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NAME: ______________________ DATE: __________

Top Notch Pop Song Activities

(Unit 2, “X-ray of My Heart”)

A. Listen to the song “X-ray of My Heart.” Circle the letter of the best answer to
each question.
1. Who are the two people?
a. a husband and wife
b. a doctor and nurse
c. a doctor and patient
2. What are her symptoms?
a. chest pain, dizziness, and weakness
b. sore throat, nausea, and wheezing
c. vomiting, coughing, and pain in the hip
3. What does he suggest?
a. a rest
b. a guy
c. business
4. What does she ask for?
a. some simple tests
b. an x-ray and a prescription
c. to heal herself
5. What’s the real problem?
a. love
b. fitting in
c. going to work today

B. Mark each of the following statements T for true or F for false, according to the
information in the song.
____ 1. She’s unhappy he was able to fit her in.
____ 2. He asks her if she has pain.
____ 3. She thinks she has a problem with her heart.
____ 4. She’s there on vacation.

Top Notch 3, Third Edition Unit 2

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____ 5. The guy she’s interested in paid a lot of attention to her.

____ 6. She has a lot of physical symptoms.
____ 7. The medicine he gave her has painful side effects.

ABOUT YOU. Answer the questions.

1. Do you think the singer of the song is really sick? Why or why not?
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2. How would you describe her problem?
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3. Do you think emotions can cause physical symptoms? Explain.
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SPEAKING OPTION. Compare and discuss your answers with a classmate.

WRITING OPTION. Write a letter to the woman, giving her advice about what you
think she should do.

Dear _____________,
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Sincerely,
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Top Notch 3, Third Edition Unit 2

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