1. Expressing worries and reassurance
Everything will be OK.
stuff v. 堵塞；塞满 (fill something with)
e.g. He stuffs the suitcase with his clothes.
drowsy adj. 昏昏欲睡的 (sleepy)
e.g. The story took place on a drowsy summer
afternoon.

2. 3. Key
James: Hello, Nicky! (1)________________________?
Nicole: Well, the fever is gone, but I’m still feeling
weak. You know, I can’t take it easy any longer.
(2)_______________ my classes and the
coming biology exam—it’s an important test.
James: (3)__________. Everything will be OK. Are
you still taking the medicine?
Nicole: Yeah. I’m following the doctor’s orders, but I
hate taking pills. You can’t be sure about the
side effects.
James: (4)__________________. Some medicines
are not safe.
Nicole: (5)____________________.
Are you feeling better today
I’m worried about
Don’t worry
I know what you mean
You could say that again

3. Work in pairs and share your experience of illness
Work in pairs and share your experience of illness. Include the symptoms and treatment.
e.g. Last week I caught a cold. I coughed a lot, and the pills I took didn’t work.

4. Is it serious, doctor?
capsule n. 药丸；胶囊 (a small round container filled with medicine that one swallows whole)
e.g. If you don’t like the taste, you can take it in
capsule.

5. Doctor: OK, David, you’ve got a touch of the flu.
1. Key
Doctor: OK, David, you’ve got a touch of the flu.
David: (1)__________, doctor? They say an attack of
the flu is sometimes followed by another illness.
(2)___________.
Doctor: (3)__________. (4)____________________
__________. Take it easy, and take this
medicine for one week, two capsules three
times daily.
David: Is the medicine going to be effective? (5)____
________, I can’t afford to be sick right now.
Doctor: (6)______________________. You should
be back on your feet in a week.
Is it serious
It worries me
Don’t worry
Your condition is not as
bad as that
The
trouble is
No need to get so nervous

6. 3. Key
Doctor: Well, John, your blood pressure is a bit high. Is
there a history of that in your family?
John: (1)__________, doctor? My grandpa died of a
stroke.
Doctor: (2)________________________. But you have
to take care. More rest, less work.
John: Do I have to drop some classes? (3)____________
that my class schedule is so tight this semester.
Doctor: (4)___________. Take the prescription for three
months, then come back for another checkup.
Is it serious
Your condition is not that bad
The trouble is
Take it easy

7. What’s on your mind?
stress out 承受极大压力 (be subjected to or undergo extreme stress)
e.g. You are stressed out and you should take a rest.
counselor （对个人、社会或心理问题提供服务的）咨询者 (a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems)
e.g. It is better to have a talk with your counselor
about you situation.

8. Laura: You look depressed, Nancy. (1)_____________ _____?
1. Key
Laura: You look depressed, Nancy. (1)_____________
_____?
Nancy: I’m stressed out. I can’t concentrate in class.
(2)________ I’ll fail the exam.
Laura: Oh, come on. (3)________________________
_______. You always do well on the exams.
Nancy: But (4)_________________ when an exam
comes. I spend most of the night awake. And
the sleeping pills don’t work at all.
Laura: Well, (5)____________. When I was in senior
high school, I went through the same thing.
(6)____________ talk to a counselor?
What’s on your
mind
I’m afraid
There’s really no reason to be
worried
I can’t help worrying
that’s too bad
Why don’t you

9. 3. Key
Katherine: (1)__________________, Sarah?
Sarah: I’m really anxious. (2)__________ the oral
presentation tomorrow.
Katherine: (3)_______________________________.
You’ve practiced it so often with me that even I
know it.
Sarah: But (4)_________________. I’ll get nervous when
I speak in public.
Katherine: I know. When I did my first oral presentation, I
went through the same thing. (5)___________.
What’s on your mind
I’m afraid of
There’s really no reason to be worried
I can’t help worrying
You’ll be fine

10. Work in pairs and think of ways to help students
who feel nervous about exams, like Nancy.
You may:
encourage them to fully prepare for the exam so that they are more confident
invite them to participate in extracurricular activities, like sports and parties, to help them relax

11. Expressions that describes symptoms
* high fever * sick * shiver * burn up * cough
* dizzy * weak * ache * headache * hurt
* body ache * dry cough * stuffy nose * sneezing * chill
* drowsy *swollen * infection * feel tired / exhausted
* high blood pressure * running nose
* light-headed * sore throat * thirsty
* light in the head * nausea * fatigue
* Indigestion * have trouble breathing / moving around
* irregular heartbeat * throw up * sweaty palms
* swelling pain * abdominal pain * cold hands
* shortness of breath * loss of appetite * muscle ache
* sleeplessness * sleep too much

12. Health tip
Most experts agree that if you are healthy, you should
get a regular checkup at least twice during your 20s
(every 5 years), three times during your 30s (every 3
to 4 years), four times during your 40s (every 2 to 3
years), five times during your 50s (every 2 years), and
every year once you reach age 60.