Unit 8                                                                  Write to Me Soon!

Lessons 1-2

A. Listen and read.

Sima is at home today. She didn't go to school because she is ill. She has a cough and a sore throat. She also feels very warm because she has a fever. She has the flu. The doctor visited Sima last night. She needs some medicine. He also told her what to do in order to get well soon.

The doctor's advice

Lessons 3-4

B. Read again. Write T for True or F for False.

1 Sima didn't go to school because she wanted to

   stay at home.                                                                   -----------------

2 Sima feels fine, but she has a sore throat.                 -----------------

3 Sima is warm because she has a fever.                      -----------------

4 Sima should eat, even if she doesn't feel hungry.    -----------------

5 Sima should try to go to school.                                  -----------------

6 Sima and her brother should use the same cup   

and glass.                                                                            -----------------

C. Correct the False sentences. Write them in your exercise book.

D. Read the text again. Complete the sentences.

1 Sima didn't go to school because....

a. she went to the doctor's office.                        b. she has the flu.

c. she is hungry.                                                       d. she is on holiday.

2 The doctor told Sima to......

a. use her own plate and cup.                               b. cough into her hand.

c. go to school.                                                          d. wash her face regularly.

E. Pairwork. Read the doctor's advice again. Say the advice. Use should or shouldn't.

Example: Eat food that gives your body energy.

                 You should eat food that gives your body energy.

Lessons 7-8

H. Find the following parts of the letter in Activity G.

    heading, greeting, body, closing, signature

I. Pairwork. Answer the questions about the letter in Activity G.

1 Why is Sima using a lot of tissues?

2 Why can't Sima eat very much? 

3 Does Sima's doctor want her to eat?

4 Why can't Sima's friends visit her?

J. Write Jessica's reply to Sima. Include the parts of the letter listed in Activity H. 

Use the following cues to write your letter.

• Write your school address.
• In the first paragraph, suggest something that Sima can do to get better.
• In the second paragraph, tell her about something happening at your school.
• End the letter by telling Sima that you hope she gets better soon.
• Sign your letter.

K. Look at the envelope for Sima's letter to Jessica. Write the address on Jessica's envelope.