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The document provides definitions for various health-related vocabulary words and idioms. It defines words like "addict", "chronic disease", "epidemic", and "diagnosis". It also explains idioms such as "alive and kicking", "to black out", and "sick as a dog". The document aims to enhance readers' health-related vocabulary.

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Health

The document provides definitions for various health-related vocabulary words and idioms. It defines words like "addict", "chronic disease", "epidemic", and "diagnosis". It also explains idioms such as "alive and kicking", "to black out", and "sick as a dog". The document aims to enhance readers' health-related vocabulary.

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Advanced vocabulary:

• addict: a person, who is obsessed (addicted) by (to) something, drugs or


alcohol, for example.
My friend used to be an addict, but thankfully he's healthy now.
• a check-up: an examination done by a doctor.
I felt ill for a few days, so I went for a check-up.
• a runny nose: a nose that has liquid coming out of it.
I caught a cold so now I have a runny nose.
• chronic disease: a type of disease that continues to occur for a long
time.
My friend Rob needs to use inhaler every day, because he has chronic
asthma.
• impediment: a physical defect that hinders normal or easy speech.
After an accident, Jim developed an impediment - he stutters.
• epidemic: when disease spreads very quickly and effects a large number
of people.
There was a large epidemic in South Africa in 20th century. It took away
millions of lives.
• painkillers: medicine for dealing with pain.
I had to take the painkillers last night, because I couldn't handle the pain.
• rehab: a course of treatment for drug or alcohol or any other
dependence.
After talking to a doctor, Jim decided to go to a rehab.
• to diagnose: to recognise an illness by examining the patient.
Although Nick had a very rare disease, his doctor managed to diagnose it
correctly.
• to stutter: to talk with a continued accidental repetition of sounds.
Sometimes you might develop a stutter if you have been scared by
someone or something

Useful idioms:

• alive and kicking: to continue being well and healthy.


My grandma is almost 90 but she's still alive and kicking.
• to break a habit: to stop doing something that is a habit, especially
something bad or harmful.
I was a drug addict, but a managed to break this habit.
• to black out: to lose consciousness.
I blacked out before my final exam, because I was too worried about it.
• to be under the weather: to feel ill.
Mary won't be at work todays, she's a bit under the weather.
• to phone in sick: to call your superior to inform him/her that you are
sick and won't be at work for some time.
I had to phone in sick last week, because I caught a flu.
• sick as a dog = to be at death’s door: very sick.
Paul caught a flu a few days ago and now he's sick as a dog.
• white as a sheet: can be sad about a very pale person.
John looks sick. Look at him! He's white as a sheet.

Useful linking phrases are in blue


IELTS speaking vocabulary is in bold

Part 1

Do you have any unhealthy habits?

Well, actually I do... When I'm stressed, I bite my lips and pick my
nails. Moreover, I used to smoke cigarettes a few years ago, but hopefully I
managed to break this habit.

What do you do to stay healthy?

I try to eat healthy food and do regular exercises... Also, I think it's very
important to develop a healthy lifestyle and stick to it... For example, I try to
avoid eating junk food.

In your opinion, what is more important, eating healthy food or doing exercises?

Hm... It's an interesting question... To be honest, I believe that it is crucial to


do both in order to be healthy... However, if I had to choose only one option, I
would choose eating healthy food, because otherwise, the risk of developing
a chronic disease of digestive system increases...
Part 2

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.

Describe your (or your friend's) illness or injury experience. You should say:

• What was it
• When did it happen
• How did you (or your friend) handled it

and say how do you feel about it now.

I would like to talk about a car accident that happened to me a few years ago
and resulted in serious injuries... It was a horrible experience that I would not
want to relive ... my family was driving home, when a big truck crashed into our
passenger car. After the accident I blacked out and was transported to the
hospital. When I regained consciousness, I discovered that I had five broken
bones, several ruptures and many cuts and bruises. To restore the collarbone
and leg bone, I had to go through operations, during which metal rods were put
onto these bones to fix them... Not surprisingly, I was in a severe pain, so
physicians prescribed me to take painkillers and other medicines for a couple
of weeks. During my recovery, I wasn't able to walk properly and my life then
was very difficult. But after several months of proper treatment and physical
therapy I fully recovered ... I even took up karate soon after! Although the
illness was definitely not a pleasant experience, I am very happy and grateful
that now I am healthy... Probably, I leaned to value health and became
stronger.
Part 3

How can people be encouraged to stay healthy?

It's an interesting question... In my opinion, government could encourage


people to go in for sports by making it more affordable and popular...
Promoting healthy food rationing on the television might be a good idea as
well...

What is the best way of helping people with an addiction?

If you ask me, rehab is the best option for such people... Professional medical
care is essential, if someone wants to overcome the addiction... However, it is
also very important to have relatives and friends that would mentally support
this person during this period of his or her life...

Do you think people start worrying more about their health as they become older?

Yes, without a doubt! When you're young, you can afford to drink alcohol and
stay awake all night long without damaging your health very much... But as you
get older, your body demands more attention and care, therefore you need to
worry about your health more and have frequent check-ups...

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