生活英语情景口语100主题 24. Illness and Disease 疾病

Dialogue 1 M(Mia) B(Benjamin)

M: Hi Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?

B: I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.

M: What are you symptoms?

B: I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.

M: It sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do you feel thirsty most of the day?

B: Yes. I can't seem to drink enough.

M: Have you been drinking plenty of water?

B: No, just soda.

M: Ok, well, we'll have a nurse take some blood in a few minutes to see if you're dehydrated. First, let me feel your pulse.

B: That seems to be a bit low, but that's not uncommon when you're ill.

M: Is anyone else sick in your home?

B: No, but my girfriend has mono.

M: I see. I'll have the lab techs run some tests to check for mono as well then. Then nurse will come in then to take your blood, we'll run some tests, and then you can go home. You should hear form us by this afternoon.

B: Thanks

Dialogue 2

B: Hi, I'm here to pick up some medicine.

M: Do you have the prescription with you?

B: Yes, let me see... here it is.

M: Ok, so that's one prescription for some antibiotics, is that right?

B: Yes. It should be two weeks worth.

M: Hmm... it only says one week here. Would you like me to call the doctor to confirm?

B: Yes. That would be great. I'm sure she said I'd have to take the medicine for two weeks.

M: Ok. You'll have to come back in 30 minutes for that. do you need anything else?

B: Yes, I need some burn ointment, gauze, and some aspirin.

M: Ok. Here you go. Do ou want to pay for that all right now?

B: Yes, I might as well.

M: Do you have insurance?

B: Yes. Here's my card.

M: You'll just have to pay a $5 co-payment for the antibiotic prescription them.

B: How much is it all together?

M: That will be $15.75. Would you like it all in a bag?

B: That's ok. I'll just put it all in my back pack.

M: Ok, I'll give your doctor a call and sort out the prescription. It should be ready for you by 4:00pm.

B: Ok, I'll stop by then. Thanks!

M: You're welcome!