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The body side

1. Name the different parts of the body.

2. WB p. 26 ex. 1+ SB p. 26

3 Listen to Mr Jenkins talking to his doctor and decide whether these


statements are true or false.

1. He fell over his guitar. ___

2. The doctor examines both his feet. ___

3. He can move his toes without pain. ___

4. His ankle hurts a bit. ___

5. His right foot is swollen. ___

6. He needs to lose some weight. ___

7. The receptionist will call the hospital. ___

8. He can get some crutches from the hospital. ___

Some words:

GP= general practitioner, a local doctor Swollen = enlarged


Sprain = injury to a joint causing pain and Crutches = pair of poles used to support
swelling someone with injured legs or feet
Tender = painful when touched
4. Now read the dialogue again in pairs.

V1: Good morning Mr Jenkins. What can I do for you?

V2: I’ve come about my foot. I think I’ve damaged it.

V1: Ah. How did you do that then.

V2: I think it was when I was playing my guitar. Sounds stupid, doesn’t it?

V1: Well, what happened exactly?

V2: My dog came in and I tripped over her. I didn’t see her and now I’m in agony.

V1: I’d best have a look then. Can you take your socks and shoes off please?

V2: But it’s only the right one that’s affected.

V1: I need to compare them.

V2: I don’t think there’s much to see. Ouch!

V1: Tender there, is it?

V2: You bet!

V1: And does it hurt when I bend your toes?

V2: No

V1: And what about your ankle?

V2: I don’t think so.

V1: Good! Well this foot is definitely bigger than your other one. You may have broken a
small bone but it could just be a bad sprain. You’ll need an X-ray. In the meantime, don’t
put any weight on it.

V2: How can I get home then?

V1: We can lend you some crutches and you’ll need a taxi to get you to the hospital. The
receptionist will make an appointment for you but I’d like it to be as soon as possible.

V2: Thanks doctor.

5. SB p. 27 + WB ex. 2+3+4+5+6 p. 37
6. What advice does the doctor give? Match the description to the correct
piece of advice.

1. I often have a stomach-ache. a. You should have some allergy tests.


2. My eyes are sore and I sneeze a lot. b. You shouldn’t drink so much coffee.
3. I have a terrible cough. c. You shouldn’t listen to loud music.

4. I can’t sleep at night. d. You ought to lose some weight.

5. I can’t get into my clothes. e. You should get your eyes tested.

6. I hear a buzzing in my ear. f. You shouldn’t always eat fried food.

7. I’m getting a bit short-sighted. g. It should be stitched up.


8. I’m drinking too much. h. You must stop smoking.

9. I’ve cut my wrist. i. You should put some ice on it.

10. I twisted my ankle. j. You ought to cut down.

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7. Have a look at p. 30 (7) in your student’s book for more advice...

8. Write your own dialogue and act it out in front of the classroom. The patient
should have at least three different symptoms and the doctor should give him
some useful advice (minimum three different medicines or remedies).

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