16.

  1. Because he had difficulty swallowing it.
  2. Because it was upsetting his stomach.
  3. Because he was allergic to it.
  4. Because it was too expensive.

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17.

  1. He can't play soccer any more.
  2. He has a serious foot problem.
  3. He needs an operation.
  4. He has cancer.

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18.

  1. A blood transfusion.
  2. An allergy test.
  3. A urine test.
  4. A biopsy.

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19.

  1. To see if he has cancer.
  2. To see if he has depression.
  3. To see if he requires surgery.
  4. To see if he has a food allergy problem.

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20.

  1. Relieved.
  2. Anxious.
  3. Angry.
  4. Depressed.

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W:Hi, Patrick, how are you feeling today?
M:A bit better.
W:That's good to hear. Are you still feeling nauseous?
M:No. I haven't felt sick to my stomach since you switched my medication.
W:Great, say, your test result came this morning.
M:It's about time. Is it good news or bad?
W:I guess it's a bit of both. Which do you want first?
M:Let's get the bad news over with.
W:OK. It looks like you are going to need surgery to remove your tumor from your leg. After the operation you're going to have to stay off your feet for at least 3 weeks. That means no soccer.
M:Well, I was afraid you were going to say that.
W:Now, for the good news. The biopsy shows the tumor is benign which means it is not cancerous. We're going to take it out anyway, just to be on the safe side.
M:Wow, that's a load off my mind. Thanks, doctor.
W:Don't get too excited. We still need to get to the bottom of all this way of loathing ...
M:I probably have just been so worried about stupid lump.
W:These things often are stress-related, but we're still going to do a few blood tests just to rule a few things out.
M:Things like what? Cancer?
W:Actually, I am thinking more along the line of food allergy.