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Today we're going to talk more about some common health problems
Good! You both did a great job with the pronunciation
Which of these health problems have you had recently?
Some sort of "ulcer" on my mouth
Okay ... so what do you do for these health problems?
So what do you do for you health problems?
You have a headache and a cough..
You have insomnia and ulcers on your mouth
Have you had any of these recently, Kelly?
Haha, stomach ache!
Maybe you should go to a doctor?
"It's the first time I heard that garlic and chicken stock....
can be helpful for a cold.
This is a type of "folk medicine"
Exactly... like that.
I kind of want to try to some garlic soup now
For people who like to cook
The word "chicken stock" is very important
We also have "beef stock" and "vegetable stock" as well..
"stock" is a type of soup made my boiling bones in water.
Yes, Chinese people thing that chicken is not good for a cold
Western people always have chicken stock for a cold
They shouldn't drink chicken stock.
Yes, cultural difference.
Ok.. let's move on
Today's grammar is called "Infinitive Compliments"
Usually they start with "It is"
and are followed by the "compliment"
Which is a piece of advice
Those are the three most common..
For example, if I tell you ... "I have had an upset stomach for many days."
"It's important to have dinner on time."
That's true!
Let's look at the book
Problem number 1: Sore throat.
It's important to drink lots of liquids.
It's a good idea to go to bed and rest.
That was an example
Let me ask you a real one.
"The flu"
What should someone do for the flu?
Good, it's important to take some aspirin.
How about "a burn"
I think Aspirin is often used for fever, but it can also be used for pain?
I don't take it often either
Ok... so this grammar can be used in OTHER situations as well...
It's not just for health
For example.... if I tell you, "I just won $100,000 dollars in the lottery"
Do you know lottery? 中国彩票
Yes, $100,000 is not too much
Haha... like my father.
Not every day, but my father loves the lottery
Only when it goes above $100,000,000 dollars
Last week it was $440,000,000 ... very high
Neither do I ...
So there are lots of places where we can give some advice using this grammar
"My daughter is starting high school this year"
What is some advice you can give the girl?
Haha, everyone gave her that advice already!
It's important to study hard
It's a good idea to make smart friends.
It's a good idea to avoid boys until she graduates.
It's a good idea to stay positive.
"It's a good idea to finish your homework on-time."
It's important to ask for help if you don't understand anything."
Just like you said!
It's a good idea to get up early and go to sleep early."
Okay ... so tomorrow we'll do Part 5 and 7
Both of them are also review from about 3 months ago ..
So we will try to go quickly
But they're important, so if we need to review, we will.
