Unit 6 Mind and body

Lesson 1.3 A        Communicate your message when you give a speech

Read and listen

1. Look at the photo of a student giving a speech and read the beginning of the speech.

2. Listen to Ruben’s speech.

Ruben’s speech is about his hobby, which is playing chess.

Ruben: Should I start now? Where should I start?

Teacher: Quiet, please. Ruben’s speaking.

Ruben: Yes, well you all now my hobby. Well, most of you. It’s a really old game. Thousands of years old. I can’t remember how many thousands. A lot…it originally came from … from…I have it here somewhere…no, I can’t find it. I think it was in India. And I started playing when I was really young. I think I was six or five. My uncle taught me to play. And it’s great. I really enjoy it. They say it’s good for your brain, so that’s good. Maybe you should all try it. Yes, I definitely recommend it. Chess is a great game. So, does anyone have any questions? Ok, well, that’s it. Can I sit down now?

Comprehension check

1. What is Ruben’s speech about?
2. What’s his hobby?
3. How old was Ruben when he started playing chess?
4. Who taught him how to play chess?
5. What are your hobbies?

B       At the doctor’s office

          Ask for and understand advice at the doctor’s office.

Speak

1. Match the expressions to the photos.
2. temperature a sore throat         c. a headache
3. a cough e. a runny nose         f. a stomachache
4. Work in pairs. Answer the questions.
5. When was the last time you were sick?
6. Did you visit a doctor or a nurse?

                        What did he or she say?

         Listen

2. Kevin visits a doctor. Listen to the first part of the conversation.

          Doctor:        Come in. So, what’s the problem?

          Kevin:         I feel terrible. I have a runny nose and a headache.

          Doctor:       Does your stomach hurt?

          Kevin:         No, it doesn’t.

          Doctor:       Do you have a temperature?

          Kevin:         Yes, it’s 39 degrees.

Question: What are his symptoms?

          Answer:    He has a runny nose and a headache.

3. Listen to the rest of the conversation.

Doctor:  I’m afraid you have the flu.

Kevin:    The flu? So what should I do?

Doctor:  Well, you shouldn’t go to school. You should rest a lot.

Kevin:    Should I take some medicine?

Doctor:  I’m not sure that will help, but maybe you could take a pain

               reliever for you headache.

Kevin:    I have a basketball game on Friday.

Doctor:  I think you should probably stay at home.

Kevin:    But I’m the captain.

Doctor:   You won’t ne better on Friday, so maybe it will be best for your

                team if you don’t play.

Comprehension check

1. Who is Kevin talking to?
2. What does Kevin have?
3. What does he need to do?
4. What does he have on Friday?
5. Why doesn’t Kevin want to stay home on Friday?

4. Expressions

Say what’s wrong

I have a cough / temperature / runny nose.

I have a headache. / stomachache / backache.

My head / stomach / back hurts.

I have a sore throat

 Ask for and give advice

          Should I go / see … ?                         Shouldn’t you go / stay … ?

          What should I do /take?                     I think you should probably stay/take

Perhaps / Maybe you should …

5. Act Work in pairs. Prepare a conversation at the doctor’s office. Include expressions in Exercise 1 and ways of expressing advice in a sensitive way.  

6. Practice and memorize your conversation.