Body & Health A2

CEFR
A2

Topic
Body &
Health

Vocabulary
toothache

Phonetic
/tu.ek/

Parts of
speech
noun

Definition
pain in one or more of your teeth

Examples
Dictionary example:
Have you got a toothache?

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toe

take

/to/

/tek/

noun

verb

ON FOOT
A2 one of the five separate parts at the end of
your foot

HEALTH
A2 to swallow or use medicine

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I'm going to visit a dentist, because of a toothache. [H]e is
unfortunately available only [at] the same time, when we
have our les[s]on.
Dictionary example:
your big/little toe
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I have to go to the doctor because I've broken my toe.
Dictionary example:
Take two tablets, three times a day.

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stomachache /stm.kek/ noun

pain in your stomach

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

It is important for me because I don't have any other watch
and I need to check [the] time to take my medicine.
Dictionary example:
I've got terrible stomachache.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

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Body & Health A2

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Topic

Body &
Health

Vocabulary

stomach

Phonetic

/stm.k/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

A2 the organ inside your body where food goes

after it has been eaten and where it starts to be
digested

Examples
I left because I have [to see] a doctor. It's important because I
have a stomachache.
Dictionary examples:
He has an upset stomach.
The doctor asked him to lie down on his stomach.
The sight of blood turns my stomach.
She has stomach problems.

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sick

/sk/

adjective

not feeling well, or suffering from a disease

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Because I'm going to see a doctor [about] my stomach, I'll
miss the class tomorrow.
Dictionary examples:
a sick child
I feel sick.
I hope you don't get sick.
My boss was out sick most of last week.
Sarah called in sick.

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Topic

Body &
Health

Vocabulary

pain

Phonetic

/pen/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Everybody went except Natalie because she was sick.
Dictionary examples:

PHYSICAL
A2 [C or U] an unpleasant physical feeling caused
by an injury or illness
chest/stomach pains
Are you in pain?

I felt a sharp pain in my foot.

He's been suffering various aches and pains for years.

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nurse

neck

/nrs/

/nek/

noun

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I have a back pain and I couldn't sle[e]p last night.
someone whose job is to care for sick and injured Dictionary example:
people
He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital.

PART OF BODY
A2 the part of the body which joins the head to
the shoulders

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I want to be a nurse.
Dictionary examples:
He had the thickest neck I'd ever seen.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.

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Topic

Body &
Health

Vocabulary

medicine

Phonetic

/med..sn/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I was really shocked when I noticed it wasn't on my neck.
Dictionary examples:

SUBSTANCE
A2 [C or U] a substance used to cure an illness or
injury
cough medicine

Take two spoonfuls of medicine at mealtimes.

The government appealed for food and medicines after the
earthquake.

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Health

look

/lk/

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Dear Felix, Thank you inviting me last night. I think I have left
my asthma medicine at your house.
Dictionary examples:

verb
look after sb/sth
A2 to take care of someone or something by
keeping them healthy or in good condition

We look after our neighbors' cat while they're away.

If you look after your clothes they last a lot longer.
Don't worry about Mia - she can look after herself.

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hurt

/hrt/

verb

BE PAINFUL
A2 [I] If a part of your body hurts, it feels painful.
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Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

[They] didn't go with us because they had to look after their
children.
Dictionary examples:

Body & Health A2

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Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
My eyes really hurt.
It hurts to walk on it.

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hurt

/hrt/

verb

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I'[m going to] see the dentist, because my tooth is hurting and
I really need to go.
Dictionary examples:

CAUSE PAIN
A2 [T] to cause pain

Sam hurt his knee playing football.

Beth hurt herself when she fell off her bike.

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how

/h/

adverb

HEALTH
A2 used to ask about someone's health

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I hurt myself one week ago so I can't help you.
Dictionary examples:
How is your mother?
How are you feeling this morning?

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heart

/hrt/

noun

ORGAN
A2 [C] the organ in your chest that sends the
blood around your body

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Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

How are you feeling? I hope you are feeling better.
Dictionary examples:
heart disease/failure

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Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
He has a weak/bad heart.

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healthy

/hel.i/

adjective

GOOD
A2 good for your health

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

My father [is] going to have heart s[u]rgery.
Dictionary example:
a healthy diet

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healthy

/hel.i/

adjective

WELL
A2 physically strong and well

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Lithuanian people eat natural (but not healthy) food.
Dictionary examples:
She's a normal, healthy child.
He looks healthy enough.

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health

/hel/

noun

A2 the condition of your body

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Hope you [are] fine and healthy!
Dictionary examples:
to be in good/poor health
Regular exercise is good for your health.
I had to stop eating salty foods for health reasons.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

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Topic

Body &
Health

Vocabulary

headache

Phonetic

/hed.ek/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

A2 a pain you feel inside your head

Examples
I like it very much because I think playing football is good for
my health.
Dictionary example:
I have a splitting headache.

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Health

have

/hv/

auxilary
verb

BABY
A2 to give birth to a baby

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

He said he feel[s] sick and ha[s] [a] headache.
Dictionary example:
Elaine had a baby girl yesterday.

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fit

/ft/

adjective

A2 healthy and strong, especially as a result of

exercise

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

And later, we can go [to] Mary's house, because she has had a
baby, and I would like to see her.
Dictionary examples:
I joined a gym to get fit.
I jog to keep fit.
You need to be very fit to go mountain climbing.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Many of people in my country try to be fit and every day for
breakfast eat yo[g]urt with flakes and fruits.

