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14                                             Everyday Conversational Expressions                           Well-being, Health, Medicine p.5

 

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* 14 Well-being, Health, Medicine (p.5 of 6)

 

14.23   When you have a joint or muscle sore

 

My ankle is swollen.   Listen   <“I can’t walk. My ankle is swollen.”>

I twisted my ankle.   Listen   <“I twisted my ankle. Help me to wrap it tightly with a piece of cloth.”>

I sprained my wrist.   Listen   <“I sprained my wrist. I can hardly move the hand. I hope it’s not a fracture.”>

I pulled a muscle.   Listen   < – “How did it happen?” – “I was playing tennis.” – “You need ice and compression.”>

I strained a muscle.   Listen   < – “Yes, this spot is stiff and bruised. You need rest and medication.”>

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14.24   When you have sleep problems

 

I can't sleep.   Listen   <“I can’t sleep. I need some antidepressant.”>

I have insomnia.   Listen   <“I have insomnia. I’m so nervous, I can’t fall asleep.”>

I'm always drowsy.   Listen   A “I am always sleepy.”   <“I can’t perform tasks that require concentration. Nor can I drive a car. I am always drowsy.”>

I've been really sleepy.   Listen   <“I couldn’t do any work today. I’ve been really sleepy.”>

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14.25   When you want to indicate for how long you have been sick

 

I've been sick for a week.   Listen   <“How long have you been sick?” – “I’ve been sick for a week.”>

This started a week ago.   Listen   <“Tell me when all this started.” – “This started a week ago.”>

I fell ill on New Year’s Day.   Listen   <“When did you first notice these symptoms?” – “I fell ill on New Year’s Day.”>

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14.26   When you reveal important information about yourself to a doctor

 

My mother has this disease.   Listen   <“I believe that I inherited diabetes. My mother has this disease.”>

This problem runs in the family.   Listen   A “Many members of my family have it.”   <“I have diabetes. It may be hereditary. This problem runs in the family.”>

I've had this before.   Listen   <“It’s not the first time that I contracted it. I’ve had this before.”>

I'm on medication.   Listen   <“I am on medication. Here’s the list of drugs I receive.”>

I'm allergic to penicillin.   Listen   <“I am allergic to some drugs. Particularly, I am allergic to penicillin.”>

I'm pregnant.   Listen   <“Doctor, I am pregnant.” – “OK. How many weeks? Is this your first pregnancy?”>

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14.27   When you ask a doctor about a medical problem

 

Is it serious?   Listen   <“Well, you have diabetes type one.” – “Doctor, is it serious?” – “Yes, you have to take it seriously. But most people live with it until they are very old.”>

Is it treatable?   Listen   < – “Yes, it is. Let’s discuss our options.”>

Is it curable?   Listen   < – “Yes. There’re several methods to cure this disease.”>

Can it be cured?   Listen   < – “You’ve come to us at the right time. You are at an early stage yet. Your chances are good.”>

Is it malignant?   Listen   < – “I don’t know yet. We need to run more tests.”>

Can you do something about it?   Listen   < – “I’m going to send you to Doctor Smith for a consultation. He specializes in this particular area. We’ll make a decision after that.”>

Do I need surgery?   Listen   < – “Most likely you do. But it’s a common procedure these days.”>

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14.28   When you describe a doctor's actions

 

The doctor told me to take two aspirins and call him in the morning.   Listen   < – “Hopefully you’ll get better by that time.”>

The doctor gave me something for the pain.   Listen   < – “I’m glad he did. The medicine should alleviate your suffering.”>

The doctor wrote me a prescription.   Listen   < – “I’m going to the pharmacy to get your prescription.”>

The doctor gave me a prescription.   Listen   < – “OK, let me order it for you.”>

The doctor took a blood sample.   Listen   < – “Obviously, he wants to see if the treatment has helped.”>

The doctor ran some tests.   Listen   < – “They will show how you are actually doing.”>

The doctor will have the results back in a week.   Listen   < – “Good. Then, we’ll make an appointment for you to see him.”>

The doctor referred me to a specialist.   Listen   < – “I hope there’s nothing seriously wrong with you.”>

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