《英語(yǔ)口語(yǔ)生存手冊(cè)》生活英語(yǔ)提高版Unit 21

Unit 21 Medical matters

Dilogues: A sport injury

Track 1 A game of hocky

B=Barry, J=Jenny, P=Paula

J: Which team is Sander Martens ?

B:The blues

J:Oh,Yes.come on Sander Martens ,come on Paula.

B:Are you Paula's mother?

J:No,her nanny.

B:Oh,I see, I'm sorry.

J:No,problem.Which child is yours?

B:No,no.no. I'm the sport teacher.

J:Oh,now it's my turn to be sorry.

B:Not at all.I'm Barry Hal ,by the way.

J:Nice to meet you.I'm Jenny Hunter

B:Are you from the United States?

J:That's right.

B:How long have been in England?

J:Since July.

B:Oh,come on ,Sander Martens, pass it to Paula.

J:Go on Paula.Watch out! Behind you! Aw!

B:That will be nasty. I think you should see if she's all right.

J:Yes.Paula

P:Hi,Jenny

B:Are you Ok,Paula?

P:I think so.but my ankle hurts

B:Em,it looks very swollen.I think you want to see a doctor.

J:I can take her.

P:Oh,Can't I finish the match?

B:No,paula. Mrs.Hunter, If I were you, I'll take her to the doctor ,right now.

J:Ok,I'll just get my car.

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Track 2 Treatment

D=Doctor

D:Does it hurt when I do this?

P:Aw, Yes, doctor.

D:Can you move your foot like this? Good.

J:What do you think,doctor?

D:I don't think there is anything broken. But you should take her to hospital for X-ray just to be sure. Just through here ,Paula, Mind your step.

P:Thanks

J:Paula,over here.

P:Hi,Jenny

J:Wow,That's a big bandage.

P:Yes.

J: Is anything Ok, doctor?

D:Yes,It's nothing broken,but her anklet is badly blue and swollen. I bandaged it ,but you should bring her back in two or three days until then she should take one of these tablet every four hours and you can give her painkillers when she needs them.

J:I see.Should she go to school tomorrow?

D:No,She can't go to school for the rest of the week. And she ought to rest as much as possible.

J:Ok, I make sure she does that.

D: Can I give your some advice on the next hocky play?

J:Of course, doctor

D:If Paula's going to play hocky, she should wear proper boots and thick socks

J:I see.Could you recommend good sock where I can buy those?

D:Yes, I recommend all sports for the socks and than any other sportswear

J:All sports? Is that sport store next to a station?

D:Yes,That's right,It's the best sport shopping in town.But I wouldn't buy the boots everywhere as you .You should get those from shoe shopping in the high street

J:All right.Thank you very much

D:You are welcome. And Paula keeps smiling,enjoy your hocky ,but stay out of trouble.

P:Thank you ,doctor.I'll try.

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Situations Track 3 At a chemist

M:Good afternoon Can I help you?

W:I need a remedy for an upset stomach

M:Are you also suffering from pain or fever?

W:No,no.but I've lost my appetite

M:Here are some capsules that should set your stomach

W:How many should I take?

M:Take two every six hours

W:Yes,yes,and I also have diarrhea(腹瀉)

M:I will give your some tablets that should make you feel better,one moment please.

Here, take these tablets three times a day,swallow them with water.

W:When should I take them?

M:Take one after each meal

W:How long should I continue taking them?

M:Take them for two days. If your symptoms persist for more than tow days,you should see a doctor. Also be sure to drink a lot of water to prevent dehydration

W:Thank you for your advice.Em.,how much is the tablets?

M:Four pounds

W:Here you are. And I need receipt please

M:Here is receipt. Thank you.

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Vocabulary:

Medical matters

Track four General:

Medical, surgery, doctor surgery, office ,doctor's office, ward(病房) Operating theater ; people in medicine , doctor, nurse, surgeon , consultant , specialist, porter , paramedic, physical therapist; psychiatrist, dentist, patient, chemist, pharmacist, common illnesses and injuries. Arthritis(關(guān)節(jié)炎)，asthma（哮喘），broken, bronchitis( 支氣管炎),cancer, chest infection,cold, diabetes(糖尿病). Flu, influenza (流行性感冒); food poisoning , fracture, heart attack, heart disease, injure,injury, pneumonia(肺炎), sprain, stroke(發(fā)作) ,symptoms, cough, cure, feel sick, hurt, noisy,pain, running nose, sore(潰瘍),treat , treatment, vomit, vomiting(嘔吐), organs and sceince? Appendix(闌尾), blood pressure.,bones,heart ,kidneys, liver, lungs, pulse, skin, stomach, medicine and treatment,drug, tablet, pill,cream(乳膏), ointment(藥膏),antibiotic(抗生素),prescribe, chemist,pharmacy,