Ticket to English 1 Unit 3 Health and Welfare
Vocabulary
Health Problems
Toothache – Acne Spots – Fever – Flu Backache – Headache – Stomachache – Skin Rush – Heart Disorders – Eyesight – Recurring Indigestion
Health Tips
- Have a balanced diet
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid some bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol
- Have regular medical checkups
- Take some rest
I suffer from
- A skin rash
- Heart disorder
- Chronic depression
- Blurry eyesight
- Recurring indigestion
- Toothache
You ought to/should see
- a dermatologist
- a cardiologist
- a psychoanalyst
- an ophthalmologist
- a gastroenterologist
- a dentist
Adjectives/Verbs
- Fit
- Obese
- Recover
- Diagnose
- Prescribe
- Aware
- Operate
- Grow
- Prevent
- Able
Nouns
- Fitness
- Obesity
- Recovery
- Diagnosis
- Prescription
- Awareness
- Operation
- Growth
- Prevention
- Ability
Functions/Communication: Asking for and Giving Advice
Asking for advice
- What do you advise me to…….?
- What should I do?
- If you were in my situation, What would you do?
- Do you suggest/have any advice?
- What’s the best/practical advice for this situation?
- I don’t know what to do. How can I……..?
- What would you advise me to do?
- What ought I do?
- What would you do if……?
- Do you think it’s a good idea if I………?
Giving advice
- If I were you, I would………..
- You should…………
- You’d better (not) + (bare infinitive)………………
- Why don’t you………..
- It would be better if you……………..
- I advise you to…………
- In your situation, I would…………….
- Have you thought about……………
- Maybe you should……….
Examples of asking for and giving advice
Speaker 1: I suffer from acne spots. What should I do?
Speaker 2: If I were you, I would go to a dermatologist.
Speaker 3: I want to improve my Writing skills. Do you suggest any advice?
Speaker 4: In your situation, I would read a lot and practice some writing.
Speaker 5: I smoke, and I want to stop it. What would you advise me to do?
Speaker 6: Well. You’d better stop smoking. Why don’t you try playing sports?
Grammar
The Present Perfect
The Form: has/have + past participle
Note: he, she, it + has
Affirmative: She has already eaten her dinner.
Negative: It Hasn’t/has not rained yet.
Interrogative: Have you finished your exercise?
Where have you been lately?
The Present Perfect is used:
1. When the time has not finished
Example:
I have read three books this month (this month has not finished yet)
2. When the time is not mentioned
Example:
She has obtained a diploma. We should congratulate her.
3. When the time is recent
Example:
she has just got married
4. With time expressions like Already, just, yet, as soon as, never, ever, till now, up to now, recently, lately, so far….
– Since + point in time / for + duration
I have lived here since 1987.
I have lived here for 29 years.
Modal Verbs
Check this link for a complete list of Modal Verbs and their functions.
Writing: Informal Letter
A personal letter (also called informal) is a letter you write to someone your age. S/he can be your friend or your sibling, etc. It has a casual tone. An informal letter may include informal language, such as slang and personal stories. The layout must be respected.
- Date: Write the date on the letter’s top right or left corner.
- For example, “June 17, 2023”.
- Salutation: YOu should begin the letter with a friendly greeting to the person you are sending the letter. You can use phrases like “Dear [Recipient’s Name],” “Hi [the recipient’s Name],” or simply “Hello.”
- Introduction: Start the letter by expressing your feelings or setting the tone. You can begin with simple phrases like “I hope this letter finds you well” or “It’s been a while since we last spoke.”
- Body: Discuss the main subject or purpose of your letter in the body of the letter. Sharing personal news, inquiring about the recipient’s well-being, discussing a recent event or experience, expressing thanks, or engaging in a casual chat are all examples of this. You can use conversational language and a welcoming tone in this section.
- Closing: Conclude the letter with a closing statement or a friendly remark. You can use phrases like “Take care,” “Best regards,” “Looking forward to hearing from you,” or “Yours sincerely,” depending on your relationship with the recipient.
