1. The lymphatic system video: Look at the questions and answer them, then watch the video to see
whether you answers were correct.


1.      Why is sometimes the lymphatic system referred to as the immune system?

2.      Where is the excessive fluid which leaks during diffusion collected?

3.      What happens to lymph in lymph nodes?

4.      Why do doctors feel your lymph nodes when they examine you?

5.      Where is the thymus located and what is its function?

6.      Which lymphatic organ helps the organism to get rid of old red blood cells?

7.      How can spleen help you if you are haemorrhaging?

8.      What makes the lymph move?


3. Patient with hypertension

You have a patient with hypertension. Her name is Ms Sweet, she is 52 years old. She is 162 cm tall
and weighs 112 kg. She enjoys eating junk food, and gave up swimming 5 years ago because she has
too much work both in her job and at home. She is an occasional smoker and cannot live with at
least 5 cups of coffee a day. What would you recommend to her?


4. Match the parts of sentences below and finish them so that you give advice to Ms Sweet. Which of
these sentences are suggestions and which ‘strong advice’?

You will need                        of -ing

Have you ever                        tried to…

Have you ever thought          and do…

I would strongly                    have to…

It is better for                                     to stop -ing

You might                              want to…

You could try                                    you if you…

You are going to                    advise you to…


5. Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given in brackets. The word must be
spelled correctly.

1.      The lymphatic system engages in ________________ of fats. (ABSORB)

2.      Aortic valve stenosis is a disease caused by ________________ opening of the aortic valve.
(COMPLETE)

3.      Atherosclerosis is a general term for ________________ of the arteries. (HARD)

4.      It endangers a person’s life if ________________ materials accumulate on the walls of
arteries. (FAT)

5.      A stroke may cause memory ________________ (LOSE), speech ________________ (IMPAIR) or even
________________ (DIE).

6.      The rupture of atherosclerotic plaque may cause ________________ of a coronary artery.
(BLOCK)

7.      Heart attack often presents as chest pain, ________________ (SHORT) of breath and
________________ (ANXIOUS).

8.      Hypertension may cause kidney ________________ (FAIL).

9.      ________________ heart disease affects the heart muscle. (INFLAME)


6. Language of discussion


Expressing opinion                                                    Clarifying your ideas






Agreeing                                                                    Disagreeing