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GENERAL ENGLISH · VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT · INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)
HEALTH
AND ILLNESS
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1 Warm up
In pairs, answer the questions below.
1. Would you say you are fit and healthy? Why/Why not?
2. How often do you get ill?
3. When was the last time you were unwell? What was wrong? What symptoms did you have?
4. How do you feel about going to see a doctor?
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2 Focus on vocabulary
Part A: Match the common health problems with the pictures.
Group 1:
a) diarrhea b) fever c) runny nose d) cold e) food poisoning
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Group 2:
a) sore throat b) flu c) rash d) allergy e) headache
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part B: In pairs, read the descriptions and discuss the meaning of the words in bold. Then. write the
health problem next to the correct description.
Group 1:
cold flu rash runny nose sore throat
1. I can’t stop sneezing and I have a cough.
2. My nose is dripping like a tap.
3. It hurts when I swallow.
4. I’ve got a fever, my whole body aches. I just want to sleep.
5. I have itchy red spots all over my body.
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Group 2:
allergy diarrhea fever food poisoning headache
1. I can’t concentrate. My head hurts so much.
2. I have a high temperature and I feel hot and then cold.
3. I think I ate something bad last night. My stomach hurts and I keep throwing
up.
4. My stomach hurts and I keep going to the bathroom. I feel weak.
5. My eyes and nose are itchy, and I have a swollen throat.
3 Focus on vocabulary: injuries
Part A: Complete the sentences below with the following words.
broke bruise burned cut twisted wound
1. John got punched in the face during a fight. Now he has a big under
his eye.
2. I my finger while I was slicing an onion with a kitchen knife.
3. Pedro fell off his bike and his arm. Now he is recovering in hospital.
4. I my ankle while I was playing soccer. I don’t think I’ll be ready to
play again for another few weeks.
5. I accidentally spilled hot coffee and my hand.
6. I fell down the stairs and hit my head. It left a deep in my forehead.
Part B: Study the following solutions/treatments and match them to the injuries above.
i. sentence 1 a. ice pack
ii. sentence 2 b. bandage
iii. sentence 3 c. cold running water
iv. sentence 4 d. plaster
v. sentence 5 e. sling
vi. sentence 6 f. rest
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4 Focus on vocabulary: at the doctors
Write the words next to the definitions. The first letter has been given.
1. Formal arrangement to meet someone at a set time and date. → a
2. Place in a building where people can wait. → w r
3. Piece of paper from a doctor with information about medication. → p
4. Person who is receiving medical care. → p
5 Listening comprehension
Part A: You are going to hear a conversation between a patient and a doctor. Answer the questions
below.
1. What are the patient’s symptoms?
2. What does the doctor think is wrong with him?
3. What advice does the doctor give?
4. What prescription does she give him?
Part B: Look at the conversation below. Which words are missing? Listen again to check your answers.
In pairs, practice the lines from the conversation.
Group 1:
been sick check experiencing had headaches hurts matter very well
1. What seems to be the ?
2. I haven’t felt for a few days now.
3. So what symptoms have you been ?
4. My stomach and I’ve diarrhea.
5. Have you ?
6. Any ?
7. Let me your temperature.
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Group 2:
eaten give you might one tablet every plenty of rest for a day to help
1. What have you recently?
2. Anything that have disagreed with you?
3. I am going to something with the
stomachache and diarrhea
4. You need to drink liquids.
5. You should or two.
6. You need to take twelve hours, for three days.
6 Speaking practice: roleplay
Use the information on your card to create a conversation. Take turns being the doctor and patient.
Example:
Doctor: Greet the patient and ask what the problem is
Patient: Tell the doctor your symptoms
Doctor: Ask any additional questions
Patient: Answer the questions
Doctor: Say what is wrong, and give advice, including a prescription if necessary
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Roleplay 1
Patient Doctor
You have a runny nose and a sore throat Ask if they have allergies
You don’t have any allergies Ask if they have had any headaches
You have a headache Ask if they have been sick
You haven’t been sick Tell the patient they have a cold.
They should rest, and drink plenty of fluids.
Suggest they get some cold medicine at the
pharmacy.
Roleplay 2
Patient Doctor
You went jogging yesterday and hurt your Ask the patient to show you their ankle.
ankle.
It is swollen and you can’t walk on it. Tell them the ankle is twisted, not broken.
You are in a lot of pain. Tell them to avoid putting any weight on the
ankle. Keep the ankle elevated.
Give the patient a prescription for tablets
which will reduce the swelling and help with
the pain.
7 Let’s play!
Look at the card given by your teacher and miming your illnesses to your partner.
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8 Optional extension / homework
Part A: Do the phrases refer to good or bad health?
1. Under the weather →
2. As fit as a fiddle →
3. Out of shape →
4. Death warmed up →
5. A clean bill of health →
Part B: Complete the sentences below with a phrase.
1. You shouldn’t be working when you are this ill. You look like and
you are scaring the customers.
2. That exercise class was tougher than I expected. I am so . I need
to do more exercise.
3. I went to the doctor, and he gave me a so now I can go on holiday.
4. I won’t be attending class today as I am feeling a bit .
5. My grandfather is in his eighties and still . He is still very mobile
and goes on long walks in the woods.
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Transcripts
5. Listening comprehension
Doctor: Good morning, please take a seat. My name is Doctor Eva Smith. What seems to be the
matter?
Patient: Well, I haven’t felt very well for a few days now so I thought I should come and get a check-
up.
