The human body and health (e.g. parts of the body, health and illness)

🏃‍♂️ Everyday Activities & the Human Body

What You’ll Learn

Explore how everyday actions affect the body, learn key body‑part vocabulary, and discover common health issues and how to stay healthy.

1️⃣ Body Parts (身体部位)

English Mandarin (拼音) Example Sentence
Head tóu 我把头放进袋子里。
I put my head in the bag.
Heart xīn 跑步让心脏更健康。
Running keeps the heart healthy.
Stomach tù 吃饭后胃会舒服。
The stomach feels good after eating.
Eyes yǎn 他看不?? 楚。
He can’t see clearly.
Exam Tip: When answering vocabulary questions, try to give a short Chinese sentence using the word. It shows you can use it in context.

2️⃣ Common Illnesses (常见疾?? )

  • Cold (感冒 gǎn mào): Runny nose, sore throat, sneezing.
  • Fever (发烧 fā shāo): Body temperature > 38°C.
  • Stomachache (胃痛 wèi tòng): Pain in the belly, often after eating.
  • Headache (头痛 tóu tòng): Pain in the head, can be caused by stress.

Analogy: Think of your body as a car. If the engine (heart) runs smoothly, the car (you) can drive far. But if the oil (blood) is low, the engine stalls.

Exam Tip: For listening tests, listen for keywords like “发烧” or “咳嗽” and match them with symptoms in the transcript.

3️⃣ Daily Health Habits (日常健康习惯)

  1. Exercise 30 minutes a day – 跑步、游泳或打篮球。
  2. Eat balanced meals – 蔬菜、水果、蛋白质。
  3. Drink 1.5–2 liters of water – 保持水分，像给身体加油。
  4. Sleep 8 hours – 睡眠是身体的重启按钮。
  5. Wash hands before meals – 防止细菌进? ?体?? 。
Exam Tip: In speaking tasks, describe your own routine using the verbs “跑步”, “吃饭”, “喝水”. Show you can talk about daily habits.

4️⃣ Speaking Practice (口语练习)

  • Describe a time you felt sick and what you did. “我感冒了，喝了温水，休息。”
  • Explain why exercise is good for the heart. “运动能让心脏更强壮。”
  • Talk about a healthy meal you ate today. “我吃了鸡胸肉、青菜和米饭。”
Exam Tip: Use the structure Subject + Verb + Object + Reason to make your sentences clear and complete.

5️⃣ Listening & Reading (听力与?? 读)

When you hear a dialogue about someone feeling unwell, listen for the key phrases:

  • “我头痛” – I have a headache.
  • “我发烧” – I have a fever.
  • “我需要休息” – I need to rest.

In reading passages, look for verbs that describe actions (e.g., 跑, 吃, 睡) and adjectives that describe feelings (e.g., 舒服, 疲倦).

Exam Tip: Skim the text first to find the topic sentence, then locate supporting details that answer the question.

6️⃣ Quick Review Checklist (快速复习?? 单)

  • Know the 10 most common body parts in Mandarin.
  • Can describe 4 common illnesses and their symptoms.
  • Can explain 5 healthy daily habits.
  • Can answer speaking questions using the “Subject + Verb + Object + Reason” structure.
  • Can identify key health-related words in listening passages.
Final Exam Tip: Practice speaking aloud with a friend or teacher. Record yourself and listen for pronunciation and fluency.

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