Listening Activity U1
Listening Activity U1
Exercise 1
People are describing how they feel. Listen and circle the problem.
1. a. an upset stomach 4. a. a backache
b. the flu b. a headache
6. a. a cold
3. a. a toothache b. a backache
b. a cold
Exercise 2
People are asking friends what they take for a cold. Listen and number the pictures.
Exercise 3
Four people are talking about health problems. Listen and check the correct information.
1. Patrick
What is the problem? ◻ a headache ◻ a stomach ache
When did the problem start? ◻ this morning ◻ last night
Has he had this problem before? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has he taken anything for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has he seen a doctor for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
2. Jenna
What is the problem? ◻ a sore arm ◻ a sore hand
When did the problem start? ◻ on Saturday ◻ on Sunday
Has she had this problem before? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has she taken anything for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has she seen a doctor for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
3. Kenneth
What is the problem? ◻ an eye infection ◻ an ear infection
When did the problem start? ◻ last week ◻ last weekend
Has he had this problem before? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has he taken anything for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has he seen a doctor for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
4. Alexis
What is the problem? ◻ food poisoning ◻ a stomach ache
When did the problem start? ◻ two days ago ◻ two weeks ago
Has she had this problem before? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has she taken anything for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
Has she seen a doctor for it? ◻ yes ◻ no
Exercise 4
People are talking about health problems. What is each person’s problem? listen and write the
correct letter.
1. Julia ……. a. sore throat
2. Henry ……. b. stomach ache
3. Regina ……. c. cold
4. Dale ……. d. toothache
5. Victoria ……. e. backache