 Lesson
11 - At the Doctor’s Office
Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for
students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL)
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At the Doctor’s Office
DOCTOR: What seems to be the problem?
CATHY: Well, I have a bad cough and a sore
throat. I also have a headache.
DOCTOR: How long have you had these
symptoms?
CATHY: About three days now. And I’m
really tired, too.
DOCTOR: Hmm. It sounds like you’ve got the
flu. Take aspirin every four hours and get plenty of rest. Make sure you drink
lots of fluids. Call me if you’re still sick next week.
CATHY: OK, thanks. |
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Conversation Notes |
- What seems to be the problem? means “What is the
problem?” Notice that the intonation falls at the end of the question. The
doctor wants information, not a “yes/no” answer.
- Well is used as an introductory word. Notice how the
vowel is drawn out, to sound like “Weeeeeell …” This can be used as a way to
“buy time” while you think about what you want to say next.
- A bad cough … a sore throat … a headache: Notice the
article “a” before each symptom.
- About is used to mean “more or less.” It’s used here to
give an estimate of time.
- Take aspirin … get rest … Make sure … Call me: Notice
the doctor uses the simple tense here to give instructions. This is the
imperative form of the verb.
- Still sick means “continue to be sick.”
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Source: U.S. State Department |
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