Unit
2
HEALTH
Vocabulary
1 Look at the pictures. Write the problem below the picture of each patient.
2 Now, read the doctor’s notes about his patients and fill in the missing words.
3 Role-play the meeting with the doctor. Use the cues in 1, 2 or your own health problems.
4 Choose a health problem. Work in groups. Tell your group about the last time you had that problem.
5 Listen and circle the words you hear.
6 Listen and underline the word(s) with the /f/ or /v/ sounds. Then say the sentences.
Imperatives with more and less
Compound sentences
1 Look at the pictures. Which health tips from the box above would you give to each of these people?
2 Top health tips for teens
3 Look at the article on the Teen Health website. Fill in the blanks to complete their top six health tips.
4 Make compound sentences by joining the two simple sentences. Use the conjunction given. Remember to add a comma.
5 Match the beginnings of the sentences with the picture that completes them.
6 Now, complete the second part of the compound sentences.
Extra vocabulary
1 Work in pairs. Discuss and write F (fact) or M (myth) for each statement.
2 Listen to the radio show about health facts or myths and check your answers in 1.
3 Discuss the following in groups.
4 Work in groups. Think of some ideas about health that are true. Then think of some that are false.
5 Test another group to see how many of your health myths they can spot.
1 Quickly read the text. Match the correct headings with the paragraphs.
2 Find the following words/phrases in the text. Discuss the meaning of each word/phrase with a partner. Then check the meaning.
3 Now answer the following questions.
4 Look at the table and discuss the following questions.
5 Choose two or three activities you like to do. Complete the table about those activities.
6 Present your table to the class. Try to include the following information:
1 Look at the picture below. Discuss the following questions with a partner.
2 Listen to the interview with an ironman. Tick (✔) the problems he had as a child.
3 Listen to the interview again. What advice does he give about preparing for the event?
4 Are the following sentences true (T) or false (F)?
5 Discuss in groups.
6 Look at Dr.Law's advice page. Can you match the problems with the answers?
7 Work in pairs. Choose one of the problems. Student A writes the problem, and student B writes the reply.
1 What health problems do you think each of these people has?
2 Look at the pictures below. Write the health problem below each person.
3 Complete the health tips below with 'more' or 'less'.
4 Match the coordinators and setentences given to form compound sentences.
5 Choose one of the following health problems. Role-play a discussion. Student A is the patient. Student B is the doctor.
6 Discuss the following sentences about health with a partner. Do you think they are facts or myths?
Finished! Now I can....
In groups, write questions for a survey about people’s health problems in your school or community.