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General Listening Quiz

“Drugs and Medication”

Level: Topic: Type:Length:
easy health remedies man – woman 01:02

Pre-Listening Exercise

Name several illnesses that keep people from going to work or school. Then, discuss the symptoms for each and remedies and treatments for curing the problem.

Idioms

sick as a dog” = very sick
She has been sick as a dog for a week, and she really needs to see a doctor.”

run down” = very tired and exhausted
Jeff is feeling run down, so he decided not to come to the party.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:

Post-Listening Exercise

Think of a time during the last year when you got really sick. What was the problem? Did you go to the doctor? If so, what did the doctor tell you to do, eat, or buy to get better? If you didn’t go to the doctor, what did you try to recover from your illness?

Online Investigation

What home remedies do you have in your country for the following illnesses or situations? Search for information in books or online to help you answer this question:

  • cold
  • stomachache
  • hangover
  • hiccups
  • sore throat
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