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A1 · About 10 minutes

A Doctor's Appointment

Practise simple health language, times and following advice.

Read 2 minListen 2 minAnswer 3 minSpeak 2 minSelf-check 1 min

1 · Read

Mei does not feel well on Monday. She has a sore throat and a cough. She phones the health centre at nine o'clock and gets an appointment for 2:30. The doctor checks her throat and listens to her breathing. Mei does not need medicine. The doctor tells her to rest, drink plenty of water and call again if she feels worse.

sore throat
pain in the throat
rest
stop working and relax

2 · Listen

Listen to Mei making her appointment.

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3 · Answer five questions

1. What day does Mei feel unwell?

2. What time does she phone?

3. When is her appointment?

4. What two problems does Mei mention?

5. What should Mei drink?

4 · Speak

Phone a health centre. Say your name, explain one health problem and ask for an appointment.

Up to 45 seconds

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5 · Self-check

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Teacher answers · A1 A Doctor's Appointment

  1. Monday.
  2. Nine o’clock.
  3. 2:30.
  4. A sore throat and a cough.
  5. Plenty of water.

Listening transcript: Good morning, Green Street Health Centre. How can I help? Hello. I would like to see a doctor today, please. I have a sore throat and a cough. We have an appointment at two thirty. Is that suitable? Yes, thank you.

Speaking: Answers will vary. Look for an introduction, a simple symptom and a polite appointment request.