Drugs and Medication

B1 – Intermediate 

It is normal for people to get sick at times. And when that happens, we need to find something to help us feel better as soon as possible.

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about drugs and medication. 

Vocabulary Questions:

1. What does “in no time” mean, “You’ll be up and dancing around in no time.” Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
2. What does “to stay off one’s feet” mean? “He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I’m so busy these days.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.
3. What does “to get rid of” mean? “I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.

Discussion Questions:

1. What is Steve’s problem? What is Carla’s suggestion?
2. If you were Steve, would you take Carla’s advice? Why or why not?
3. Have you ever tried taking herbal medicines? How was it? If not yet, would you try it?
4. When was the last time you got sick? What did you do to feel better?