I have a head ache/ stomach ache/ back ache. - There's a fracture on my left knee. - My nose is congested. - I cut my fi
English Conversation1 Unit7. Lesson2. Symptoms and Illnesses
Lesson2. Symptoms and Illnesses 1.Target Language - I have a head ache/ stomach ache/ back ache. - There’s a fracture on my left knee. - My nose is congested. - I cut my finger with a knife. - I have trouble breathing. - It’s bleeding continuously. - I feel dizzy/ nauseous/ drowsy. - I got some rashes on my legs. - I have runny nose/ sore throat/ fever/ cough/ cold/ flu. - My ankle is swelling.
2.Sample Dialogue One Saturday morning, Joseph and Danny invite Robert to play basketball. Danny:
Hey, buddy! Let’s play basketball, the weather is perfect today!
Robert:
Sorry, guys. I don’t feel well. I think I’m coming down with something. I have terrible headache and my nose is congested. My body is starting to ache all over.
Joseph:
Oh, sorry to hear that. I think you should see a doctor immediately. 1
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Danny:
Yeah, I agree. Do you feel nauseous?
Robert:
Yes. Whenever I try to move, I feel dizzy.
Danny:
It looks like death warmed up on you. I’ve decided, you’re going to the doctor tomorrow. Don’t worry we’ll help you.
Robert:
Thanks, man. I appreciate it.
Dialogue Activity You:
I don’t feel well. I think I’m __________.
Your friend:
Why? What do you feel?
You:
I feel _________ and I have _________.
Your friend:
I think you should _______________ before it gets worse.
discharge or flow of a nasal fluid which is a common symptom of cold
Sore throat
inflammation or swelling of tonsil
Fever
an abnormal high body temperature
Cough
to expel or to put out air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound
Cold
a respiratory illness characterized by sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc due to bacteria or viral infection
Flu
short term for influenza; it’s a viral infection especially in the respiratory system
Rashes
reddening and inflammation or swelling of the skin as a symptom of a certain disease
Bleeding
continuous flow of blood from the body 2
English Conversation1 Unit7. Lesson2. Symptoms and Illnesses
Fracture
a break on hard materials like bones
Cut
an opening or wound in the body caused by a sharp-edged object
Swelling
an abnormal enlargement of a certain part of the body
Nauseous
a feeling of wanting to vomiting
Dizzy
a feeling of spinning around and losing one’s balance
Drowsy
sleepy or causing to sleep
I have trouble breathing
difficulty in breathing or can’t breathe normally
I’m coming down with something
to begin to get sick
My body is aching all over
when you experience muscle pain from head to toe
It looks like death warmed
up on you- you look very ill
Vocabulary Activity Choose the correct vocabulary or expression. congested
fracture
dizzy
rashes
sore throat
flu
ache
swelling
1)
My head is aching, I have cold and muscle pain. I think I’ll get a ______.
2)
I got an injury after I played soccer. The doctor said I have ______ on my right knee. He gave me a medicine because it’s now _______. It’s reddish and not of its normal size.
3)
There are ______ on my legs and they are really itchy! I think I need to take an antihistamine!
4)
My niece can’t breathe. Her nose is _______. 3
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5)
I couldn’t sleep well last night because of my tooth_______.
6)
I can’t swallow well and my throat is aching. I think I have ________.
7)
My daughter is really sick. She can’t stand because she feels ________. She needs a lot of bed rest.
3.General Discussions 1)
When was the last time that you got sick? Describe what you felt and the things that you did to ease your condition.
2)
In your opinion, what are the factors that cause illnesses?
3)
Do you think illnesses are usually cause by bacteria and viruses or just stress? Justify your answer.
4)
Are you allergic to anything? What effect do your allergies have on you?
5)
What do you usually do to avoid coming down with sickness?
4.Grammar Point Subject + am/is/are + ing form of verb I’m going to the doctor. (now)
I’m going to the doctor tomorrow.
Subject + am/is/are + ing form of verb= present continuous or for something that is happening now. But we use the same pattern when you have already planned or arranged to do something in the future. Example: -
Chris is going to the dentist on Saturday. (she has an appointment with the dentist on Saturday) 4
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NOTE Do not use simple present tense for something that somebody has arranged to do. Example: -
I’m playing soccer tomorrow. ( not “I play”)
Grammar Activity Make questions using the given words. All the sentences are in future tense. 1)
(you/ work/ next week?)
2)
(what time/ your friends/ come?)
3)
(what/ you/ do/ on Saturday?)
5.Pronunciation Your teacher will check your intonation, rhythm and accent.
I think I’m coming down with something. You’re going to the doctor tomorrow.