General English (Intermediate)_Medical care

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1.	What is your name?
2.	How often do you get a medical checkup?
3.	How do you prevent catching a cold?
4.	Are medical services expensive in your country?
5.	Are there any traditional medicines in your country?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1.	What is your name?
2.	How often do you get a medical checkup?
3.	How do you prevent catching a cold?
4.	Are medical services expensive in your country?
5.	Are there any traditional medicines in your country?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nicky:	Are you feeling well? You don’t look okay.
Kevin:	Not really. I had a fever last night.
Nicky:	You should see a doctor. I can take you to a good hospital.
Kevin:	Thanks, but I can’t. I don’t have health insurance yet. My health insurance will take effect next month.
Nicky:	It’s expensive to get medical care at a hospital without health insurance.
Kevin:	True. That’s why I don’t want to see a doctor this month as much as possible.
Nicky:	I understand, but nothing is more important than health.
Kevin:	That’s true. If I don’t feel better tomorrow, I will see a doctor.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1.	Why does Nicky want to take Kevin to a hospital?
Answer:
2.	Why can’t Kevin see a doctor this month?
Answer:
3.	What will Kevin do tomorrow if he doesn’t feel better?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1.	Tutor:	I went to the hospital yesterday and was asked to take a lot of medications. It’s really expensive!.
	Student:	Yes, medical care is expensive nowadays. We really _____ to take good care of our health.

		a.	has
		b.	have
		c.	is
		d.	are

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

2.	Tutor:	I think that free public health care should be implemented in every city.
	Student:	I agree. Getting a free checkup _____ really helpful for everyone.

		a.	to be
		b.	would be
		c.	I’d be
		d.	cannot be

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

3.	Tutor:	My father has been sick since yesterday. But, he doesn’t want to be taken to the hospital.
	Student:	Just let him rest _____ give him the medication he needs.

		a.	and
		b.	but
		c.	on
		d.	so

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

4.	Tutor:	My fever worsened last night. It turns out that I took the wrong medicine.
	Student:	Oh, no! That’s the reason we need to consult a doctor _____ taking medicines.

		a.	before
		b.	after
		c.	during
		d.	tomorrow

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

5.	Tutor:	A lot of people get sick easily this rainy season. I think that everyone should take good care of themselves.
	Student:	That’s true! Having a healthy diet and doing exercises regularly _____ help.

		a.	can
		b.	are
		c.	is to
		d.	than

(Answer is in the last page.)

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1.	Do you think medical care should be free for everyone?
Answer:
2.	What do you think is the secret to a long life?
Answer:
3.	Do you think vegetarians are healthier?
Answer:
4.	Do you think technology helps in improving medical care?
Answer:
5.	Do you think people should have a monthly checkup?
Answer:
6.	In your opinion, what unhealthy habits should people stop doing?
Answer:
7.	What do you think are the best ways to stay healthy?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1.	b
2.	b
3.	a
4.	a
5.	a