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Topic
Body &
Health

Vocabulary
finger

Phonetic
/f.gr/

Parts of
speech
noun

Definition
ON HAND
A2 one of the long, thin parts of the hand that
hold things, including the thumb

Examples
Dictionary examples:
He noticed her long delicate fingers.
I cut my finger chopping vegetables last night.

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exercise

/ek.srsz/

noun

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
A2 [C or U] physical activity that you do to make
your body strong and healthy

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Then my mother brought the cake and while she was lighting
the candles she burn[ed] her finger.
Dictionary examples:
You really should get more exercise.
Swimming is my favorite form of exercise.
I do stomach exercises most days.

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Health

do

/du/

verb

HEALTHY/HAPPY
A2 [I] used for talking or asking about someone
and whether they are healthy, happy, or
succeeding

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I can also [get some] exercise with the bicycle.
Dictionary examples:
Hi, how are you doing?
"How is Freya doing?" "She's doing really well, thanks."
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I'm doing fine.

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Body & Health A2

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A2

Topic
Body &
Health

Vocabulary
dentist

Phonetic
/den.tst/

Parts of
speech
noun

Definition
someone who examines and repairs teeth

Examples
Dictionary example:
You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least
twice a year.

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cold

cigarette

/kold/

/sg.ret/

noun

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

She is a dentist and can speak several languages.
Dictionary example:

ILLNESS
A2 [C] a common illness which makes you sneeze
and makes your nose produce liquid
I have/caught a cold.

A2 ! a small paper tube filled with cut pieces of

tobacco, which people smoke

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I heard you caught a cold.
Dictionary examples:
a pack of cigarettes
She lit a cigarette.

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Body &
Health

catch

/kt/

verb

ILLNESS
A2 [T] to get an illness, especially one caused by
bacteria or a virus

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

It's pink and I like it because it is as [small] as a cigarette
packet.
Dictionary examples:
He's caught a cold.
He caught the flu while we were on vacation.

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Topic

Body &
Health

Vocabulary

broken

Phonetic

/bro.kn/

Parts of
speech

adjective

Definition

a broken arm/leg, etc.

A2 an arm/leg, etc. with a damaged bone

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I heard you caught a cold.
Dictionary example:
Her little brother has a broken arm.

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Health

break

Click to
h/brek/

verb

break your arm/leg, etc.

A2 to damage a bone in your arm/leg, etc.

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I stayed there for 2 weeks with a broken leg [and] sore ribs.
Dictionary example:
Barbara slipped on the ice and broke her arm.

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brain

/bren/

noun

BODY PART
A2 the body part inside your head that controls
thought, memory, feelings and activity

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I['m] sell[ing] my bicycle because I broke my leg.
Dictionary examples:
He studies the brain and nervous system.
The brain needs oxygen, which it gets from the blood
circulating through it.
brain injury/damage
brain cells
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

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Topic

Body &
Health

Vocabulary

blood

Phonetic

/bld/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

RED LIQUID
A2 the red liquid that flows around your body

Examples
The class starts at 3:00 and ends at 4:00. You don't need to
bring any thing but yourself; your clothes and your brain.
Dictionary examples:
a blood test/sample
He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
You can give blood at the local hospital.

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birth

/br/

noun

BABY
A2 [C or U] the time when a baby is born

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I opened the door and screamed - in front of me was a man
standing with hands covered in blood.
Dictionary examples:
He weighed seven pounds at birth.
What's your date of birth?
The application form will ask for your place of birth.

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bathroom

/b.rum/

noun

go to the bathroom
A2 to empty the body of urine or solid waste,
usually using a toilet in a bathroom
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Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

It begins with the birth of his sister Margana and ends with
his death.
Dictionary example:
It's going to be a long ride, kids, so if you need to go to the

Body & Health A2

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Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
bathroom do it now.

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Body &
Health

bandage

/bn.dd/

noun

a long piece of soft cloth that you tie around an

injured part of the body

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

I left a history book in your house. It is important because I
have to study. I think I left [it] in your house when you went
to the bathroom.
Dictionary example:
She had a bandage around her wrist.

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Body &
Health

back

/bk/

adverb

BODY
A2 the part of your body from your shoulders to
your bottom

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

The doctor said that in one week he would take off my
bandage and as soon a[s] possible I'll come to visit you.
Dictionary examples:
back injuries/pain
I've got a bad back.
He lay on his back, staring at the ceiling.

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appointment /pnt.mnt/ noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

The look on his face stopped me cold, as if someone had just
poured freezing water down my back.
[C] a time you have arranged to meet someone or Dictionary examples:
go somewhere
a dentist/doctor's appointment
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Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Evans, please.
I canceled the appointment.
I've got a two o'clock appointment.
That's the second appointment he's missed.

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all right

/lrt/

adjective

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

My mother is taking me to a dentist appointment.
Dictionary examples:

WELL
A2 not hurt or sick

"Harry just slipped on the ice." "Oh! Is he all right?"

She was very sick for a while but she's all right now.

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Health

accident

/k.s.dnt/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:

Hi Jo How are you? I hope you are all right.
Dictionary examples:

BAD EVENT
A2 something bad which happens that is not
expected or intended, and which causes injury or Josh had an accident and spilled water all over the floor.
damage
She was injured in a car/traffic accident.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I had an accident two weeks ago and now I can't do sport.

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