Some children think a lot about their health. Others don’t.
1) Whose opinion does the picture illustrate? (listening for the main idea)
2) What do Bob, David and Steven think about health and doctors?
Bob: I think you should consult a doctor when you have a problem, because you may have a dangerous illness. The doctor knows what to advise and you must do what he or she says or you won’t get better. When I don’t feel well, my parents always call the pediatrician. He comes and says what to do.
David: I think if you do exercises, eat healthy food like porridge, milk and fruit, you will bo healthy without doctors. The doctor will say that you must stay in bed and take some medicine even if you have a headache. I don’t like doctors and I have never had a medical check.
Steven: As for me, I think you should visit a doctor sometimes. If it is an accident (if you’ve broken your leg), you should dial 999.* When you have a headache, you can drink some tea. You should do exercises and eat good food then you won’t have to visit doctors very often but you should have a medical check every year. I have had it this month and my sister Sue, too. Now I know we are healthy.
3) Whose photo is it? Why do you think so?
4) Who thinks that:
• doctors are always right;
• you can be healthy without medicine;
• doctors can help you;
• sometimes you can get better without the doctor’s advice.