Check in + Step 1: At the pharmacy
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Check in: I don’t feel so good…
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First this:
“I don't feel well” is better grammatically. “Well” is an adverb that describes “feel" in this sentence.
“Good” is an adjective.
However, “I don't feel so good” is fine for informal, colloquial speech.
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Ex. 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
a What type of video is this?
b What is the main point of the video?
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Ex. 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
a What type of video is this?
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Ex. 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
a What type of video is this?
It’s a TV ad for the NHS.
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What does NHS stand for?
National Health Service
National Healthcare Solutions
National Hospital System
National Health Support
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Ex. 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
b What is the main point of the video?
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Ex. 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
b What is the main point of the video?
convincing people to ask their pharmacists for advice in the case of minor illnesses
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Ex. 2
Discuss the following questions with a partner and then report your findings to the class.
a Do you often get sick?
b What do you do to feel better when you feel ill?
c Do you take medication when you have a headache or a cold? Or do you have other remedies?
d Do you always go to the doctor, or do you just go to the pharmacy?
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Step 1: At the pharmacy
Talking about health care
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1 / Health care professionals
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Ex. 1
There are a lot of different items at the pharmacy. Look at the categories below and try to come up with at least three more items for each category.
medicine
toiletries
cosmetics
baby care products
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medicine
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toiletries
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cosmetics
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baby care products
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Ex. 3
Read the job application and answer the questions.
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Ex. 3
Read the job application and answer the questions.
JIGSAW
Form teams.
The text is in the back of this classroom.
Take turns: 2 people per team are allowed to go and check the text.
Answer the questions as fast as possible.
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Tips!
Identify key words or phrases
Skim headings, subheadings, and visuals
Focus on first and last sentences
Use scanning techniques
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Identify Key Words or Phrases
Before you start, know what information you're looking for. Highlight or note specific words, phrases, or concepts to quickly locate them in the text.
Skim Headings, Subheadings, and Visuals
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Focus on First and Last Sentences
The opening and closing sentences of paragraphs often contain the main ideas. Read these to quickly understand the context without reading everything in between.
Use Scanning Techniques
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Ex. 3
a What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacist?
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Ex. 3
a What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacist?
to fill prescriptions and ensure that individuals receive the right medicines in the correct dosage
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Ex. 2a What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacist?
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Ex. 3
b Are these statements true or false? Correct the false statements.
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1/ Pharmacists only distribute prescription medications that require a doctor’s approval.
True
False
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False
They distribute a wide range of medications, including over-the-counter options available without a prescription.
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2/ Pharmacists play a minor role in maintaining overall well-being and public health.
True
False
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False
Pharmacists play a vital role in maintaining overall well-being and safeguarding public health.
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Ex. 3c What personal skills are important for a pharmacist?
attention to detail and strong communication skills
knowledge of different forms of medication
expertise in cosmetics and beauty products
understanding of common bugs and minor injuries
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Ex. 3
d Besides filling prescriptions, what other tasks do pharmacists tend to?
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Ex. 3
d Besides filling prescriptions, what other tasks do pharmacists tend to?
Pharmacists tend to a variety of healthcare needs: address concerns, ranging from common bugs and minor injuries to specialised areas like skin conditions, allergies,and aches, and offer guidance on stopping smoking and personal hygiene.
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Ex. 3
e How do pharmacists educate patients about medication usage?
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Ex. 3
e How do pharmacists educate patients about medication usage?
- They emphasize the importance of following the recommended dosage
- They inform about potential side effects
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Ex. 3
f What other products besides medications do pharmacists stock?
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f What other products besides medications do pharmacists stock?
Besides medications, pharmacists also stock cosmetics, facial creams, toothbrushes, razors, feminine hygiene products, baby products, and nappies.
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Ex. 3
g Which non-medical skills are needed for the position of a pharmacist?
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g Which non-medical skills are needed for the position of a pharmacist?
- IT/computer skills
– experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
– experience of managing staff
– a driving licence and access to a car
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h What does ‘out-of-hours on-call’ mean?
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h What does ‘out-of-hours on-call’ mean?
‘On-call’ or ‘standby’ employees are expected to be available for work outside of their regular hours, sometimes at short notice. (= apotheek van wacht / met wachtdienst)
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Ex. 3d Besides filling prescriptions, what other tasks do pharmacists tend to?
