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V. «in good hands» (Phrasal verbs and idioms)

5.1. 9 Listen to a doctor talking to a nurse in a hospital ward. They are discussing four patients. Make notes about the patients in the box below. Then compare your notes with your partner.

1. Mr Harris

2. Mr Stephens

3. Mr Spencer

4. Mr King

5.2. Match the multi-word verbs with their definitions. If necessary, listen to the tape again, or look at the tapescript.

1. to come through smth

a. to feel mentally or physically capable of doing something

2. to build smb / smth up

b. to disappear gradually until it no longer exists or has any effect

3. to go ahead (with smth)

c. to cause an illness or pain to occur

4. to fight smb / smth off

d. to increase the strength, size, or intensity of smb / smth

5. to wear off

e. to survive or to recover from a serious illness or situation

6. to bring smth on

f. to proceed with something

7. to feel up to (doing) sth

g. to overcome or defeat someone / smth unpleasant and threatening

8. to try sth out (on smb)

h. to test something to see if it is useful or effective

5.3. Complete the following sentences, using the multi-word verbs from this unit.

  1. My cousin was in a serious car accident last week. Fortunately, he _____it with only minor injuries.

  2. I’m taking lots of vitamin C to help me _____ this cold.

  3. We had intended to go out last night, but we were so tired we didn’t _____ it, so we stayed at home.

  4. Many nervous breakdowns are ______ by stress.

  5. The company was finally given permission to ______ with production of the new drug.

  6. The dentist told me that when the effect of the anaesthetic _____, I might feel a little pain.

  7. Before you buy a second-hand car, you should always _____ it____.

  8. I still feel very weak after my illness. I think I need some vitamins to help me _____ my strength___.

5.4. Work in pairs. You and your partner are discussing your neighbours’ and friends’ illnesses and medical problems. Read through the incomplete dialogue below. Then use the correct tense of the verbs in brackets, and your own ideas, to carry on the conversation.

Example: A: Do you … (feel up to) … dinner? – A: Do you feel up to going out to dinner?

B: No, not really. My teeth still feel funny and … (wear off). – B: No, not really. My teeth still feel funny and the anaesthetic hasn’t worn off yet.

A: Hello. How are you today?

B: Not brilliant. I… (not feel up to) … going to work this morning. I’ve been feeling funny for days, and I’m still trying to … (fight off) .

A: Oh dear. I’m sorry to hear that. Is your sister feeling better?

B: Yes, she’s over the worst now. The pain … (wear off).

A: Oh good. By the way, have you heard about David Smith at number 37?

B: Yes, isn’t it dreadful? And he’s so young, poor thing. Have they decided to operate?

A: Yes, … (go ahead with).

B: What about Jenny next door? How did her operation go?

A: Fine. She … (come through), but it’ll take her a long time … (build up).

B: Talking of hospitals, did you see that programme on TV the other day about those doctors who … (try out) … a new drug and it … (bring on) … a horrible reaction in the patients?

A: Don’t tell me! All this talk of illness is making me feel ill.