Topic: HEALTH AND ILLNESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Apparently, John's on the ........ following his operation and could be home this week. a) fix b) repair c) mend Well done! If someone is 'on the mend' they are recovering from an operation or injury.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	I've been sitting in the same position for too long. I've got pins and ........ in my leg. a) screws b) needles c) nails Well done! If you have 'pins and needles' in a part of your body you have a tingling sensation. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	Poor old Simon is in a ........ way. He sprained his ankle jogging and now can't get around at all. a) bad b) poor c) ill Well done! If you are 'in a bad way' you are having problems.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) Have you heard from Natalia? I was wondering whether she's the mend following her accident. B) You shouldn't sit with your legs crossed like that. You'll get and needles. C) I was in a bad for a while but it didn't take long to get back on my feet. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you know of someone who's on the mend following an operation or injury?
2) Would you describe pins and needles as painful or just an odd sensation?
3) Can you think of any sports where participants can end up in a bad way if they're not careful?