Complete the text below with one of the words or expressions from the box.

fall ill • recuperate • examine • operate • take exercise • suffer • refer • treat • look after • keep fit • get well • cure • pick up

Most people believe it’s very important to 1. in order to 2., but even the fittest person can sometimes 3., no matter how hard they 4. their health. If you do become ill, of course you want to 5. as soon as possible. With most minor illness, such as a cold or flu, it’s usually possible to 6. yourself by taking lots of rest and drinking plenty of liquid. However, if you 7. from something more serious, you will have to go to your doctor. He will 8. you and, if possible, 9. you with medicine which you can 10. from your local chemist. If you have an unusual illness, your doctor may 11. you to a specialist or a hospital, who may decide to 12. on you if your illness is serious. You will then have to 13., and this can take a long time.