Which of these gives information about the programme Sophie watched?

A

11.30 pm Open wide

A play about a 19th-century dentist and how he brought comfort to his patients.

B

11.30 pm Open wide

The series about health care for teenagers. This week, good eating habits.

 

C

11.30 pm Open wide

This history of the dentist’s profession shows what happens when we eat.

 

D

11.30 pm Open wide

How to prepare young children for that first visit to the doctor or dentist.

 

LISTENING

Match the problems with the treatment.

 

Sore throat Headache Cold A cut An insect bite Sunburn Indigestion Upset stomach

After-sun lotion Medical lozenges Antihistamine cream Decongestant Painkiller Kaolin liquid Antacid Bandaid, antiseptic cream

Listen to Conversation A and fill in the missing words from exercise 10.

Conversation A

At the Drug Store

Natalie: Good morning. Do you have anything for a_______ _________?
Pharmacist: How long have you had it?
Natalie: It just started yesterday.
Pharmacist: Well, I recommend these _________. They'll relieve the pain.
Natalie: Thank you.
Pharmacist: But if it gets any worse, you should see your doctor.

 

Look at Conversation A and the words in the box in exercise 10.

With a partner, practise similar conversations in a drug store.

Listen to Conversation B, look at the words in bold and practise similar conversations using the information below.

• Chipped a tooth/ a toothache/ broken dentures
• Down the street/uptown/ on Birch Street
• Today/ on Sunday/ this evening

Conversation B

Emergency dental treatment

Front Desk Clerk: How can I help you?
Consuela: I need a dentist. I've lost a filling.
Front Desk Clerk: How bad is it? There's a dentist down the road but they're closed over the weekends.
Consuela Rodriguez: It's pretty painful! And, I'm traveling to LA tomorrow.
Front Desk Clerk: There is a 24-hour emergency dental service downtown. Wait here. I'll call them for you.

 

Read and listen to Conversation C. Then, complete the patient registration form for yourself.

Conversation C

At the Medical Center

Wilbur Meeks: I'd like to see a doctor, please.
Nurse: Are you a regular patient here?
Wilbur Meeks; No, I'm just visiting the area.
Nurse: Can I ask you to complete this form? We'll need some information about you.

 

SUFFOLK COUNTRY MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON Request for Emergency Treatment

Name: Address: Telephone: Your doctor’s name & address:

Known allergies to drugs:

Pre-existing medical conditions:

Present complaint:

Signature:

Date:

 

VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Put the verbs into the correct tenses in this conversation at the Drug Store.

 

A: Hello. Can I help you?
B: Yes. I went (go) to a restaurant last night and______(eat) seafood and now I______(have) an upset stomach.

A: How long_____ you_____ (have) it?

B: Well, it ______(start) in the middle of the night.

A: _____ you____ (see) your doctor yet?

B: No, I haven't. You see, I (not, live) here. I____ ____ (visit) some friends for a few days.

A: Well, I ____ ______ (give) you this medicine, but you should go to a doctor if it _______ ________ (not get) better.

B: Thank you.