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Have you ever been sick? Probably a few times. You're going to read about a girl called Olga whose main concern is not being sick but something else. Find out what it is and answer the questions below. At school Its Monday and Olga feels sick in class. Olga: I dont feel well, teacher. Teacher: Whats wrong with you? Olga: I have a terrible headache. I also think I have a fever. Teacher: Let me check. Yes, youre hot. Olga: Can I please phone my parents? Teacher: Yeah, sure you can. At the doctors Doc: Morning. Whats the problem young lady? Olga: Morning, doctor. I have a terrible headache. Ive also vomited and I have a fever. Doc: OK, please remove your shirt. Let me hear you breath with the stethoscope. Ok, now let me feel your tummy. Aha! Olga: Whats wrong with me? Doc: Please, open your mouth. Aha! Olga: Am I going to die? Doc: Im afraid not. You just have the flu. You should stay in bed for 3 days and have lots of liquids. Olga: But tomorrow I have an exam. Can I study for it? Doc: No, young lady, you cant. Your exam will have to wait to next week. 1. Comprehension questions. - Whats wrong with the girl? - Who does she phone? - What does the doctor prescribe her? - Why is Olga so worried? - Would you be as worried as her? 2. Pronunciation. Listen to the sentences below. Can you hear the l in should or shouldnt? You should stay in bed for 3 days. You shouldnt study for the exam until you get better. Listen to the following words and tick the ones where you can hear the l sound. could world talk cold sold would 3. Vocabulary. Whats a stethoscope? If your head hurts you have a If your tummy hurts you have a If your back hurts you have a Whats the flu? 4. Writing. Some of you will have to write a dialogue similar to the one above and act it out. Others will visit the website healthykids and find out about 5 ways to Healthy Lifestyle. Youll have to gather up the main ideas and make a project work. Go getem, tigers!! 5. Do you know that laughter is the best medicine? Be ready to have a laugh by clicking on the link short film. Enjoy!! |