- •Taking a taxi
- •Finding the Way
- •Taking a Bus
- •In the Underground
- •B) You need some banking or postal services
- •At a Bank
- •C) You need some minor services
- •D) You need to report the police
- •Facing a difficulty
- •Listening and writing
- •C) You need minor services
- •Vocabulary File
- •Reinforcing Vocabulary
- •Language Function
- •Additional reading
- •Review the Functions
- •Lesson 2
- •Part a reading and speaking
- •Making an Appointment
- •At the Doctor's Surgery
- •At the Dentist’s
- •At the Chemist’s
- •Listening and writing Part b
- •Vocabulary File
- •Reinforcing Vocabulary
- •To ache, to pain, to hurt
- •To treat, to cure, to recover
- •Language Function
- •Informal
Language Function
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Asking about Health |
Answering about Health |
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– How are you (feeling)? – How is ... keeping? – What's wrong with him? What's the trouble? What's the matter? What's up with him? |
– I'm well, thank you. – He is not well. He is laid up. – I'm afraid he's gone down with a cold. – He must have eaten something. He has been overworking, I think. |
When an Englishmen asks you about your health, he is probably only doing so out of politeness. Unless he knows you have been ill, he is certainly not expecting a detailed medical report, and will be most surprised if you give him one.
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Asking for advice |
Advising someone to do/not to do |
Formal
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– What would you advise me to do? – What do you suggest I should do? – Would you advise me to …? – I would appreciate your advice on … – What would you do in my position (if you were me)? |
– Personally, I would advise you to … – The way I see, you should … – I would/wouldn't recommend you … – It might be a good idea if … – If I were in you position, I would … – I suggest/think you should/shouldn't … |
Neutral
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– Would (could) you give me some advice …? – Do you think I should …? – I'd like your advice on … – What should I do? |
– I think you should … – … if I were you, I'd … – I think you ought to … – Take my advice and … – …, my advice would be … |
Informal
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– Should I …? – How do you see …? – Can you help me sort … out? |
– You'd better/better not … – Why don't you …?/Why not …? – Don't go that way … |
Ex. 1. What medical problems might you have if:
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you wear shoes that rub? you eat too fast? you stay too long in the sun? you play football? you smoke a lot? |
you think you're ill all the time? you run unusually fast for a bus? you eat food that is bad? a mosquito bites you? you get wet on a cold day? |
Ex. 2. Read the illustrative examples in pairs, noting how advice is given in various situations and how it is accepted or rejected.
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I've got a terrible headache.
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Why don't you lie down for half an hour?
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I think I will.
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I haven’t seen your brother lately. How is he?
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As a matter of fact, he’s laid up.
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Oh, dear! What’s up with him?
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We don’t know but we are having the doctor in tomorrow.
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How’s your friend these days?
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He hasn’t been too well just recently.
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I’m sorry to hear that. What’s the matter?
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I think he’s been overworking.
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I hope he soon gets over it.
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Thank you. He’ll be pleased to hear you asked after him.
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(A person sneezes). Bless you. What’s the matter? Are you all right?
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No, I feel sick. I’ve got a headache.
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Oh, I’m sorry. Would you like to call the doctor?
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No, I think there is nothing serious. I’ll take an aspirin and lie in bed.
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How annoying for you to lie in bed.