Topic: HEALTH AND ILLNESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Have you got a glass of water? I seem to have a ......... in my throat. a) frog b) toad c) eel Well done! If you have 'a frog in your throat' you can't speak and need to cough to try to clear your throat.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Well, the good news is he's safe and ........ and he's only got a few cuts and bruises. a) steady b) sure c) sound Well done! If someone is 'safe and sound' they are relatively unharmed. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	Do you mind if go home early? I feel a bit ........ of sorts. a) out b) made c) down Well done! If you feel 'out of sorts' you don't feel as well or contented as usual.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) I was just about to speak at the meeting when I got a frog in my . B) As long as your and sound that's the main thing. C) I think I'll make an appointment to see the doctor. I've been feeling out of lately. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Have you ever had to speak in public and got a frog in your throat?
2) If you escaped from an accident with very minor injuries, who would you phone first to say you were safe and sound?
3) When was the last time you felt out of sorts?