Unit 3: Health and Wellness – Class 10 English Guide
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Health and Wellness
Reading I
A Letter from a Patient
A. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.
| Column "A" | Column "B" |
|---|---|
| a. nightmare | i. treatment using drugs |
| b. pediatric | ii. a thing that is regarded as more important than others |
| c. intravenous | iii. a very unpleasant or frightening experience |
| d. priority | iv. relating to the medical care of children |
| e. medications | v. into or connected to a vein |
| f. confidante | vi. in need of special care, support, or protection protection |
| g. deprivation | vii. very bad or unpleasant |
| h. vulnerable | viii. the lack of something considered to be a necessity |
| i. dreadful | ix. a person with whom private matters and problem are discussed |
Answer:
a. nightmare ⇝ iii. a very unpleasant or frightening experience
b. pediatric ⇝ iv. relating to the medical care of children
c. intravenous ⇝ v. into or connected to a vein
d. priority ⇝ ii. a thing that is regarded as more important than others
e. medications ⇝ i. treatment using drugs
f. confidante ⇝ ix. a person with whom private matters and problem are discussed
g. deprivation ⇝ viii. the lack of something considered to be a necessity
h. vulnerable ⇝ vi. in need of special care, support, or protection protection
i. dreadful ⇝ vii. very bad or unpleasant
B. Write True for true and False for false statements.
a. The sender of the letter was happy with the service of the health workers. False
b. The staff of different departments in the hospital had harmonious relationships with each other. False
c. The hospital staff were concerned with the requirements of the sick child. False
d. The staff of the hospital shared their personal feelings with the writer. False
e. The chart was unclear about the patient's gender. True
f. The author took the mistakes of the health workers normally. False
g. The writer seems to be more sincere in her duty than the hospital staff. True
C. Answer the following questions.
a. What was the nightmare for the author?
Answer: The nightmare for the author was about mistreatment, delayed service, unsystematic way of overall hospital management.
b. What do you think the main purpose of this letter is?
Answer: I think the main purpose of this letter is to reveal the issues and the problems of the community hospital to the concerned department for better management.
c. According to the author, what was the main weakness of the hospital staff?
Answer: According to the author, the main weaknesses of the hospital staff were misbehavior, mistreatment, irresponsibility, lack of monitoring and evaluation.
d. Did the nurses really say "your daughter is not a priority"? Why did the author think so?
Answer: No, the nurses actually didn't say "your daughter is not a priority." But, from their expression "I am so busy today", the author understood that her sick daughter was not their priority.
e. What do the patients and their families expect from the health workers?
Answer: The patients and their families expect proper treatment, empathy and polite behavior from the health workers.
f. List the questions that the author was asked frequently in the hospital.
Answer: The author was frequently asked the following questions in the hospital:
- Was your daughter premature?- Was your delivery normal?
g. Why did the health workers make gender error about the author's daughter?
Answer: The health workers made gender error about the author's daughter because her daughter was in a diaper in hospital most of the time. Moreover, they didn't pay attention to the paper work which indicated her daughter's gender either.
h. According to the author, how do people perceive the career of health workers.
Answer: According to the author, people perceive the career of health workers as insensitive and unskilled, not much trained.
D. If you become a health worker in the future, what would be your priority? How would you treat your patients and their families?
Answer:
Grammar I
A. Study the following table. Observe how the imperative sentences change from direct speech to indirect speech.
| Direct Speech | Indirect Speech |
|---|---|
| She said, "Keep Quiet!" | She instructed me to keep quiet. |
| "Please close the window," the teacher said. | The teacher asked me to close the window. |
| The doctor said, "Don't overeat." | The doctor urged me not to overeat. |
| She said, "Take a test next week." | She advised them to take the test the following week. |
| He said, "Take a taxi home." | He insisted on us to take a taxi home. |
| He said to me, "Please wait here till I return." | He requested me to wait there till he returned. |
| Pranik said, "Let's go out". | Pranik suggested that we should go out. |
| I said to him, "Excuse me, sir." | I begged him to excuse me. |
B. Change the following sentences into indirect speech. The beginning of each sentence is given.
a. "Please, help me fix this machine."
