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1. Write five sentences of each use of “be going to” and “present continuous”
for future.
1. I am going to see you tomorrow.
2. They are going to eat out tonight.
3. She is going to leave for Guatemala on Monday.
4. I am going to visit my parents next week.
5. I am returning to my country when the semester ends.

2. Write a definition of each medicine (see page 2) Add images.

1. Aspirin: A drug that reduces pain, fever,

inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin is a type of
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is also being
studied in the prevention of cancer. It is a trademark
that, over time, became a common noun for
acetylsalicylic acid. This drug is used as an antipyretic
and as an analgesic to relieve pain.

2. Cold tablets: This combination medication is used to

temporality treat symptoms caused by the common cold,
flu, allergy or berating illness. Decongestants help
relieve stuffy nose, sinus and congestion.
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen help reduce fever and
relieve muscle aches with people with colds.

3. Vitamins: Organic substance found in food

and which, in small quantities, is essential for the
development of the metabolism of living beings;
the body cannot make this substance on its own.
They are micronutrients necessary for
metabolism and vital in our diet. The importance
of vitamins is directly related to health, since it
has been shown that the appearance of certain
diseases is generated from the lack of certain vitamins. Also, vitamins can help
prevent some chronic diseases.
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4. Cough Syrups: These are viscous liquids that

usually contain concentrated solutions of sugars,
such as sucrose, in water or another liquid. Syrups
have been used for a long time and before sugar
was discovered, they were made with honey. The
liquids that usually make up the syrup are distilled
water, solutions, extractives, juices, and others.

5. Cough drops: they are drugs with expectorant,

antitussive and anti-inflammatory properties, belonging to
the set of so-called mucolytics. It is also used in the treatment
of bronchial asthma, sinusitis, laryngitis, dry rhinitis and other
diseases related to the respiratory system.

6. Throat lozenge: these are small tablets,

usually medicated, that dissolve slowly in
the mouth to temporarily stop coughing,
lubricate, and soothe irritated throat
tissues, possibly caused by the common
cold or flu.

7. Antacid tablets: are chemical compounds specially

designed to combat acidity problems. These drugs include in
their formulation active principles that alkalize and neutralize
the acid accumulated in the stomach. They can be presented
in different formats including coated, chewable or effervescent
tablets.
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Decongestant spray / nasal spray: are used to deliver

medications locally in the nasal cavities or systemically. They are
used locally for conditions such as nasal congestion and allergic
rhinitis.

9. Eye drops: They are sterile, aqueous or oily solutions

or suspensions of one or more active ingredients, intended
for instillation in the eye. They are used for therapeutic or
diagnostic purposes. We must avoid contamination, as it
could affect the eye.

10. Ointment: A liquid or pasty medicine that is spread on a part

of the body and is used to relieve or soothe pain. Ointments or
ointments are also pharmaceutical forms resulting from the use
of fats or substances with similar properties for the application of
active principles on the skin. Its fundamental difference with
creams is the absence of water in its composition.

11. Cream: is a semi-solid preparation for topical

treatment. The creams are water-based (unlike an
ointment or ointment) they contain 60 to 80% water, to
be able to form a thick and homogeneous liquid. It is
also known as a water and fat emulsion (with a higher
or lower percentage, depending on the product). It can
normally be applied to all skin types.
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12. Lotion: Las lociones que suelen utilizarse para

tratar eccemas e irritaciones cutáneas, se producen con
las mismas condiciones de proceso y equipos que los
productos estériles. It is a suspension in liquid form for
external application.

13. Heating pad: is a pad used for warming of parts of the

body in order to manage pain. Localized application of heat
causes the blood vessels in that area to dilate, enhancing
perfusion to the targeted tissue. Types of heating pads include
electrical, chemical and hot water bottles.

14. Ice pack: for bruises, distortions,

contractures, small bleeds and epistaxis. Within
its products has cloth bags to contain the ice
that can be placed in any area that needs a
long-term application.

15. Pill: A small medicine, usually prepared in the

shape of a ball, which is usually taken without
undone. The pill is a medicine designed for oral
intake, which is made from the combination of an
excipient with certain active ingredients. Solid and
spherical preparations, intended to be swallowed in
their entirety. Each unit contains one or more active
principles interposed in a plastic mass. They are in
frank disuse after being displaced by tablets and
capsules.
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16. Tablets: They are tablets to dissolve in the oral

cavity. They differ from pills by size and tablets by
brewing technique. Its main constituents are
sucrose, a binder, and one or more active principles.

17. Capsule: They are small containers or soluble

containers generally made of gelatin, inside which
is the dose of the drug to be administered orally. It
is the second most used pharmaceutical form,
after tablets. The capsule can be hard or soft
depending on the amount of glycerin in the gelatin.
Hard capsules are used to carry powdered drugs,
although sometimes they contain other galenic
forms such as granules, microcapsules or tablets.

18. Caplet: Helps temporarily lower fever in

adults and children over 12, and provides
powerful relief from tension headaches, back
pain, muscle aches, and arthritis ailments,
with a 500 mg dose of acetaminophen in
each dose helps to lower the temperature.

