Put the following sentences in the correct order to form a testimonial of someone who managed to tackle the common cold. Elementy do uszeregowania: 1. On top of that, I had plenty of rest and, after a few days, I was sound and well., 2. It started with blocked nasal passages which made it difficult for me to breathe., 3. Last month I suffered from the worst common cold ever!, 4. Gargling salt water and using honey and ginger lozenges brought some relief., 5. Nasal irrigation helped but then the sore throat kicked in.

Group the elements according to the type of common cold remedies they refer to. 1. Antibiotics and antivirals Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. acupuncture or acupressure, 2. taking painkillers, 3. garlic remedies, 4. folk cold remedies, 5. saline drops or sprays, 6. zinc lozenges, 7. dmaging harmful bacteria, 8. unnecessarily prescribed medications, 9. gargling salt water, 10. drinking soups to promote drainage, 11. echinacea supplements, 12. sipping warm liquids, 13. over-the-counter medications, 14. pepper and orange peel ointments, 15. inhibit the ability of the pathogen to multiply 2. Other pharmaceutical products Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. acupuncture or acupressure, 2. taking painkillers, 3. garlic remedies, 4. folk cold remedies, 5. saline drops or sprays, 6. zinc lozenges, 7. dmaging harmful bacteria, 8. unnecessarily prescribed medications, 9. gargling salt water, 10. drinking soups to promote drainage, 11. echinacea supplements, 12. sipping warm liquids, 13. over-the-counter medications, 14. pepper and orange peel ointments, 15. inhibit the ability of the pathogen to multiply 3. Lifestyle remedies Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. acupuncture or acupressure, 2. taking painkillers, 3. garlic remedies, 4. folk cold remedies, 5. saline drops or sprays, 6. zinc lozenges, 7. dmaging harmful bacteria, 8. unnecessarily prescribed medications, 9. gargling salt water, 10. drinking soups to promote drainage, 11. echinacea supplements, 12. sipping warm liquids, 13. over-the-counter medications, 14. pepper and orange peel ointments, 15. inhibit the ability of the pathogen to multiply 4. Food supplements and herbal remedies Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. acupuncture or acupressure, 2. taking painkillers, 3. garlic remedies, 4. folk cold remedies, 5. saline drops or sprays, 6. zinc lozenges, 7. dmaging harmful bacteria, 8. unnecessarily prescribed medications, 9. gargling salt water, 10. drinking soups to promote drainage, 11. echinacea supplements, 12. sipping warm liquids, 13. over-the-counter medications, 14. pepper and orange peel ointments, 15. inhibit the ability of the pathogen to multiply 5. Alternative Medicine Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. acupuncture or acupressure, 2. taking painkillers, 3. garlic remedies, 4. folk cold remedies, 5. saline drops or sprays, 6. zinc lozenges, 7. dmaging harmful bacteria, 8. unnecessarily prescribed medications, 9. gargling salt water, 10. drinking soups to promote drainage, 11. echinacea supplements, 12. sipping warm liquids, 13. over-the-counter medications, 14. pepper and orange peel ointments, 15. inhibit the ability of the pathogen to multiply

Read the sentences related to the variety of different approaches to the common cold treatment and write the right words in the gaps. 1.     ATu uzupełnij     drugs can destroy some pathogens, but have no effect in treating the common cold. 2. Similarly, antibiotics, often offered with a doctor’s     pTu uzupełnij, are not effective in fighting this illness. 3. To ease your condition, all you can do is cure the irritating     sTu uzupełnij     resulting from the cold. 4. Lifestyle     rTu uzupełnij, such as eating plenty of fruit or using a machine called a cool-mist vaporiser, which diffuses water with herbal oils, can be most helpful.

Read the dialogue of a doctor and their patient complaining of the common cold. Five sentences are missing. In each gap (7.1–7.5) write a letter that corresponds to the missing sentence (A–F), so the text makes logical sense. One sentence doesn’t fit with any gap. Doctor: You mentioned some problems over the phone, but you were speaking so quietly that I could barely hear you. What seems to be wrong? Patient:     (7.1) Tu uzupełnij Doctor: Have you tried relieving this symptom in any way? Patient:     (7.2) Tu uzupełnij Doctor: I will give you a prescription for some painkillers and ginger lozenges, which should bring relief. Patient:     (7.3) Tu uzupełnij Doctor: Well, saline spray will help you with that. Try it once or twice per day. Do you have a cough? Patient: I have been struggling with this, especially at night. It improved when I elevated my pillow a bit. Doctor:     (7.4) Tu uzupełnij Patient: Do you think aromatherapy might help, too? Doctor:     (7.5) Tu uzupełnij Patient: Thank you, Doctor. I hope these will help and I will be able to get back to school soon. A – I would recommend that. Why don’t you use eucalyptus or peppermint oils? B – I tried gargling salt water, but so far this has helped very little. C – This horrible sore throat has been bothering me since yesterday, Doctor. D – I tried antiviral drugs, as I have heard they work. E – You might also try suppressants. I will add them to your prescription, too. F – Will these also help clear the blocked nose?