Getting Ready
Match each word with the body part in the picture.
1 hand
2 ear
3 mouth
4 nose
5 eye
6 foot
7 back
8 teeth
9 arm
10 head
11 leg
12 stomach
13 finger
14 toe
Answer
1 j 2 b 3 e 4 d 5 c 6 n 7 m 8 f
9 i 10 a 11 l 12 g 13 k 14 h
Listening 1
People are talking about health problems. Listen and number the pictures.
Answer & Transcript
A 6 B 4 C 1 D 5 E 3 F 2
Transcript
1
A: What happened to your foot, John?
B: Oh, I hurt it when I was playing soccer.
A: Wow. Can you walk on it?
B: Yes, but it’s really difficult.
2
A: What happened to you?
B: Oh, I didn’t have my glasses on so I walked into a door.
A: No!
B: It’s true. Isn’t it crazy? Now I have a splitting headache.
3
A: How did you do that?
B: I fell down playing basketball. I put out my arm to stop myself, and this is what happened.
A: Is it broken?
B: Yes.
4
A: Did you hurt yourself?
B: Yes, I was rollerblading in the park. I fell and landed on my wrist.
A: You should be more careful.
B: I know, and now it’s difficult for me to eat, because I’m right-handed.
5
A: How’s your back?
B: Terrible.
A: Why don’t you lie down and rest?
B: Great idea. Thanks.
6
A: Hey, what happened to your ear?
B: Huh?
A: What’s wrong with your ear?
B: Sorry, I can’t hear you. I hurt my ear at the gym.
Listening 2
Task 1
What is each person’s health problem? Listen and match.
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1 Nick …… 2 Julia …… 3 Pete …… 4 Lisa …… 5 Ron …… |
a a twisted ankle b a cut c a stomachache d a backache e the flu |
Answer
1 d 2 a 3 e 4 c 5 b
Task 2
Listen again. When did the problem start? Circle the correct answer.
1 a last weekend
b yesterday
c two days ago
2 a yesterday
b two days ago
c today
3 a yesterday
b last week
c a few days ago
4 a today
b last night
c a few days ago
5 a last week
b last night
c today
Answer & Transcript
1 b 2 a 3 b 4 c 5 a
Transcript
1
I have an awful backache. I was lifting heavy weights at the gym yesterday and I think I must have pulled a muscle. If it doesn’t get better soon, I’ll have to see the doctor.
2
I was hiking up a mountain yesterday and I slipped and twisted my ankle as we were going down a steep path. It’s so painful I can hardly walk. I bandaged it, but it still hurts. If it isn’t better tomorrow, I’ll go to the doctor.
3
I flew back from Australia last week and I think I caught the flu from someone on the plane. The only time I get the flu is after a long flight. I’ve been taking pills for it, but I still feel sick.
4
I went out to dinner a few days ago with a friend. We went to a very good seafood restaurant, but I think there was something wrong with the fish because my stomach really started hurting. I had to go to the hospital to get some medicine for it because it hurt so much. It’s much better now.
5
I was working in the garden last week and I cut my leg. It was a pretty deep cut, so I had to go to the doctor. She put some stitches in it. They’ll be in for another week.
Listening 3
Task 1
People are describing health problems to a friend. What phrase completes each statement? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 Lately, she …………………. .
a easily falls asleep
b can’t fall asleep
c sleeps all night
2 Lately, she doesn’t …………………. .
a take any vitamins
b feel tired
c have any energy
3 He gets very bad …………………. .
a backaches
b headaches
c pains in her eyes
4 She’s getting a lot of …………………. this year.
a toothaches
b stomachaches
c colds
Answer
1 b 2 c 3 a 4 c
Task 2
Listen again. Circle what the friend suggests for each problem.
1 a get something from the drug store
b get up and do something
c take sleeping pills
2 a get more sleep
b see the doctor
c take vitamins
3 a buy a new computer
b sit in a different way
c stop using the computer
4 a take vitamin C
b go to the doctor
c get more exercise
Answer & Transcript
1 b 2 c 3 b 4 b
Transcript
1
A: I’ve really been having trouble sleeping lately.
B: That’s too bad.
A: Yeah, I go to bed, but I often can’t fall asleep. Do you ever have that problem?
B: Yeah, I sometimes do, too, especially if I’m feeling very worried or stressed out.
A: So what do you do for it? Do you take sleeping pills?
B: I don’t like the idea of sleeping pills, so I usually get up and watch TV or read until I feel tired. Then I go back to bed. Why don’t you try it?
A: Yeah, I will.
2
A: I’ve been feeling very tired lately, like I have no energy.
B: Really? I used to have that problem.
A: Oh yeah? Do you think I should see a doctor?
B: It may not be anything serious. Have you tried taking vitamins?
A: No, I haven’t.
B: Taking vitamins always helps me when I’m tired.
3
A: I’ve been getting really bad backaches.
B: Is that right?
A: Yeah. Sometimes the pain is so bad I can hardly move.
B: Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer?
A: Yes, I do.
B: That’s probably causing it. I used to get that problem, too.
A: So did you stop using the computer?
B: No, I didn’t need to. But I changed the way I sat, and that made a difference. Here. Let me show you.
4
A: I’m getting a lot of colds this year.
B: Really?
A: Yeah! About once a month.
B: That’s too bad.
A: I’ve been taking vitamin C, but it doesn’t help.
B: Well, maybe you should go to the doctor.
A: Maybe you’re right. Can you recommend a good one?
Conversation Corner: Health issues
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: How …………. …………. …………. your leg, Craig?
B: Oh, I tripped and fell when I was playing soccer.
A: Ouch. …………. …………. …………. to the hospital?
B: Yes, I did. My leg really hurt, so I got x-rays.
A: Really? …………. …………. …………. your leg?
B: No, it’s just a sprain. But I won’t be able to play soccer for the rest of the season.
A: Oh, no. That’s too bad.
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce did you.
Answer & Transcript
A: How did you hurt your leg, Craig?
B: Oh, I tripped and fell when I was playing soccer.
A: Ouch. Did you go to the hospital?
B: Yes, I did. My leg really hurt, so I got x-rays.
A: Really? Did you break your leg?
B: No, it’s just a sprain. But I won’t be able to play soccer for the rest of the season.
A: Oh, no. That’s too bad.