→ She requested me to help her fix that machine.
→ The electrician requested me not to switch on the fan.
c. "Help me with my homework, please."
→ My friend requested me to help him with his homework.
d. "Lend me some money, please,"
→ She requested me to lend him some money.
e. "Do your homework!"
→ The teacher told me to do my homework.
f. "Don't smoke!"
g. "Don't make a mess!"
→ My mother forbade me to make a mess.
Writing I
The letter in Reading I talks about different weaknesses of the health care workers in a hospital. Imagine you are one of the staff of the hospital. Now, write an email to the patient's mother apologising for your behaviour. Assure her that there will be improvement in the services your hospital provides.
Answer:
The letter in Reading I talks about different weaknesses of the health care workers in a hospital. Imagine you are one of the staff of the hospital. Now, write an email to the patient's mother apologising for your behaviour. Assure her that there will be an improvement in the services your hospital provides.
From: nischalgurung2025@gmail.com
To: priyakafle005@gmail.com
Subject: Apology for your unpleasant experience during your hospital stay
Dear Priya,
I am writing this email to apologize for the experience that you and your daughter had during your stay at our hospital. We are deeply sorry for the shortcomings in the services we provided during your time here.
We understand that as healthcare workers, our primary responsibility is to provide the best possible care to our patients. However, we fell short of your expectations and for that, we are truly sorry.
We acknowledge the fact that we made mistakes and we take full responsibility for them. Please rest assured that we are taking immediate steps to rectify our shortcomings and to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
As a hospital staff member, I can assure you that we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. We understand the trust that you have placed in us and we are determined to live up to your expectations.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience or discomfort that you and your daughter experienced during your stay at our hospital. We hope that you will give us another opportunity to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to excellence in health care.
Sincerely,
Nischal Gurung
Reading II
A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life
Exercise
A. Consult a dictionary or the internet and define the following words/phrases.
a. wonderfood
b. cardiovascular diseases
c. bioeconomy
d. demographic change
e. multidisciplinary approach
f. economic inequalities
g. neurological disorders
h. biomarkers
Answer:
b. cardiovascular diseases - It refers to the disease/health condition which affects our heart and blood vessels.
c. bioeconomy - An economic system that uses biological resources, organisms, and principles to generate products, services, and economic value.
d. demographic change - It is the change in population size and structure caused by birth, death and migration.
e. multidisciplinary approach - An approach that involves the collaboration and integration of insights, methods, and knowledge from multiple disciplines or fields of study to address a complex issue or problem.
f. economic inequalities - Differences among individuals in terms of their wealth or money.
g. neurological disorders - Medical conditions that affect the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
h. biomarkers - It is a biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease.
B. Complete the sentences below with one of the words in red from the text above.
Answer:
a. The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.b. The organization held its annual conference in New York this year. The health ministers of more than forty countries attended it.
c. It is innovation that makes any organization a successful one.
d. Your life changes dramatically if you perform well in your study.
e. Mr. Gurung is leaving the job because of chronic/cardiovascular disease.
f. Early diagnosis of a disease helps us to cure it soon.
g. We have faced unprecedented level of climate change at present.
h. The patient may need blood work or other biomarkers to determine his specific health problem.
i. The world looked for different multidisciplinary approaches to find the solution to COVID-19.
C. Choose the best alternatives to complete the following sentences.
a. The greatest public health challenge at present is ...........
i. cancerii. diabetes
iii. obesity
iv. cardiovascular disease
Answer: iii. obesity
b. The Joint Programming Initiative will bring the of member states together.
i. lifestyleii. economy
iii. challenge
iv. Knowledge
Answer: iv. Knowledge
c. The health care innovation chain begins from ..........
i. researchersii. biomarkers
iii. diagnostics
iv. Regulators
Answer: i. researchers
d. The need behind multidisciplinary approach is .........
i. the unchanged pattern of food purchase and consumption.ii. the lack of effective treatments for patients.
iii. the poor quality of life.
iv. the lack of progress in research and innovation.
