Olga works at a dental clinic. On Monday morning, she woke up and felt under the weather. Her throat
was sore, and she thought she was coming down with something. She decided to take some painkillers
and drink plenty of fluids. At midday, she still felt dizzy, so she called her manager and said she
wanted to take a sick day. Her manager said, "Of course! Stay in bed and get some rest. Get well soon!"
Olga stayed home all day. She didn't go to work, and she didn't check her emails. In the evening, she
felt a little better, but she decided to take it easy and not go out. The next morning, she still had
a headache, so she called and said she would see a doctor. The doctor said she had caught a cold and
needed two more days to rest.
Dialogues
Exercise 2 — Dialogue: A Phone Call
Drag each phrase into the correct gap.
A: Hi Olga, how are you feeling today?
B: Not great — I think I today.
A: Oh no, what's wrong?
B: My throat hurts, and I think I'm going to .
A: That's not good. You should and .
B: Yes, I'm going to tomorrow.
A: Good idea! !
Exercise 3 — Dialogue: At the Clinic
Drag each phrase into the correct gap.
Patient: Hi, I'd like to see someone today. I that won't go away.
Receptionist: I'm sorry to hear that. Did you already ?
Patient: Yes, but I still sometimes.
Receptionist: I think you should today.
Patient: OK, thank you. I just want to soon.
Receptionist: Of course — please until your appointment.
Vocabulary
Exercise 4 — Gap Fill (part 1)
Drag each phrase into the correct gap.
I think I'll stay home — I today.
Wear a coat, or you'll in this weather!
The doctor told him to for a few days.
Can I have some water? I .
I can't sing today — I .
She sat down quickly because she .
By Friday evening, everyone at the clinic .
He called the office to say he would .
If the pain doesn't stop, you should .
Exercise 5 — Gap Fill (part 2)
Drag each phrase into the correct gap.
She doesn't like to unless she really needs to.
The nurse checked if the baby .
After the medicine, I started to .
Don't go outside — you might .
On Sunday, I like to until midday.
The doctor said to when you have a fever.
We sent her a card that said "".
My throat hurts and I'm tired — .
After surgery, the doctor told him to for two weeks.