Aims and Objectives
In this unit you will learn and practise vocabulary related to health and physiotherapy.
You will practise the following skills and functions:
- giving advice
- giving a command
- recommendation
- listening for detail
The grammar focus of this unit is:
Vocabulary
Terms
| dolor/molestia | |
| cita | |
| disponible | |
| tensión arterial | |
| atención | |
| camilla | |
| diabetes | |
| dieta | |
| discapacidad | |
| enfermedad | |
| trastorno | |
| médico | |
| ejercicio | |
| grasa | |
| forma física | |
| médico de cabecera | |
| salud | |
| atencíon sanitaria | |
| saludable | |
| corazón | |
| hospital | |
| enfermo | |
| enfermedad | |
| infeccioso | |
| lesión | |
| masaje | |
| masajista | |
| medicina | |
| enfermera | |
| obesidad | |
| dolor | |
| paciente | |
| fisioterapia | |
| investigación | |
| vidente | |
| estómago | |
| estrés | |
| consulta | |
| consejo | |
| estar enfermo | |
| respirar | |
| quemar | |
| dejar de hacer algo | |
| doler | |
| dañar/lesionar | |
| perseverar | |
| pasarse con algo | |
| impedir | |
| visualmente impedido | |
| radiografía |
Extended vocabulary
| tobillo | |
| brazo | |
| espalda | |
| venda | |
| ciego | |
| cuerpo | |
| chequeo | |
| farmacía | |
| pecho | |
| resfriado | |
| cantagioso | |
| tos | |
| cura | |
| sordo | |
| dentista | |
| oídos | |
| codo | |
| dedo de la mano | |
| primeros auxilios | |
| gripe | |
| pie | |
| fractura | |
| mano | |
| cabeza | |
| dolor de cabeza | |
| corazón | |
| talón | |
| cadera | |
| inflamación | |
| rodilla | |
| pierna | |
| boca | |
| cuello | |
| nariz | |
| mutrición | |
| operación | |
| receta | |
| hombro | |
| estómago | |
| cirujano | |
| quirúrgico | |
| diente | |
| dientes | |
| fiebre |
Exercises
Section 1: Vocabulary Practice
Fill in the correct translation for each of the terms below.
Section 2: Listening Comprehension
Chose the correct answer.
Chose the correct answer.
Chose the correct answer.
Section 3: General Comprehension
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Speaking Practice. Complete the sentences you hear, using the example as a model.
Section 4: Grammar Practice
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Example:
Ask Dr Wellman.
Don't ask Dr Wellman.
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Example:
Tell the patient to raise his arms.
Raise your arms.
Tell the patient not to sit down.
Don't sit down.
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Example:
Drink less whisky!
You should drink less whisky.
Don't eat so much!
You shouldn't eat so much.
Chose the correct answer.
Section 5: Consolidation
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the > key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.
Listen to the recording carefully and then fill in the gaps in the text below using the same words.
Choose the correct option to fill the gaps in the following sentences.
Checklist
Use the following list to check whether you have obtained full benefit from this unit. You should be able to:
- give advice
- recommend
- give a command
You should also have greater skill and confidence in the use of:
- Imperatives
- Should