- •4.1. Read the text and pick up the main threats to our health that modern
- •4.2. Study the topical vocabulary for discussing health issues. Use a Dictionary if necessary.
- •4.3. Match each of these people with the correct definition below.
- •4.4. Put each of the following words in its correct place in the passages below.
- •4.5. Match all the columns in the charts below.
- •4.10. Match the problems in column a to the pieces of advice in column b.
- •4.11. Complete the sentences with the suitable word. You may need to change the form of some words.
- •Illness (sickness) - disease
- •4.6. Put one of the following words in each space in the sentences below.
- •4.7. Give one word for the following.
- •4.8. Label the diagram below. Add labels to other parts of the body.
- •4.9. Paraphrase the italicized parts of the sentences.
- •4.12. Match the diseases to their symptoms.
- •4.13. Answer the following questions using as many words from the topical Vocabulary as possible.
- •4.14. Put each of the following words in its correct place in the passages below. A) Sadness
- •B) Nervousness
- •4.15. Read these extracts from a leaflet contained in a packet of headache pills and match the words in bold to their definitions below.
- •4.16. Read the short passage about the health system of Britain. Match the words and expressions in bold to their definitions below. British Healthcare System
- •4.17. A) Put each of the following verbs in the correct space in the instructions.
- •4.18. A) Study the following metaphors and idioms relating to health and
- •4.19. Read the dialogues and discuss the questions below with a partner.
- •1. A Visit to the Doctor
- •2. At the Dentist’s
- •4.20. A) Are you or any of your friends or relatives hypochondriac? Can a
- •4.21. A) Work with a partner. Read the humorous stories below and retell
- •4.22. A) Often the humorous effect is based on play of words or unexpected
- •4.23. Work with a partner. Make up dialogues using the hints below.
- •4.24. A) Skim the text to pick up its main idea.
- •The Quality of Healthcare in the United States
- •4.25. A) Work with a partner and describe a usual visit to a doctor in a
- •In Russia?
- •4.26. Work in a small group. Think of the idea of ‘being healthy’. What does it mean? The questions below will help you define this notion.
- •4.27. Thomas Gray once said that ‘Health is heaven’s best treasure”.
- •4.28. A) What is alternative medicine? Have you ever turned to alternative
- •4.29. Read the text and be ready to hold a q&a session: ask each other
- •4.30. A) What ailments can be treated with alternative medicine? Should
- •4.32. Read the following citations about health and doctors. Comment on each. Which one do you like best? Why? Share your opinion with class.
- •4.33. Pick up any citation from the previous activity and write a 350-word essay using the citation as the title for the essay.
- •4.34. Make up your prescription of staying healthy as long as possible. Use examples from your personal experience or form the experience of your friends and relatives.
- •4.35. A) What is living stress free? Do some research on the topic by
- •Interviewing your friends and relatives and write a report on this. The
- •4.36. What do you think of ‘sick building syndrome’? Explain what you think it is and give some written suggestions of how it can be treated.
- •4.37. Compare the health systems of Russia, Great Britain and the usa. Write a short report on it and present it to class.
- •4.38. Render the text in English. Мобильник вызывает астму и экзему?
Russian
clinic.
b)
Read the text and compare the Russian procedure with the one in
the
USA? What would strike a Russian as the most unusual thing to do
while
visiting an American doctor?
c)
How are medications sold in the USA? Compare it with the situation4.25. A) Work with a partner and describe a usual visit to a doctor in a
In Russia?
When you visit a doctor or clinic, the procedures may be unfamiliar to you. In the United States, doctors and other healthcare professionals value efficiency and thoroughness, often more than expressing personal concern. You may first be asked to provide information about yourself and your ability to pay for the services. You may meet with a nurse or physician’s assistant, who will probably take your temperature, blood pressure, weight, and other measurements; she or he will probably ask you many questions about the reason for your visit. In some cases, the nurse or physician’s assistant will conduct the examination and provide treatment.
If so, it is because your condition is a common one, the treatment routine, and the practitioner is fully trained to provide the appropriate care. Nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals will expect you to explain your symptoms and conditions objectively, even if you are uncomfortable or intimidated. Always give complete and detailed information. If you have questions about your condition, treatment, or medical options, ask the doctor or the nurse. They expect and value your interest and questions. It is common in the United States for patients to ask about the medical procedures, options, treatments, and cost of care, and to express preferences about which treatment and medications are prescribed.
Different countries have different laws about which medications may be sold without a doctor’s prescription. In the U.S., medications available without a prescription at pharmacies, supermarkets, and other retailers are called “over-the-counter” medications.
4.26. Work in a small group. Think of the idea of ‘being healthy’. What does it mean? The questions below will help you define this notion.
Are you a member of a health spa/ gym?
Do think that you need to lose weight? (Are you overweight?)
Is your diet healthy? What does it consist of?
Do you catch a cold more than once a year?
Do you have any bad habit (like drinking or smoking)?
Do you ever get headaches? Do you know anyone who suffers from migraine headaches?
Do you ever read magazines or news articles about health? If yes, what subject(s) do you find the most interesting?
Do you exercise? What kind of exercise do you do? How often do you exercise?
Do you go for regular medical check-ups? How often do you go to the doctor’s?
Do you go to the dentist’s twice a year?
Do you have a lot of stress? What is the usual cause of your stress? How do you reduce stress in your life?
Do you have any allergies?
Do you have any scars? How did you get them? Hoe do you feel about them?
Do you take medicine when you are sick?
Do you take vitamins or mineral supplements?
Do you think pets are good for a person’s health?
Do you think that the tobacco companies should be held reasonably responsible for a person’s addiction to nicotine?
Do you usually get enough sleep? Do you take any sleeping pills?
Have you ever been hospitalized? (Have you ever been in the hospital?)