Illnesses and advice
(Worksheet)
We try you learn English having fun, for this reason the
next activity is created for you in a easily way, you only
have to fill in the gap of each sentences.
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.
1. A doctor’s order for medicine is called a ___________________________.
2. There are two basic kinds of medicines, ____________________________________
drugs and
____________________________ drugs. ________________________ drugs are
stronger and you
need a doctor’s order to buy them.
3. Penicillin is an example of a _________________________________ drug.
4. You should always read the ______________________ and instructions on the
outside of the
medicine bottle.
5. Aspirin is an example of a ______________________________________ drug.
6. Some drugs have __________________ ________________________. This means
that the
medicine will help you, but may also give you other problems. Some drugs
make you
____________________ (tired), so you should not drive a car when taking this
medicine.
7. You should always keep drugs in a __________________ place where children
cannot reach
them.
8. Don’t keep old medicine in the house after the _______________________
date. Get rid of it.
Read and discuss the labels on the previous page.
1. What is each medication for?
2. How much medication can be taken in a 24 hour period?
3. What is the dosage for adults and children?
4. Are there any warnings?
Match the words on the left with the correct meaning on the
right.
_____ 1. physician a. stuffed up feeling
_____ 2. exceed b. continue
_____ 3. symptoms c. tired