UNIT 2: YOUR BODY AND YOU
Lesson 7: Communication and Culture

I. Communication
Task 1: Look at the pictures

Which parts/ systems of the body does each activity possibly benefit?
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• Systems of the body: skeletal system; circulatory system; respiratory system…
• Parts of the body: bones; arms; shoulder; nose,…

I. Communication

Task 2: Discuss the activities in the pictures and say why they are healthy
• Sunbathing is helpful because:
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get enough vitamin D
stimulate bones
help blood circulate better
reduce blood pressure
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I. Communication

Task 2: Discuss the activities in the pictures and say why they are healthy

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• Doing exercises is good for our
health because:
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strengthen our bones and muscles
control our weight
make us sleep better
reduce stress
digest the food quickly
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I. Communication

Task 2: Discuss the activities in the pictures and say why they are healthy
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• Swimming is healthy because:
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help us to control our breath
stimulate bones
help us burn calories
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I. Communication

Task 3: Choose a system of the body and make a list of all the possible
activities that are good for it.

II. Culture

II. Culture

Task 1: Read about some traditional health beliefs and practices in
Vietnam and Indonesia

VIETNAM

INDONESIA

-Ailments are caused by an
imbalance of yin and yang

-Illness are caused either naturally
or personally

-Herbal medicines and indigenous
folk practices used to treat the sick.

-Traditional treatments, herbs and
therapies used to treat the sick.

-Goals to restore the yin and yang
balance

-Goals to restore normal, proper
and comfortable condition

-Previously thought ineffective but
recent evidence shows positive
health outcomes

-Efficient, safe, cost-effective,
affordable and accessible,
especially for the poor.

II. Culture
Task 2: Discuss the similarities and differences in health beliefs and
practices between the two countries.

VIETNAM

INDONESIA

-Ailments are caused by an
imbalance of yin and yang

-Illness are caused either naturally
or personally

-Herbal medicines and indigenous
folk practices used to treat the sick.

-Traditional treatments, herbs and
therapies used to treat the sick.

-Goals to restore the yin/yang
balance

-Goals to restore normal, proper
and comfortable condition

-Previously thought ineffective but
recent evidence shows positive
health outcomes

-Efficient, safe, cost-effective,
affordable and accessible,
especially for the poor.

VIETNAM

INDONESIA

-Ailments are caused by an
imbalance of yin and yang

-Illness are caused either naturally
or personally

-Herbal medicines and
indigenous folk practices used to
treat the sick.

-Traditional treatments, herbs and
therapies used to treat the sick.

-Goals to restore the yin/yang
balance

-Goals to restore normal, proper
and comfortable condition

-Previously thought ineffective but
recent evidence shows positive
health outcomes

-Efficient, safe, cost-effective,
affordable and accessible,
especially for the poor.

VIETNAM

INDONESIA

-Ailments are caused by an
imbalance of yin and yang

-Illness are caused either naturally
or personally

-Herbal medicines and indigenous
folk practices used to treat the sick.

-Traditional treatments, herbs and
therapies used to treat the sick.

-Goals to restore the yin/yang
balance

-Goals to restore normal, proper
and comfortable condition

-Previously thought ineffective but
recent evidence shows positive
health outcomes

-Efficient, safe, cost-effective,
affordable and accessible,
especially for the poor.

II. Culture

Task 3: Do you know any traditional therapy (treatment without
medicine)?
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy
• Acupressure
• Yoga….

Doctor+Panic

Thank you for your attention

I. Communication

Task 3: Choose a system of the body and make a list of all the possible
activities that are good for it.
• Circulatory system:
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+ Walking
+ Jogging
+ Practicing yoga
+ Eating oily fish
+ Maintaining a healthy weight

I. Communication

Task 3: Choose a system of the body and make a list of all the possible
activities that are good for it.
• Digestive system:

• Walking
• Limiting fatty foods
• Avoiding the bad habits: smoking,
alcohol
• Doing exercises regularly
• Drinking water

I. Communication

Task 3: Choose a system of the body and make a list of all the possible
activities that are good for it.
• Respiratory system:
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Increase your walking speed
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoid smoking and smoker lungs
Learn yoga

I. Communication

Task 3: Choose a system of the body and make a list of all the possible
activities that are good for it.
• Nervous system:
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Mediation
Aerobic exercises
Jogging and running
Learn yoga
Group classes

I. Communication

Task 3: Choose a system of the body and make a list of all the possible
activities that are good for it.
• Skeletal system:
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Weight training/ Weight lifting
Walking + Hiking
Jogging
Climbing stairs
Tennis
Dancing