Unit 2

Health Matters
1.- Have you ever had a surgery
or medical procedure? Explain.

If I had surgery, it was for something

aesthetic 2 years ago in Quito.
2.- Look at each of the dental emergencies described on the website, then answer the
following question. Explain.

• What would you do if you were far

from home and had a loose tooth?
Would you . . .
1. ignore the problem and just not do
anything?
2. make an appointment to see a local dentist
right away?
3. call or e-mail your own dentist for advice?

3) I would call my own dentist to tell him what I

can do at that time and make an appointment
immediately
3.-Read and listen to someone with a dental emergency during a trip.

4.-Find the following expressions in the Photo Story. Use the context to help you match the expressions and their
meaning.
___E____1 I’ll do it as soon as possible. A causing a lot of pain
___C____2 I’ll make an appointment. B making time for an appointment
___B___3 Thanks for fitting me in. C arrange a time to come
___A____4 It’s killing me. D what the problem is
___D____5 Let’s see what’s going on. E right away
5.-Describing symptoms, answer the following questions (add other symptoms not included on the list):
a.- Which ones of the following symptoms b.- Which ones of the following
are signs of stress? symptoms are signs of pregnancy?
• Diarrhea or constipation • Breast augmentation
• Bad memory • Tiredness and drowsiness
• Frequent aches and pains • Frequent urge to urinate
• Headaches • Cravings
• Lack of energy or concentration • Odor perception
• Stiff neck or jaw. • Sickness
• Tiredness • Changes in mood