Visiting a doctor. Mental health

Read the dialogue and complete it with the correct phrases. Doctor: Hello, Mr Hall. Come in and take a seat. Patient: OK. Thank you. Doctor: Now, ? Patient: Well, it's my shoulder. I got a mosquito bite a few days ago and now it's really swollen, itchy and painful. It hurts very much. I can hardly move it. Doctor: OK. . Yes, it's very red. I'm afraid it's infected and you must have injured your shoulder. Patient: Oh no! ? Doctor: First of all, you should to make sure your shoulder is not broken. You should also three times a day. And if it hurts, . I'll write a for you. Patient: Thank you. Should I come back and see you again? Doctor: Only if it gets worse. Patient: OK. Thanks again. Doctor: You're welcome.

Choose the correct modal verb. Melanie _____ take the medicine because she felt better.

Choose the correct modal verb. You _____ eat after taking this medicine; it's dangerous and _____ cause a heart attack.

Choose the correct modal verb. She _____ stop yawning. She'd rather see a doctor.

Choose the correct modal verb. Peter _____ recover very fast after the operation.

Choose the correct modal verb. Fiona _____ run in a marathon last month as she had broken her leg.

Choose the correct modal verb. When Jill was young she _____ see well, but now she wears glasses.

Choose the correct modal verb. We _____ take him to the hospital because he had a very high temperature.

Choose the correct modal verb. Petra _____ stay in because she wasn’t feeling well, and she was waiting for the family doctor to visit her.

Choose the correct modal verb. She _____ see the doctor because the spots disappeared.

Choose the correct modal verb. I _____ sleep, I've got insomnia.

Read the text and decide if the statements are True, False or Not Stated. Mental health If your arm or leg hurts, you see a doctor. Simple. But if your mind is where the pain is, what do you do? People rarely talk about mental health problems because there is still a lot of stigma around it. However, mental health problems are actually very common, affecting about 13 per cent of people aged between 10 and 19 around the world. In a class of 30 students, that's about four people. School life isn't always easy. Exams are stressful, lessons can be hard and it's also hard to make good friends sometimes. Schools can help, though — for example, by giving you extra help with your learning or by planning social activities where students can meet others and make new friends. If you don't feel good at school, talk to a teacher you trust. Most people know that exercise is good for your body, but did you know it's good for your mental health too? Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression. Why not exercise by going for a walk in the park or countryside? Spending time in nature also makes people relaxed and reduces stress. Your diet can also change how you feel. If you eat a lot of crisps, cake, chocolate, etc., your blood sugar will rise and fall, which could make you feel angry or tired. You should eat enough vegetables and fruit, or you may miss nutrients that your body and brain need to make you feel well. Drink enough water too — otherwise, it's difficult to think clearly. Social media can be interesting and inspiring, but also annoying and stressful. Remember that people's messages and photos are only the things that they want to show you — they don't show you their bad days or worries. Always stay away from anything stressful or unpleasant, and check how long you spend online and keep it under control so that you enjoy your offline time too!

Read the text again and match the parts of the sentences. Mental health If your arm or leg hurts, you see a doctor. Simple. But if your mind is where the pain is, what do you do? People rarely talk about mental health problems because there is still a lot of stigma around it. However, mental health problems are actually very common, affecting about 13 per cent of people aged between 10 and 19 around the world. In a class of 30 students, that's about four people. School life isn't always easy. Exams are stressful, lessons can be hard and it's also hard to make good friends sometimes. Schools can help, though — for example, by giving you extra help with your learning or by planning social activities where students can meet others and make new friends. If you don't feel good at school, talk to a teacher you trust. Most people know that exercise is good for your body, but did you know it's good for your mental health too? Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression. Why not exercise by going for a walk in the park or countryside? Spending time in nature also makes people relaxed and reduces stress. Your diet can also change how you feel. If you eat a lot of crisps, cake, chocolate, etc., your blood sugar will rise and fall, which could make you feel angry or tired. You should eat enough vegetables and fruit, or you may miss nutrients that your body and brain need to make you feel well. Drink enough water too — otherwise, it's difficult to think clearly. Social media can be interesting and inspiring, but also annoying and stressful. Remember that people's messages and photos are only the things that they want to show you — they don't show you their bad days or worries. Always stay away from anything stressful or unpleasant, and check how long you spend online and keep it under control so that you enjoy your offline time too!