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SU aN 4 lea language to describe situations and regrets A [work in groups. Label as many parts of the A “ple Siar ead Wael human body as you can using the words in the box. problems and injuries ‘You have two minutes! & item to.amecical consuttation ankle arm back ear elbow eye finger foot head jaw write 2 persuasive rail knee leg mouth neck nose shoulder thumb wrist que someone's regrets 50 Listen and check. Did any of the groups label all ie > watch 9 video about health the body parts correctly? r = A: I thought 7 was finger, but its thumb. a & We labeled most of the body parts comectly, but not all of them. a ma a a m a [13] m go [15] m3 a fis} Cy A Match each injury from the box with the correct picture. break yourleg burn yourself hurt yourknee hurt your shoulder pulla muscle sprain your ankle cut your finger injure your back B [complete each phrase with other parts of the body. Compare your answers with a partner. + break your / your / your rete. 2° sprain your J your L your ete 3° cut yourself / your /your / your etc 4 hurt yourself / your / your / your etc Have you, or has someone you know, ever had any of the injuries in Exercise A? ‘What happened? Tell a partner. As broke my arm when | was eight. I foll out of 2 tree. & Really? pulled a muscle dancing last month, A LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT Read this advice from a health website. Does Ian need to see a doctor? B ANALYZE Read the text in Exercise A again. Form Complete the table with examples from Exercise A. It’s (not) Adjective Infinitive clause Its essential not to strain the muscle. to) o ° the shoulder relaxed. it ° o a doctor. itm ® o 10.2 professional Function Choose the two correct functions. We use it’s (not) + adjective + infinitive clause when we want to . 2) use the adjective to describe a person. by use the adjective to describe an action. ©) use the adjective to describe a situation Ir moans the same 2s using the gorund as a subject. Its essential to rest the muscle. ~ Resting the muscle is essential Healthcare worker Sue Atkins replies: Hii, Ian, Well its essential not to strain the muscle even more. When ‘you injure yourself like this, its ‘important to keep the shoulder relaxed, Dost try to do too much ‘exercise. Generally, ifyou pull a -musce, it not necessary to see a doctor. But ifyou are in severe pain, its better to speak toa professional because it could be something more serious, Hope you get better soon! NOTICE! Find the adjective essential in the ‘text. What comes before this word? What comes after it? © © PRACTICE Match the problems 1-6 to the advice a-f. Then write complete sentences using the words in parentheses. Start each sentence with It’s. 1 burned my hand cooking dinner. a) (better/ use the other arm) S Ihiieyieesalymasant Sie. (mpocian/sbeuonien Its important to see a 3. Heel depressed after my accident. doctor 4 [hurt my arm yesterday. (good J get in shape) 3 Mysister cut herhand pretty badly. (essential/ take herto the hospital) 6 Im going to work out at the gym e)_(better/ stop playing for a while) every day! | (common | feel ike that) > [now You bo IT Work in pairs. Talk about what you should do for the medical problems in the box. Use the prompts below to help you. WATCH OUT! + gotothehospital + call anambulance + put abandage on it J Wes important to rest. + rest + putsome ice on it X Is important to res. A: Well, with a broken leg, it's essential to go to the hospital immediately. Its better to go to the hospital, fe Yes, andl feb inpioveane rest toma tao eh X Its better go to the hospital. asking for dlorification ‘A. What do we use these phrases for? Write R next to the phrases used to ask for repetition and E next to the phrases used to ask for an explanation. 1 Can you explain what you mean? 4 Excuse mo? 2 Sony, what was that? 5 Pardon me? 3. I didn’t understand the last part. & Sony, I'm not sure | follow you. B EW work in pairs and follow the instructions. + Student A, you sprained your wrist. Listen to Student Bs advice. Ask for clarification where necessary. + Student 8, look atthe pictures and give Student A rest the afacted area ‘apply cold compress handage the ‘lovate the aroa advice. area up Now swap roles. + Student B, you burned your hand. Liston to Student As advice. Ask for clarification whore necessary. + Student A, look at the pictures and give Student B A = . advice. remove the person from cool the burn with lukewarm regulate the person's