Page 55 - English 9 | Skills Based Activity Book

FUNCTIONS
• Asking for and giving advice English 9 23
• Giving and understanding simple instructions in case of emergency
• Talking about something that has happened recently Theme 8
• Expressing obligations and prohibitions
Emergency & Health Problems
L2
1. Work in groups. Match the health problems with the pieces of advice. If you have no idea, you
can search on the Internet.

F 1. Oh, I’ve sprained my ankle! What do you suggest? a. Sit down, lean forward and pinch the soft part of your nose.
F 2. My nose is bleeding. What do you advise me to do? b. You shouldn’t drink much coffee or tea.
F 3. I’ve a terrible cough. What should I do? c. I think you shouldn’t move fast or drive.
F 4. I feel dizzy. Do you have any advice? d. Why don’t you apply some ice?
F 5. I can’t sleep at night. What do you suggest? e. You should try to drink plenty of water.

2. Complete the dialog sentences with suitable expressions from the box. Then, share your
answers with your friends.

read while traveling stay in the sun anymore call an ambulance at once
ask a dietitian for a healthy diet try to stay awake and see if something is wrong.

1. Jim got sunburn because he didn’t use any sun lotion. What do you advise him to do?
He shouldn’t ___________________________________________________________ .
2. I slipped on the stairs and bumped my head. What should I do?
You should ____________________________________________________________ .
3. My sister has travel sickness. What do you suggest?
She shouldn’t __________________________________________________________ .
4. I have an unhealthy diet, so I gain weight. What do you advise me to do?
You should ____________________________________________________________ .
5. I’m afraid my neighbor is having a heart attack. What should I do?
You should ____________________________________________________________ .

3. Write emergency instructions below the illustrations. Use the given verbs. Two of them are
extra. You may use your own verbs as well.
Use (x2) Alert Get Call Break Climb Waste time Inflate Crawl through

E.g. Do not waste time 1__________________ 2__________________ 3__________________
on social network. __________________ __________________ __________________

4__________________ 5__________________ 6__________________ 7__________________
__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________

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