WHAT’S THE MATTER?
You say this when your head hurts.
I have a headache.
You are tired. What should you do?
You should rest / sleep.
When I was 3 years old, I ___ ride a bike.
couldn’t
Watching TV or playing computer games won’t make you ______.
fit
Milk is good ______ it contains calcium.
because
Your throat hurts and it is difficult to talk. What’s the matter?
I have a sore throat.
You have a toothache. What should you do?
You should see a dentist.
When she was 5, she ___ read books.
could
How many teaspoons of sugar are in one can of cola?
About nine teaspoons
Doing sport makes you stronger, ______ you should exercise regularly.
so
You fell from a bike and now your leg hurts. What’s the matter?
I hurt my leg / I have a leg injury.
You want to be healthy. Name two things you should do.
You should eat healthy food and exercise.
Last year I ___ swim very well, but now I can.
couldn’t
Name two drinks that are better than fizzy drinks.
Water and juice
There is a lot of sugar in fizzy drinks, ______ you shouldn’t drink them every day.
so
Your temperature is 39°C. What’s the matter?
I have a fever.
Your friend eats a lot of candy every day. What shouldn’t he do?
He shouldn’t eat too much candy.
When my grandmother was young, she ___ run very fast.
could
Why is milk good for you?
Because it contains lots of calcium.
Join the sentences with because:
I drink milk. I want strong bones.
I drink milk because I want strong bones.
You ate bad food and now your stomach hurts. What’s the matter?
I have a stomachache.
Your friend has a cold. Give two pieces of advice.
You should drink tea and rest.
Make a sentence with couldn’t about when you were a baby.
I couldn’t walk.
Name three foods that contain calcium.
Milk, cheese, yogurt, sardines, cabbage, beans (any three)
Join the sentences with so:
Crisps contain lots of salt. You shouldn’t eat them every day.
Crisps contain lots of salt, so you shouldn’t eat them every day.