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put some ice on it
get some fresh air E.g.: If you have a splitting headache, you should take an aspirin.
drink plenty of
fluids
5. DESCRIBING SYMPTOMS
1) A: Are you okay, Betty? You look a bit pale.
B: Actually, I feel terrible.
A: Oh! What’s wrong?
B: I can’t stop yawning.
A: Sounds to me like you’re overtired. If I were you, I would get an early night.
2) A: Are you okay, Betty? You look a bit pale.
B: Actually, I feel terrible.
A: Oh! What’s wrong?
B: I’ve got a burning feeling in my chest.
A: Sounds to me like heartburn. If I were you, I would take an antacid tablet.
3) A: Are you okay, Betty? You look a bit pale.
B: Actually, I feel terrible.
A: Oh! What’s wrong?
B: I’m burning up and my whole body aches, too.
A: Sounds to me like the flu. If I were you, I would go to bed.
Act out similar dialogues.
6. MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
A: Good afternoon. Meadows Surgery. Can I help you?
B: Oh yes, I’d like to make an appointment with Doctor Michaels, please.
A: I’m afraid Dr Michaels is on holiday at the moment. Would you like an appointment to
see Dr Jones instead?
B: Erm … yes, alright. That would be fine.
A: Right. The first available appointment is on Friday at 2:30 pm. Does that suit you?
B: Yes, that should be okay.
A: Good. Can I take your name, please?
B: Carol, Carol Ormerod.
A: What seems to be the problem?
B: I’ve got a bad cough.
A: Right then, we’ll see you on Friday at 2:30 pm.
B: Thank you. Goodbye.
STRESS and RELAXATION
7. Look at the list below and rank the stressful situations from 1 to 9, where 1 is the
least stressful and 9 the most stressful.
A Being stuck in a traffic jam
B Doing the housework
C Waiting in a queue for a long time
D Being late for university/work
E Missing the bus/train to university/work
F Walking home alone at night
G Going to dentist
H Taking an exam
I Not being able to sleep at night

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