coverthe bur with Rand See Stowme BBac ap ‘A: It important to elevate the area. Sorry, I'm not sure I follow you. What does “elevate” mean? health problems and symptoms A. Look at the pictures, Complete the people's symptoms with these words. breathing couch dizzy headache itchy sore temperature vomit “have a feel hot and cold — and my muscles eche.” "sneeze a lot and my eyes are red and "feel sick. think I'm going to “My earhurts and | feo! "My nose is runny "have a terrible I'm having trouble “My throat is and | have a bad ‘and | have ‘and my and it really - a a temperature.” vision is blurred.” hhurts when I swallow.” B Match symptoms 1-8 in Exercise A with these health problems a-h. 2) He has a migraine. Qo ©) Hehasanearinfecion b) He has hay fever. Oo He has the flu oO @ She has a chest infection. ] @ He has a cold. a @) She has a sore throat. Oo i) She has food poisoning. [Work in pairs. Take turns choosing one of the health problems from Exercise A and acting out the symptoms. Your partner has three chances to diagnose the problem. 5 Co RCO A [Work in pairs and discuss these questions. 4 In your country, is it common to speak to a doctor over the phone? Does it depend aan what prablem yau have? Do doctors make house calls in your country? Would you go to a doctor's office, an urgent care clinic, ar a hospital emergency room to see a doctor? Is it easy to get an appointment? How long would you usually spend with the doctor? 4: Id usually go to my doctor’ office. B Its not common to speak to a doctor over the phone. 8 51 Listen to a conversation between a patient and a doctor. Check the problems the patient has now. 3 © Listen again and check the treatments the doctor suggests. a BO ao & “ 4 “a wa HOW TO SAY IT @ ‘Asking and answering about J) CRORE u symptoms Ff What seems to be the problem? D WM Role-play a conversation like the one you heard. Student A, you are the patient. Student B, you are the doctor. A. Read this email. Which of these problems do you Ihave a problem with my... think Olivia has asked for advice about? | see, Lets take a look. lonefiness [1] eating property] getting in shape 1 When did you notice the symptoms? aninjury C) her family lifo [) | first noticed it when | subject: Feeling down Hi, Olivia! Itwas great to get an eral from you, Sorry to hear you've been feeling unhappy recently. You asked for my advice, so here goes! First of all,you should make sure you know what a healthy diet i, Find out more on the internet. Make sure you eat plenty of healthy foods and only eat foods high in fat and sugar occasionally. You'l look and feel great in no time! Secondly, think you should find a cooking class. I's fun to ccok and you how to make tasty, healthy meals You'llleamn all about healthy cating, and that really helps when you want to lose weight Finally, why not join a gym? I's a great way to get in shape! i's good to have a regular routine and go maybe three wvenings a week. It can be alittle expensive, but I'm sure itl be worth it. Who knows? You might make some new friends! Uhope you find some of my advice helpful. Write soon and let me know how you are feeling Love, Jade B [work in pairs. You have received an email from a friend who wants to get in shape and wants to make new friends. Decide which three of these pieces of advice you would give to them and say why. find more time for yourfriends. [] —_joina gym CO getanewjoo =O see a doctor CO takeupaspot = joinaclub, a spend more time online Cl catahealthydiet =O] © Write an email to your friend. Give them your advice, and give reasons to persuade them to follow it. A. 52 Listen to these words. Notice B ff)53 Listen to these sentences and (@) the different spellings of the sound /s:/. underline the words that have the sound ~ 4 nerve verb term /si/. Practice saying the sentences. 2 bird first firm 1 My back really hurts. 