Lesson 15 health problems

1. LESSON 15
HEALTH PROBLEMS

2. A HEADACHE A
STOMACHACHE
A TOOTHACHE A BACKACHE AN EARACHE
A COLD A SORE
THROAT
A FEVER A COUGH THE FLU

3. ………… ………… ………… ………… …………
………… ………… ………… ………… …………

4. A: Hey, how are you today?
B: I have a headache and I feel terrible.
a headache terrible
a stomachache very awful
a toothache very bad
a backache My low back really hurts
an earache extremely annoyed
a cold not very well
a sore throat It causes pain on swallowing
a fever I just want to stay in bed
a cough my throat gets itchy
the flu extremely tired
an insomnia exhausted

5. 1. What’s the problem?
2. What happened?
3. What are you going to do?
A: What’s wrong with you?
B: (1) I have a headache and I feel terrible now.
(2) Last night, I just slept for 3 hours.
(3) I think I should see a doctor and take more rest. I hope to get better
soon.
SPEAKING FRAME:
SF is an outline of ideas that help you express opinions on a certain topic.
When it comes to health problems, you can think of the following topic-related questions
and then answer them one by one.
Example:
problem
reason
solution

6. (1) A flu– I feel extremely tired
(2) Get caught in the rain on my way
home
(3) Use steam added a sinus-clearing
essential oil – drink a lot of water
(1) A sore throat – It causes pain on
swallowing
(2) Have a night party – scream out and
sing all night
(3) Use throat sprays and gargle with one
teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar
(1) An insomnia – I feel exhausted
(2) These days – have struggled for sleep
and ended up with few hours’ sleep.
(3) Do exercise regularly – have a healthy
diet
(1) A backache – My low back really hurts
(2) Sit in front of the computer screen for
hours
(3) Take a painkiller – have a massage – do
some stretching

7. A: Hello?
B: Hi, Katy. It’s Jeff.
A: Jeff? How are you?
B:…………………..………. I’m afraid I can’t meet you ………………………….….……….
A: Really? What’s wrong?
B:I don't feel well. I have ……….……………….….
C:Oh I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you feel ……….………. soon.
Not so good tonight
a sore throat
better