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Body parts and illnesses

Lessons 8–9 · 2 lessons · S. Khan, L. Kamalova, L. Jurayev. Teens’ English 7 (English, Grade 7). “O‘zbekiston” Publishing House, Tashkent, 2019
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What’s the matter with you?

Textbook: p. 15
GoalNaming illnesses and complaints; “What’s the matter?”; reading about flu.
New words
headache · bosh og‘rig‘isore throat · tomoq og‘rig‘itemperature · isitma (harorat)cold, flu · shamollash, gripp
Explanation

Complaints: “I have a headache / a cough / a cold / a sore throat / a runny nose / a high temperature / stomachache / toothache / earache / backache.” Question: “What’s the matter with you?” or “What’s wrong?” Sympathy: “Oh, poor you. Get well soon.” Flu is a serious illness caused by a virus. Its signs are a high temperature (often over 38°C), pain in the body, a cough, a sore throat and a runny nose. The virus travels in the air and on hands. To prevent it: wash your hands often, air the room and stay away from ill people. If you are ill, stay at home, drink hot drinks and see a doctor. Take medicine only as an adult or a doctor tells you.

Worked examples
— What’s the matter with you, Dina? — I have a sore throat and a cough. — Oh, poor you. Get well soon. — Thank you.
Tom has flu. He has a high temperature, a headache and a runny nose. He is staying at home and drinking hot tea. His mother is calling the doctor.
Class activity

“What’s the matter?”: A mimes an illness (cough, toothache), B asks “What’s the matter with you?”, A answers and B shows sympathy.

Practice
1
Answer: What’s the matter? (you have a cold)
2
Show sympathy to a sick friend.
3
Write two signs of flu.
4
Why should an ill person stay at home?