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Pre-listening exercises

What are some of the most common problems for which people go to a doctor when seeking medical advice and an examination? Do you ever look for medical advice or medication online?

Listening exercises

Listen to the conversation and read along with the conversation about a medical examination. Review the Key Vocabulary and the sample sentences.

Key Vocabulary

· refer someone or something (verb): directed or pointed to

- My brother referred me to this doctor.

- Please refer to page 30 in your textbook. You will find more information on heart disease on that page.

· happen (verb): have the chance or possiblility of something
- I think he happens to know a doctor who might be able to help you. Give him a call.

· nature (noun): purpose
- What is the nature of your problem?

· sprain (verb): twist suddenly

- I need to see a doctor today. I think I sprained knee when I slippped on the ice outside of my apartment.

· case (noun): special circumstances or situation

- Wow. That looks like a bad cut. In this case, you'd better see a doctor and get stiches. That cut won't heal well by itself.

Idioms

to keep fit – to stay in good healthy condition

I like to go hiking to keep fit.

to shed pounds – to lose weight

I suggest you shed a few pounds to improve your health.

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