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33 Health and illness

How are you today?
I am very well, thanks. I’m fine, thanks.
I don’t feel very well. I must go home and rest. (I’ll probably be OK tomorrow.)
I feel ill. Can you get a doctor please. (Perhaps a serious problem.)
That fish was bad. I think I’m going to be sick! (I want to vomit.)

B Everyday problems
Have you got an aspirin? I’ve got a headache.

I’ve got toothache. I need to go to the dentist.

I’m going to bed with a hot drink. I’ve got a cold.

C_ Problems people have for many years / all their lives

I get hay-fever every summer, from flowers and grass. I sneeze all day.
My little brother has asthma;
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sometimes he can’t breathe. tT. . 8 oN “SNEEZE

In some countries, mosquitoes can give people malaria.
The drinking water was bad, and many children had cholera.

E Serious illnesses

My father had a heart attack.
He is in hospital.
Cancer kills many people who
smoke ever year.

F How to keep fit and well

Have a good diet: eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
Get some exercise: swimming, jogging, cycling are good for you.
Don't have too much stress: relax after work, and don't panic about work!

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