Workbook Answer Key

UNIT 2

Note: In communicative exercises where several answers are possible, this answer key contains some examples of
correct answers, not all possible answers. Any valid answer in this type of exercise should be considered acceptable.
Exercise 1
1. toothache 2. swollen gums 3. lost filling
4. broken tooth
Exercise 3
1. b 2. c 3. c 4. b

Exercise 16
Possible answers.
Type of treatment

How its similar to

reflexology

How its different

from reflexology

homeopathy

They are both

natural treatments.
They are ancient
treatments.

It uses remedies
that cause similar
symptoms.

herbal therapy

They are both

natural treatments.
They are ancient
treatments.

It uses teas and

pills.

acupuncture

They both believe

areas of the body
are connected.
They are ancient
treatments.

It uses needles.

Exercise 4
1. chest 2. weak 3. nauseous 4. sneezing
5. coughing 6. stomach
Exercise 5
1. must be 2. must not feel 3. must hurt
4. must have 5. must not be 6. must not want
Exercise 6
1. must 2. must 3. must not
4. must 5. must not 6. must not

Exercise 8
1. a blood test 2. a shot 3. an X-ray
4. An EKG 5. a checkup
Exercise 9
1. an appointment 2. a pain 3. chest
4. an EKG 5. fit 6. appreciate
Exercise 10
1. Yes 2. No 3. No information 4. Yes 5. No
Exercise 11
1. may 2. must 3. must 4. might
5. must 6. might 7. will
Exercise 12
2. may not / might not be able to
3. may not / might not be able to
4. may / might be able to
5. must not be able to
Exercise 13
1. acupuncture, herbal therapy, homeopathy, spiritual

healing
2. acupuncture
3. conventional medicine
4. spiritual healing
5. herbal therapy
6. homeopathy
Exercise 15
1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. d

Exercise 17
Possible answers.
Symptom

Medication

Reason

sneezing

cold tablets,
nasal spray,
antihistamine

They can all help reduce

sneezing.

a toothache

a painkiller

It relieves pain.

weakness

vitamins

They may give energy.

coughing

cough medicine

It can help reduce coughing.

stomach
problems

an antacid

It can help reduce

stomachaches.

a burn from
hot oil

an ointment

It can help reduce the

burning.

red eyes

eye drops

They can help get rid of

the redness.

an infection

an antibiotic

It can help fight the

infection.

GRAMMAR BOOSTER
Exercise A
Answers may vary.
1. He feels terrible. He probably has the flu. / Most likely he
has the flu.
2. My arm aches. Its probably from the shot I got
yesterday. / Most likely its from the shot I got yesterday.
3. My doctor is not answering the phone. Hes probably
not in today. / Most likely hes not in today.
4. An herbalist probably knows a lot of different plants. /
Most likely an herbalist knows a lot of different plants.
5. Lucy is not eating anything. Shes probably not feeling
well. / Most likely shes not feeling well.

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Unit 2

Exercise B
1. Shes been sneezing since she got here. Maybe shes
allergic to my cat.
2. Im not feeling well. Maybe I have the flu.
3. Hes taking a lot of medication. Maybe hes sick.
4. He has pain in his chest. Maybe he needs an EKG.
5. She hates to fly. Maybe she prefers to take the train.
6. It looks like a bad infection. Maybe the doctor wants to
prescribe antibiotics.

WRITING BOOSTER
Exercise A
1. contrast 2. comparison 3. contrast 4. comparison
5. contrast 6. contrast 7. comparison 8. comparison
9. contrast 10. comparison
Exercise B
1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. a

Exercise C
1. I think I probably forgot to take my medication.
2. He doesnt have a fever. Maybe its just a cold.
3. Most likely she is dizzy because she doesnt get enough

sleep.
4. We probably dont have any cough medicine at home.
5. He may be able to return to work tomorrow.
6. He likes natural medicine so he probably prefers herbal

therapy.
7. Probably theyre late because they overslept.
8. Maybe she prefers to wait until Monday.

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Unit 2