Lesson 31 Text A A Difficult Customer
Dolores works in a shop selling gramophone records. One afternoon a middle-aged
woman came in, sat on a stool in front of the counter, and smiled at her
brightly.
I want a record, dear, she began. One I heard on the radios this morning.
What was the record called Dolores asked, without much hope. The woman shook
her head.
I don't remember. I should know it if I. heard it , though. Perhaps if you play
me a few records, I shall be able to pick it out.
She settled herself more comfortably on her stool.
We have hundreds of records in stock, Dolores pointed out. It would take a very
long time to play you even a little of each. Could you hum it to me
The woman shook her head again. I can't even sing the National Anthem in tune.
We should only get into a complete muddle if I were to start humming. She
looked quite depressed, as if this reminder of her own lack of musical ability
were the last straw. Then suddenly her face brightened.
I've just remembered something, she said. It comes from a play. Theres a girl
who speaks very badly, if you see what I mean. But after a time she learns to
talk well.Some thing about --- what do you call it Phonetics.
This was enough for Dolores. If you ask me, it's from My Fair Iady,quot; she
said.
Thats it, dear. If youd thought of it soonerr, we wouldnt have wasted so
much time. I suppose you are new to the job.
TextB That Hurts a Iot Malc went to the Casualty Department of the hospital
There he was examincd by the doctor. DOCTOR: Right. Just take off your jacket
and shirt. And lie down on that bed over there...
Thats right... Now, just hold up your right arm, will you... Does this hurt
MALC: No.
DOCTOR: And this
MALC: Yes. . . a bit. . . ouch !
DOCTOR: And do you feel anything when I do this
MALC: Yes , that hurts quite a lot.
DOCTOR: And you don't feel any pain anywhere else In you legs , for example
MALC: NO, nothing.
DOCTOR: Well , it's probably nothing serious. But I think wed better have that
shoulder
X-rayed. We can't do the until the morning, though. So itd be better if yo
stayed
in hospital for the night. . .
Question Text B 7. Read the following dialogue once. Underline the key words
while reading and retell to your partner the dialogue in your own words. At the
Doctors Doctor Good morning. How are you
Patient I'm very worried , doctor
Doctor Oh What are you worried about
Patient I'm afraid that I'm very ill.
Doctor I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you think so
Patient Because I feel tired all the time, even when I wake up in the morning.
I find
it very difficult to do any work. I have no appetite. My wife cooks me
deliciousmeals but I can only eat a little.
Doctor How do you sleep
Patient Very badly, doctor.
Doctor Do you find it difficult to get to sleep, or do you wake up early
Patient Both, doctor. I never get to sleep until two oclock and I always wake
up at
five.
Doctor Are you worricd about anything
Patient Well , yes , I am. 1m worried about my work. I've just taken a new
job. I earn
a lot of money but it's difficult work. I'm always afraid of making a mistake.
Doctor I see. please take off your shirt and lie down on the couch.
Patient Yes, doctor.(The doctor examines the patient )
Doctor Well, theres nothing very much wrong with you, I'm glad to say. Youre
working
too hard and worrying too much.Do you take much exercise
Patient No, doctor. I never have enough time for exercise. I start work very
early in
the morning and finish late in the evening. Then I can't get to sleep. Can
you give me some medicine to help me to sleep
Doctor I can , but I'm not going to. You don't need medicine. You need advice.
Dont
work so hard. Too much work is bad for you. Don't worry about your work.
It's silly to worry. Take regular exercise.
Patient But I may lose my job, doctor! It's hard to get a job like mine.
Doctor Then get an easier one, even if you earn less money. Which would you
rather
have, health or wealth
Patient You'reright, doctor. It's more important to be healthy than wealthy.
Ill
change my job. I'm grateful for your advice.
Doctor Come and see me again in a months time. I think youll be a different
man!
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