VOCABULARY

& LISTENING
PULSE 2: UNIT 9 : PAGE 97
 ACTIVITY 1
Read the health advice.
Listen and repeat the health
problems in blue.
 ACTIVITY 2
Which of the health problems in blue
have you had? Which problems have
you never had?
 HEALTH PROBLEMS I’VE
HEALTH PROBLEMS I’VE HAD NEVER HAD
 ACTIVITY 3
What do you think is the matter with the people in
pictures a-c?
A. He’s got _______________
B. He’s got _______________
C. She’s got _______________
 ACTIVITY 4
Work in pairs. Choose a health problem and ask for and
give advice.
Student A : I’ve got a cold
Student B : You should have lots of hot drinks and stay at home.
 GIVING ADVICE
What do you say when giving advice?

You should ….
You shouldn’t …
Asking for advice Giving advice

You shouldn’t
I’ve got a
spend so long on
headache.
the computer.
 Asking for advice Giving advice
You should carry your
My school bag is quite
school bag on both
heavy. I carry it on one
shoulders. It’s the
shoulder. Now, I keep
correct way to carry a
getting backache.
school bag.
 Match the health problems with the advice.
I have sprained my ankle. You should consult a dermatologist for advice.
I have had the flu for two days. You should see a dietician.
I have cut my finger. You should drink cold water.
I’m overweight. I want to lose weight. You should drink herbal tea and chicken soup.
I have had a dandruff problem. You should put a plaster on it.
I have had a backache for a long time. You should take a painkiller.
I have had a sore throat since yesterday. You should put an ice pack on it.
I have a terrible headache. You shouldn’t carry or lift heavy things.
 ACTIVITY 5
Listen to two phone calls to the helpline. Who
isn’t very active?

Answer: __________________
 ACTIVITY 6
Complete the
doctor’s notes.
 TODAY’S TASKS
Activity 1 :
Activity 2 : Answer in exercise book
Activity 3 : Answer in exercise book
Activity 4 : Answer in Liveworksheets
Activity 5 : Answer in Liveworksheets
Activity 6 : Answer in Liveworksheets
 The key to success
is to focus on goals,
not obstacles.