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Unit 2 Health

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Section IVCommunication Interaction

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《药品说明书》《药品说明书》

Medicine Specification A medicine specification is a legally binding document. The use of the medicine should be based on the specification. If a medicine dispute （ 纠 纷 ） appears, it is the basis for litigation( 诉 讼 ） . A word and a symbol of a medicine specification cannot be written personally.

药品说明书旧称 description, instruction, direction.今称 package insert ， insert

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1. How many pills should be taken each time?2. When should we take the medicine?3. Which symptoms will appear if you take this medicine?4. Who is suggested not to use this medicine?5. How to store this medicine?

Medicine SpecificationDirection of Use:The tablets are to be taken during or after a meal, 2 tablets each time, 3 times a day, over 2-4 days.Side- effect:In most cases, headache and stomachache may occur in the first day of treatment. These are usually continued to the first few days of treatment and then tend to disappear.Restriction on Use:This kind of medicine should not be used in children under 3 years old, and woman who has the first 3 months of pregnancy.Storage:Keep away from children. This medicine should be stored at temperature below 25 degrees Centigrade and protect from heat and light.

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Read and Describe Read and describe it orally.

1. When should we take the medicine?2. How many pills should be taken each time?3. Which symptoms will appear if you take this medicine?

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Listening Listen and match( No. the pictures from1 to 6).

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3 5 1

4 2 6

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Listen and fill in the forms.

ToothacheDisease: an awful 1. ______________ Cause: the tooth cavity （牙洞） is 2. __________ be filledSolution: Give him 3. __________ to reduce the pain. Take the medicine 4. __________ a day, before meals. The pain will be 5. __________ after taking the medicine.

toothachetoo big to

some tablets. three timesrelieved

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Questions Responses

1. Why can you keep so good figure during work?During my work, I am used to sparing 15 minutes for exercise/I never ride the elevator when I go upstairs.

2. Do you always go to gym to do exercise?  

3. What are the benefits of swimming?  

4. Why do you look so energetic every day?  

5. What exercise do you usually do in the morning?  

6. Do you think it is wise for young girls to lose weight?  

7. Why are you always so optimistic?  

8. What kind of food do you prefer to eat?  

9. What makes your body healthy?  

10. How to improve our sleeping quality?  

Read and Respond Give appropriate responses to the questions.

No. I only take a walk after dinner/If I am free, I will.

build body muscles/ coordinate the ability of balance.

Because I have a plenty of sleep

I usually have a morning run, which can help me to promote good health.

If they do it in a healthy way, it’s OK.

An optimistic attitude can balance the state of mind and benefit our health. I would prefer organic food, such as vegetables, rice, and fruit.I do exercise every day, such as Yoga and Taiji. Just relax before you go to bed, ease your mind, and throw away all sorts of stress.

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Listen and number the pictures from 1 to 4.

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Part 2 Listening (2)Listen and number the pictures from 1 to 4.

4 1 2 3

Conversation 2 (twice 1S)

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Listen to a passage and fill in the blanks.

ExerciseEveryone hopes to live happily in the world. A happy life greatly depends on regular 1 . Both of them cannot be separated from each other. There is an old saying that life lies on exercise. To a large extent, exercise can help you live longer and healthier.Exercise can contribute to 2 . You have to move frequently and to be 3 than usual when you do exercise. You can also make friends with many people and learn how to cooperate with others while doing exercises. It helps you become more optimistic.Exercise also does some good for us to 4 . It urges different parts of our bodies to coordinate well when we have sports. Exercise will make our life 5 with a lot of fun. What’s more, exercise 6 our organs. It lets the heart beat faster than usual, and then protects us from heart attacks.Besides, exercise has 7 on one’s character. Exercise will help you 8 your lazy habit. If you keep doing exercise regularly, you will never be 9 .In general, exercise is important, helpful and absolutely 10 .

Physical exercise

improving our mood

more active

build our bodies

more colorful

benefits

big effect get rid of

a lazy person necessary

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SpeakingMake up short conversations in pairs after the example.

Situation 1 ：Mary feels bad. She phones to the hospital to reschedule her appointment with a doctor.

