2A VOCABULARY Illnesses and injuries

Work with a partner. Complete the words as quickly as you can. 1 Three parts of the body that we use with ‘ache’. earache, stomach ache, toothache 2 Something that can be high, often because of stress or bad diet. bl pr 3 Something you could get on the beach if you’re not careful. s 4 What you should take if you have a headache, e.g. aspirin or paracetamol. p s 5 A phrasal verb that means to recover from an illness. g o an illness 6 When you have a cold you sn and c . 7 A condition when something you eat can make you feel ill. You should

take antihistamine tablets. an a r 8 You should do this when you feel unwell or tired. l d (on a sofa) 9 A verb and a phrasal verb that mean to become unconscious, and a phrasal verb that means to become conscious again. f , p o , c r 10 An infectious illness like a very bad cold that causes fever, pain, and weakness. fl 11 If you cut your finger with a sharp object, it will bl . 12 An injury to your leg which means you can’t walk. a spr ankle 13 This can happen if you drop very hot liquid on yourself. b yourself 14 Something you should put on a small cut. a pl 15 You might get this if you eat food which is past its sell-by date. f p 16 This can happen to you if a piece of food gets stuck in your throat. You might ch 17 Adjective to describe a part of your body that has got bigger because of an injury. (a) sw (finger) 18 Two verbs that mean to be sick. v , thr u ACTIVATION

Work with a partner. Have you had any of the following illnesses or injuries recently? How long were you unwell for? Did you have any treatment? • a temperature • a sore throat • a rash • a blister on your foot • sunburn • an allergic reaction