B1/B2 English Reading Activity 1
Dialogue 1: Going to the Doctor
Dr. Barker: Hello, how are you feeling today?
Tell me what is wrong? How can I help you?
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Patient: I am doing okay Dr. Barker. I just have a slight cold. I was coming in
hoping I can get some antibiotics for my cold.
Dr. Barker: Tell me your symptoms. What are you feeling?
Patient: I have a cough, my body aches, I feel fatigued, My throat hurts as well. I woke up not being able to breathe out of my nose. My head also hurt real bad when I woke up. I felt a lot of pressure. I feel hot and cold at the same time.
Dr. Barker: Based on your symptoms you have more than a cold. It sounds like a classic case of the flu.
Patient: How many days do you think I will have the flu once I start taking my medicine?
Dr. Barker: I will give you a prescription for some Amoxicillin. Take these for two weeks. I want you to buy some aspirin from over the counter to help reduce your fever. I would like you to schedule an appointment to come back and see me in two weeks just to see how you are feeling.
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Patient: Sounds like a plan. Thank you Dr. Barker for your help. I will follow your instructions accordingly. I believe the medicine will help me.
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Questions
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1. What did the patient have? What was the patient sick with?
2. What did Dr. Barker prescribe the patient to get better?
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3. How long did the patient have to take the prescription for?
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4. When did Dr. Barker want the patient to return?
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5. What were some of the symptoms the patient had?
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Answers:
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1. The patient had a flu.
2. Dr. Barker prescribed Amoxicillin.
3. The patient had to take the medicine for two weeks.
4. Dr. Barker wanted the patient to return in two weeks.
5. The patient had a s sore throat, fever, cough, sore body, fatigued, clogged nose, and a headache
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Note:
Feeling hot and cold at the same time is a flu symptom.
Feeling immense pressure in your head is a headache.
What Medicine can you take to get better?
1. Amoxicillin (Antibiotic)
2. Aspirin
3. Tylenol
4. Advil
5. Cough Syrup
6. Cough Drops
7. Sore Throat Spray Antiseptic
