- •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?
4.12. Match the diseases to their symptoms.
1) flu a) swollen glands in front of ear, earache or pain when eating
2) pneumonia b) burning pain in abdomen, pain or nausea after eating
3) rheumatism c) rash starting on body, slight temperature
4) chickenpox d) dry cough, high fever, chest pain, quick breath
5) mumps e) headache, aching muscles, fever, cough, sneezing
6) an ulcer f) swollen and painful joints, stiffness, limited movement
4.13. Answer the following questions using as many words from the topical Vocabulary as possible.
1. What are the symptoms of flu (tonsillitis, measles, mumps, scarlet fever, etc.)?
2. Who is treated at the clinic and who is treated at the hospital?
3. What do you do when you fall ill?
4. What does the doctor do when he comes to examine you?
5. How does a sick person look?
6. What catching diseases do you know?
7. Do people in Russia get their pay when they are ill?
8. What does the doctor or nurse use the following things for: stethoscope, thermometer, scales, syringe, scalpel?
4.14. Put each of the following words in its correct place in the passages below. A) Sadness
sob heartbroken tears grief recover
loss withdrawn miss comfort sleepless
When Susan’s cat was killed by a car, she burst into (a) ______and began to (b)______ so loudly that the neighbours next door heard her. She was (c)____ by the (d) ______. Her mother tried to (e) ______ her, but Susan’s (f) ______ was so great that it was three days (and three (g) ______nights) before she began to (h)______ enough to eat normally. Even then she talked to no one and was silent and (i) ______ for weeks. I think she’ll always (j) ______her pet.
B) Nervousness
blush sweat tongue-tied embarrassment shy
nerves stammer tremble tranquillizer faint
I have to tell you that my (a) ______ aren’t very good. Last week I went for a job interview and my hands began to (b) ______, my palms started to (c) ______ and
my face was red because I always (d) ______ with (e) ______ on these occasions.
I’ve always been very (f) ______ with other people. When I was asked questions, I
was completely (g) ______ and I could only (h) ______. I felt (i) ______ and wished I had a (j) ______to calm me down. I didn't get the job. A pity. I would like
to have been a television newsreader.
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.
If your answer to any of the following questions is YES, then you should tell a doctor or pharmacist before taking these pills.
Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
Are you sensitive to any of the ingredients in these pills?
Do you suffer from liver, kidney or heart problems?
Do you suffer from haemophilia or other problems with your blood not clotting properly?
Are you taking any other medicines - particularly for blood pressure, anticoagulants for thinning the blood, antidepressants, cortico-steroids, anti-epileptic drugs?
Are you asthmatic?
Are you suffering from dehydration?
Do you suffer from or have you suffered from a stomach ulcer?
WARNING:
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE
Medicines may cause unwanted side effects in some people. If, after taking this medicine for the first time, you have an asthma attack or bronchospasm (= difficulty in breathing), gastro-intestinal hemorrhage (= vomiting of blood or passing of dark, tarry stools), stop taking these pills and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
(a) medical term for (formal) excrement or (informal, childish) pooh
(b) forming a partly solid lump
(c) painful infected area on the skin or inside your body
(d) not having enough water in your body
(e) feeding a baby with milk from woman’s breasts
(f) unexpected effects in addition to the intended one
(h) reacting quickly or more than usual to something