Doctor: So what symptoms have you been experiencing?
Patient: My stomach hurts and I’ve had diarrhea.
Doctor: Have you been sick?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Any headaches?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Let me check your temperature... (pause). Yes, you do have a slight fever.
Patient: I go from feeling very hot and sweaty to feeling cold and shaky. What do you think it is?
Doctor: Do you have any allergies?
Patient: No, none.
Doctor: What have you eaten recently? Anything that might have disagreed with you?
Patient: I don’t think so...Actually, I did try a new restaurant at the weekend. I ordered the fish
special, but it tasted good.
Doctor: The fish might not have been refrigerated properly. I am going to give you something to help
with the stomachache and diarrhea and you need to drink plenty of liquids. You should rest
for a day or two. Here is the prescription. You need to take one tablet every twelve hours,
for three days. If you are still not feeling well by Friday, come back.
Patient: OK, thank you very much.
Doctor: You are welcome. I hope you feel better soon.
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Key
1. Warm up
5 mins.
This stage is to introduce the topic. In pairs, the students answer the questions. Check the students understand all
the vocabulary in the questions. Get some responses during feedback and add any useful language to the board.
2. Focus on vocabulary
Part A:
5 mins.
First, the students match the images and the illnesses. Review the answers as a group. Model and practice the
pronunciation.
Group 1:
1. e) food poisoning 2. c) runny nose 3. b) fever 4. d) cold 5. a) diarrhea
Group 2:
1. c) rash 2. a) sore throat 3. e) headache 4. d) allergy 5. b) flu
Part B:
5 mins.
The students then read the symptoms and discuss the meaning of the words in bold. Review the answers as a
group. The students finish by matching the symptoms to the illnesses. Review as a group. Correct any issues with
pronunciation.
definitions:
swallow - when food or liquid moves from your mouth into your stomach using your throat muscles
dripping - when liquid falls in drops
itchy - an uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub or scratch it
throw up – (informal) vomit
weak - with no energy
swollen - larger than usual
health problems:
Group 1:
1. cold 2. runny nose 3. sore throat 4. flu 5. rash
Group 2:
1. headache 2. fever 3. food poisoning 4. diarrhea 5. allergy
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3. Focus on vocabulary: injuries
Part A:
5 mins.
This stage is for students to focus on common injuries. First, elicit and check the meaning of the word injury. Then
ask the students to complete the descriptions with the correct injury. Check the answers as a group. Review the
form and pronunciation of each word.
1. bruise 2. cut 3. broke 4. twisted 5. burned 6. wound
Part B:
5 mins.
The students then decide what would be an appropriate solution or treatment. It is possible to use some treatments
for more than one injury.
1. → a. 2. → d. 3. → e. 4. → f. 5. → c. 6. → b.
4. Focus on vocabulary: at the doctors
5 mins.
This stage is to review or introduce keywords associated with going to the doctor. The students read the definition
and write the word. The first letter has been given. Review the answers as a group and model and practice
pronunciation.
1. appointment 2. waiting ≀ room 3. prescription 4. patient
5. Listening comprehension
Part A:
5 mins.
This stage is to develop listening skills in the context of a doctor’s appointment. Tell the students they are going
to listen to a conversation and answer the questions. Give them time to read the questions before playing the
audio. After the students have listened, ask them to check with their partners. Play again if necessary. Review
the answers as a group.
1. stomachache, diarrhea, headache, slight fever
2. food poisoning
3. drink plenty of liquids, and rest for a day or two
4. tablets, every twelve hours for two days
Part B:
10 mins.
This stage is for the students to listen for key information to complete the conversation. First, show them the
lines from the conversation and give them time to predict which words are missing. They then listen and check
their answers. Review as a group. The students finish by practicing the lines together.
Have you been sick? → have you vomited?
Group 1:
1. matter 2. very well 3. experiencing 4. hurts ≀ had
5. been sick 6. headaches 7. check
Group 2:
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1. eaten 2. might 3. give you ≀ to help
4. plenty of 5. rest for a day 6. one tablet every
6. Speaking practice: roleplay
10 mins.+
This stage is for the students to practice using the language in a roleplay activity. They take turns being the patient
and doctor. First, show the students the flow chart. Then put the students into pairs and give them each their
roleplay card. Give the students a few minutes to check they understand their role and the vocabulary.
Listen carefully during the task. Note any errors or good examples of language to provide post-activity language
feedback.
7. Let’s play!
10 mins.
This is a quick game to review the vocabulary. It is a game of charades called ‘What’s the matter?’ Put the students
into pairs. Give them each their cards. They take turns miming their illnesses. They have to guess the illness and
put it in a sentence. Demonstrate the game first.
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8. Optional extension / homework
Part A:
5 mins.
This is an additional task for the students to recognise idioms related to health. First, they decide if the phrases
are referring to good or bad health. Check the answers. Check the meaning and practise pronunciation.
1. bad 2. good 3. bad 4. bad 5. good
Part B:
5 mins.
The students complete the gaps with the correct phrase. Check and ask them to come up with the definitions of
each phrase/idiom.
as fit as a fiddle (idiom) - be in excellent physical shape or be very healthy
under the weather (idiom) - being unwell
out of shape (idiom) - physically unfit
death warmed up (idiom) - look very unwell
a clean bill of health (phrase) - when a medical professional acknowledges that you are healthy and have no medical
issues
1. death warmed up 2. out of shape 3. clean bill of health
4. under the weather 5. fit as a fiddle
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