At the doctor’s

Task 1: Listen and write.

Doctor: (1) ________________________, Mrs Jones. What seems to be the
problem?
Patient: Well doctor, I’ve got a sore throat and a bad (2)__________________.
I’ve also so got a (3)________________________.
D: How long have you had these symptoms?
P: About four days now. And I’m feeling really (4)_____________________ too.
D: It sounds like you’ve got the flu. Take two aspirin every four hours. You should
also get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids. If you don’t feel better in a couple
of days, give me a call.
P: Thank you, (5)______________________.
Task 2: Make your own dialogue using the useful language below to help you
with ideas. You can use your ideas.
Doctor Patient
Hi. What’s the matter? I have a pain in my … / I’ve got a/an
…
What happened? I kicked… / jumped … / landed on…
Let me see. Ouch!
It sounds like you’ve got … Yes, of course.
You have to take some aspirin / take Thank you. Goodbye.
cough syrup / stay in bed…
If you don’t feel better in a couple of
days, call me. Goodbye.
 Problems Advice
a headache take some aspirin
a cough take cough syrup
a sore throat gargle with warm, salty water
a backache take vitamin D and calcium
a fever stay in bed and rest
a toothache use dental floss
a cold drink lots of liquid
a stomachache do not drink coffee, tea or alcohol