oily. Tf wash it in the morning, I need to wash it ¢ when I come home from work. And I can’ to get rid of the spots on my face. 2. If | buy a new pait of trousers, they dor me after a couple of months. So now ! buy my trousers one size too big. That way the twice as long. 3. I get really breathless if I have to go ups nowadays. I used to be able to run up stai Now J have to stop halfway up and have « 4, When I come home from work, the firs I do every evening is pour myself a large g tonic. It’s the only way I can relax. The advice: a. Look carefully at your diet. Are you eat too many oily foods, like chips or potato « b. You'd be far better playing squash or te after work. That would help you relax far better. You need less stress in your life. c. You're smoking too much. At the mom you are breathless. What will you do wher doctor tells you it’s cancer? d. You are simply eating too much. If you putting weight on so quickly, you must sit eat less and eat more healthily. Try curring all sugar and butter immediately, then star cutting out other things, like cream. Chan semi-skimmed mil of spots - out all sugar and butter Add your own words and expressions