“Lesson 24: Health,” EnglishConnect 1 for Learners (2022)
“Lesson 24,” EnglishConnect 1 for Learners
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Lesson 24
Health
Objective: I will learn to describe how someone feels when sick.
Personal Study
Prepare for your conversation group by completing activities A through E.
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Study the Principle of Learning: Press Forward
With God’s help, I can press forward even when I face obstacles.
The prophet Lehi in the Book of Mormon had a dream that taught us how to press forward. He saw many people walking along a path to a beautiful tree with delicious fruit. The fruit was the love of God. Their journey along the path was difficult because a “mist of darkness” hid the path (1 Nephi 8:23). Fortunately, there was a “rod of iron” they could hold onto to stay on the path (1 Nephi 8:24). The rod of iron is the word of God, which includes the scriptures. Here is what Lehi said about their journey:
“They did press their way forward, continually holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came … and partook of the fruit of the tree” (1 Nephi 8:30).
The people made it to the tree because they kept holding onto the handrail and kept walking forward, trusting in God. They didn’t get distracted or discouraged when darkness came. You are working hard to learn English. Sometimes you are tired and don’t feel like studying. Sometimes there are other things that need your attention and time. You have found ways to study anyway. Don’t stop now. You can continue to gain an education as you press forward with hope in Jesus Christ.
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Ponder
What are your “mists of darkness” in learning English?
How can you press forward even when studying is difficult?
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Memorize Vocabulary
Learn the meaning and pronunciation of each word before your conversation group. Try creating flashcards to help you memorize new words. You can use paper or an app.
Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. You can replace the underlined words with words in the “Memorize Vocabulary” section.
Choose a person below. Do not tell your partner which person you chose. Ask and answer questions to guess the person. Take turns.
New Vocabulary
cough
fever
runny nose
sneeze
throw up
Example
Partner A chooses Virgil.
B: Does he or she feel dizzy?
A: Yes, he feels dizzy.
B: Does he have a cough?
A: No, he doesn’t have a cough.
B: Is it Virgil?
A: Yes.
Sun Wen
She feels dizzy.
She is tired.
She feels nauseated.
She has a fever.
She throws up a lot.
Virgil
He feels weak.
He is tired.
He feels dizzy.
He has a fever.
He has diarrhea.
Aamir
He feels congested.
He has a fever.
He sneezes a lot.
He has a cough.
He has a sore throat.
Frida
She feels congested.
She has a sore throat.
She sneezes a lot.
She has a cold.
She has a cough.
Franz
He feels weak.
He is tired.
He feels nauseated.
He has a fever.
He has diarrhea.
Louis
He can’t breathe well.
He has a fever.
He sneezes a lot.
He has a cough.
He has a runny nose.
Sarai
She can’t breathe well.
She has a sore throat.
She sneezes a lot.
She has a cold.
She has a runny nose.
Anja
She is weak.
She is tired.
She is nauseated.
She has a fever.
She throws up a lot.
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Activity 3: Create Your Own Conversations
(15–20 minutes)
Role-play each situation below. Partner A asks questions. Partner B answers questions. Use patterns and vocabulary from this lesson and lesson 23. Say as much as you can. Switch roles.
Example
Partner A is a nurse. Partner B is a patient who has diarrhea.
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A: How do you feel?
B: My stomach hurts.
A: Do you have a fever?
B: No, I don’t.
A: Do you have diarrhea?
B: Yes, I have diarrhea.
A: Do you feel nauseated?
B: I feel nauseated when I eat.
Situation 1
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Partner A is a friend. Partner B calls his or her friend because the friend has a cold.
Situation 2
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Partner A is a doctor. Partner B goes to the doctor because he or she feels sick and weak.
Situation 3
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Partner A is a family member. Partner B feels sick and talks to the family member.
Situation 4
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Partner A is a nurse who answers a telephone. Partner B calls because he or she has a backache and can’t breathe well.
Evaluate
(5–10 minutes)
Evaluate your progress on the objectives and your efforts to practice English daily.
Evaluate Your Progress
I can:
Describe how I feel when sick.
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Describe how others feel when sick.
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Evaluate Your Efforts
Evaluate your efforts to:
Study the principle of learning.
Memorize vocabulary.
Practice the patterns.
Practice daily.
Set a goal. Consider the study suggestions in the “Personal Study Tracker.”
Share your goal with a partner.
Act in Faith to Practice English Daily
“Brothers and sisters, in this Church, we believe in the divine potential of all of God’s children and in our ability to become something more in Christ. In the Lord’s timing, it is not where we start but where we are headed that matters most” (Clark G. Gilbert, “Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope,” Liahona, Nov. 2021, 19).