I NEVER GET SICK, KNOCK ON WOOD

 This lesson focuses on expressing habits and superstitions using the present simple tense. The sentence "I never get sick, knock on wood" shows a common expression people use when they talk about good health and hope it continues. We’ll learn to describe how often things happen, talk about health, and understand the meaning behind superstitions like "knock on wood."

Examples:

• I always wash my hands before eating.

• She rarely gets the flu.

• We knock on wood to avoid bad luck.

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📛 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple

   • I never get sick.

   • He usually feels fine.

2. Adverbs of Frequency

   • Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never

   • I always sleep 8 hours.

   • He rarely gets a cold.

3. Modal Verbs (can/can’t, should/shouldn’t, must/mustn’t)

   • You should drink more water.

   • You mustn’t ignore a fever.

4. Superstitions

   • Knock on wood = Say or do something to avoid bad luck.

5. Prepositions of Time and Manner

   • In winter, people get sick more often.

   • With good habits, you stay healthy.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Healthy – In good physical condition.

2. Sick – Ill; not feeling well.

3. Cold – A common illness with a runny nose and cough.

4. Flu – A stronger illness with fever and tiredness.

5. Rest – To relax or sleep to recover.

6. Vitamins – Nutrients that help the body stay strong.

7. Cough – A sudden noise from the throat when sick.

8. Doctor – A person who helps when you’re sick.

9. Medicine – Something you take to feel better.

10. Knock on wood – An expression to avoid bad luck.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Knock on wood!

• I hardly ever get sick.

• Take care of yourself.

• Stay healthy!

• I feel great, as always.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I always eat healthy food.

• She usually sleeps eight hours.

Negative:

• I never get sick, knock on wood.

• He doesn’t take medicine often.

Questions:

• Do you get sick in winter?

• How often do you visit the doctor?

Answers:

• No, I rarely get sick.

• I visit the doctor twice a year.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Anna: You look so healthy! Do you ever get sick?

James: Not really. I never get sick, knock on wood!

Anna: That’s amazing! What’s your secret?

James: I sleep well, eat fruits and vegetables, and drink lots of water.

Anna: Good habits! I get a cold every winter.

James: You should try taking more vitamins and exercising.

Anna: I will! And next time I’ll say knock on wood too.

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📘 READING

A Healthy Life

Tom is a very healthy person. He never gets sick. Every morning, he goes for a walk. He always eats a balanced breakfast with fruit and whole grains. At lunch, he avoids junk food and drinks water. Tom doesn’t smoke and goes to bed early. People always ask him how he stays so healthy. He smiles and says, “Good habits and knock on wood!”

Questions:

1. What does Tom do every morning?

2. What does he eat for breakfast?

3. Does Tom smoke?

4. What does he say to people?

Answers:

1. He goes for a walk.

2. He eats fruit and whole grains.

3. No, he doesn’t smoke.

4. He says, “Good habits and knock on wood!”