In this topic, we learn how to describe feeling sick and how to explain when you have more than one symptom. Saying "I had a headache this afternoon, now I have a fever, and my throat hurts" tells someone that you were sick earlier and now you feel even worse. This is very useful when you talk to a doctor, a pharmacist, or a family member who can help you.
Examples:
I had a headache this afternoon, and now I have a fever.
She had a headache in the morning, and now her throat hurts.
If you have a fever and a sore throat, you should see a doctor.
This topic helps you explain your health clearly and get the right help or medicine.
GRAMMAR
We use past simple to talk about what happened earlier:
I had a headache this afternoon.
She had a sore throat yesterday.
We use present simple to talk about now:
Now I have a fever.
My throat hurts.
We also use and or but to connect ideas:
I had a headache, and now I feel worse.
I feel sick, but I need to work.
VOCABULARY
Headache – Pain in the head.
Fever – A high body temperature.
Throat – The part inside your neck.
Sore – Painful or hurting.
Symptom – A sign of sickness.
Medicine – Something you take to feel better.
Doctor – A person who helps when you are sick.
Rest – To stop working or moving.
Drink – To take liquid, like water or tea.
Better – To feel well again.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I had a headache earlier.
Now I have a fever.
My throat hurts a lot.
I need to rest.
I should see a doctor.
Can you get me some medicine?
I feel very sick.
Do you have something for a sore throat?
I need a warm drink.
I hope I feel better soon.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I had a headache, and now I have a fever.
My throat hurts when I swallow.
Negative:
I didn’t have a fever this morning.
My head doesn’t hurt now.
Questions:
Did you have a headache this afternoon?
Do you have a fever now?
Does your throat hurt?
Answers:
Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Anna: Hey, you don’t look well. Are you okay?
Ben: I had a headache this afternoon, and now I have a fever. My throat also hurts.
Anna: Oh no! Did you take any medicine?
Ben: Not yet. I was hoping to rest first.
Anna: You should drink some warm tea and maybe take some medicine.
Ben: Good idea. Do you have anything for a sore throat?
Anna: Yes, I’ll get you something. Do you want me to call a doctor?
Ben: Let’s see if I feel better after resting. Thank you so much!
Anna: You’re welcome! Please tell me if you need anything else.
LONG READING
Ben was feeling fine in the morning. But in the afternoon, he started to get a headache. He thought it would go away, but by the evening, he also had a fever, and his throat began to hurt. His friend Anna noticed he looked sick and asked if he needed help. Ben said he hadn’t taken any medicine yet. Anna gave him some warm tea and throat lozenges. She told him to rest and offered to call a doctor if he didn’t feel better. Ben was happy to have a friend to help him when he was feeling so sick.
Questions:
When did Ben get a headache?
Answer: In the afternoon.What other symptoms did he have?
Answer: He had a fever and a sore throat.Who helped Ben?
Answer: His friend Anna.What did Anna give him?
Answer: She gave him warm tea and throat lozenges.What did Anna offer to do?
Answer: She offered to call a doctor.
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