1.

  1. How to deal with his sleeping problem.
  2. The cause of his sleeping problem.
  3. What follows his insomnia.
  4. The severity of his medical problem.

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M:What about the problem that I've been having in sleeping?
W:I'm going to give you a prescription for some medicine to help you get a better night's sleep.
Q:What does the man want to know?

2.

  1. To take the medicine for a longer time.
  2. To discontinue the medication.
  3. To come to see her again.
  4. To switch to other medications.

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M:How long should I take them?
W:The prescription is for 30 days. If you're still feeling depressed after 30 days, I'd like you to come back in.
Q:What does the woman advice the man to do if his problem continues?

3.

  1. To take it easy and continue to work.
  2. To take a sick leave.
  3. To keep away from work.
  4. To have a follow-up.

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W:Doctor, should I stay home away from work?
M:No, I don't think that's necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
Q:What does the man tell the woman to do?

4.

  1. Fullness in the stomach.
  2. Occasional stomachache.
  3. Stomach distention.
  4. Frequent belches.

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M:How long have you been having this problem?
W:It started in June, say for more than 5 months now. My stomach hurts after some meals but not always.
Q:What does the woman complain of?

5.

  1. Extremely severe.
  2. Not very severe.
  3. More severe than expected.
  4. It's hard to say.

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M:How strong is the pain exactly? On a scale of 1-10, how would you describe the intensity of the pain?
W:Well, I'd say the pain is about 2 on a scale of 1-10. Like I say, it's not really bad. It just keeps coming back.
Q:How severe is the pain?

6.

  1. He has lost some weight.
  2. He has gained a lot.
  3. He needs to exercise more.
  4. He is still overweight.

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W:You don't seem to be overweight.
M:No, not really. If I run up a flight of stairs, it takes me a while to get my breath back. I need to work out more.
Q:What does the man mean?

7.

  1. She is giving the man an injection.
  2. She is listening to the man's heart.
  3. She is feeling the man's pulse.
  4. She is helping the man stop shivering.

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M:Oh, that's cold!
W:Don't worry, it's just my stethoscope.
Q:What is the woman doing?

8.

  1. In the gym.
  2. In the office.
  3. In the clinic.
  4. In the boat.

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M:OK, everything looks ship-shape.
W:Great! When should I come again for a physical?
Q:Where did this conversation most probably take place?

9.

  1. Diarrhea.
  2. Vomiting.
  3. Nausea.
  4. A cold.

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W:Good morning, Mr. Adams. How are you doing today?
M:Terrible! I can't eat anything. I just feel sick in my stomach!
W:That's too bad. Have you been to the toilet? Any diarrhea or vomiting?
M:I've been to the toilet twice. But no diarrhea or vomiting. Perhaps I should drink something. Can I have a cup of hot tea?
Q:What is the man suffering from?

10.

  1. She has developed allergies.
  2. She doesn't know what allergies are.
  3. She doesn't have any allergies.
  4. She has allergies treated already.

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M:How about allergies?
W:Not that I'm aware of.
Q:What does the woman mean?

11.

  1. Listen to music.
  2. Read magazines.
  3. Go play tennis.
  4. Stay in the house.

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M:Louise, what are you doing now?
W:Oh, just listening to music, looking through magazines.
M:Staying in the house on a nice day like this? Come on, let's go play tennis.
W:Oh great! You made my day.
Q:What is the woman going to do?

12.

  1. She isn't feeling well.
  2. She is under pressure.
  3. She doesn't like the weather.
  4. She is feeling relieved.

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M:Are you having any problems like weakness, fatigue, or headaches?
W:Well, I certainly felt under the weather.
Q:What does the woman mean?

13.

  1. Michael's wife was ill.
  2. Michael's daughter was ill.
  3. Michael's daughter gave birth to twins.
  4. Michael was hospitalized for a check-up.

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M:I saw Michael with his wife this morning, in the obstetrics and gynecology department. Is his wife ill?
W:No, she called me just now. Guess what? Their daughter has just had twins. And they were there for her.
Q:What can we learn from the conversation?

14.

  1. She is absent-minded.
  2. She is in high spirits.
  3. She is indifferent.
  4. She is compassionate.

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W:Here's an extra blanket. Let me tuck you in.
M:You're so sweet. What is your name?
W:My name is Alice. I'll be on shift during the day for the next few days.
Q:What can be said of the woman?

15.

  1. Ten years ago.
  2. Five years ago.
  3. Fifteen years ago.
  4. Several weeks ago.

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M:Now, I'd like to ask you about any illnesses you've had in the past. Could you tell me about this?
W:Let me think ...I had my appendix out when I was 15. And I had a chest infection when I was on holiday in the USA 5 years ago. That's all.
M:Could you tell me if you've had any accidents or injured yourself at any time?
W:Well yes, I slipped on the ice and broke my leg 10 years ago. Actually I was in hospital then for several weeks. I'd forgotten that.
Q:When did the woman have a bone fracture?