1. To have a discussion on health in order to exchange information on the subject;  

2. To increase the familiarity and use of such expressions; 

3. To translate the visual information from the video clip into the appropriate language; 

4. To use the audio information in the corresponding exercises;

5. To reinforce productively the language that has been learned. 

●  Think about the following questions and try to answer them.

1) Are you health-conscious?

* suggested answer:

Yes, I am. We have nothing without health. That’s why I am physically active. The courses I am taking are very demanding. But I know how to manage stress. I work out to relieve myself from the tense studies.

2) Do you know the definition of health established by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

* suggested answer:

Health is not absence of disease. Health is actually defined through three aspects: physically, mentally and socially.

3) To what extent is your health in your own hands?

* suggested answer:

I would say that my health, to a great extent, is in my own hands. I am learning to be medically knowledgeable, and am growing more health-conscious. I know how to improve my behavior that relates to my health and how in general to promote my well-being. That is what self-care is all about.

●  Listen to each of the following expressions and, drawing on the classifications A-D below, insert the appropriate letter beside each expression.

A. When someone is in good health

B. When someone does not look well

C. Expressing mild discomfort due to illness

D. Concerning allergies (过敏症)

 1) He has a clean bill of health. (A)

 2) He’s the picture of health. (A)

 3) I couldn’t be better. (A)

 4) You look like you need some sleep. (B)

 5) You look terrible. (B)

 6) She’s fit as a fiddle (神采奕奕) . (cliché) (A)

 7) I’m feeling under the weather.   (C)

 8) You don’t look well. (B)

 9) I’m (as) tough as nails. (cliché) (A)

10) I’m not feeling myself. (C)

11) I have hay fever (枯草热，花粉病) . (D)

12) You look like you’ve been through a war. (B)

13) I’m feeling a little down (沮丧) . (C) 

14) I’m allergic to shrimp. (D) 

15) You look like you’ve been to hell and back. (informal) (B)

16) I can’t have dairy products. (D)

17) I feel like a million dollars. (A)

18) You look pale. (B)

19) I don’t feel well. (C)

20) I can’t eat chocolate. (D)

21) I don’t feel quite right. (C)

22) He’s healthy as a horse. (cliché) (A)

现代文化人是有健康意识的人群，这一点充分反映在他们的生活习惯里。科学家发现人类70%的疾病与生活习惯有关，健康的人往往具有良好的生活习惯。有健康意识的人必然在谈吐时流露出其健康观念。

英语文化具有丰富的健康话语，值得我们去分类学习。本单元提供了不少习惯表达形式。面对健康人你可以说“You are in good shape”或 “You look well”；面对病容满面的人你可以说“You look pale”或“You are looking under the weather”；自己不适时可以说“I’m sick as a dog”或“I’m not feeling myself”；自己对某物过敏可以说“I’m allergic to…”，等等。

● Useful Language

●  Watch the video clip, and then fill in each of the blanks with a proper word, based on your observations. 

      This is a clinic. The man in a white coat is a doctor there. He has a stethoscope (听诊器)  around his neck. He is attending Shelley, who is feeling under the weather. On the desk there is a device called a blood pressure monitor, and the doctor is taking Shelley’s blood pressure with it. He is a good doctor because he is taking fine care of Shelley.

A. Watch the video and then decide whether each of the following statements is true (T ) or false (F ).

1) In the clinic, Shelley complains of (主诉)  her sleep problem. (T) 

2) Shelley has to smoke and drink to ease the nervous tension caused by her job. (F)

3) Shelley is presenting obviously stress-related signs (体征)  and symptoms (症状) . (T) 

4) According to the doctor, the most important thing for Shelley to do is to get along with her supervisor. (F)

5) The doctor advises Shelley to improve her health habits so as to manage stress better. (T)

B. Now watch the video again and then complete the following conversation.

Doctor: What brings you here ?

Shelley: I feel awful. I didn’t sleep a wink last night. And I’m always drowsy during the day. I can’t seem to stay awake at work.  

Doctor: How long have you had the problem?

Shelley: Umm, for about three weeks.

Doctor: You look pale. Do you drink or smoke?

Shelley: Oh, yes. I’m under a lot of pressure. You know, my supervisor is very demanding. I just can’t help but drink and smoke after a day’s work.

Doctor: How often do you have to stay up late for extra work? 

Shelley: More often than not.

Doctor: Hmm. Let me take your blood pressure. Relax. It’s 130 over 90. A little bit high for your age. When was your last physical?

Shelley: Six months ago. The doctor gave me a clean bill of health. 

Doctor: I see. Do you often feel your heart pounding, your mouth dry or maybe have butterflies in the stomach? 

Shelley: Yes, I do. 

Doctor: OK, then I can tell you that it’s most likely a stress-related condition. 

Shelley: Is it serious? 

Doctor: Nothing to worry about. But prolonged, chronic stress can produce serious effects on your health. So you’d better learn how to manage stress. 

Shelley: You mean to avoid stress? 

Doctor: No. It is not stress that’s the problem. It is your response to stress. You have to take it and integrate it. The most important thing is that you learn to deal with it, to buffer yourself to everyday stressors.

