MAESTRIA EN COMUNICACIÓN EDUCATIVA

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PEREIRA CONVENIO UNIMINUTO

INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

Topic: Health

I. Vocabulary related to health

A. Find out the meaning of the words and phrases in the box. Write the correct word next to the correct
treatment.

An allergy a cataract a hacking cough high blood pressure a kidney stone

cancer diabetes heart disease an infection obesity

Medication ________________________________________________

Surgery __________________________________________________

Medication and surgery ______________________________________

B. Write the correct word inside the box

fever colic backache earache cold headache sore throat

Stomach-ache toothache cough

1. ________A respiratory disorder characterized by sneezing, sore throat, coughing.

2. ________An illness characterized by frequent coughing.

3. ________Scratchiness in the throat, painful and sensitive condition.

4. _______ A pain located in the head as over the eyes, at the temples or at the base of the skull.

5. _______Severe abdominal pain caused by spasm.

6. _______Abnormally high body temperature.

7. _______Pain in the ear.

8. ________A pain or discomfort in the region of the back or spine.

9. _______Pain in or about a tooth.

10. _______Pain in the stomach or abdomen.

C. Using should / shouldn’t to give advices

Thick the correct option or remedy. You should drink cold beverages.

a. I have a headache. d. You should drink some chamomile tea with

honey and lemon.
You should listen to the radio.
e. I have a toothache.-
You should take an aspirin and rest.
You should eat a lot of candies.
b. I have a stomachache.
You should go to the dentist.
You should eat junk food.
f. I have a cold.
You should drink some pepto-bismol.
You should see a doctor, drink lots of fluids,
c. I have a sore throat.
stay home and rest.
 You shouldn't see a doctor, you must go to You shouldn't eat healthier, and don't worry
work. about washing your hands constantly.

g. I have diarrhea. h. I have a backache.-

You should eat healthier and wash your hands You should go to the chiropractic.
frequently.
You should carry heavy things.

D. Complete the sentence with the correct option.

In case of ___________ put the affected area under cool water.

In case of___________ separate the person from the appliance or wire.

In case of ___________immobilize the area.

In case of __________cover the area and press hard.

In case of __________ take the person to the hospital with the container.

ELECTRIC SHOCK SEVERE CUT BROKEN BONE DROWNING POISONING BURNS

B. Reading: The Effects of Stress

Pre- reading: Complete the definitions
Symptom anxious influence overreact digest
addiction hopelessness reduce increase moody
1. To make larger or bigger _________

2. Nervous _____________

3. To have little or no hope ___________

4. To process food you that you have eaten into a simpler form in the body.__________

5 A signal that shows that there is something wrong with the body____________

6. A power to change or affect someone or something ___________

7. Changing attitude or feeling suddenly and often _______________

8. To behave too strong in a situation ____________

9. To make smaller _____________

10 A strong and harmful need to regularly have something or do something __________

Read the text and answer

The Effects of Stress
There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression
refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing,
try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most
common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical,
emotional, and mental health problems.
There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the
pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the
respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in
a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches
and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and
symptoms resulting from stress.
Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They
may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they
often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at
work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or
nervous.
Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme
feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress.
Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to
relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often
made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.
It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions.
Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health
and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and
rest for a while.
Choose the correct answer

1. Which of the following is not a common a. bliss

problem caused by stress?
b. depression
a. physical problems
c. alcoholism
b. anecdotal problems
d. whimsy
c. mental problems
5. Choose the best answer to explain how
d. emotional problems alcoholism is caused by stress.

2. According to the essay, which of the a. alcohol is used to relieve stress

following parts of the body does not have
b. alcohol is popular
physical problems caused by stress.
c. alcohol is a chemical
a. the arms
d. alcohol is similar to medicine
b. the stomach
6. Which of the following is not caused by
c. the lungs
long-term stress?
d. the heart
a. bloating
3. Which of the following show how stress
b. addiction
can affect the emotions?
c. anorexia
a. it can make people feel nervous
d. alcoholism
b. it can cause panic attacks
7. Choose all of the answers that can
c. it can make people feel elated
complete this sentence: Stress can affect the
d. it can make people feel angry respiratory system by __________.

4. Which of the following can result from a. Causing stomach problems

long-term stress
b. Causing asthma a. Feeling joyous

c. a loss of carbon dioxide b. Feeling hungry

d. Causing breathing problems c. Feeling thirsty

8. Symptoms of emotional stress include d. Feeling tired

__________.

Complete the second part of the sentences 1-10 / a- j

1. Addictions often develop as a result of an

2. Stress can affect

3. Stress can affect the stomach

4. Untreated stress may result in

5. Stress effects the heart

6. Stress can cause mood changes

7. Long term stress can create a

8. The physical effects of stress are

9. Problems with the respiratory system

10. Stress is one of the most common causes

a. can cause asthma.

b. of health problems in modern life.

c. overuse of alcohol or drugs.

d. the respiratory system.

e. such as making people feel angry, moody, or nervous.

f. variety of serious mental illnesses.

g. numerous.

h. resulting in stomach aches and problems digesting food.

i. mental illness.

j. by causing an increase in pulse rate and high blood pressure.

 EXTRA READING
Six health tipsThe context in which an individual lives is of great importance on health status and quality
of life. Health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health
science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society. Here are
some basic tips for maintaining a good health.

