Vocabulary and Speech Exercises

I. Give English equivalents for the following words and word-combinations.

Доглядати за зубами; перевірка; розвиватися як слід; порожнина в зубі; рентгенівський знімок; направити до; запломбувати; стоматологічні інструменти; видалити зіпсовану частину зуба; заніміти; чищення зубів ниткою; наліт.

II. Say if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements to make them true.

1. The dentist is a doctor who is specially trained to care for lungs.

2. While you are sitting in the waiting room your teeth will be cleaned, flossed, and checked for cavities.

3. X-ray can show cavities hiding between your teeth and problems beneath your gums.

4. A cavity is a decayed, or rotted, part of gums.

5. Orthodontist is a doctor who specializes in correcting the shape or positions of the teeth.

6. The decayed area is filled with tooth-coloured or silver fillings.

7. Bacteria are large organisms that live on your teeth and are found in plaque.

III. Match the words which are commonly used by the dentists and their explanations.

1. … tiny organisms that live on your teeth and are found in plaque.

2. … the decayed or rotten part of a tooth.

3. … a person with special training about the proper way to keep teeth and gums clean and healthy.

4. … pictures of your teeth and gums that will show a dentist whether there are any cavities.

5. … involves using a piece of waxy string called dental floss to get in between your teeth and remove food particles that your toothbrush can’t reach.

6. … a gel or foam applied to teeth that makes them strong and helps prevent cavities.

7. … a doctor who specializes in correcting the shape or position of your teeth.

8. … a thin, sticky layer containing bacteria that grow on your teeth.

(Plaque, orthodontist, dental X-rays, flossing, bacteria, fluoride treatment, cavity, dental hygienist)

IV. Insert the necessary articles.

As a part of … routine check of your mouth, … dentist will have … look at … foundations of your teeth or gums. … dentist has … small probe with … special tiny ball on … end of it. Your dentist will want to have … general look around … skin of your mouth. It’s … visual check to make sure everything is healthy. Some dentists have … X-ray machine that can take … picture of all your teeth at once. X-rays are still … important part of any dental examination to help diagnose any problems under … surface or around … foundations of … teeth. … picture it provides is … useful overview of your teeth and bones.

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Grammar Exercises

The Pаst Perfect Tense вживається для позначення дії, що завершилася до певного моменту або до початку іншої дії в минулому. He had taken X-ray before the dentist filled in his tooth. He hadn’t taken X-ray by that time. Had he taken X-ray by the afternoon?

I. Transform the sentences according to the model.

Model: Peter studied Biology. He entered the university. –

Peter had studied Biology before he entered the university.

1. Jane made the dentist’s appointment. She came to his office.

2. Peter worked at the polyclinic as a dentist. He left town.

3. My parents waited in the hall. They entered the dentist’s office.

4. Helen read about the problems with gums. She consulted her dentist.

5. Mother prepared her child to the dentist’s visit. They went to him on the appointed date.

6. The dentist filled in my tooth. I left the office.

7. Dr. Brown checked all the tools. He started the examination.

8. The dentist washed his hands. He started checking patient’s mouth.

9. Peter cleaned his teeth. He left the bathroom.

10. The dentist’s receptionist finished printing. Somebody knocked at the door.

II. When Dr. Jones returned from the conference, his receptionist showed him her report what the staff of their new clinic had done and hadn’t done by his arrival. Use the report to ask the questions in Past Perfect and answer them as in the model.

Model: – Had the receptionist registered all calls by Dr. Jones’ arrival? – Yes, she had.

1. the book keeper – to prepare the report on expenses for equipment +

2. the receptionist – to send the advertisement to the local newspaper –

3. the assistant – to set up a new computer program +

4. the receptionist – to order new office furniture –

5. the nurse – to check all medical tools +

6. the assistant – to test a new drilling machine –

7. the receptionist – to inform clients about new clinic’s address +

8. the assistant – to design the brochure for the clients –

The Future Perfect Tense вживається для позначення дії, що завершиться до певного моменту або до початку іншої дії в майбутньому. He will have taken X-ray before the dentist fills in his tooth. I shan’t have taken X-ray by that time tomorrow. Will they have taken X-ray by the afternoon?

III. Put the verbs in the brackets in Future Perfect.

1. I (to go) to the dentist by this time tomorrow.

2. They (to learn) everything about oral hygiene after their next visit to the dentist.

3. By 6 o’clock tomorrow she (to take) her X-ray.

4. Our dentist (to give) us necessary information by the end of this month.

5. The dentist’s receptionist (to order) tools by the end the month.

6. We (to discuss) prices and goods by 5 o’clock tomorrow.

7. The doctor (to look through) the patient’s file before the treatment.

8. The dentist (to check) the patient’s gums before making prescription.

IV. Make up the questions using Future Perfect and answer them as in the model.

Model: What/Cathy to do/by Monday? (to type the invitations)

– What will Cathy have done by Monday? – She will have typed the invitations.

1. What/Ella/to do/by 4 o’clock/on Monday? (to call the dentist’s office)

2. By what time/the nurse/to prepare the instruments? (by 9 a.m.)

3. Who/to set up a new drilling machine/by Thursday morning? (dentist’s assistant)

4. What/Dr. James/to treat/by Wednesday? (patient’s decayed tooth)

5. What/Chris to do/by 11 o’clock/on Tuesday? (to consult his dentist)

6. By what time/Clara/to get/the information on this medicine? (by next week)

7. Who/to get/a complete examination of the teeth/by Thursday? (my brother)

8. Where/dentist’s assistant/to place/an X-ray machine/by Thursday evening? (in the corner of the consulting room)

V. Open the brackets using Present, Past or Future Perfect.

1. You (to come) home by 8 o’clock tonight?

2. She (to take) her child to the nursery school before she went to the dentist.

3. What the dentist (to do) before he pulled your tooth out?

4. He (to complain) of bleeding gums lately.

5. By the next month the dentist (to set) new office equipment.

6. The patient already (to learn) how to use the floss.

7. What tooth the dentist (to treat) successfully at last?

8. The nurse (to lead) the patient to the dentist’s consulting room by that time.

9. The dentist’s assistant (not to check) the drilling machine yet.

10. The dental hygienist (to tell) you about this mouth-wash in details before you leave the office.