VII. Suggested activities
1. What will you say:
A) of a door which you can’t open?
B) of a pen which you can’t write with?
C) of fire-wood which is very wet?
D) of a tap which you can’t turn on?
E) of a window when you can’t close it?
2. Think of sentences to ask somebody to do something about the house, giving
reasons for the requests.
3. Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV–VI.
Lesson 27
A TOUCH OF THE FLUE
I. NOTE
In most American cities, you can find quick medical care at what are called
“walk-in” medical clinics. If you are sick and don't have a doctor, such clinics can
provide prompt and relatively inexpensive treatment for minor illnesses.
Temperature in the U.S. is on the Fahrenheit rather than the Centigrade scale.
98.6 is considered a normal temperature.
There is no national health insurance plan in America. Most Americans are insured
through their employers. Unusually, employees pay monthly premiums in addition
to the premiums their employers pay.
II. DIALOGUE
Nurse: What seems to be the trouble?
You: I feel terrible. I have a fever and chills.
Nurse: What’s your temperature?
You: 102.
Nurse: Have you taken anything for it?
You: Just some aspirin. What should I do?
Nurse: I think you better see one of our doctors. You probably have an infection.
Can you come right now?
You: Yes, I’m on my way. I don’t have any medical insurance. Is that all right?
Nurse: Don’t worry. Our business office takes cash, personal checks or credit
cards.
IV. IDIOMS
Out of the Woods
(out of danger)
Although Eric was well on his way to recovering from his bout with pneumonia,
he was still not out of the woods. The doctors told him that he would have to take it
easy and avoid exposure to cold, since he was not out of danger and difficulty yet.
On One’s Last Legs
(sick and failing)
Poor Mike. He was one of the greatest musicians I’ve ever know, but when I saw
him the other day he looked like he was on his last legs.
Yeah. He hardly plays any more.
What made him give up his music?
Apparently he lost confidence in himself at some point in his career, and he’s
been sick and failing ever since.
“To” within an Inch of One’s Life
(almost to the point of death)
– Oh! I haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been all this time?
– You know, I was very ill.
– Sorry to hear it. I hope nothing dangerous.
– Unfortunately, it was a terrible flue. Actually I was within an inch of my life.
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