READING TASK

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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS

(1) Choose the most correct

answer. A Physical Examination

Doctor: When did you last come in for a physical exam?
Patient: I had my last physical two years ago.
Doctor: Have you had any other exams recently? Blood work, an EKG or an ultra-sound?
Patient: Well, I had a few X-rays at the dentist's.
Doctor: How have you been feeling in general?
Patient: Pretty well. No complaints, really.
Doctor: Could you roll up your left sleeve? I'd like to take your blood pressure.
Patient: Certainly.
Doctor: 120 over 80. That's fine. You don't seem to be overweight, that's good. Do you exercise regularly?
Patient: No, not really. If I run up a flight of stairs, it takes me a while to get my breath back. I need to get out
more.
Doctor: That would be a good idea. How about your diet?
Patient: I think I eat a pretty balanced diet. You know, I'll have a hamburger from time to time, but generally I
have well-balanced meals.
Doctor: That's good. Now, I'm going to listen to your heart.
Patient: Ooh, that's cold!
Doctor: Don't worry it's just my stethoscope. Now, breathe in and hold your breath. Please pull up your shirt,
and breathe deeply... Everything sounds good. Let's take a look at your throat. Please open wide and say 'ah'.
Patient: 'ah'
Doctor: OK. Everything looks shipshape. I'm going to order some blood work and that's about it. Take this slip to the
front desk and they'll arrange an appointment for the tests.
Patient: Thank you doctor. Have a nice day.

1: When did the patient have his last physical exam?

A. He doesn't remember. B. Two years ago.
C. Last year D. Not mentioned in the text
2: Has the patient had any other exams recently?
A. No B. Yes, for dental work
C. Yes, for a broken bone D. Yes, for eye shortsightedness

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 3: How has the patient's health been in general?
A. Poor B. Not good
C. Not bad D. Fine
4: Which might be a problem for the patient according to the physical exam?
A. Weight B. Lack of exercise
C. High blood pressure
5: Which action bothers the patient a little?
A. The use of the stethoscope B. Taking his blood pressure
C. Taking a look at his throat
6: What does the doctor ask him to do?
A. Lose weight B. Take a ship
C. Have some blood work done
7: The best title for the passage would be
A. A Hospital Visit B. Your Health First
C. Overall Physical Examination D. Psychological problems
8: In the text the underlined word “overweight” is
A. A noun B. An adjective
C. An Adverb D. None of the above
9: In the text the underlined word “stethoscope” is
A. A noun B. An adjective
C. An Adverb D. None of the above
10: In the text the underlined word “shipshape” means
A. Like a good ship B. Not very good
C. Not bad D. In good order

(2) Identify True Statements from False ones:

Globalcall Communications

Globalcall Communications has grown from a telecommunications solutions provider for local businesses in the
greater Seattle metropolitan area to a truly global corporation providing telecommunications solutions for clients
both large and small. Established to fill a significant market gap for simple communication solutions, the company
first expanded to most major North American cities before becoming a major multinational player.

Presently, the company is extending operations to include voice over IP, as well as high-speed cable Internet access.
Globalcall Communications' team includes more than 40,000 specialists worldwide in more than 20 countries on
three continents. Next year will see the deployment of a third generation wireless communications network in Asian
countries.

The future looks bright for Globalcall Communications. By 2005 the company will be servicing more than 15
million households and businesses globally. Globalcall Communications will have become a household word. We
look forward to serving clients and are planning to do everything in our power to make sure that your
communication future is unlimited AND simple.

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 1. The company began by offering computer software solutions to local businesses in the greater Seattle
metropolitan area. ( T / F)

2. The company was founded on an approach to providing simple communication solutions. ( T / F)

3. The company is expanding operations at the moment. ( T / F)

4. Worldwide communications employs more than 40,000 specialists. ( T / F)

5. The company expects to be servicing more than 50 million customers worldwide by 2005. ( T / F)

(3) Guess who?

Read the following job advertisements:

1. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience and be able to
type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street.

2. Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No
experience required, applicants should between 18 and 26. Call 366 - 76564 for more information.

3. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time
position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 565-987-7832.

4. Teacher Needed: Tommy's Kindergarten needs 2 teacher/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommy's Kindergarten in Leicester
Square No. 56.

5. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend.
Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customer's information. For more information contact us
by calling 897-980-7654.

6. University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with
homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion,
Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.

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 Which position is best for these people? Choose ONLY ONE position for each person.

 Jane Madison. Jane recently retired and is looking for a part time position. She would like to work with people
and enjoys public relation work.

The best job for Jane is 5

 Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He
would like an academic position.

The best job for Jack is 6

 Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her pay her
university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.

The best job for Margaret is 2

 Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent
typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position.

The best job for Alice is 1

 Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his
first job and would like a full time position.

The best job for Peter is 3

 Vincent san George. Vincent loves working with children and has an education license from the city of
Birmingham. He would like to work with young children.
The best job for Vincent is 4

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Match the following (British!) job titles with the definitions below.
1. theatre nurse  c
2. health visitor  a
3. GP  d
4. Paramedic  e
5. Clinician  n
6. Midwife  f
7. Registrar  g
8. medical assistant  i
9. consultant  h

a. a trained person who is usually a qualified nurse and is employed to visit nursing mothers in their
homes and advise them on health matters
b. a general term for doctors, nurses and other professionals working directly with patients in all parts
of the health service
c. a nurse who assists a surgeon during operations
d. a doctor who is trained in general medicine and provides primary and continuing medical care for
patients in a particular area or town
e. a trained non-medical member of the ambulance service who can provide immediate care in an
emergency
f. a nurse who specializes in the delivery of babies
g. a doctor who has completed the Foundation Programme (2 years of postgraduate training) and is
training in one of the medical specialties
h. a fully qualified specialist who is called in for professional advice or services in a particular area of
medicine
i. a person who performs a variety of patient-related tasks / tests, ensuring smooth patient and work
flow in the clinical practice

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 seizures

gangrene

Catarat

parkinson's
disease

Tuberculosis

cystic
fibrosis

hepatitis

diphtheria

Cerebral
palsy

HIV

gastro-
enteritis

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 Operation was done inmediately

Examination No cure for this disease

prescription
sufferance
operation
cure A full recovery
recovery
analysis
infection An analysis on the blood sample
experience
replacement
degeneration
reference An infection of the tissue

excess
withdrawal

Experienced tropical work for six

years

Was given a hip replacement

A degeneration of his condition

Diagnosis was that the patient had

a heart condition.
A referral to a specialist

A full examination on the patient.

An axcess of sugar in the patient’s

A prescription of a course of blood
antibiotics.

Very Little suffering To withdrawal from the drug

treatment.

THE END GOOD LUCK

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