Esercizio 1

Edward is sick! Describe his symptoms and diagnosis by filling in the blanks with terms from the list below.

Mucous | Tissue | Sneeze | Nose | Cough | Constipated | Congested | Cancer | Cold

Not all terms are used. Remember to conjugate any verbs correctly.

Edward's throat is irritated, and air is being expelled from his lungs through his mouth in small convulsions. Edward is !

Edward's nose is wet and runny and air and mucous are being expelled from his nose and mouth in convulsions. Edward is !

Edward is having trouble breathing through his nose because the passage of air is blocked. Edward is ! (adjective)

This is the common condition that Edward is suffering from. Edward has a (4 letters)

Hints: Terms 1 and 2 were not used in the dialogue, but you heard them happen. Term 3 and 4 are used.

I don't know

Edward is sick! Describe his symptoms and diagnosis by filling in the blanks with terms from the list below.

Mucous | Tissue | Sneeze | Nose | Cough | Constipated | Congested | Cancer | Cold

Not all terms are used. Remember to conjugate any verbs correctly.

Edward's throat is irritated, and air is being expelled from his lungs through his mouth in small convulsions. Edward is coughing 1!

Edward's nose is wet and runny and air and mucous are being expelled from his nose and mouth in convulsions. Edward is sneezing 2!

Edward is having trouble breathing through his nose because the passage of air is blocked. Edward is congested 3! (adjective)

This is the common condition that Edward is suffering from. Edward has a cold 4 (4 letters)

Hints: Terms 1 and 2 were not used in the dialogue, but you heard them happen. Term 3 and 4 are used.

1 coughing: "Coughing" describes small convulsions in which air is expelled from the lungs through the mouth. Coughing occurs when we are ill, when we have allergic reactions, etc.

2 sneezing: A "sneeze" is an involuntary movement of air from the chest, sent through the nose. It often occurs due to allergies or illnesses such as colds and the flu. Although these two actions are distinct, they often follow one another.

3 congested: A "congested" person has difficulties breathing, usually due to sinus problems or mucous. Note that traffic can also be "congested"; the term refers to blockages in general.

4 cold: A "cold" is a viral, bacterial, or allergic condition which often is often characterized by sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. It's very unpleasant, and Edward has one!

Esercizio 2

Let's play doctors and nurses! Match the correct illness with its description!

Atchoo! I can't stop sneezing! My nose is red and blocked with mucus. I have .

Ow! My muscles hurt! I can't get comfortable and I feel hot and cold at the same time. I've got .

Ahem! My throat hurts and I'm annoying my colleagues with this reflex to get microbes out of my lungs! I have .

Let's play doctors and nurses! Match the correct illness with its description!

Atchoo! I can't stop sneezing! My nose is red and blocked with mucus. I have a common cold 1.

Ow! My muscles hurt! I can't get comfortable and I feel hot and cold at the same time. I've got the flu 2.

Ahem! My throat hurts and I'm annoying my colleagues with this reflex to get microbes out of my lungs! I have a cough 3.

1 a common cold: This is the best choice here - this patient has all the symptoms of the common cold, technically known as "acute viral rhinopharyngitis" or "acute coryza". Many people catch colds in winter, and they sneeze ("atchoo!") and have lots of mucus in their nose.

1 the flu: This is not the right diagnosis. "The flu" is a short name for "influenza", a virus whose symptoms include chills, fever, muscle pains, and general weakness. The flu is a horrible thing to suffer from!

1 a cough: This is not the right diagnosis. When we have a "cough", we "cough" frequently: we expel air or something else from our lungs and throat with a sudden and loud reflex. Non-smokers sometimes cough when they enter a smoke-filled room.

2 the flu: "The flu" is the right answer here. "The flu" is a short name for "influenza", a virus whose symptoms include chills, fever, muscle pains, and general weakness. If you have the flu, you should rest in bed and drink plenty of water!

2 a common cold: This isn't the right answer. The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing and a blocked nose.

2 a cough: This isn't the right answer. When we have a "cough", we "cough" frequently: we expel air or something else from our lungs and throat with a sudden and loud reflex. Non-smokers sometimes cough when they enter a smoke-filled room.

3 a cough: "A cough" is the best explanation for these symptoms. When we have a "cough", we "cough" frequently: we expel air or something else from our lungs and throat with a sudden and loud reflex. Non-smokers sometimes cough when they enter a smoke-filled room. Note that "cough" rhymes with "off"!

3 a common cold: This isn't the right answer. The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing and a blocked nose.

3 the flu: This is not the right diagnosis. "The flu" is a short name for "influenza", a virus whose symptoms include chills, fever, muscle pains, and general weakness. The flu is a horrible thing to suffer from!

Esercizio 3

"I've got a bit of a cold"

This means Brian might have the following symptoms:

a runny
a sore
a nasty

"I've got a bit of a cold"

This means Brian might have the following symptoms:

a runny	nose 1
a sore	throat 2
a nasty	cough 3

1 nose: The "common cold" is a respiratory disorder caused by a viral or bacterial infection. When we have a cold, one of the symptoms is a "runny nose" - our bodies producing mucus that exits through the nose. If something is "runny", it "runs" or shares characteristics with a liquid. Example: I love runny cheeses like really mature camembert!

1 throat: We don't say "runny throat"!

1 cough: We don't say "runny cough"!

2 throat: If something is "sore", then it hurts or is painful. The "throat" is a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body. Therefore, a "sore throat" is a painful throat or a throat that hurts. A "cold" may include a throat infection, hence pain in the throat. Example: I'm eating soup because I've got a sore throat (it hurts when I swallow).

2 nose: A "sore nose" is not usually a symptom of a cold.

2 cough: Oops! We don't usually say "sore cough".

3 cough: A "cough" is a violent release of air from the lungs. We "cough" to clear our breathing passages of mucus and microbes. We often say a "nasty cough" to express that the cough is particularly unpleasant. We often describe medical conditions as being "nasty". For example, in the form, Brian writes that he had a "nasty headache".

3 throat: Perhaps we would say a "nasty throat infection". But a "nasty throat" is unusual.

3 nose: A "nasty nose"? I don't think we would say this!

Esercizio 4