Unit 2

Health Matters
1.- Have you ever had a surgery
or medical procedure? Explain.
• No, I never had a surgery or
medical procedure thanks for God
2.- Look at each of the dental emergencies described on the website, then answer the
following question. Explain.

• What would you do if you were far

from home and had a loose tooth?
Would you . . .
1. ignore the problem and just not do
anything?
2. make an appointment to see a local dentist
right away?
3. call or e-mail your own dentist for advice?

Answer: If I were far from home and had a loose tooth, I

would make an appointment to see a local dentist right
away
3.-Read and listen to someone with a dental emergency during a trip.

4.-Find the following expressions in the Photo Story. Use the context to help you match the expressions and their
meaning.
___E____1 I’ll do it as soon as possible. A causing a lot of pain
___C____2 I’ll make an appointment. B making time for an appointment
___B____3 Thanks for fitting me in. C arrange a time to come
___A____4 It’s killing me. D what the problem is
5.-Describing symptoms, answer the following questions(add other symptoms not included on the list):
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS are
a.- Which ones of the following symptoms are signs of stress?
• Feel dizzy
b.- Which ones of the following symptoms are signs of pregnancy? • Aches and pains.
• Grinding teeth
• Headaches.
• Indigestion
• Pain on the chest
• Increase in or loss of
appetite.
• Muscle tension in neck,
face or shoulders.
• Problems sleeping.

SYMPTOMS OF PREGNACY are

• Dizziness and Nauseous
• She feels weak
• Vomiting
• Has pain on the hip, ribs
and stomach
• Fatigue
• Missed period
• Increased urination