35 Work in pairs. Look at the following pictures illustrating health problems. Talk about them in turns for up to a minute.
●describe both pictures
●compare and contrast the pictures
●think of possible advice according to each picture
WRITING
36 Rosemary Key wants to take out a life insurance policy. The insurance company has sent her to see a doctor for a check up. This is part of the form he has to complete.
Practice their conversation.
(Can I take your …? Have you ever had … ?Have you been vaccinated against …? etc.)
FRIARY INSURANCE norwich Name...... Marital status ……… Date of birth ………… Children ……………. Occupation ………………. Measurements Height....... Weight...... Blood pressure ……. Chest (a) normal... (b) expanded ……. Pulse rate......... Waist ………… Hips …………. Vision ……….. Medical history (please give approximate dates where possible) Measles........................ Mumps........................ Rubella (German measles)......... Chicken-pox.................... Whooping cough................. Other serious illnesses (Give details below) …………………………………………………. Vaccinations and inoculations Polio...................... Scarlet fever............. Diphtheria................. Whooping cough........... Measles.................. Tetanus …………. Please give details of any hospital treatment or operations (not including normal pregnancy) CONFIDENTIAL |
37 Fill in the same form giving your own details. Think of some of the illnesses you (or members of your family or friends) have had. What were the symptoms and what did the doctor advise?
38 Write this letter to an English-speaking friend.
• You have flu and the doctor has told you to stay in bed for a few days.
• Tell your friend how you feel now, describe how you are passing the time while you are sick, and say what you plan to do when you feel better again.
• Write about 100 words.
Dear A I ex, I’ve got flu and I have to stay in bed until I'm better.
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