Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Health & Medical Care

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to exercise [verb]

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

Ex: I try to exercise regularly to keep fit .

healthy [adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: She 's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly .

unhealthy [adjective]

not having a good physical or mental condition

Ex: Prolonged stress can make you feel unhealthy and tired .

to improve [verb]

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .

to train [verb]

to exercise in preparation for an sports event or competition

Ex: She is training for her first triathlon next month .

to [feel] sick [phrase]

to experience the sensation that one might vomit

Ex: She felt sick after eating something that did n’t sit well .

to go [verb]

to attend or visit somewhere with a specific purpose in mind

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cold [noun]

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

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headache [noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: I ca n't concentrate on this report ; I 've got a terrible headache .

temperature [noun]

a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

Ex: Children often experience a rise in temperature during common illnesses , such as the flu or cold .

toothache [noun]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: He could n't eat his ice cream because of his toothache .

to hurt [verb]

to feel pain in a part of the body

Ex: He said his tooth hurt every time he drank something cold .

to lie down [verb]

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The weary traveler lay down on the bed , eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city .

to rest [verb]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

Ex: Please rest and take a break before you continue with your tasks .

to take [verb]

to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting

Ex: The doctor advised him to take the cough syrup every six hours until the symptoms improved .

to ache [verb]

to feel a prolonged physical pain in a part of one's body, especially one that is not severe

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to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

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stomachache [noun]

a pain in or near someone's stomach

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fine [adjective]

feeling well or in good health

Ex: The car was damaged , but thankfully , the driver and passengers were fine .

ambulance [noun]

‌a vehicle specially equipped to take sick or injured people to a hospital

Ex: The ambulance raced through the busy city streets , moving through traffic to reach the hospital as quickly as possible .

pharmacy [noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations .

accident [noun]

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

Ex: The insurance company investigated the accident to determine liability .

appointment [noun]

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Ex: I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm .

blood [noun]

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

Ex: The doctor drew a small amount of blood for a routine test .

dead [adjective]

not alive anymore

Ex: I saw a dead bird on the pavement .

to die [verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team , the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully .

doctor [noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis .

to fall [verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: She loses her balance and falls backwards .

health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .

ill [adjective]

not in a fine mental or physical state

Ex: Many students were ill with the flu , causing the school to close temporarily .

pain [noun]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

Ex: The dentist gave me medicine to ease the pain .

problem [noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: John needs help from a mechanic to fix the engine problem in his motorcycle .

sick [adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: My father was so sick that he could n't even get out of bed .

soap [noun]

the substance we use with water for washing and cleaning our body

Ex: I need to find a gentle soap for sensitive skin .

toothbrush [noun]

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

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