V. Give the English equivalents for:

• домашний врач -

• бесплатный медицинский уход -

• делать прививки-

• низкий доход -

• значительная цена (стоимость) -

Speaking

VI. Match the sentences with the ends:

1. Medicare provides… a. free medical care for all those

whose income is below a certain level.

2. Medicaid provides… b. pay directly from the patient.

3. The doctor receives… c. free medical care for all the Americans

over 65.

4. The doctor gives… d. to the hospital for all their

medical needs.

5. They come directly … e. the patient regular examinations.

VII. Read the text once more and find the answers to the following questions:

1) How many levels of organization of the medical service are there in the USA?

2) Is it convenient to have “family doctor”?

3) Where do the Americans with low income come for all their medical needs?

4) Why were two new programmes – Medicare and Medicaid developed by the Federal Government?

VIII. Explain what Medicare and Medicaid mean in the usa. What is it?

IX. Read and translate the dialogue and practise it: a call

Mother. Someone is ringing. Go and see who is at the door, Annie.

Annie. It’s the doctor, ma. He has come to see little George.

Mother. Good morning doctor. I am sorry to tell you that my little boy is ill.

Doctor. Indeed! I am sorry to hear it. Where is he?

Mother. This way, doctor.

Doctor. How long has he been ill?

Mother. Since yesterday morning, doctor.

Doctor. Well, my little friend, what is the matter with you?

George. I have a pain in my head and in my throat.

Doctor. Let me see your tongue. It is thickly furred. Give me your hand and

let me feel your pulse.

Mother. High, doctor?

Doctor. Rather. There is a little fever. (To George.) Have you any appetite?

George. No, sir. I have not eaten since yesterday.

Doctor. Are you thirsty?

George. Yes, sir.

Doctor. Do you sleep well?

George. Sometimes. Last night I did not sleep at all.

Doctor. I shall make out a prescription. (To the mother.) He should take the

medicine a tablespoonful every 4 hours.

Mother. Yes, doctor. But is it serious?

Doctor. No, you need not fear. I’ll call around tomorrow at about the same

time. Good-bye.

Mother. Good-bye, doctor.

X. Speak on Medical service in the usa and use the useful expressions:

• As far as I know...- насколько мне известно

• In my opinion...- по моему мнению

• I only want to say ...- я только хочу сказать

• I’d like to add that…- я хотел(а) бы добавить

• I doubt (that, if) … - я сомневаюсь, что…