At the Pharmacy

Intermediate English listening exercise ยท Daily Life

Transcript

Customer: Excuse me, I have been feeling sick for a few days. I have a sore throat, a runny nose, and a slight headache. Could you recommend something? Pharmacist: I would suggest a cold and flu medicine that helps with all those symptoms. I also recommend throat lozenges and a nasal spray. Customer: How often should I take the medicine? Pharmacist: Take two tablets every six hours and drink plenty of fluids. Customer: And if the symptoms do not improve? Pharmacist: If they do not improve in a week, you should see a doctor.

Comprehension questions

  1. What symptoms does the customer have?
  2. How often should they take the tablets?
  3. What else does the pharmacist recommend besides the cold and flu medicine?

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