General English Level 1 V 3

UNIT 05 Keeping well TOPIC 04 Seeing the doctor

	LISTENING 07 Seeing the doctor
	These people are seeing the doctor.

Doctor:	Hello Chiara, what's the problem?
Chiara:	I've got a rash on my feet and it won't go away.
Doctor:	What's it like?
Chiara:	It's red and itchy. I can't dance with sore feet.
Doctor:	Mmmm. I'll give you some ointment. It's very good.
Chiara:	Oh, thank you, Doctor.
Doctor:	Rub the ointment on every four hours or more often if you like.
Chiara:	OK. Will the rash go away soon? I have to get back to work.
Doctor:	It should be gone in one or two days.
Chiara:	That's great. Thanks again.


It should be gone	I think it will be gone

Joanne:	Hello Doctor.
Doctor:	And what's the matter with you, Joanne?
Joanne:	My stomach hurts. I get a really bad pain after I eat.
Doctor:	Have you taken any medicine for it?
Joanne:	Yes. I bought some medicine from the chemist but it didn't help much.
Doctor:	Right. I'll give you some medicine.
Joanne:	How much medicine should I take?
Doctor:	Take 10 ml before each meal. It should stop your pain.
Joanne:	Oh, that'd be great. Thanks, Doctor.

Doctor:	Hello, John. What's wrong with you?
John:	My eyes are infected. They're very red and sore.
Doctor:	Let me see. Yes, you're right. You need some drops.
John:	What do I have to do?
Doctor:	You must put four drops in each eye three times a day.
John:	That's great. I can't wait for my eyes to stop hurting. They're so painful.
Doctor:	Don't worry, they'll be better very soon.
John:	Thanks, Doctor.

Dr Smith:	Hi Ellen, what's the matter with you?
Ellen:	I've got a bad headache.
Dr Smith:	OK. I'll give you some tablets to stop the pain.
Ellen:	Thanks, Dr Smith.
Roberta:	How often does she have to take them?
Dr Smith:	She should take one tablet every five hours before food.
Ellen:	I can't swallow tablets. They're too big.
Dr Smith:	Have them with some lemonade. That will help.
Ellen:	Oh, yes it will. Thanks, Dr Smith.

Now go to 08 READING Medicine labels.