Nurse=N Mary=MM: Good morning, I made an appointment with Dr. Smith, but I have to change it.N: When did you make it?M: Wednesday, 4 o’clock in the afternoon.N: Oh, I see. How do you want to change it?M: I want to change to today.N: What time would you prefer?M: 10 o’clock, is that OK? N: Well, I will put you down for that time and I will call you later.

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Part 3 Speaking Pair work

Doctor=D Mary=M

Situation 2:The doctor exams her throat and asks about her symptoms.

Doctor=D Mary=M

Situation 2:The doctor exams her throat and asks about her symptoms.

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Part 3 Speaking Pair work

Nurse=N Mary=M

Situation 3 ： The nurse asks about Mary’s

illness and takes her temperature . The nurse tells Mary how to call them in case of emergency.

Nurse=N Mary=M

Situation 3 ： The nurse asks about Mary’s

illness and takes her temperature . The nurse tells Mary how to call them in case of emergency.

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Part 3 Speaking Pair work

Mary=M Lucy=LSituation 4 ： Mary’ friend, Lucy, comes to see her, bringing some fruit. She asks Mary about how she feels now and hopes she could be better soon.

Mary=M Lucy=LSituation 4 ： Mary’ friend, Lucy, comes to see her, bringing some fruit. She asks Mary about how she feels now and hopes she could be better soon.

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Part 3 Speaking Pair work

Doctor=D Mary=M

Situation 5 ： Mary has recovered. She is now

checking out of the hospital.

Doctor=D Mary=M

Situation 5 ： Mary has recovered. She is now

checking out of the hospital.

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Situation 2 ： Doctor=D Mary=MD ： What’s wrong with you?M: I think I have a bad cold. It seems that I’ve a fever. I have a sore throat, and my nose is stuffy.D: Let me take your temperature. Do you feel pain in your throat? And do you cough?M: Yes, quite a lot. The cough kept me awake. I hardly slept last night.D: Please unfasten your jacket and let me listen to your chest. Now breathe in-hold it-breath out. Do it again, do you have any pain in your chest?M: Yes, I feel painful while I cough.D: Now, let me see. Yes, you have a fever. I suggest you to stay in hospital for observation.

Situation 2 ： Doctor=D Mary=MD ： What’s wrong with you?M: I think I have a bad cold. It seems that I’ve a fever. I have a sore throat, and my nose is stuffy.D: Let me take your temperature. Do you feel pain in your throat? And do you cough?M: Yes, quite a lot. The cough kept me awake. I hardly slept last night.D: Please unfasten your jacket and let me listen to your chest. Now breathe in-hold it-breath out. Do it again, do you have any pain in your chest?M: Yes, I feel painful while I cough.D: Now, let me see. Yes, you have a fever. I suggest you to stay in hospital for observation.

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Situation 3 ： Nurse=N Mary=MN: Hello! How are you feeling now?M: I still have a headache.N: Well, I am going to take your temperature.M: What time are my relatives and friends allowed to visit me?N: The visiting time is from four to six in the afternoon.M: When will the doctor come to see me?N: The treatment starts at 8 a.m. every morning.M: Thank you very much. How can I reach you if I need your help?N: Press the button by the bedside. A nurse will attend to your needs as soon as possible. Now let me look at your temperature. It is normal, don’t worry, you’ll get well very soon.M: Thank you. You have made me feel much better.N: You are welcome. In case of any questions, please ask any of the staff here.

Situation 3 ： Nurse=N Mary=MN: Hello! How are you feeling now?M: I still have a headache.N: Well, I am going to take your temperature.M: What time are my relatives and friends allowed to visit me?N: The visiting time is from four to six in the afternoon.M: When will the doctor come to see me?N: The treatment starts at 8 a.m. every morning.M: Thank you very much. How can I reach you if I need your help?N: Press the button by the bedside. A nurse will attend to your needs as soon as possible. Now let me look at your temperature. It is normal, don’t worry, you’ll get well very soon.M: Thank you. You have made me feel much better.N: You are welcome. In case of any questions, please ask any of the staff here.

