We use “should” to give advice or say what is a good idea. “Should” is a modal verb, so it has no -s and is followed by the base verb: You should rest. She should see a doctor.

Negative: shouldn’t (should not): You shouldn’t work so much. Question: Should I call the doctor? What should I do?

Other ways to give advice: Why don’t you…? If I were you, I’d… You’d better… (stronger).

“Must” and “have to” both express obligation. “Must” often comes from the speaker (a personal rule or strong advice): I must call my mother. “Have to” is about rules or external obligation: I have to wear a mask in the hospital. In the past we use “had to”.

Be careful with negatives! “Mustn’t” means it is forbidden: You mustn’t smoke here. “Don’t have to” means it is not necessary: You don’t have to come early; the doctor is not busy.

Questions: Do I have to make an appointment? Does he have to stay in bed?

Describe the problem: I have a headache. My back hurts. I feel dizzy. I’ve got a temperature. How long: It started two days ago. I’ve had it since Monday. Questions you can ask: How often should I take it? Are there any side effects? Do I have to stay in bed? When should I come back?

• How do you feel today?
• How often do you go to the doctor?
• What do you do when you have a cold?
• Do you exercise? What do you do?
• How many hours do you sleep?
• What is your favourite healthy food?
• Do you drink enough water?
• What do you do to relax?
• Do you take any vitamins?
• Do you have a favourite herbal tea?
• What helps you when you have a headache?
• Is there a pharmacy near your home?

• What advice would you give someone who is always tired?
• What advice would you give someone who is stressed at work?
• What should we do to stay healthy?
• Tell me about the last time you were ill. What did you do?
• What do you think are good and bad habits for health?
• What sports or activities are good for your body and mind?
• How do you feel when you hear your favourite music?
• What kind of food should we eat more or less of?
• What do you have to do every day for your health?
• What rules in a hospital are important, and why?
• How do you look after your mental health?
• What does a good doctor do?

• What does a healthy life mean to you?
• Is health more important than money? Why?
• Should the government pay for medicine and doctors for everyone?
• How can technology help us stay healthy?
• Is it better to prevent illness or to treat it? Why?
• How do stress and sleep influence our life?
• What health advice from your grandparents do you still follow?
• If you could change one habit to improve your health, what would it be?

• How often should we go to the doctor?
• What do you do when you have a cold?
• How much water should we drink every day?
• What must you do when you have a headache?
• Do you have to take any vitamins or medicine?
• What should I eat when I feel tired?
• How many hours should adults sleep?
• Do you do any sport to stay healthy?
• What do you do to relax after a hard day?
• Have you got a healthy routine? What is in it?
• What must people never do when they are ill?
• What do you do when you feel stressed?

• Is it more important to be healthy in body or in mind?
• Should sugar and fast food be more expensive? Why?
• Should schools teach children about health?
• Who should take care of old people: family or the state?
• What is the best advice for a healthy life?
• Is a free medical system better than a paid one?
• What do you think about people who never go to the doctor?
• What should you do to be happier every day?

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