Unit 8.1 Mind Body

1. Mind and Body

2.

Resort
Look at the photo and discuss: Hot pool geizer
SPEAKING
where you think the people are.
what time of the year you think it is.
what’s happening – and why.
whether you think this is a good idea or not.
DISCUSS
Do you feel physically / mentally different at different
times/seasons of the year?
What time of the year do you usually feel happiest /
healthiest? Why?
Which illnesses / health problems are connected to
different times of the year?
What solutions can you think of for these problems? Birch
pollen (dust)

3. Vocabulary. Illnesses and health problems

Match the health problems in the box to the pictures (a-i)
they relate to
Vocabulary.
Illnesses and health
problems
an allergy
asthma
the flu
fever
a nosebleed
a headache
c)
d
)
b
)
a)
cat
inhaler
flowers
g
)
e
)
thermometer
h
)
oysters
a sore throat
an upset stomach
a temperature
f)
aspirin
honey and lemon
i)
tissues
bed
Discuss
Which of the health problems in the box do you think is the most / least serious? Why?
Do you know anyone who suffers from asthma or an allergy? How does it affect them?
Can you remember the last time you had any of the other health problems in the box?