Answer: iv. the lack of progress in research and innovation.
e. Through this speech, the speaker wants to ..........
i. open the conference on the Joint Programming Initiativeii. invite new public health challenge
iii. launch the programme 'A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life'
iv. appeal the members of EU for collaboration for research and innovation
Answer: iv. appeal the members of EU for collaboration for research and innovation
D. Answer the following questions.
a. What topic is the speaker talking about when she says, "It's a topic that's never out of the media...?"
Answer: The speaker is talking about the Joint Programming Initiative "A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life."
b. According to the speaker, what is the cause of obesity among children in the EU?
Answer: According to the speaker, the cause of obesity among children in the EU is the trend of poor diet and low physical activity, which has worsened over the last three decades.
c. What should people do to prevent themselves from the diseases like type 2 diabetes?
Answer: To prevent themselves from diseases like type 2 diabetes, people should adopt better lifestyles and healthier diets.
d. What is Horizon 2020?
Answer: Horizon 2020 is Europe's 80-billion-euro research and innovation program designed to tackle society's biggest challenges. It focuses on areas such as food safety, the bioeconomy, health, demographic change, and wellbeing.
e. Why is research very important to fight against the health challenges?
Answer: Research is very important to fight against the health challenges because it provides insights into how diseases can be prevented, how they progress, early diagnosis, and the development of effective treatments.
f. What result can Horizon 2020 give if it is implemented effectively?
Answer: If Horizon 2020 is implemented effectively, it can fund the very best research on nutrition, health, diet-related diseases, and aging. It aims to translate the knowledge gained into innovative and effective products, treatments, services, and strategies to benefit patients and prevent diseases.
g. What results does the speaker expect from the conference?
Answer: The speaker expects the conference to result in innovative ideas and interesting discussions, leading to progress in research and innovation for healthy diets and healthy lives.
h. Do you think that the people of the EU will be benefitted by this conference? If yes, what benefits will they get?
Answer: Yes, I think that the people of the EU will be benefitted by this conference in the following ways:
Members of EU will collaborate for research and innovation which will result into prevention, diagnosis and cure of many diseases.- There will be excellent progress on healthy diets and healthy lifestyles.
- There will be best research on nutrition, health-related diseases and ageing.
- All the patients will benefit due to innovative and effective products, treatment, services and strategies.
E. Draft a short speech entitled, ‘Importance of Exercise for Healthy Life’.
Answer:
"Importance of Exercise for Healthy Life"
Exercise is not just about losing weight or building muscles; it is about nurturing our bodies and minds. Engaging in regular exercise has numerous benefits that extend beyond the physical realm. It boosts our energy levels, enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens our bones and muscles, and improves flexibility and coordination.
Regular exercise also has a profound impact on our mental health. It reduces stress and anxiety, uplifts our mood, and promotes better sleep. Exercise releases endorphins, often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, which contribute to a sense of happiness and overall mental well-being. It acts as a natural antidepressant, aiding in the prevention and management of mental health conditions.
Moreover, exercise is a powerful tool in disease prevention. It plays a vital role in reducing the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It helps in maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improves insulin sensitivity, and supports a strong immune system.
Incorporating exercise into our daily routine does not necessarily require expensive gym memberships or extensive equipment. Simple activities like walking, jogging, cycling, or engaging in sports can make a significant difference. The key is consistency and finding activities that we enjoy, as it increases the likelihood of sticking to our exercise regimen.
Additionally, exercise is not limited to a specific age group. It is essential for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults alike. Encouraging physical activity from a young age sets the foundation for a healthy lifestyle throughout life.
In conclusion, the importance of exercise for a healthy life cannot be emphasized enough. By making exercise a regular part of our lives, we invest in our well-being, both physically and mentally. It is an investment that pays off in terms of increased energy, improved mental health, disease prevention, and a higher quality of life.
Let us prioritize our health and make the conscious choice to incorporate exercise into our daily routines. Remember, a healthier life begins with a single step – a step towards an active and vibrant future.
Thank you.
Or,
Answer:
"Importance of Exercise for Healthy Life"
Thank you.
Grammar II
A. Circle the correct words to complete these sentences.
a. The doctor told me do/to do some exercise every day.
Answer: The doctor told me to do some exercise every day.
Answer: She said, “Don’t shout.”
c. The doctor forbade me to eat / not to eat junk food.