1. Exercise
You don't have to belong to a gym club. Thirty minutes walk every day will to prevent weight gain
and encourage moderate weight loss.
2. Eat healthy
Reduce fat intake, cut down on sugar and opt for fruits and vegetables. This helps reduce
cholesterol and blood pressure. Healthy food will also lead to better blood sugar control.
3. Reduce stress
Not everything we want we get. We have to accept that there are things that we cannot control.
Managing time is also of great importance too. We must allow ourselves enough time to get things
done. Set a time during the day for relaxation.
4. Improve sleep
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and other chemicals that interfere with sleep. Equip your bedroom
with a comfortable mattress and pillows. Sleep in a dark clean and quiet environment.
5. Meditation
Meditation has been linked to a variety of health benefits. It has been linked to changes in
metabolism, blood pressure, brain activation, and other bodily processes.
6. Positive thinking
People who think positively have an optimistic view of life that affects their health and well-being.
Optimism has been shown to explain between 5–10% of the variation in the likelihood of
developing some health conditions, notably including cardiovascular disease,stroke, depression,
and cancer.

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned

with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland. Its predecessor, the Health Organization, was an agency of the League of Nations. The
constitution of the World Health Organization had been signed by all 61 countries of the United Nations by
22 July 1946, with the first meeting of the World Health Assembly finishing on 24 July 1948

Since its creation, WHO has been responsible for playing a leading role in the eradication of smallpox which
is An acute, highly infectious, often fatal disease caused by a poxvirus. Its current priorities include:

 communicable diseases, in particular, HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis;

 the mitigation of the effects of non-communicable diseases;
 sexual and reproductive health, development, and aging;
 nutrition, food security and healthy eating;
 substance abuse;
 and drive the development of reporting, publications, and networking.

WHO is responsible for the World Health Report, a leading international publication on health, the
worldwide World Health Survey, and World Health Day which is celebrated every year on 7 April.
GROUP 1 : PEOPLE
ophthalmologist
dentist
doctor / physician
general practitioner (GP)
midwife
nurse
patient
specialist
surgeon

GROUP 2
Treatment
check-up
diagnosis
operation / surgery
prescription
Places
doctor's
pharmacy / drugstore /chemist's
hospital
operating theater
surgery (medical operation)
waiting room
ward (a geriatric/maternity/psychiatric ward)
GROUP 3
Medicines
eye drops
cream
syringe
syrup
bandage
dose (of medicine)
drugs
shot / injection (give some an injection)
medicine (take medicine)
pain-killer
pill
plaster
tablet
tranquilizer

GROUP 4
Health advice:
Exercise regularly.
Eat healthy food.
Brush your teeth regularly.
Sleep early (= don't stay up late!)
Have regular medical check up.
Relax.
Go on a diet.
Group 5

How to say you are ill

 I'm ill.
 I feel really rough.
 I'm shattered (meaning tired out or exhausted)
 I'm on my last legs (to be very tired, especially after a lot of physical activity or work. It also means
to be going to die soon - 'the old man is on his last leg').
 I feel / look poorly / peaky / rough / bloody awful.
 I feel / look like death warmed up (very ill or appearing very sickly - Poor thing! She looks like
death warmed up)

How to say you are feeling OK

 I am alive and kicking (to continue to be well, healthy or successful - Don't worry about your
grandfather; he is alive and kicking)
 I feel good (used to talk about emotional state)
 I feel great / well
 I am  a picture of (good) health (to be in a very healthy condition - The doctor told him that he is a
picture of good health)
 I am  hale and hearty (to be in a good health - In spite of her old age, she looks hale and hearty)
ANSWERS.

Addictions often develop as a result of an overuse of alcohol or drugs.

Stress can affect the respiratory stystem.
Stress can affect the stomach resulting in stomach aches and problems digesting
food.
Untreated stress may result in mental illness. correct
Stress effects the heart by causing an increase in pulse rate and high blood
pressure. correct
Stress can cause mood changes such as making people feel angry, moody, or
nervous. correct
Long term stress can create a variety of serious mental illnesses. correct
The physical effects of stress are numerous. correct
Problems with the respiratory system can cause asthma. correct
Stress is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life.

1. Which of the following is not a common problem caused by stress?

a. physical problems
b. anecdotal problems
c. mental problems
d. emotional problems
2. According to the essay, which of the following parts of the body does not have
physical problems caused by stress.
the arms
the stomach
the lungs
the heart
3. Which of the following show how stress can affect the emotions? it can make people
feel nervous
it can cause panic attacks
it can make people feel elated no
it can make people feel angry
4. Which of the following can result from long-term stress
bliss
depression
alcoholism
whimsy NO
5. Choose the best answer to explain how alcoholism is caused by stress.
alcohol is used to relieve stress
alcohol is popular
alcohol is a chemical
alcohol is similar to medicine
6. Which of the following is not caused by long-term stress?
bloating
addiction
anorexia
alcoholism
7. Choose all of the answers that can complete this sentence: Stress can affect the
respiratory system by __________.
Causing stomach problems
Causing asthma
a loss of carbon dioxide
Causing breathing problems
8. Symptoms of emotional stress include __________.
Feeling joyous
Feeling hungry
Feeling thirsty
Feeling tired