Health problems Lesson 2 worksheet - Free Printable

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Exercise 1: Match the word to each picture

We are given a box of words:

- a backache
- a sore throat
- a broken arm
- an X-ray
- an earache
- a flu
- a broken leg
- an injection

Now, let’s look at each picture and match the correct term.

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1. Picture: A black-and-white image showing a skeleton (X-ray view of ribs and spine)
→ This is an X-ray
✔ Answer: an X-ray

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2. Picture: A girl with a cast on her leg and using crutches
→ She has a broken leg
✔ Answer: a broken leg

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3. Picture: A man holding his ear in pain
→ He has an earache
✔ Answer: an earache

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4. Picture: A child getting a shot (needle in arm)
→ This is an injection
✔ Answer: an injection

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5. Picture: A boy touching his throat in pain
→ He has a sore throat
✔ Answer: a sore throat

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6. Picture: A woman holding her back in pain with lightning bolts
→ She has a backache
✔ Answer: a backache

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7. Picture: A boy holding his stomach, looking sick
→ He might have a stomach ache, but from the options, this is likely a flu, as flu often causes general sickness and fever
✔ Answer: a flu

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8. Picture: A child sneezing into a tissue
→ This shows symptoms of a flu
✔ Answer: a flu

> Note: Both pictures 7 and 8 seem to show flu symptoms. But since both can't be the same, we must consider context.
> - Picture 7: Holding stomach — possibly stomach flu or general illness
> - Picture 8: Sneezing — typical of flu
> However, only one "a flu" is available. Since both could be flu, and "flu" is the best fit for both, but we need to assign uniquely, perhaps the intended answer for 7 is a flu, and 8 also a flu? But that’s not possible.

Wait — let’s double-check.

Actually, picture 7: boy holding stomach — maybe it's not clearly flu. But the only illness-related terms are:
- a flu
- a sore throat
- a backache
- an earache

But no "stomach ache" option. So the most logical choice for someone feeling sick and holding their stomach is a flu, which includes various symptoms.

Similarly, picture 8: sneezing → classic flu symptom.

So both 7 and 8 could be a flu, but since we can’t repeat unless allowed, and the exercise says “choose a word from the box”, implying one per blank, and only one “a flu” exists, we need to pick carefully.

But wait — maybe I made a mistake.

Let’s recheck:

Looking again:

- Picture 7: Boy holding stomach — could be a flu (since flu often causes nausea)
- Picture 8: Child sneezing — definitely a flu

But both can’t be "a flu" if only one is in the list.

Wait — actually, "a flu" is listed once. So only one use.

But in reality, both 7 and 8 are flu symptoms.

However, picture 7 shows a boy holding his stomach — this could be interpreted as a stomach ache, but that’s not in the list.

So likely, the intended answer for both 7 and 8 is a flu, but since we can’t use it twice, maybe there’s a mislabel?

Alternatively, maybe picture 7 is meant to be a flu, and picture 8 is a flu too — but the worksheet allows repetition?

The instruction says: “Choose a word from the box and write under each picture” — it doesn’t say “use each only once”, so repetition is allowed.

But the box has only one "a flu", but we can still write it multiple times.

So yes, we can reuse words.

Therefore:

✔ 7. a flu
✔ 8. a flu

But let’s see if there’s another possibility.

Wait — is there any other illness that causes sneezing? Yes, allergies, but not in the list.

So sneezing = flu (in this context).

And holding stomach = flu (general illness).

So both are a flu.

But let’s check: is there a better fit?

No. The only illness-related options are:

- a flu
- a sore throat
- a backache
- an earache
- a broken arm
- a broken leg
- an X-ray
- an injection

So only "a flu" fits for general illness with symptoms like sneezing or stomach discomfort.

So:

✔ 7. a flu
✔ 8. a flu

But wait — picture 7 might be mistaken. Let’s look again.

Wait — picture 7: boy holding stomach — maybe he’s just hungry? But no, he looks unwell.

But picture 8 clearly shows sneezing — so a flu is best.

But maybe the worksheet expects "a flu" only once?

Alternatively, perhaps picture 7 is supposed to be a sore throat? No, he’s not touching throat.

Or backache? No, he’s holding stomach.

So only a flu makes sense.

So I’ll go with:

- 7. a flu
- 8. a flu

But let’s move on and confirm.

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Now, let’s summarize Exercise 1:

| # | Picture Description | Answer |
|---|---------------------|--------|
| 1 | X-ray image | an X-ray |
| 2 | Girl with crutches and cast on leg | a broken leg |
| 3 | Man holding ear in pain | an earache |
| 4 | Child getting a shot | an injection |
| 5 | Boy touching throat in pain | a sore throat |
| 6 | Woman holding back in pain | a backache |
| 7 | Boy holding stomach, looking sick | a flu |
| 8 | Child sneezing | a flu |

✔ So final answers for Exercise 1:

1. an X-ray
2. a broken leg
3. an earache
4. an injection
5. a sore throat
6. a backache
7. a flu
8. a flu

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Exercise 2: What is it? Read and choose the word from Ex1 to write.

We now use the same words from Exercise 1 to fill in the blanks.

Let’s go one by one.

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1. the act of using a needle to put a drug into a person's body
→ This is an injection
✔ Answer: an injection

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2. A photograph of a part of the body made by using X-rays
→ This is an X-ray
✔ Answer: an X-ray

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3. An illness that causes fever and headache
→ This is a flu
✔ Answer: a flu

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4. The bone of a leg is broken
→ This is a broken leg
✔ Answer: a broken leg

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5. The bone of an arm is broken
→ This is a broken arm
✔ Answer: a broken arm

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6. Your throat is red and feels painful.
→ This is a sore throat
✔ Answer: a sore throat

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7. You have a pain in the inside part of your ear.
→ This is an earache
✔ Answer: an earache

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8. You have a pain in your back.
→ This is a backache
✔ Answer: a backache

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✔ Final Answers:

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Exercise 1:

1. an X-ray
2. a broken leg
3. an earache
4. an injection
5. a sore throat
6. a backache
7. a flu
8. a flu

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Exercise 2:

1. an injection
2. an X-ray
3. a flu
4. a broken leg
5. a broken arm
6. a sore throat
7. an earache
8. a backache

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📝 Explanation:

- In Exercise 1, we matched each picture to the correct health problem or medical procedure based on visual cues.
- In Exercise 2, we used definitions to recall the correct vocabulary term from the list.
- Words like "a flu" were used twice in Exercise 1 because they apply to multiple symptoms (sneezing and stomach upset), and repetition is allowed since the instructions don’t forbid it.

This helps students associate words with images and definitions, reinforcing vocabulary related to health problems.

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