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c Work in pairs. Role-play a conversation
a Match the health problems to the at the doctor’s using the following role
following advice. One is extra. cards. Then swap roles.
a a sore throat e the flu
Student A
b a swollen knee f sunburn
c a stomach ache g a headache You feel ill, and you are at the
doctor’s office.
d a rash on a hand
Tell the doctor about the symptoms
that you have had for a period of
1 Drink warm tea with honey and time. Ask for advice.
rest your voice.
2 Have a rest and get plenty of
sleep. Wash your hands regularly
and drink vegetable or fruit juice. Student B
3 Use a moisturizer during the dry You are the doctor.
and cold winter months. Avoid
chemicals coming into contact Ask about the patient’s problem
with your skin and wear gloves and symptoms.
when cleaning. Answer Student A’s questions
4 Drink plenty of water and eat and give some useful advice or
crackers, rice, bananas, or toast. information about the treatment
Avoid eating greasy foods like
chips, hamburgers, etc. you are planning to give.
5 Cool your skin with a cool shower,
but do not use soap on the
affected area. Use a moisturizer
with aloe vera. Stay out of the sun.
Read the dialogue and answer the
6 Avoid standing for a long time. following question.
Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes
every two to three hours and see Tim: Sandy, would you like to join
a doctor. us for dinner this evening?
Sandy: Thanks for inviting me,
b Work in pairs. Take turns to ask for and but I’m feeling under the
give advice about the health problems weather.
in Exercise a as in the example. Tim: Oh, what’s the matter?
Sandy: I’ve had the flu for over
e.g. You don’t look so good. a week, but I still have a
What happened? terrible cough and sore
I’ve got the flu and a runny nose. I throat.
feel terrible. What should I do? Tim: I’m sorry to hear that. Hope
you feel better soon.
I’m sorry to hear that. You had better Sandy: Thank you, Tim.
have a rest and get plenty of sleep. You
should also wash your hands regularly What do you do when you feel
and drink vegetable or fruit juice. under the weather?
I will. Thank you.
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