Preview

A. Listen. Circle the body parts that Rick injured.

1. foot 2. hand 3. knee 4. leg 5. back 6. arm

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B. Listen. Circle the correct answers.

1. Anton has a (backache / headache).

2. Janet’s sister (broke / cut) her leg.

3. Sonia has a (sore / broken) back.

4. Eric (hurt / broke) his knee when he fell. He (hurt / cut) his hand, too.

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C. Talk with a partner. Talk about a time you hurt yourself.

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Language Focus

A. Listen and read. Then repeat the conversation and replace the words in blue.

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B. Practice with a partner. Replace any words to make your own conversation.

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C. Circle the correct answers.

1. Janice has a stomachache. She (should / shouldn’t) see a doctor.

2. I hurt my foot. The doctor says I (should / shouldn't) rest for a week.

3. You look tired. (Should / Why don’t) yo get some rest?

4. Everyone is sleeping, so we (should / shouldn’t) make a lot of noise.

5. Diego is good at drawing. (Should / Why don’t) you ask him for help?

Answer:

1. should 2. should 3. Why don’t

4. shouldn't 5. Why don’t

D. Complete the questions and responses. Then listen and check your answers.

Answer:

1. have 2. should 3. should

4. have 5. should I do? 6. Why don’t you

7. Should he 8. shouldn’t 9. has

10. Should 11. should 12. shouldn’t

E. Play charades. Work in a group. Take turns to act out a health problem. Work together to guess the problem and give two suggestions.

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The Real World

A. Listen. Circle T for True or F for False.

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B. Listen. Check the advice you hear.

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Pronunciation

A. Listen and repeat.

1. should, shouldn't 2. could, couldn’t 3. would, wouldn’t

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B. Listen. Write the words you hear.

1. If Danny has a backache, he … rest.

2. The music was too loud. I … hear what she said.

3. It’s raining. They … play soccer outdoors.

4. … you like some orange juice?

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C. Work with a partner. Take turns to read the sentences in B.

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Reading

A. Work with a partner. Look at the photo. Why do you think clown doctors want to make patients laugh?

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B. Scan the article. Circle two words similar in meaning to “laugh”.

Answer:

Giggle - Chuckle

C. Talk with a partner. How is laughing good for you?

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Comprehension

A. Answering the questions about Laughter is the Best Medicine.

Answer:

1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. c

B. Work with a partner. Changes happen in your body when you laugh. Complete the word web.

Answer:

1. air 2. heart rate 3. chemicals 4. happy

5. pain 6. medical medicine 7. go away 8. illnesses

C. Talk with a partner. Do you laugh often? What do you do when you fell sad or stressed?

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Project: Work in a group. Make a short presentation about a disease.

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Writing

Writing a short article. Describe a healthy habit you know about and give some advice. Write 60 - 80 words. Turn to page 146 for the writing worksheet.

Answer:

Eating healthy is said to be the key to a healthy quality life. Eating healthy helps us prevent many diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and certain types of cancer and other healthy problems. Eating healthy offers stronger bones and muscles. It also helps you look and feel better and energized.