Verb should and Illnesses

Healthy body, Healthy mindLesson 4D

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How often do you go to the doctor?

When was the last time you go to the doctor?

illnesses

stomach ache

temperature

ill

headache

sore throat

backache

toothache

• “I have a headache”

• “I have a temperature”

• “I have a stomach ache”

• “I have backache”

• “I have toothache”

Speaking activity

In teams (3-4 people), discuss the following questions:

Do you suffer from stress?

What stresses you out?

What do you do when you fell stressed out?

Do you think that stress can be harmful? Why?

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I´ve got a headache. What should I do?

You should take a painkiller and you shouldn´t

play videogames all day.

the verb should

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We use the verb should to ask or give advice

The verb should remains the same in all persons

the verb should

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“You should wear a sweater”

“You should stop playing videogames”

“You shouldn´t drink cold water”

“You should watch less TV”

examples

Complete with should or shouldn´t and the verbs in brackets

exercise

A. I´ve got a temperature. What should I do? B. You _____________________ (go) to bed.

A. I want to go to New York for New Year´sB. You _________________ (book) your tickets early.

A. I´ve got a terrible toothache.B. You _______________ (eat) chocolate all the time

Speaking activity“My name is Mike. I am 23 years old. My girlfriend is Laura and she is 22 years old. Yesterday, after classes, I saw her kissing Tom, my best friend. I was really mad with them, however, I am afraid to tell her something because I love her too much and I don´t want to lose her.

What should I do?