Topic: HEALTH AND ILLNESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Sam won't be coming to school today. He's ........ a bit of a temperature. a) having b) showing c) running Well done! If you are 'running a temperature' your body temperature is higher than normal.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Thomas took a ........ for the worse during the night but he seems to be a lot better this morning. a) turn b) move c) shift Well done! If you 'take a turn for the worse' your illness or condition gets worse. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	For a woman of her age she is in ........ health and a real inspiration. a) sharp b) impolite c) rude Well done! If you are 'in rude health' you are very healthy.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) If he's running a try putting a cold, damp cloth on his forehead. B) The hospital have said if your uncle takes a turn for the they'll call us. C) The best way to keep in rude is to eat well and do a little exercise every day. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) What do you think is the best thing to do if someone is running a temperature?
2) When you have a cold, do you sometimes find you take a turn for the worse before finally getting better?
3) Do you know someone who's in rude health for their age?