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Ann gave up and abandoned herself to the flue.

This time he had no alternative. He had to abandon himself to doctors.

All in Good Time

(at some future time; in good time; soon)

This phrase is used to encourage people to be patient and wait quietly. When will the baby be born? All in good time.

I am sick and tired of lying in bed. When can I get up at last? - Don’t be in a hurry, you are still weak. All in good time, dear.

Cuts No Ice

(has no effect; makes no sense; has no influence)

That idea cuts no ice. It won’t help at all.

It cuts no ice that you were ill. You might have phoned at least.

V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

To treat somebody for his illness

To treat pneumonia

To diagnose the illness as pneumonia

To strip to the waist

You must have your chest X-rayed

You must have your blood examined

This medicine will cure you soon.

You must take these pills/ drops/tablets for the flue.

When you are ill

Where’s the clinic?

How do I get to the hospital?

How do I call the doctor?

Please give me the doctor’s phone number

I’d like to make an appointment to see the doctor

Can I make an appointment to see the doctor?

That time would be fine

What are the doctor’s hours?

Can the doctor see me today?

Can it be sooner?

On what days does the eye doctor have office hours?

I need to consult a neurologist

I’d like to make an appointment with a gynecologist

Please call a doctor

It’s an emergency

I’d like to arrange for a doctor to make a house call

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What’s the doctor’s charge for a house call?

I have an appointment with the doctor at 11:30

At the doctor’s office

I need an interpreter

Is there a doctor who speaks Russian? I feel sick

I feel completely exhausted I have a cold

I must have caught a cold I have a head cold

I think I have a temperature I have a cough

I sneeze

I have a headache

I have a splitting headache My throat is sore

I have a fever

My stomach hurts. I have a stomach ache My stomach is upset. I have indigestion I have diarrhea

I’m constipated I’ve lost my appetite I have a stiff neck

I feel sick. I feel nauseous What diet should I follow?

I feel a heaviness in my stomach after a meal I’m having a heart attack

I have a pain in my chest I had a fainting spell My pulse is irregular

I have arrhythmia

I have a pain in the back of my head I have a pain in the small of my back I have a bad backache

I can’t move my arm I feel dizzy

I feel lightheaded

I have high blood pressure

My blood pressure is always normal

My blood pressure is sometimes slightly above normal Please check my blood pressure

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I’m bleeding

I haven’t been sleeping well

I have (suffer from) insomnia

My leg hurts

I banged my knee

I have a sore foot

I cut my hand

I hurt my elbow

I have dislocated my arm

It hurts here

I’ve got a splinter in my hand

I think that a fish bone is stuck in my throat

I have cramps in my hands in the morning

I have an earache

I have shooting pains in my ear

My hearing has become worse

I have a buzzing in my ears

My eyes have become worse

I think I’ve hurt my eyes

I have something in my eye

I have pains in my eyes and they are watering

I feel worse

I’m taking this medicine

I’ve been taking this medicine, but I’m not getting better

What is your diagnosis?

Is it serious?

How long should I take this medicine?

I’m allergic to antibiotics

How much is the fee?

When should I come back?

VII. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1.Add a logical reason for the action indicated in the sentences below: Model: John hasn’t come to school.

He hasn’t come because he is down with flue.

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Mike missed four lessons running.

Lilly didn’t take part in the chess tournament.

Alec was not ready for the lesson at all.

Nancy has to take this medicine for another week.

Dick will have to have his blood examined.

You must have your chest X-rayed.

2.What specialist do we consult when we have a broken arm?

we have a stomach-trouble? we have a bad eye?

we have a tooth-ache? we are very nervous?

we have an attack of appendicitis? we have a skin burn?

our small son is ill?

3.Say when the following measures are prescribed:

Cups; hot water bottle; mustard plaster; plaster of Paris; ointment.

4.Speak about your last illness.

5.Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV-VI.

Lesson 29.

AT THE DENTIST’S OFFICE

I. NOTE

If you need dental work while you are in the U.S., you can usually find prompt, reliable care by calling a dentist. Although most dentists, like doctors, prefer that you have an appointment, they will normally make allowances if you have a true emergency.

As with doctors, be prepared to pay for treatment when you leave. More an more health care professionals accept credit cards for payment or will file directly with your insurance company.

II. DIALOGUE

Dentist: My assistant said you have a toothache. How long have you had it?

You: For about twenty-four hours. I’ve had trouble with this tooth before. My dentist at home said that it would have to be removed eventually.

Dentist: Let me take a closer look. Hmmm . . . I concur with your dentist. The tooth has to come out. Looks like you also need to brush and floss more often.

You: Will it hurt?

Dentist: Not too much. I’ll give you some Novocain to make the tooth numb. You: Oh, I hate to go to the dentist! When will you remove it?

Dentist: It should come out right now.

You: All right. Go ahead. What a way to end my stay in the U.S.! Dentist: When are you leaving?

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You: I have to see an attorney in the morning. My flight home is later — around 6 p.m.

III.GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1.Read these sentences and then write a new

sentence with the same meaning. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.

Example: I couldn’t sleep although I was tired. (despite)

...I couldn’t sleep despite being tired (or despite the fact (that) I was tired)...

