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14                                             Everyday Conversational Expressions                           Well-being, Health, Medicine p.4

 

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* 14 Well-being, Health, Medicine (p.4 of 6)

 

14.16   When you have a stinging pain

 

It stings.   Listen   A “I feel a sharp pain.”   <“There is a burning sensation in my nose when I sneeze violently. It stings. To alleviate it, I use a nasal spray.”>

I’ve got a stinging sensation.   Listen   <“It looks like my face got burnt by the sun. I’ve got a stinging sensation.”>

It burns when I go to the bathroom.   Listen   A “I feel a sharp pain…”   <“It burns when I go to the bathroom. It is so painful I almost cry.”>

It smarts.   Listen   <“My wound is getting better. It smarts, though.”>

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14.17   When you are bleeding

 

I’m bleeding.   Listen   <“I’ve got a big wound on the leg. I am bleeding.”>

It won't stop bleeding.   Listen   <“Look at my wound. It won’t stop bleeding.”>

It keeps bleeding.   Listen   <“Put some ice on my nose. It keeps bleeding.”>

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14.18   When you have a bowel problem

 

I've got diarrhea.   Listen   <“I guess, I drank some unclean water. I’ve got diarrhea.”>

I’m constipated.   Listen   <“I need a laxative. I am constipated.”>

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14.19   When you have an allergy

 

I’m allergic to pollen.   Listen   <“Usually, I’m not well in spring. I am allergic to pollen.”>

I’m allergic to dust.   Listen   <“Please, don’t turn the vacuum cleaner on while I’m here. I am allergic to dust.”>

I’m allergic to chocolate.   Listen   <“Thank you for the birthday cake. I can’t eat it, though. I am allergic to chocolate.”>

I’m allergic to strawberries.   Listen   <“I can’t eat several fruits. In particular, I am allergic to strawberries.”>

I can't have chocolate.   Listen   <“I am allergic to cocoa. I can’t have chocolate.”>

I can't eat strawberries.   Listen   <“Due to my allergy, I can hardly eat nuts. Also, I can’t eat strawberries.”>

I can't drink milk.   Listen   <“I can’t drink milk. I’m lactose intolerant.”>

I can't have dairy products.   Listen   <“I can’t have dairy products. Especially, I can’t eat ice cream.”>

My allergy is acting up.   Listen    “I need to take my pills. My allergy is acting up.”>

I feel feverish.   Listen   <“I feel feverish. I’m hypersensitive to peanuts.”>

I get the chills.   Listen   <“I get the chills. My eyes are red. I am allergic to airborne toxins produced by various plants.”>

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14.20   When you have a lump

 

I have a lump here.   Listen   A “There is a swelling in this place.”   <“Look, I have a lump here.”>

 

 

14.21   When you have a particular disease

 

I have asthma.   Listen   <“I must avoid allergens. I have asthma.”>

I am asthmatic.   Listen   <“I have shortness of breath. I am asthmatic.”>

I have diabetes.   Listen   <“I am on a strict diet. I have diabetes.”>

I am diabetic.   Listen    <“I have to avoid sweets. I am diabetic.”>

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14.22   When you have got a trauma

 

I got hit with a door.   Listen   <“How did you get that bump on your forehead?” – “I got hit with a door.”>

I got hit with a ball.   Listen   <“How did you get that black eye?” – “I got hit with a ball.”>

I tripped.   Listen   <“Why are you limping?” – “I tripped. It was dark in the street. Now my foot hurts.”>

I fell off a bike.   Listen   <“What happened? Your arm is bandaged.” – “I fell off a bike.”>

I fell down the stairs.   Listen   <“Why are you walking with a crutch?” – “I fell down the stairs.”>

I was in an accident.   Listen   <“I was in an accident. My rib is broken. Thank God nobody died.”>

I was in a fight.   Listen   <“What happened with your face?” – “I was in a fight. The guy was twice larger than I.”>

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