Exercices A2 : La santé en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer le vocabulaire de la santé en anglais abordé dans le cours. Entraînez-vous à décrire vos symptômes, à consulter un médecin et à comprendre une ordonnance.

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Exercice 1 — Reconnaître le bon mot

Choisissez le mot qui complète correctement chaque phrase liée à la santé en anglais.

1. The doctor asked me to describe my ___. I told her I had a sore throat and a high temperature.
2. After the consultation, the doctor gave me a ___ for some antibiotics.
3. I have a terrible headache and I feel very ___. I think I need to rest.
4. You should ___ the pharmacist before taking this medicine to check the correct dose.

Correction

1. The doctor asked me to describe my symptoms.
2. After the consultation, the doctor gave me a prescription for some antibiotics.
3. I have a terrible headache and I feel very dizzy.
4. You should ask the pharmacist before taking this medicine to check the correct dose.

Exercice 2 — Associer symptômes et situations

Associez chaque symptôme ou expression à la situation médicale qui lui correspond.

1. I have a runny nose and I keep sneezing.
2. My stomach hurts and I feel like I am going to be sick.
3. I cut my hand and it is bleeding quite a lot.
4. I have a very high fever and my whole body aches.

Correction

1. I have a runny nose and I keep sneezing. → This person probably has a cold.
2. My stomach hurts and I feel like I am going to be sick. → This person probably has a stomach bug or food poisoning.
3. I cut my hand and it is bleeding quite a lot. → This person needs a bandage or to see a nurse.
4. I have a very high fever and my whole body aches. → This person may have the flu and should see a doctor.

Exercice 3 — Compléter une consultation médicale

Complétez chaque phrase en écrivant le mot manquant pour reconstituer des échanges typiques chez le médecin.

1. Patient: I have had a ___ throat for three days and it hurts when I swallow.
2. Doctor: I am going to ___ your temperature and check your blood pressure.
3. Patient: Do I need to ___ this medicine twice a day or three times a day?
4. Doctor: You should ___ plenty of water and get as much rest as possible.

Correction

1. Patient: I have had a sore throat for three days and it hurts when I swallow.
2. Doctor: I am going to take your temperature and check your blood pressure.
3. Patient: Do I need to take this medicine twice a day or three times a day?
4. Doctor: You should drink plenty of water and get as much rest as possible.