Shelley: I got it.

Doctor: My advice is that you give up smoking. And don’t drink alcohol. Pace yourself, and keep regular hours.

Shelley: Maybe I should resume my habit of jogging. 

Doctor: That’s a fine idea. Now I’m going to write you a prescription to relieve you of symptoms just a bit, until you manage things better.

C. After watching the video a third time, complete the following third-person account of the conversation.

      Shelley goes to see the doctor about her sleep problem. In the clinic, she complains of having sleepless nights and drowsy days. She tells the doctor that she has been under a lot of pressure in her job. She can’t help but smoke and drink after a day’s work. More often than not, she has to stay up late for extra work. As a result, she feels her heart pounding, her mouth dry or even has butterflies in the stomach. The doctor diagnoses (诊断)  a stress-related syndrome (综合征) , and advises Shelley to give up smoking, stop drinking alcohol, pace herself and keep regular hours. The most important thing for Shelley to do, according to the doctor, is to learn to manage stress and buffer herself better from everyday stressors.

1) Watch the video again, with a female student doing Shelley’s voice.

2) Watch the video once more, with a male student doing the doctor’s voice.

3) Watch the video one last time, with a male student and a female student doing both of the voices for the whole conversation.

● 1. How is the state of your health? How are you feeling today? Describe the state of your health and how you are feeling to your classmates. Then, with the idea of starting a conversation, look around for someone who is the picture of health and also for someone who does not look so well. Next, practice the patterns below as well as the expressions you have just learned:

1) What to say when someone is in good health, and how to say it;

2) What to say when someone does not look well, and how to say it;

3) What to say when someone does not feel well, and how to say it.

* suggested answers:

1) Say “You are in good shape,” “You look well,” and/or “You are the picture of health.”  Say this in a jealous tone. 

2) Say “You look terrible,” “You look like you’ve been through a war,” and/or “You look like you’ve been to hell and back.” Say this in a caring tone. 

3) Say “You do sound awful,” “You need some sleep,” and/or “Why don’t you see the doctor?” Say this sympathetically.

● 2. Discuss the following topics in groups.

Health is better than wealth.

* suggested answer:

Between health and wealth, I choose the former. Only when you have health can you build up your wealth. The opposite is not the case: Even when you have a great deal of wealth, you cannot buy health. Wealth means nothing to a rich person who is in poor health. You cannot take money with you. In every sense, health is better than wealth.

A. You will continue to watch a video clip. Below are suggested steps for the learning activities: 

● Go through the list of the useful words and expressions;

● Watch the video for information;

● Watch it again to fill in the blanks with the  corresponding information;

● Make an oral presentation on how to get healthy. 

B. Fill in the blanks with the video-based information.

How to Get Healthy

Everyone wants to live a long life. It takes more than just eating healthy foods — there are a lot of things you can do to boost your overall health.

      Step 1: Get plenty of sleep

Your body needs 7 to 8.5 hours a night. Many metabolic processes occur when you’re sleeping.

      * Tip

There is nothing wrong with taking a nap if you need one.

      Step 2: Exercise

Exercise when you can. Exercise is important for both your mental and physical health.

      Step 3: Don’t stress

Don’t stress out. Set aside a few minutes of quiet time each day, shutting out all distractions, to calm down and gain focus.

      * Tip

Learn to say “no.” You don’t have time for absolutely everything; some things just have to wait.

      Step 4: Brush your teeth

Brush your teeth and gums. Your dental health has more to do with your overall health than you might think.

      Step 5: Be social

Be social. Health is more than just your physical well-being. You need to have emotional needs met and that means maintaining family and friend relationships. Surround yourself with people who care about you for your whole happy, healthy life.

      Fact

World Health Day was started in 1948 by the first World Health Assembly.

C. Make an oral presentation on the following PPT slide.  

How to Get Healthy

1. Get plenty of sleep 

2. Exercise

3. Don’t stress

4. Brush your teeth

5. Be social

      * Script:

How to Get Healthy

      Everyone wants to live a long life. It takes more than just eating healthy foods — there are a lot of things you can do to boost your overall health. You will need sleep, exercise, time to relax, a toothbrush, family and friends. Optional: Time to nap and ability to say no.

      Step 1: Get plenty of sleep. Your body needs 7 to 8.5 hours a night. Many metabolic processes occur when you’re sleeping.

      Tip: There is nothing wrong with taking a nap if you need one.

      Step 2:  Exercise when you can. Exercise is important for both your mental and physical health.

      Step 3: Don’t stress out. Set aside a few minutes of quiet time each day, shutting out all distractions, to calm down and gain focus.

      Tip: Learn to say “no.” You don’t have time for absolutely everything; some things just have to wait.

      Step 4: Brush your teeth and gums. Your dental health has more to do with your overall health than you might think.

      Step 5: Be social. Health is more than just your physical well-being. You need to have emotional needs met and that means maintaining family and friend relationships. Surround yourself with people who care about you for your whole happy, healthy life.

      Did you know? World Health Day was started in 1948 by the first World Health Assembly.