The document discusses common English phrases related to health and illness. It includes 8 phrases: (1) bounce back, meaning to recover; (2) as sick as a dog, meaning feeling very sick; (3) take it easy, meaning to relax; (4) under the weather, meaning feeling unwell; (5) run its course, meaning to lose strength on its own; (6) pull through, meaning to survive; (7) bored out of my mind, meaning very bored; (8) run a fever, meaning to have a high temperature. The document provides examples and practice exercises for readers to understand and use these phrases in conversations about health.

1. LESSON 8
TO YOUR HEALTH
ENGMATES INTERMEDIATE

2. Understand some slangs
and popular expressions
that are commonly used
in daily American English
Hiểu các từ tiếng, thành
ngữ được sử dụng phổ
biến trong văn nói tiếng
Anh-Mỹ
Practice using the
phrases in daily
conversations
Luyện tập sử dụng các từ
đã học vào văn nói hàng
ngày
Correct pronunciation
Phát âm chuẩn

3. Part 1: Vocabulary
Nhóm từ vựng chủ đề “To Your Health”
Part 2: Practice Reading – Luyện đọc
Part 3: Practice – Luyện tập sử dụng từ
Part 4: Wrap Up – Tổng kết

4. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
Read and choose the correct meaning of the following expressions:
1. BOUNCE BACK
It takes me months to bounce back from the covid-19.
❑ recover
❑ sleepless
Ex. Dan is taking a long time to bounce back from the flu. He must
be really sick.
Ex. Kids are resilient, so I'm sure your daughter will quickly bounce
back from that illness.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
It took me ….. to bounce back from ………..

5. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
2. AS SICK AS A DOG
I missed three weeks of work because I was as sick as a dog.
❑ feeling blue
❑ feeling very sick
Ex. Usually I never get sick. But last week I was as sick as a dog! Luckily, I’m doing a lot
better now.
Ex. No one likes being as sick as a dog, that is why it is important to take care of one’s self
on a regular basis and eat with moderation.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
The last time I was as sick as a dog was …

6. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
3. TAKE IT EASY/ TAKE THINGS EASY
The doctor told her she should take it easy for a while since
she’s having too much of work!
❑ relax
❑ solve the problems
Ex. Ralph works so hard all the time. I’m worried that if he
doesn’t start to slow down and take it easy, he’s going to get
sick!
Ex. Bob’s turning 60 this week and still running the business on
his own. He really ought to be taking things easy at his age.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
I want to ask ………. to take things easy, otherwise he/ she will…

7. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
4. UNDER THE WEATHER
It's better you don't come over tonight. Our kids are under the
weather and we don't want to spread the germs.
❑ being upset
❑ feeling unwell
Ex. Whatever I ate for lunch is making me feel a bit under the
weather.
Ex. Some people might feel just slightly under the weather for a few days when they
get the covid-19
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
The last time I felt under the weather was … because ………..
PRACTICE: Answer the questions
What are 3 synonyms of “under the weather”?
What are 3 antonyms of “under the weather”?

8. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
5. RUN ITS COURSE
There is no cure for a cold. You just have to let it run its course.
❑ get quick recovery
❑ lose strength on its own
Ex. Unfortunately, there's no treatment for this kind of infection.
You just have to let it run its course.
Ex. The president said he would rather let the recession run its
course than try to manipulate it with a stimulus package.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
I would rather let ……………... run its course because ………………….
PRACTICE: Answer the question
Share a thing would you rather let it run its course. Why would you?

9. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
6. PULL THROUGH
Did your mother pull through after surgery?
❑ get much worse
❑ survive
Ex. Don’t worry. I’m sure Debbie will pull through. The
doctors say she’s getting better every day.
Ex. The economic crash hit us really hard, but we should pull
through if we manage our expenses wisely.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
….. pulled through even when doctors said that her/his condition was very critical.
PRACTICE: Answer the question
What do you do to pull yourself through difficult times?

10. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
7. BORED OUT OF MY MIND
I am bored out of my mind - give me a project to work on!
❑ very sick
❑ very bored
Ex. I was bored out of my mind during the lecture this
afternoon! I couldn’t wait for it to end!
Ex. We thought a week in a secluded cabin with no TV or
Internet would make for some great family bonding, but we
all became bored out of our minds after a couple of days.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
I’m bored out of my mind when………………….

11. VOCABULARY – TO YOUR HEALTH
8. RUN A FEVER
The boy had been sent home from school because he was
running a fever.
❑ obnoxious
❑ have high temperature
Ex. If your baby is fussy and starts running a fever, you should
take her to the doctor right away.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentences
I usually ……….. when I run a fever.
PRACTICE: Answer the question
Suggest home remedies for those who run a fever.

12. PRACTICE – TO YOUR HEALTH
1. I’m feeling a little _______________ today. I hope I’m not catching a cold. I have to
go to work tonight!
2. I’ve been feeling cold all day but my body is warm, and it’s the middle of summer! I
wonder if I’m _______________.
3. My mother caught the flu last week and was sick _______________.
4. You really don’t need to worry at all. The surgeon said Monica will
_______________ just fine.
5. Let’s go to the movies. I want to do something fun. I’ve been _______________ all
day!
6. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for a virus. You just have to let it _______________..
7. You’re working too hard. You really need to _______________.
8. You’ve been sick for a long time, so don’t exercise too hard yet. It takes a while to
_____________ after having the flu.
Fill in the blank with a suitable phrase that you have learnt.

13. PRACTICE – TO YOUR HEALTH
ROLE PLAY: Karen and Janet are talking on the phone.
Karen: Hi, Janet. I haven’t heard from you in a while. How are you?
Janet: I’ve been feeling under the weather. I felt like I was having no energies all morning.
Then by the afternoon, I was as sick as a dog. I started running a fever and actually
thought I was going to pass out!
Karen: Oh, God! Did you go to the hospital?
Janet: Of course. I had Brad take me to the doctor. He said it was a bad case of the flu
which just has to run its course. What I could do is to take a proper rest and I will be
alright soon.
Karen: Well, it sounds like you’ll definitely pull through. It took me a while to bounce back
after having the flu last month. Just try to take things easy for a while.
Janet: You’re right! That’s what the doctor said. But it’s tiring to just lie in bed all day long.
I’ve got bored out of my mind looking at the walls.
Karen: I know what you mean. The last time I was sick, I started to go insane just staying
in a place for 2 weeks!

14. WRAP UP – TO YOUR HEALTH
1. Pull through
2. Under the weather
3. Run a fever/ run a temperature
4. Run its course
5. Bounce back
6. Bored out of my mind
7. As sick as a dog
8. Take it/ things easy