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Ex. 3e How do pharmacists educate patients about medication usage?
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Ex. 3f What other products besides medications do pharmacists stock?
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Ex. 3g Which non-medical skills are needed for the position of a pharmacist?
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Ex. 3h What does ‘out-of-hours on-call’ mean?
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Prepare exercises 4 and 5 p. 138-139.
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Ex. 4
Match these 5 words from the exercise to the correct explanations.
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diligent
dispose
gargles
lozenges
drowsiness
showing careful and persistent effort in doing something
to get rid of something properly and safely
liquid solutions used to rinse and clean the throat and mouth, often used to relieve sore throats
small, medicated tablets that are meant to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to soothe a sore throat or cough
feeling sleepy or tired
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Ex. 4 page 138
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Ex. 5
Fill in the missing word. Mind spelling and check for typos.
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Always make sure to follow your doctor's .... for your medication.
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The on this bottle is different from what I usually take; should I be concerned?
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Pharmacies play a major role in ... medicine to patients and making sure the patients receive what they need.
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I prefer ... for minor illnesses like headaches or colds, so I don’t have to go see the doctor.
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I have trouble swallowing ...; can I get this medication in a different form?
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... tend to be easier to digest compared to tablets.
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I requested my medication be dispensed in ... for easier storage and organisation; that way it’s easier to check if I missed one!
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These new painkillers help with both physical and emotional ...
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My sister has her period and asked to pick up some more ... at the pharmacy; maybe I should buy some chocolate too.
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The pharmacist can explain the correct ... of the medicine, and in case you forget, you can always check the leaflet.
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It's important to be aware of any potential ... before taking a new medication.
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This medicine has ... ; should I throw it away?
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Please ... the correct dosage into separate containers for morning and night use.
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Thank you for the ... ; I feel more confident about taking my medications now.
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Ex. 6
Write and act out a short dialogue using the vocabulary from the text.
a First look for the following words or expressions in the text and explain what they mean. If you don't know them, look them up.
healthcare professional – nausea – ointment – over-the-counter – skin condition
b Pair up and practise a dialogue (at the pharmacy). Use the vocabulary from exercise 6a in your conversation.
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2 / U.S. versus European pharmacies
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Bookwidget
Go to Smartschool > Engels 6GZ-OPB > Oefeningen > Unit 3 > Unit 3: watching: US vs. European pharmacies
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3 / Where does it hurt?
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Ex. 1 Look at the pictures. How would you describe what these people are feeling? Discuss with a partner.
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Team up!
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Correction key on Smartschool
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Ex. 7 p. 146
a Preparation: choose one of the following medications. Choose one that you have used before or that you know.
b Action: list two injuries / pains / aches it can relieve and for which diseases this medication might be helpful. If possible, give an alternative if the treatment doesn’t work. Discuss the medication with a classmate.
c Reflection: check your task below.
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dizzy: duizelig
dizziness: duizeligheidtweezers: een pincet
an aspirin: aspirine
an adhesive plaster (Br. Eng.) / a band-aid (Am. Eng.): een (kleef)pleister
to disinfect: ontsmetten
a disinfectant: ontsmettingsmiddel
gauze: (/’go :z) verband
hay fever: hooikoorts
expiry date/expiration date: vervaldatum
generic medicine: generieke versie van een medicijn (e.g. paracetamol >< brand medicine, like Dafalgan)
unconscious: bewusteloos
G.P. (Br. Eng.) / family physician (Am. Eng.): huisarts
effervescent tablet: een bruistablet
a painkiller: een pijnstiller
a nasal spray: neusspray
antibiotics: antibioticum
to cough: hoesten
a cough: een hoest
add to vocabulary list p. 160-162 (handout)
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This list is also on Smartschool > Engels 6OPb-6Z > Documenten > Unit 3 A picture of health
contagious: besmettelijk
congested nose: verstopte neus
a burn: brandwonde
a cut: een snijwonde
stomach flu: buikgriep
laryngitis: keelontsteking
vitamin deficiency
to expire: vervallen
to sneeze: niezen
to vomit: overgeven
fever: koorts
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