Phrases
an effective cure for
cancer research
the latest findings
to make a difference
terminally ill
hope for
nothing but
the only hope
improvements in
drug therapy
Is it true that
caused by
the main difficulty
without symptoms
find out
too late
55. My eighty-year-old grandma has a fever
My eighty-year-oldgrandma has a fever. How do we identifyits causes?
A fever is a common symptom of the flu virus.
So, she caught the flu from my ninety-year-oldgrandpa.
Do they have equallyhigh temperature?
He had a fever last week. His temperature decreased to normal recently.
Did he take tablets for fever?
Yes, but she does not want to take them. Her temperature remains high for now.
She must take the medicine to get better. Tell her they are vitamins!
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has a fever
a common symptom of
the flu virus
caught the flu from
equally high
last week
take tablets for
for now
to get better
56. Are patients put to sleep during surgical operations?
Are patients put to sleep duringsurgicaloperations?
In some cases, they must be unconscious. In other cases, conscious.
When must a patient be awake? Can you give a fairly common example?
Laser eye surgery. Its a complex operation to improvevision.
Is it crucial for patients to stay motionless?
No, the complex surgical equipmentcontrolseverymotion of their eyes.
Is there risk that the vision becomesworse as a result?
The risk is minimal. In most cases, the vision recovers quickly after the operation.
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put to sleep
in some cases
in other cases
be awake
a common example
eye surgery
a complex operation
to improve vision
Is there risk that
becomes worse
as a result
in most cases
57. My fingers and toes are aching
My fingers and toes are aching. Besides, I have knee pain. What doctor should I see?
An orthopedist.
I alsofeel pain in the lungs and other internalorgans.
Visit an internist. I know a good one, but she is pregnant and on maternityleave now.
In addition, I have nightmares. I dream that a hospital nursedropspoison on my tongue by mistake. This causes throat spasm!
That is likely a mental problem. Does anyone get on your nerves in reality?
Yeah, poisonoussnakes do. They are hard of hearing but see well up close. Their venom can cause shock!
There are no venomous snakes in our area. Start with consulting a psychiatrist!
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knee pain
feel pain in
internal organs
visit an internist
on maternity leave
have nightmares
dream that
by mistake
throat spasm
a mental problem
get on your nerves
in reality
poisonous snakes
hard of hearing
see well
up close
start with
Going on Foot
58. Excuse me, how do we get to the city center?
Excuse me, how do we get to the city center?
Its on the opposite side of the river. You need to go across the river.
Is there a bridge nearby?
Yes, walk along the riverbankuntil you see it.
Is that far from here?
Yes, its a long walk. It takes about an hour to get there.
Is there a shorterpath?
No, unless you take a boat.
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boat, bridge, center, excuse, foot, opposite, path, riverbank, shorter (base form: short), unless, until
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Excuse me
how do we get to
city center
on the opposite side of
walk along
a long walk
It takes
to get there
a shorter path
take a boat
59. Excuse me, where is the nearest supermarket?
Excuse me, where is the nearestsupermarket?
Walk straight three blocks.
Is that far away?
Its a fifteen minute walk.
Is it open now?
It must be.
Thank you!
My pleasure.
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It must be.
Thank you!
My pleasure.
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fifteen, minute, nearest (base form: near), open, pleasure, straight, supermarket
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the nearest supermarket
walk straight
a fifteen minute walk
my pleasure
60. Excuse me, where is the restroom here?
Excuse me, where is the restroom here?
Follow the widecorridor to the end.
We were at the end of it but didnt find the door.
Turn right into a narrowpassage.
Okay, right. Where to next?
Go down the passage. The bathroom should be on the left.
Thank you very much!
You are welcome.
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corridor, follow, into, narrow, passage, restroom, wide
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follow the corridor
to the end
at the end of
find the door
turn right
a narrow passage
down the passage
Thank you very much
61. Shall we go up the stairs?
Shall we go up the stairs?
No, my legs hurt. Lets take the escalator.
Arent you afraid of falling?
No, Ill hold on to the handrails.
Theres also an elevator.
I dont want to use the elevator.
Are you afraid of confinedspaces?
No, but the elevator can get stuck!
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confine, elevator, escalator, falling, handrail, hold, leg, space, stair, stick, stuck (base form: stick)
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go up the stairs
take the escalator
afraid of falling
hold on to
confined spaces
get stuck
62. Excuse me, are you from here?
Excuse me, are you from here?
Yes. How can I help you?
Could you tell me where the pharmacy is?
Go down this street. The pharmacy is around the corner.
Is there a grocerystore?
Yes, to the left of the pharmacy.
And the market?
No, the market is far away. You had better get a cab!
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cab, corner, grocery, market, pharmacy, store
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from here
Could you tell me
around the corner
a grocery store
to the left of
You had better
63. I want to take a walk
I want to take a walk. Lets go to the centralpark!
It is too far from here. We could just walk back and forth on this road or elsewhere.
This road is rough. We will have to move slowly. I want to go at a fast pace!
If youre afraid of stumbling, mind your step.
Road repairs are ahead. It leadsnowhere! Why dont we change direction?
Fine, lets go directly to the park.
Thank you! Where is the shortestway there?
Down this lane. Follow me!
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take a walk
the central park
too far from here
back and forth
on this road
move slowly
at a fast pace
afraid of stumbling
mind your step
road repairs
lead nowhere
change direction
go directly to
the shortest way
follow me
64. Do you see the castle beyond the wall?
Do you see the castlebeyond the wall?
Yes, there are several towers made of graystone.
It was built in the MiddleAgesmainly from localmaterials.
Why here? I mean, what was the advantage of this place?
Its on the hill next to the river. Going upward would have been harder than downward.
An enemy army could surround the castle. Defenders would have to surrender.
Not necessarily. They could escapethrough a secrettunnel!
Thank God those days are gone!
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beyond the wall
made of
in the Middle Ages
the advantage of
next to
going upward/downward
not necessarily
escape through
a secret tunnel
thank God
those days are gone
Transportation
65. Wheres the bus stop?
Wheres the bus stop?
I have no idea.
Somebody must know. Lets ask around.
Theres no one around.
Lets look for a bus stop sign then.
Look over there. There it is!
I cant see it without glasses.
Wear them, or youll get lost in the city!
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ask, bus, glasses, lost (base form: lose), somebody, transportation, youll = you will
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