HEALTH AND ILLNESS

Complete the following colloquial expressions:

1That holiday was just what the ........ ordered. I feel refreshed and ready to go back
to work.

a) counsellor

b) nurse

c) doctor

2The good news is grandad went to the hospital today for his check up and was given
a clean ........ of health.

a) slip

b) bill

c) receipt

3I think I need to go home. I'm feeling a bit ........ colour.

a) off

b) at

c) on
Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

A) That hot shower was just what the doctor .

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B) I've finished the course of medicine I was given so I'm
hoping I'll get a bill of health from the doctor.

C) Sarah's just called to say she's feeling a bit off so

won't be coming for dinner.

Make them your own!

1) Can you remember something you've done that was just what the doctor ordered?
2) Do you know anyone who has had a clean bill of health from the doctor recently?
3) What symptoms do you usually have when you feel a bit off colour?