The key answer of exercise 3
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5 - Presentation and practice 2 for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli
Question
Discuss. What would you do if you had a cough / a headache / a stomach ache / a backache / flu? Choose from the following and add your own ideas.
Answer
Cough
- Go to bed and rest
- Drink warm fluids like herbal tea or broth
- Take cough medicine (as per recommended dosage)
- Use a humidifier to ease throat irritation
Headache
- Go to bed and rest in a dark, quiet room
- Drink plenty of water
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (as directed)
- Apply a cold or warm compress to the forehead
Stomach ache
- Go to bed and rest
- Sip on ginger or peppermint tea
- Avoid heavy or spicy foods
- Consider over-the-counter antacids or acid reducers
Backache
- Go to bed and rest
- Apply a hot or cold compress to the affected area
- Consider over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen (as directed)
- Practice gentle stretches or exercises if appropriate
Flu
- Go to bed and rest
- Stay hydrated with water, herbal tea, or electrolyte drinks
- Take over-the-counter flu medications for symptom relief
- Consult a healthcare professional for antiviral medications if prescribed
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