Read the conversation below on suggestions and offering help.

Conversation 1
Sam : Hey, you look not well. Are you okay?
John : My stomach hurts.
Sam : Do you need anything, like a medicine maybe?
John : Yes, please.
Sam : I will get that for you.
John : Thank you.
A few minutes later ........
Sam : There is no medicine for upset stomach in our medicine storage box, but I bring this
eucalyptus oil for you. Just rub it on your belly. It can ease the pain.
John : Thanks.
Sam : If the pain persists, you should see a doctor.
John : Okay.

Conversation 2
Sarah : I notice that you have been coughing.
Dewi : I am sorry if my cough disturb you.
Sarah : No, it doesn’t at all. I am just concerned about your health. Are you okay?
Dewi : Actually, I feel sick. I keep coughing and my head is killing me.
Sarah : Maybe you should go home and have a lie-down.
Dewi : I want to go home so bad, but I have to finish this report today.
Sarah : Is there anything I can do for you, like getting you an aspirin or a cup of tea?
Dewi : I think an aspirin will do.
Sarah : I’ll get it for you.
Dewi : Thanks.

Conversation 3
Ratih : Good afternoon, midwife.
Midwife : Good afternoon, ma’am. What can I do for you?
Ratih : I want to have my pregnancy examined.
Midwife : Is it your first pregnancy?
Ratih : Yes, it’s the first pregnancy that I have had for two months.
Midwife : Okay. Now, what is your name?
Ratih : I am Ratih.
Midwife : Do you have any problems with your present pregnancy?
Ratih : Yes, I have stomachache, nausea and a little headache.
 Midwife : How long have you felt them?
Ratih : It’s about two days.
Midwife : That is not good for your digestion. You are pale and sick.
Ratih : Really? What about my pregnancy?
Midwife : Don’t worry, I will examine you now.
Ratih : OK.
After a few minutes .....
Midwife : OK, it’s done. Your baby is fine but you are still weak. I will give you some medicine to
prevent nausea.
Ratih : Thank you very much.
Midwife : You are welcome. Are there anything I can help for you?
Ratih : Yes, what should I do?
Midwife : You should eat regularly and eat nutritious food, and you must take a rest and I am sure
that you will be okay.
Ratih : Thank you once again.
Midwife : You’re welcome ma’am.

Now answer these questions.

Conversation 1.
1. Why is Sam not well?
2. What did John offer to help Sam?
3. What did John get in the storage box?
4. What is John’s suggetsion to Sam?
5. Do you think Sam will be okay?

Conversation 2.
1. What happens to Dewi?
2. What did she feel?
3. What did Sarah suggest?
4. Why did Dewi refuse to go home?
5. What did Sarah get for Dewi?

Conversation 3.
1. Why did Ratih want to see the midwife?
2. How old is Ratih’s pregnancy?
3. What are Ratih’s problems with her pregnancy?
4. What is the result of the examination?
5. What did the midwife suggest to Ratih?