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Situation 4 ： Mary=M Lucy= LL ： Hello, anybody here?  / M ： Over here, Lucy!  L ： How are you feeling?  M ： Bad. My nose keeps running. And my forehead is burning.  L ： You said you never went to hospital. / M ： I will get better soon.  L ： The good thing is you don’t need to go to school.  M ： Yeah, I love that, no class, no homework, and no exams.  L ： I really envy you.M: Come on, I got numerous shots for that. You have no idea what I’ve been through with the needles.  L ： When will you be discharged?M ： I don’t know, maybe, the day after tomorrow.L ： Is there anything I can do for you? Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for you.M ： Ok, I promise. Thank you. L ： And, you promise you will be well soon?  M ： Deal.  Thanks for your visit. 

Situation 4 ： Mary=M Lucy= LL ： Hello, anybody here?  / M ： Over here, Lucy!  L ： How are you feeling?  M ： Bad. My nose keeps running. And my forehead is burning.  L ： You said you never went to hospital. / M ： I will get better soon.  L ： The good thing is you don’t need to go to school.  M ： Yeah, I love that, no class, no homework, and no exams.  L ： I really envy you.M: Come on, I got numerous shots for that. You have no idea what I’ve been through with the needles.  L ： When will you be discharged?M ： I don’t know, maybe, the day after tomorrow.L ： Is there anything I can do for you? Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do for you.M ： Ok, I promise. Thank you. L ： And, you promise you will be well soon?  M ： Deal.  Thanks for your visit. 

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Situation 5 ： Nurse=N Mary=MM ： Excuse me. I want to pay the bill.  N ： Please wait till your name is called. OK. How would you like to pay? M ： Can I pay by card?N ： Cash or card is fine. Your bill includes the doctor’s fee and the cost for a one-day supply of medicine. It comes to one hundred yuan. M ： OK. Then I’ll pay by card. Here you are.  N ： Good. Here is the receipt and your card. The drug store is over there. And please don’t lose this receipt. M ： Thanks a lot. 

Situation 5 ： Nurse=N Mary=MM ： Excuse me. I want to pay the bill.  N ： Please wait till your name is called. OK. How would you like to pay? M ： Can I pay by card?N ： Cash or card is fine. Your bill includes the doctor’s fee and the cost for a one-day supply of medicine. It comes to one hundred yuan. M ： OK. Then I’ll pay by card. Here you are.  N ： Good. Here is the receipt and your card. The drug store is over there. And please don’t lose this receipt. M ： Thanks a lot. 

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Conversation 1 (twice 1S)A: Tom, you don’t look too well. Maybe you should 1.________ off school. B: But Mom! Today we’re playing football!A: You’ve 2.____________ and playing football isn’t a good idea for a boy with a fever. What’s that on your leg?B: I don’t know. It was there when 3._________ this morning.A: It’s a rash ( 疹子 ). I’d better take you to 4._____________. Does it hurt?B: A little, but not much.A: Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your 5.__________ down. I’ll take you to the doctor’s after breakfast.B: If I’m better this afternoon, can I go to school?A: If you are better, but I doubt you will be.

Part 2 Listening (3)Listen and (choose)complete the conversations.

take a day

got a fever

I woke upsee the doctor

temperature

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Conversation 2 ( Mike=M; Doctor=D)D: What seems to be 1. ____________?M: I’ve been having a terrible pain in my stomach and now I feel like throwing up.D: How long have you had these symptoms?M: Since 2.______________.D: I see. Let me have a look, shall I? What did you eat yesterday?M: I went to barbecue with my roommates, and drank a lot of beers ... After that, we had pizza, coke ...D: Did you throw up, or did you 3. ______________? / M: Both.D: Well, this could be an upset stomach from overeating. I’ll give you some medicine. Are you allergic ( 过敏 ) to any drugs? [əˈlədʒɪk] / M: No.D: All right. Take this prescription ( 处方 ) to the drug store. The nurse will help you. The most common 4. ____________ of this medicine is to put you to sleep. Take two tablets each time, 5.____________ a day for three days .M: Thank you, doctor.

three times

Part 2 Listening (4 ) (twice, 1S)Listen and (choose)complete the conversations.

the trouble

last night

get a fever

side-effect

[prɪˈskrɪpʃən]

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Group Work Work in groups and give your opinion.

Reference Words Reference WordsHow to Get Far Away from Disease

exercise water fruit vegetable sleep

regular smoke diet environment attitude

mood