3 work word worm 2 The girl hurt her knee. 4 bun nurse tum 3 What's the English word for this part of the body? 4 Burns are a common household injury. i} wish and if only for regrets ¢ “ (> © © A LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT Read this extactfromanacters Chapter 4 autobiography. Did the woman have a healthy lifestyle when she Looking Back ‘as yenuiig? . ‘As far a my health goes, I think ve been very lucky aver the years. L It’s important to eat well, and | eat a lot of fruits and vegetables (w) ‘now, But it hasn’t always been like that, For example. | wish | had NOTICE! i Look at the two underlined sentences in the text. Which ne refers to the present and ‘eaten better food as a young woman. | hardly ever set down to eat a healthy meal, so | always got colds and the flu because | had 2 poor immune system. And I smoked for years. Ifonly | hadn't, started smoking! | gave up smoking five years ago, but | often get chest infections now, and I'm sura it’s because of smoking. | also wich one refers to the past? ‘Whar ie sates ofthe ain wish /é done more exercise, and | definitely wish I hadn't gained so ‘verb in each case? ‘much weight! Being overweight can cause a lot of health problems ‘and as you get older, its much more difficult to lose it. Lwish Lhad & ‘time machine to go back and change things! B ANALYZE Read the text in Exercise A again. Form Complete the table with examples from Exercise A. Examples Subject + wish =f wash [(m better food. past perfect alco wish 1a more exercise I definitely wish 16) weigh ironly Hronly 1 smoting! WATCH OUT! + past perfect | wish [hadn't broken my eg when | was a teenacer Function Choose the correct option to complete the rule. X | wish | did't break my log We use wish / ifonly + past perfect to talk about .. when | was 2 teenager 2) things we would like to change in the present. # IFonly hadn't left my job. ) things we want to change in the future. X tfonly haven't let my job. things we would like to change about the past. © PRACTICE Complete the second sentence using the word in parentheses so that it means the same as the first. 4 My doctor gave me good advice. | didn’t liston Iwish Ihad listened to my doctor’ advice. (wish) 2. Torri wanted to go to college, but she didn't go. (ovishes) 2 Late a huge breakfast this morning. Now I feel sick. (only) 4 James stayed up late last night. This morning, he’s really tired. (wishes) 5 I didn’t work hard in school. | failed my exams. {only) @ My parents drove to Florida. The trip was terrible. (wish) ' > [now You bo Ir Check the areas of your life that you have regrets about. Then explain your regrets to a partner. OD family 0) boyfriond/girtfiend studies 4 i friends] money and work DO health 3 {wich el esto healthier food whan Iwas in college ¥ ene a = = and | wish I hadn't gained so Read the symptoms. Match each sentence to the phrase from the box that describes the injury or health problem. (15 points) break yourleg bum yourself cut yourfinger_have a chest infection have a cold have amigraine have a sore throat have an ear infection have food poisoning have hay fever _have the flu. hurt your shoulder injure your back pull a muscle sprain your ankle "I think | ate something bad. I'm going te throw up." “The knife slipped, and there wes blood everywhere.” ““it hurts when | swallow.” “Every summer, | sneeze a lot and my eyes get red and itchy.” “Thad an accident and now I can‘t walk for six weeks.” "(lifted a heavy box and now | have to rest until it gets better.” “1 was cooking and spilled very hot water on my hand.” “have a teally high temperature and ry muscles ache.” “My oar hurts and | foo! dizzy.” 20 “Iwas running and my foot went in @ hole. It hurts 2 lot.” 34 “Ihave a terrible headache and my vision is blurred.” 32 "can't breathe and | have a temperature, My chest hurts." 13. "I fell and now I can't move my arm properly!” 14 “Loxorcised without warming up and now my leg hurts.” 35 "My nose is running and I have a cough.” problems, and symptoms. jons on pages 90 and 92. SCORE: ns ‘Complete the texts with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. (45 points) “Is common (1) (wand) to change your appearance. But its not easy a (get) your parents to agree to it! When I was 18, | got a tattoo, but I didn’t tell my mom. | wish Ia) (tel her because she was really angry when she found out. Its awful «@ (think) that I hurt her feelings. if only I « (not be) so selfish. | wish | 6) (think) about her feelings. tts not hard (7 (do), but | just don’t stop and think sometimes." "1 wish |e (have) children earlier. t's difficult (imagine) life without my daughter now. it's impossible (10) (describe) how | felt when she was born. if only | crm (ake) more pictures of her when she was really small! I's easy (12) (forget) to take pictures when your life suddenly becomes so busy Its great (13) (be) a parent. I just love it! | wish now that 1 a (understand) my own mother alittle better. Its so easy (15) (not think) about how other people fee! when you're young.” WEVER8 Use Wish and if only to talk about regrets ‘on pages 9 and 2 SCORE: ns

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