Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the key
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make to improve your overall health and increase your life expectancy (how long you are expected to live) – you can quit smoking, reduce stress, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly. It’s also important to get __________ (1) to prevent diseases. No matter how healthy you are, it’s still a good idea to have __________ (2) – a program/plan to cover expenses in case of an accident or serious illness.
If you’re in a car accident, you might __________ (3) serious injuries. Of course, if you’re wearing your seatbelt, you’re more likely to have only __________ (4) injuries. If you’ve __________ (5) a bone – for example, your leg – the doctor will put your leg in a cast. If you have a cut, the doctor will give you __________ (6). If you have a burn, the doctor will give you an __________ (7) to prevent infection.
If you have a minor ailment like a headache, you can take some aspirin to __________ (8) the pain. If you suffer from a __________ (9) condition like allergies, asthma, back pain, or depression, there are both over-the-counter and prescription medications that can help __________ (10) the symptoms.
When someone has a minor respiratory infection, we say they have a __________ (11). Don’t get too close to that person, because you could __________ (12) a cold, too! You can “catch” other types of __________ (13) diseases as well – such as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs).
If someone is __________ (14) with a more serious illness such as cancer or AIDS, they’ll need more extensive treatment. When a disease has progressed so far that it will be impossible to cure, then the patient is said to be __________ (15) – in other words, the person will definitely die of the disease soon.
Key (Gợi ý từ cần điền)
- vaccinations/immunizations
- health insurance
- suffer/sustain
- minor
- broken/fractured
- stitches
- ointment
- relieve
- chronic
- alleviate
- cold
- catch
- contagious
- diagnosed
- terminally ill