Injuries

Hello, friends!

I’m sure, today’s lesson will be useful, but I hope you won’t get many chances to practice it in reality, because today we’re going to talk about INJURIES.

First, look at the picture. How many parts of the body can you remember and name?

Now I will point to the part of the body and you name it, please.

forehead

cheek

elbow

stomach

toe

finger

knee

ankle

waist

calf

Look at the photos of 6 celebrities. In which photos can you see the parts of the body in the box?

Each of the celebrities in the photos has insured a part of their body. Guess which part.

Max: Wow, that’s crazy!

Charlie: What are you reading?

Max: I’m reading about famous people and which parts of their body they have insured for loads of money. It says here that Ronaldo’s legs are insured for 144 million dollars! Those are expensive legs.

Charlie: 144 million! Well, football’s a dangerous game, isn’t it? You don’t just get cuts and bruises. You could break your leg or sprain your ankle.

Max: I know. I can understand why Ronaldo has decided to insure his legs, but why do you think Rihanna has insured her legs?

Charlie: Rihanna, the singer?

Max: No, Rihanna the football player! Of course I mean Rihanna the singer. Why hasn’t she insured her voice?

Charlie: Hmm. Good question. She probably thinks her looks are more important than her voice.

Max: Yes, I suppose so. Who’s Keith Richards? Is he the old guy in Pirates of the Caribbean?

Charlie: Keith Richards? Yeah, and he’s a guitarist in a band – the Rolling Stones.

Max: Well, his hands are insured for one million dollars. They look terrible. What could happen to your hands?

Charlie: Lots of things. You could burn your fingers with a cigarette, for instance, or dislocate your thumb.

Max: Ah right. Hey, did you know that James Bond does all his own stunts?

You mean Daniel Craig? Yes, I think I read that somewhere. What has he insured? His face?

Max: No, his body. He insured it after he broke a rib and cut his hand. Oh, this is funny.

What?

Max: There’s an American football player who’s insured his hair for a million dollars. His hair? Oh, he’s got an advertising contract with a shampoo company. His name’s Troy Polamalu.

What do you think Julia Roberts has insured?

Charlie: Her teeth and her lips?

Max: Yes, you’re right!

Charlie: Well, it a lovely smile!

Check.

1. legs

2. hair

3. body

4. teeth and smile

5. legs

6. hands

Listen to the dialogue again and choose the injuries that are mentioned.

1. get a few cuts / bruises.

2. break your leg / a rib.

3. sprain your ankle

4. cut your hand

5. burn your finger

6. dislocate your thumb.

Discuss how people can get different injuries from the list.

For example, You can break your leg or your arm when you go skiing.

Now complete the table with the base forms of the words in red.

1. a break             break          a broken arm

2. a bruise             bruise         a bruised elbow

3. a burn               burn           a burnt finger

4. a cut                 cut              a cut lip

5. a dislocation     dislocate     a dislocated shoulder

6. a scratch           scratch        scratches on your legs

7. a sprain            sprain         a sprained ankle

Read the questions and cross out the injury that is impossible or very unlikely.

Have you ever:

1. broken your leg / chest / toe?

2. burnt your tongue / fingers / ribs?

3. cut your teeth / lip / heel?

4. dislocated your shoulder / eyebrow / thumb?

5. scratched knees / neck / hair?

6. sprained your lips / ankle / wrist?

Listen to 6 conversations and choose the correct option to complete the idioms.

1.

·                   I’ve got tickets to see Cold Play!

·                   Again? You’re obsessed!

·                   I know, I’m going to tattoo their name on my arm.

·                   What? Are you crazy?

·                   Don’t worry. I’m pulling you leg!

·                   Oh, very funny.

2.

·                   Did you hear that Mike and Jo broke up?

·                   Yeah, I think she broke his heart.

·                   No, she didn’t. He’s fine. I saw him with Amy yesterday and they looked very happy.

·                   Oh!

3.

·                   Why does Bill wear sunglasses all the time, even when it isn’t sunny?

·                   He thinks it looks cool. The other day he walked into a door and hurt his nose. It was so funny. I laughed my head off.

·                   Oh, dear! That’s really mean.

4.

·                   Oh dear, this homework is really hard! Can you give me a hand?

·                   Sorry, I’m late. Ask mum to help you.

·                   Oh, thanks …

5.

·                   So what did you get for your birthday?

·                   Well. you know that leather jacket I tried on the other days?

·                   The red one?

·                   Yes. Well, my parents bought it for my birthday. When I looked in the bag, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It’s the best present I’ve ever had.

·                   You lucky thing!

6.

·                   I really want to go and see that film. What’s it called?

·                   I don’t know. Who’s in it?

·                   Oh, you know. What’s her name? Oh, dear it’s on the tip of my tongue! It begins with K.

·                   Um….

·                   Keira Knightley!! Her new film.

Match the idioms with their definitions.

1. I’m pulling your leg. – I’m joking.

2. She broke his heart. – She really upset him.

3. I laughed my head. – I laughed very loudly.

4. Can you give me a hand? – Can you help me?

5. I couldn’t believe my eyes. – I was extremely surprised.

6. It’s on the tip of my tongue. – I know it, but can’t remember it now.

Answer the questions. Which part of the body is missing?

1.                 When was the last time you laughed your (пауза)______ off?           head

2.                 Have you ever dislocated your (пауза)______?              shoulder

3.                 Do your friends ever pull your (пауза)______?              back

4.                 Has anyone you know ever sprained their (пауза)______?                 ankle

5.                 Do you raise your (пауза)______ when you are surprised?                eyebrows

6.                 If someone has a problem, do you usually try to give them a (пауза)______?                 hand

7.                 When was the last time you bruised your (пауза)______?                 knee

8.                 How do you try to remember things when they are on the tip of your (пауза)______?         tongue

9.                 Have you ever seen something really surprising and not been able to believe your (пауза)______?    Eyes

10.            Do you know anyone who has burnt their (пауза)______?                lips