Урок 51. Traditional Russian folk medicine
Предмет: Английский язык, 7 класс

7 класс

Lesson 51

Traditional Russian folk medicine

In this lesson

you will learn about Traditional Russian folk medicine;
you will learn new words related to folk medicine;
you will be able to use Conditional II, countable and uncountable nouns in speech and writing.

Ключевые слова: folk medicine, Conditional II, countable nouns, uncountable nouns.

Речевой материал:

Новые лексические единицы: slices of potatoes, grated lemon peel, herring, beaten egg, chopped onion, beet, turnip, vinegar, garlic, herbals, syrup, to grate, to chop, to slice.

Грамматика: условные предложения нереального характера; исчисляемые и неисчисляемые существительные.

Пояснения:

lemon peel – лимонная цедра
herring - селёдка
beaten egg – взбитые яйца
beet - свекла
turnip - репа
vinegar - уксус
garlic - чеснок
herbals - травы
syrup - сироп
to grate – тереть на тёрке
to chop – рубить кусочками
to slice – резать ломтиками

Основное содержание урока

Traditional Russian folk medicine

Tom: Granny! What should I do? I had a sore throat…

Granny: Let’s make a mixture for your sore throat. Don’t worry… Take some milk and some honey. Boil a cup of milk. Add 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix all well. Drink the mixture while it is warm. Is it better?

Tom: Yes, much better!

What would you do if you had a headache?

Slice a potato and place the slices around your head. Tie a scarf or a bandage around your head to hold the slices in place.
Or try rubbing your temples with some grated lemon peel.
Or if you think your headache is from thinking too hard, eat some herring.
Or boil some milk. Beat an egg and pour it over the milk. Stir it quickly and then drink it. You must repeat this for several days.

What would you do if you had a toothache?

Chop an onion into very small pieces. Wrap the onion in a gauze bandage and place it inside your ear on the opposite side of your head where the toothache is.
Or place a slice of fresh beet on the tooth that bothers you.
Or chop a turnip into small pieces. Pour one cup of boiling water over the turnip and boil for 15 minutes. Drink the mixture before bed.

What would you do if you had a sore throat?

Mix chopped onion, apples and some honey. Eat 2 teaspoons of the mixture 3 times per day.
Or boil a cup of milk. Add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix well. Drink the mixture while it is warm.
Or rinse your mouth and throat with a mixture of beet juice and vinegar. Do this 5-6 times per day.
Or chop 100 grams of garlic. Boil 1/4 cup of water. Add the garlic to the water after the water has cooled a bit. Cover the mixture and let it sit for 5-6 hours. Remove the garlic. Gargle with the liquid.

Remember! Always consult a doctor before trying any home remedies!

Answer the questions:

What would you do if you had a toothache?

What ingredients would you use to mix?

chopped garlic and water
chopped turnip and boiling water
grated lemon peel

Тренировочные упражнения

1.

Mach words to the pictures.

Натёртая лимонная цедра

chopped turnip

Нарубленный чеснок

chopped onion

Нарезанная кругляшками свекла

slices of beet

Нарубленная кусочками репа

grated lemon peel

Нарезанный кругляшками картофель

slices of potatoes

Нарубленный лук

chopped garlic

2.

Guess if nouns are countable or uncountable.

potato, milk, garlic, beet, onion, lemon peel, beet juice, vinegar, turnip, lemon, honey

3.

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb expressing unreal situation.

1. If I ____________ (to have) a toothache I ____________ (to put) a bandage with chopped onion on the opposite side of the cheek.

2. Sarah ____________ (to drink) a mixture with raspberry if she ____________ (to have) a temperature.

3. If you ____________ (to come down) with fever you ____________ (to drink) a cup of tea with raspberry.

4.

Complete the dialogue. Create your own one.

Hello, Mrs Thompson.

That’s probably the reason why. Here, lie down and put this ice-pack on your forehead.

I don’t feel well

In a little while. If it doesn’t go away, I’ll give you a painkiller.

I’ve got a terrible headache.

I see. Have you been working a lot on your computer?

Yes, I have.

Hi Peter. What’s wrong? You don’t look well.

When will I feel better?

What’s the matter?

5.

Listen to an advertisement for a new medicine and fill in the missing information.

Текст аудиозаписи:

Do you suffer from headaches but don’t like taking powerful painkillers? Then try our new herbal remedy, Flower Power! Flower Power is a completely natural solution. Made from the leaves of sunflowers, it can treat headaches, stomach aches and fevers. You can buy Flower Power fresh or dried, for use in teas or in capsule, tablet and even liquid form. You can find it in health shops and you can buy it online too. However, if you are taking other types of medicine, you should consult your doctor before taking this herb. Children under 2 years of age should not use Flower Power.

Product: Flower Power!

Description: Herbal remedy, made from the leaves of sunflowers.

Used to treat headaches, _____________ and fevers.

Available: Fresh or dried, in _____________, tablet and liquid form.

You can buy it in _____________ shops or online.

Warning: Consult your _____________ before taking this herb if you are on other medication.

Children under _____________ years of age should not use it.

6.

Complete the dialogue.

— You’ll have to stay a couple of days at home. I’ll call for the doctor. And now you should drink lots of warm water and get plenty of rest.

— And it hurts when I swallow.

— Mum, I don’t feel well.

— I have a headache.

— I’ll give you a painkiller.

— Anny, let’s take your temperature, shall we? You have a sore throat and a slight temperature. I’m afraid you are coming down with a cold. Lie down, please.

— What’s the matter, sweetheart?

— But I’m practising volleyball tomorrow!

7.

Match the problems with the advice.

I have a headache.

You should have a warm cup of tea.

My throat is sore.

You should take a painkiller.

I feel exhausted.

You should put some eye drops in them.

My eyes are really sore.

You should lie down and rest.

8.

Complete the letter of advice using the words/phrases provided.

high fever

get well

drink plenty of water

seems

take two days off

should

Dear Sam,

It ______________ that you have a __________. You _____________ take a painkiller, _____________and get some rest. You should ____________ from school to­­­­­­­­­____________.

Get well soon!

Love,

Mary

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

1.

Match words to the pictures.

Натёртая свекла

grated beet

Свекла, нарубленная кусочками

chopped beet

Кусочки свеклы, нарезанные кругляшками

slices of beet

2.

Choose the correct ending of the sentence.

I would drink a hot cup of herbal tea

if I have a bad cough.
if I had a bad cough.
if I would have a bad cough.

3.

Put the sentences in the correct order to form a dialogue.

- What’s the matter?

- Tell me what’s wrong.

- I’ve got a headache. I feel dizzy and my throat’s sore.

- I don’t feel well.

Вариант 2

1.

Match words to the pictures.

Натёртая репа

grated turnip

Репа, нарубленная кусочками

chopped turnip

Репа, нарезанная кругляшками

slices of turnip

2.

Choose the correct ending of the sentence.

I would wash my face with cold water

if I have tired and exhausted appearance.
if I had tired and exhausted appearance.
if I would have tired and exhausted appearance.

3.

Put the sentences in the correct order to form a dialogue.

- I don’t feel well.

- I’ve got a sore throat. I feel dizzy and can’t hear well.

- What’s the matter?

- Tell me what’s wrong.