Task 1: Vocabulary Building

Find the words below in the text. Then write the correct number on each line to match each word to its meaning.

1. respiratory (par. 2)	f. related to breathing
2. secretions (par. 2)	d. liquids released by humans
3. vulnerable (par. 4)	e. easily hurt or attacked
4. resistance (par. 4)	c. protection against a disease
5. immunity (par. 4)	a. the fight against something
6. transmitted (par. 6)	b. passed from one person to another
7. impact (par. 5)	i. affect or influence
8. thrive (par. 5)	g. grow or increase
9. susceptible (par. 5)	j. at risk
10. nasal passages (par. 5)	h. passages inside the nose

Task 2: Idioms

The idioms below are related to being sick. Decide (and check off) whether they refer to someone who is somewhat ill or very ill, and check off the appropriate box.

Idiom                                                              Somewhat ill                          Very ill

1. To be not quite oneself

2. To be sick as a dog

3. To be under the weather

4. To have a bug

5. Not feeling 100 per cent

Task 3: Practice

Complete the sentences below with the correct idiom. Use the idiom in the right form. More than one idiom can be used for some sentences.

1. Margaret didn't come to work today. I think she may not feeling 100 per cent .

2. I am under the weather. I’d rather stay home tonight.

3. Nora must sick as a dog. She was sneezing all day yesterday and today she is not at work.

4. Our trip to Mexico was a disaster. Mike lost his wallet and I don't have a bug for three days.

5. I am not quite oneself. I think I’ll go straight to bed as soon as I get home.