ENG 102

Lesson 1
Language Structures
A visit to the doctor’s Answer Key:
Fill in the blanks by using the phrases in the box:
a week sore throat had some pain killers
some antibiotics the sore throat three times twice a day
avoid drinking cold drinks

Doctor: Hi. Come on in and have a seat.

Now what seems to be the problem?

Patient: I have a sore throat .

Doctor: How long have you had the sore throat ?

Patient: It’s been about a week.

Doctor: Are you taking anything for it?

Patient: I had some pain killers but it doesn’t seem to be helping.

Doctor: I see. Are you allergic to any medications?

Patient: Not that I know of.

Doctor: I’m going to give you a prescription for some antibiotics. I want you
to take it three times a day.
You should also avoid drinking cold drinks. And it’s important to take
Painkillers twice a day, one in the morning and one at night.
Make an appointment to see me next week if it doesn’t get better over
the next few days.