IV. IDIOMS

Drive Someone Up a Wall (annoy someone greatly)

Wow! What a great set of drums!

Yeah, they’re great, but I can’t play on them when my folks are at home. They say I drive them up a wall with all the loud banging.

You know, I am always very nervous at a dentist’s office, and the noise of the drill simply drives me up a wall.

In Jig Time

(extremely quickly; in a very short time)

My dentist always tries to calm me down, saying that it won’t hurt and that he’ll do everything in jig time.

Shape Up or Ship Out (behave properly or leave)

Al has been constantly reprimanded for being negligent on the job. Finally, in desperation his supervisor exclaimed, “Shape up or ship out!”

I remember my last visit to the dentist finished with his crying out, “Shape up or ship out!”

V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

At the dentist’s

Can you recommend a good dentist to me?

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What’s the dentist’s phone number? What are the dentist’s hours?

I want an appointment with the dentist Can I have an appointment for tomorrow? I have an appointment for 10 o’clock Can you please check my teeth?

I have a toothache

I have a broken tooth I broke my tooth

It hurts when I bite something The filling fell out

The filling is loose

The filling on the left upper side is loose

I don’t want to have the tooth pulled. Can you save it? I think I need a crown on my tooth

The crown has broken

I want to have metal crowns put on my teeth

How much will it cost to have a gold crown put on my tooth? I have bleeding gums

1. Speak on the following situations:

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a)You are a dentist and you are trying to calm down your patient before you begin to mend his tooth.

b)You have just come to a dentist’s office to make an appointment. You should explain why you need to see your dentist as soon as possible.

c)Your friend is afraid of going to the dentist in spite of his/her terrible toothache. Try to persuade him/her to do this.

2.Say when you last visited your dentist and why.

3.Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV-VI.

Lesson 30.

COLLECTING YOUR INHERITANCE

I. NOTE

Although we do not know the exact amount the nephew received from his aunt's inheritance, it is clear that it is a substantial sum. For instance, the attorney mentions that the nephew will be able to return to the US as often as he likes.

Knowing the large credit card bills that he has incurred during his stay in the United States, he is somewhat consoled. He is also an idealist, pleased that he learned so much about the US and the English language. The money that he will receive is a small reward compared to the joys of having experienced American culture first hand.

That's all, folks!

II. DIALOGUE

Mr. Young: Well, how did your trip go?

You: It was great. I had no idea the U.S. was so large. I thought I would never get back to Atlanta.

Mr. Young: Did you follow your aunt’s instructions?

You: I think so. Here are my receipts and the other items she wanted me to collect. I think everything is in order.

(Mr. Young examines what you gave him.)

Mr. Young: Yes, I believe you have satisfied the conditions in your aunt’s will. Here’s your check. You can deposit it once you get home, if you want.

You: Thanks, I think I’ll do that. I’ll have a lot of credit card bills waiting for me. Mr. Young: One thing is for sure. Your English has really improved since you

arrived.

You: You’re kind. I think it has, too. I wonder how I’ll keep it up.

Mr. Young: With the money from your inheritance, you’ll be able to come back to the U.S. as often as you like. Have a safe trip home!

III.GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1.In this exercise you have to write what you would

say in these situations.

Example: Ann says “I’m tired”. Five minutes later she says “Let’s play tennis”. What do you say?

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...You said you were tired...

2. Now you have to read a sentence and write a new sentence with the same meaning.

Examples: “Listen carefully”, he said to us.

He told ...us to listen carefully...

“Don’t wait for me if I’m late”, Ann said.

Ann said ...not to wait for her she was late...

1 “Eat more fruit and vegetables”, the doctor said. The doctor said ...

2 “Read the instructions before you switch on the machine“, he said to me. He

told ...

3 “Shut the door but don’t lock it”, she said to us. She told ...

4 “Can you speak more slowly? I can’t understand”, he said to me. He asked ...

because ...

5 “Don’t come before 6 o’clock”, I said to him. I told ...

IV. IDIOMS

On the Line

(in danger of being lost)

Lately Tom’s been more conscientious about the accuracy and quality of his work with the company. He was warned that his job was on the line because of his lack of concern for his duties. When Tom was alerted that he was in danger of losing his job, he began to take his obligations with the company more seriously.

Fishy (strange and suspicious)

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When the security guard saw a light in the store after closing hours, it seemed to him that there was something fishy going on. So he immediately called the central office.

Horse of Different Color (quite a different matter)

Eric likes to play jokes on his friends, but he makes sure that nobody is hurt by any of his pranks. A prank that hurts someone is a horse of a different color! Being playful is one thing, but hurting someone by one’s prank is quite a different matter.

Let the Cat out of the Bag (inform beforehand)

Rob was going to retire from teaching in June, and the foreign language department was planning on presenting him with some good present at his retirement dinner. He wasn’t supposed to know about it, but someone let the cat out of the bag.

V.USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Affect private life

Break the law

Carry out laws/rules

Depend on existing juridical system

Exert influence

Exact and undeviating observance of laws

Immediate consequence

In accordance with

In conformity with

In the restricted sense

Neglect of laws

On behalf of somebody

Pass laws

Private property law

Reject the idea

Reveal the real reason for

Safeguard the law

Take into consideration

There is no rule without agreement

To the detriment