Answer: The doctor forbade me to eat junk food.
d. I told her, “To speak /Speak slowly.”
Answer: I told her, “Speak slowly.”
e. Sumina promised to tell no one /not to tell anyone.
Answer: Sumina promised not to tell anyone.
f. My mother said, “To get / Get out of bed early.”
Answer: My mother said, “Get out of bed early.”
g. The mountain guide warned him to take /not to take the oxygen cylinder.
Answer: The mountain guide warned him not to take the oxygen cylinder.
h. Sugam said to me, “Go/To go home and take a rest.”
Answer: Sugam said to me, “Go home and take a rest.”
i. He ordered us we go out /to get out of his way.
Answer: He ordered us to get out of his way.
j. The librarian requested them please do not make /not to make a noise.
Answer: The librarian requested them not to make a noise.
B. Change the following sentences into indirect speech. Use the reporting verbs in brackets.
a. “Bring some sugar, Punita,” she said. (ask)
Answer: She asked Punita to bring some sugar.
Answer: The teacher told students that they must submit their assignment soon.
c. “Remember to come early, Anu,” he said. (remind)
Answer: He reminded Anu to remember to come early.
d. “You should see a doctor, Mrs. Tamang,’ he said. (advise)
Answer: He advised Mrs. Tamang that she should see a doctor.
e. “Keep all the windows open, Nona,” my father said. (warn)
Answer: My father warned Nona to keep all the windows open.
f. “Go home, Prashun,” Furba said. (tell)
Answer: Furba told Prashun to go home.
C. Report the following sentences in direct speech.
a. The hermit said, “Don’t idle away your time.”
Answer: The hermit told me not to idle away my time.
Answer: Maan requested his friend to help him with money.
c. “Be not afraid, noble prince”, said the Guru.
Answer: The Guru advised the noble prince not to be afraid.
d. He said to me, “Let me do my work.”
Answer: He requested me to let him do his work.
e. The General said to his troops, “Guard the fort.”
Answer: The General ordered his troops to guard the fort.
f. Aaswin said to the teacher, “Please excuse me, madam.”
Answer: Aaswin requested the teacher to excuse him.
g. The guide said to the visitors, “Follow me carefully.”
Answer: The guide instructed the visitors to follow him carefully.
h. My teacher said to me, “Don’t look behind.”
Answer: My teacher advised me not to look behind.
i. Mother said to the daughter, “Get ready to receive the guests.”
Answer: Mother instructed the daughter to get ready to receive the guests.
j. The boy said to the daughter, “Get ready to receive the guests.”
Answer: The boy requested the rescuers to help him get out of the wall.
k. The teacher said to the boys, “Read silently.”
Answer: The teacher instructed the boys to read silently.
l. The coach said, “Let’s play a friendly football match.”
Answer: The coach suggested playing a friendly football match.
m. The monk said to us, “Give up bad habits.”
Answer: The monk advised us to give up bad habits.
n. Father said to me, “Do not tell a lie.”
Answer: Father instructed me not to tell a lie.
Writing Il
Obesity has become a matter of concern in recent years. Draft a speech on obesity based on the given guiding questions.
‘What are the primary causes of obesity?What are its consequences?
What should an individual do to avoid it?
Answer:
Obesity has emerged as a significant concern in recent years, and it is crucial to understand its causes, consequences, and prevention measures. The primary causes of obesity include sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Lack of physical activity and the consumption of processed foods contribute to weight gain.The consequences of obesity are far-reaching. It increases the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. Obesity can also take a toll on mental health, leading to low self-esteem, depression, and social isolation. Furthermore, it places a heavy economic burden on healthcare systems.
To prevent obesity, individuals should adopt healthy habits. This includes maintaining a balanced diet that incorporates fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats while limiting sugary and processed foods. Regular exercise is essential, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. Building a supportive environment with the help of family, friends, and healthcare professionals can provide guidance and motivation.
By taking proactive steps to combat obesity, we can improve our overall well-being and reduce the risk of associated health problems. Let us prioritize our health, make informed choices, and promote a culture of wellness in our communities. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for ourselves and future generations.
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