19. Teaspoon: Utensil composed of a concave piece and

a handle, which is generally used to bring liquid or very
soft food to the mouth, it is also used to administer small
doses of medicine.
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20. Tablespoon: This word refers to a

portion, dose, fraction, quantity,
proportion, amount or measure that an
instrument or kitchen utensil fits in a
spoon in which it takes into account to
make preparations or also in the formulas
of medicines.

21. Inhale: As part of the breathing process, inhalation

is an essential action for life. In the case of humans and
many animals, inhalation allows air from outside to enter
the lungs. This is the first step of breathing, which also
involves expelling the already modified air. Thanks to
inhalation, an individual incorporates the oxygen he
needs to live. Then, by exhaling, you expel carbon
dioxide. Respiration, therefore, involves a gaseous
exchange with the external environment.

22. IV drip: is the administration of liquid substances

directly into a vein through a needle or tube that is inserted
into the vein, allowing immediate access to the
bloodstream to supply fluids and medications.

23. Syringe: A device used to inject or withdraw liquid is

called a syringe. This instrument is widely used in the
field of medicine and nursing. Among the words that can
function as synonyms for syringe we find syringe,
enema, cannula and even injection. A syringe is made
up of a tube that has a plunger inside it. According to the
movement that is carried out, it can push or suck a fluid.
At its end, the syringe ends in a cannula where a hollow
needle can be attached: in this way the instrument is
used to introduce or remove liquid from the body of a
person or an animal.
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24. Dropper: Instrument to pour a liquid drop by

drop that consists of a small glass or plastic tube
with a piece of rubber at one of its ends and
finished by the other in a capillary way. It is used
to transfer small amounts of liquid by pouring it
drop by drop. In laboratories where chemicals are
used, they are widely used to add reagents, liquid
indicators or small amounts of product. Its use is
not recommended when precision is required in
the amount of liquid poured. For these cases there
are more appropriate instruments such as the
pipette or the burette.

25. Suppository: They are preparations that

contain one or more drugs dissolved or dispersed
in a mass, which can be soluble or dispersible in
water. They are usually administered in a single
dose for local action or systemic absorption of the
drug. They are solid bodies of various weights and
shapes, adapted to be inserted into the rectum,
vagina, or urethra. They generally melt, soften, or
dissolve on contact with body temperature.

26. Adhesive patch: piece of paper, cloth or any other

material that can be glued, sewn or adhered to an object in
order to cover a hole or a tear, it is a multilayer system that
consists of the following parts: waterproof covering sheet,
reservoir of active principle or matrix, adhesive and a
plastic sheet that must be removed before application. It
also contains promoter substances that facilitate the
absorption of the drug.

27. Apósito adhesivo: venda adhesiva, curita o tirita, es

una cinta adhesiva de corta extensión con un apósito
esterilizado en el centro, utilizada para el tratamiento de
heridas pequeñas. A dressing is a sterile compress or
pad that is used primarily to cover and protect a wound
or ulcer, absorb its exudate, and promote healing. In the
market you can find different types of dressings to use in
your medicine cabinet, each one having its own
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characteristics and details. Depending on how deep your injury is, where it is located,
the type of tissue, etc., some will be more effective than others.

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Patient problem medication

Mr. Gupta: abdominal pain painkiller.
Mr. Gill: respiratory tract infection antibiotic.
Mr. Sawyer: constipation laxative.
Mr. Thomas: skin infection antibiotic.
Mr. Cheong: allergy antihistamine.

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Reading:
1. Can you name any deadly infectious diseases that have spread around the
world?
1. Chagas disease.
2. Leprosy.
3. Avian Flu.
4. MERS-CoV.
5. SARS.
6. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.gg.
7. Ebola virus disease.
8. Marburg virus disease.
9. Lassa fever.
10. Middle East Coronavirus Respiratory Syndrome.
11. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
12. Zika.
3. What is the latest news on bird flu?
Bird flu is the disease caused by the infection of type A avian (bird) influenza (flu)
virus. This virus is found naturally among waterfowl around the world and can infect
domestic poultry. and to other birds and other animal species.
The most common form of contagion of this type of flu is through contact with infected
birds. It can also be passed from person to person. Symptoms begin to manifest
within two to eight days and can resemble a common cold. The patient may have a
cough, fever, sore throat and headache, muscle aches, and shortness of breath. The
disease has a high mortality rate among humans. Some antiviral drugs, if taken
within two days of the onset of symptoms, can help.
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Avian influenza: H10N3: the first human case of infection with this strain of bird flu
detected in China. A 41-year-old Chinese man is the first human case of infection
with a rare strain of bird flu.
Authorities did not provide details on how the man was infected, but the H10N3 strain
is not believed to be easily transmitted from human to human.
This resident of the city of Zhenjiang, east China, was diagnosed last week, although
according to the Beijing National Health Commission (NHC) he had been admitted
to the hospital on April 28.
He came in with a fever and other symptoms, but has now recovered and is ready
to be discharged. There are many strains of bird flu and it is not uncommon for cases
to appear among people who work with poultry.

Updated June 2021.

https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-internacional-57308075
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