CHAPTER III

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

A. CONVERSATION
Pharmacist : Good morning. Can I help you?
Dharma : Yes, please.
Pharmacist : What are you looking for?
Dharma : I am looking for a medicine for my sister.
Pharmacist : What is your sister suffering from?
Dharma : I think she is suffering from fever. Could I have something for lowering her fever?
Pharmacist : Well, how old is your sister?
Dharma : She is 10 years old.
Pharmacist : Well, I suggest this syrup.
Dharma : How much is it?
Pharmacist : It is Rp.25.000
Dharma : Okey, I’ll take it.
Pharmacist : Here you are.
Answer the question based on the dialogue above.
1. What is the dialogue about?
2. What is Dharma looking for?
3. What is his sister suffering from?
4. What does the pharmacist suggest?
5. How much does the syrup cost?

B. GRAMMAR FOCUS: PRESENT CONTINUOUS

What are you looking for? I am looking for medicine for my sister.
What is your sister suffering from? She is suffering from toothache.
Why are they staying here? They are waiting for the doctors.
Are they listening to the teacher? No, they are not.
Yes, they are.
Is the dog barking at you? Yes, it is.
No, it is not.

Write the sentences with the verbs in the present continuous.

1. John and I ___________________ in a beautiful hotel. (stay)
2. Annie and Joe ______________________ a cake for tea. (make)
3. Spencer _________________________ at home today. (work)
4. I __________________________ for a letter from my parents. (wait)
5. You ________________________ too fast. (walk)
6. We _________________________ our next holiday (plan)
7. The girls _______________________ their grandmother today. (visit)
8. She __________________________ in her bedroom at the moment. (read)
9. I _____________________ to listen to the radio but it’s very noisy in here. (try)
10. The sun ________________________ beautifully today. (shine)
 Simple Present vs Present Continuous
1. Water __________________ at 100 degrees Celsius. (boil)
2. The water _____________________. Can you turn it off? (boil)
3. Look! That man ____________ to open the door of your car. (try)
4. Can you hear those people? What _________________? (they, talk about)
5. The moon ___________ round the earth in about 27 days. (go)
6. I usually ____________ to work by car. (go)
7. Paul is never late. He always _____________to work on time. (get)
8. The River Nile ____________ into the Mediterranean. (flow)
9. Rachel is in New York right now. ______________________ at the Park Hotel? (she.
Stay)
10. A: What _______________ (your brother/do)?
B: He’s an architect.

Describe the picture below by making sentences in Present Continuous.

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2. ..
3. ..
4. ..
5. ..

C. VOCABULARY
Types and forms of medication
Complete each sentence with a type of medicine!
A painkiller An antihistamine
A sedative A stimulant
An anti-inflammatory An antidepressant
An inoculation A laxative
An antibiotic A supplement

1. _______________________ kills bacteria and other germs.

2. _______________________ protects you against infectious diseases.
3. _______________________ relieves pain.
4. _______________________ reduces swelling.
5. _______________________ encourages bowel movements.
6. _______________________ provides a substance that the body lacks.
7. _______________________ treats allergies.
8. _______________________ increases activity in the body.
9. _______________________ reduces feelings of extreme sadness.
10. _______________________ makes you relaxed and sleepy.

Match the Dosage Form with its definition on the right side!
1. Aerosol a. A very small amount of liquid that forms
2. Drops a round shape
3. Inhaler b. A smooth, thick substance to rub on the
4. Liniment skin for healing.
5. Ointment c. An oily liquid to rub on painful body parts
6. Patch to reduce pain.
7. Pill d. A medication on material or cloth placed
8. Solution on the skin.
9. Suppository e. A small, round piece of medicine to be
10. Syrup swallowed without chewing.
f. A container with a liquid that is
administered in spray form.
g. A liquid in which another substance has
been dissolved.
h. A solid medicine which melts slowly in
the rectum or vagina.
i. A sweet, liquid medicine taken with a
spoon or cup.
j. A small device with medicine to breathe
in through the mouth.