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Audible - Listen and Learn: Lesson 13 - Health
Audible - Listen and Learn: Lesson 13 - Health
Audible - Listen and Learn: Lesson 13 - Health
Conversation 1
Colin: I have. It’s an old problem. I just need to get some rest.
Willy: I can’t lift my arm very high. I’ve got a problem with the muscles.
Colin: I think I’ll do an internet search. I’m sure we can find a good place for a spa holiday.
Colin: What?
Conversation 2
Fiona: Come on! It’s time to get up! You’ve gotta go to work.
Dylan: No, I think I’ll just stay in bed. I’ve got a headache as well.
Dylan: Hm. Would you? Tell them I’m feeling really bad and I’ll be in tomorrow.
Fiona: OK, I will. You just stay in bed. Get some sleep. OK?
Fiona: I know. It’s horrible, isn’t it? OK. Get some rest and I’ll call your office.
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Mike: I don’t know. It’s my back. It’s my neck. It’s my whole body – and my legs hurt.
Doctor: I see. And how long have you had the pain?
Mike: Well, it comes and goes, but it started about a week ago.
Mike: Well, I find it a bit difficult to breathe sometimes, you know, for example if I’m climbing the
stairs or running for a bus. What do you think it is?
Doctor: I’m not sure. I need to do some tests. Have you had anything like this before?
Mike: Not really. I know I should go to the gym, but I’m usually quite tired after work.
Doctor: Well, you could definitely cut down on the amount you smoke. And some gentle exercise
would be good. You don’t need to go the gym, actually. Just walking for about 20 minutes a day
would be good.
Mike: OK, well, that’s good advice. Thanks. Are you going to give me any medicine?
Doctor: Not yet. Let’s see what the results of the tests are first.
Amanda: I read a really interesting article in Life and Health magazine last week.
Amanda: It said that if you stop eating meat and cut down on processed food you can live for a lot
longer.
Saul: Really?
Amanda: Yep, it says that eating red meat and a lot of processed food, like crisps and burgers, is one
of the biggest health risks.
Saul: Well, I try and eat healthy food. You know, I usually buy organic fruit and veg because it’s
healthier.
Amanda: I think if you have a balanced diet and exercise regularly you can stay healthier.
Saul: Yeah, definitely. I’ve also stopped smoking and I drink less these days.
Saul: Yes. You’re right. Another thing I do is eat oily fish and take vitamin supplements.
Amanda: Well, you definitely need to keep your joints working! I use herbal remedies as well rather
than taking pills.
Amanda: I find if I drink camomile tea in the evening, it helps relax me.
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