Body parts
This body part connects your leg to your foot
ankle
What happens to you when you touch something hot?
a burn
In the Unites States, it's not uncommon to _______ your eyebrow _____, but Moroccans almost never do this.
get/have pierced
What's a word that you can use in place of should, but only in the affirmative?
ought to
A doctor will often ask this question at the beginning of the appointment:
"What _______ to be the problem?"
seems
What body part is at the top of your arms?
Shoulder
I got mama a gift card to an all-women's salon so that she could go ________ her hair _______ in a place where she could remove her hijab without worrying.
have/get cut (or done)
Younes: Hey Sara! I'm thinking about getting a dog- what do you think?
Sara: Wallah, Younes! Are you stupid? You're allergic to dogs! You absolutely _______ one (get).
shouldn't
Doctor: How long has your arm been hurting?
Ziad: Uh, it's been hurting a little for ____ four days now, or maybe five. But the pain started to get really____ yesterday.
about, bad
Elbow
If you get something stuck under your skin, what's that called?
splinter
It's not very good for your teeth if you _____ them_____. They use a lot of chemicals that can weaken the enamel.
get/have whitened.
Brahim: It sounds like you ______ more sleep (get).
Ziad: Nah, I'm too busy binge-watching all the Marvel movies!
Brahim: You absolutely ______ be doing that! We have exams next week, so you _______ study!
Ziad: Ugh, why do you have to be so sensilbe? I need a best friend who will validate my bad ideas!
Brahim: Then you _____ talk to Youssef. He's not studying either; he's too busy playing rocket league.
should get, shouldn't, should, should
Doctor: Sorry Manal, but I took a _____ at your throat, and the pain you've been feeling in your throat is a bad infection called tonsilitis. We'll have to do a surgery to take your tonsils out, and then I'll send you home with a ______ for some antibiotics. But the good news is that after the surgery, you'll be feeling a lot _____! And you'll get to eat nothing but ice cream for a week!
Manal: *just gives a thumbs-up, since her throat hurts too much to talk*.
prescription, better
Name three body parts that are on your face
answers will vary
If you have to get your arm or leg put into a cast, it's because you....
broke it
A colloquial/informal way to talk about a rhinoplasty is to say, "Oh, he/she ______ their nose _____."
get/have done
Sofia: Teacher, why don't you have children?
Teacher: Sofia, you ______ me such personal (ask) questions. You ________ studying English.
Nidae: yeah Sofia! It's very impolite to ask adults that question! You ______ be more polite! By the way teacher, how much do you weight?
Teacher: *Facepalm*
shouldn't, should be, should
Teacher: When I was little, I had to get surgery on my ears. Now I get ear infections a lot, probably about every six months.
Brahim: So you get ear infections ______ a year? That really stinks!
Teacher: I know, it's awful! At this point, I don't even need the doctor to ____. When I feel ____ in my ears, I already know I have an ear infection.
twice, check, pain
Name five upper body parts and five lower body parts
answers will vary
What are two different ways to bump your head?
You could fall and bump it, or you could walk into something, like a doorframe or ceiling that is too low for you.
Aya: Hey Nidae! Can you recommend a good tailor for me?
Nidae: Sure. Do you need to _____ something _____?
Aya: Yeah, I got a new qaftan to wear for Eid, but it's way too long, even with heels!
have/get altered.
Alae: Hey Manal, I'm thinking about getting my nose pierced. Do you think I _____?
Manal: Oh, you totally ______! You'd look SO cute with a nose ring!
Alae: What about a tongue piercing?
Manal: Absolutely not!!! That's insane. You ______your tongue _____(get/pierce)!
Alae: yeah, you're probably right.
Should, should, Shouldn't get, pierced.
Ziad: Teacher, I have a really _____ headache!
There's _____ in like, my whole skull!
Teacher: Oh no, Ziad! How _____ has your head hurt?
Ziad: Since this morning.
Teacher: I'm so sorry to hear that. You'd ______ go home and get some rest. I'll send you your homework via email.
Ziad: thanks, teacher. You're the best!
Teacher: Aww, thanks sweetie. Feel ______ soon!
bad, pain, long, better, better