At the Doctor's Office
Beginner English listening exercise ยท Health & Wellness
Transcript
Patient: Good morning, doctor. I have not been feeling well for the past few days. I have a persistent cough and my chest feels tight. Doctor: Do you have a fever? Patient: I checked my temperature this morning and it was thirty-seven point eight. Doctor: Are you experiencing any shortness of breath? Patient: A little, especially when I climb stairs. Doctor: Let me listen to your lungs. Take a deep breath, please. I think you have a mild chest infection. I will prescribe some antibiotics and a cough syrup. Patient: How long until I feel better? Doctor: Make sure to rest and drink plenty of water. You should feel better within a week.
Comprehension questions
- What is the patient's temperature?
- What does the doctor diagnose?
- What does the patient have that is persistent?
- What symptom does the patient describe first?