Unit 12 Listening Worksheet Notes

WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR IT?

AudioScript Answers
B A
Listen to the conversations. Number the pictures Answers will vary. Some possible answers:
from 1 to 3. a burn: put some ointment or lotion on it; go
1. to the doctor
Vince: Which one hurts? The left or the right one? an earache: don’t go swimming; see a doctor
Pablo: The left one. It’s really painful. I can hardly hear a sore back: don’t lift any weights; don’t sit
with it. for too long
Vince: I guess you got something in it at the swimming B
pool. 2, 1, 3
Pablo: I guess so.
Vince: Well, you should keep it dry. And don’t go to the
C
1. a 2. a, c 3. a, c
pool for a few days.
Pablo: Maybe I should get something from the D
drugstore. Answers will vary. Some possible answers:
Vince: Good idea. You should get some drops, and if it itchy eyes: put some drops in; wash them with
doesn’t get better in a few days, you should see the cold water
doctor. the hiccups: drink water; hold your breath
2.
Linda: What happened to you? That looks really painful!
Kenji: It is. I was cooking and I spilled some hot oil on it.
Linda: Ouch!
Kenji: I didn’t know what to do.
Linda: Well, when that happens, it’s important to put it
in cold water.
Kenji: Someone said it’s a good idea to put ice on it.
Linda: Don’t do that! And it’s a good idea to keep it
clean. You should cover it with a bandage.
3.
Jung-soo: What happened? Are you in pain?
Lisa: Yes, I am. I can hardly move. I helped a friend
move yesterday, and I think I hurt it.
Jung-soo: Why not take a day off from school? And
don’t lift anything heavy or move around too much.
Lisa: I guess I shouldn’t go to the gym.
Jung-soo: No way! That’ll make it worse. If it’s not
better tomorrow, I think you should see the doctor.
C
Listen again. What advice does each person get? Check
the answers.

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Unit 12 Listening Worksheet

WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR IT?

A PAIR WORK Look at the pictures. Give two pieces of advice for each problem.

a burn an earache a sore back

B Listen to the conversations. Number the pictures from 1 to 3.

C Listen again. What advice does each person get? Check () the answers.
1. □ a. Don’t let it get wet.
□ b. Get some rest.
□ c. See the doctor today.
2. □ a. Put it in cold water.
□ b. Put some ice on it.
□ c. Cover it with a bandage.
3. □ a. Don’t go to school today.
□ b. Lift light weights at the gym.
□ c. See the doctor tomorrow.
D Add a health problem to the chart. Go around the room and get advice from different
classmates. Then compare with a partner. Choose the best advice for each problem.

Student 1 Student 2
1. itchy eyes
2. the hiccups
3.

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