1.

  1. To have her teeth drilled.
  2. To have a root canal.
  3. To have her cavity filled.
  4. To clean her teeth.

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M:You've leaving early today.
W:Yes. I have a dentist appointment. I hate going to the dentist.
M:It's not bad, if you've just having a cleaning done.
W:That's true. But I'm pretty sure I have a cavity. So I'll have to have it filled.
M:I always get nervous when the dentist starts drilling in my teeth.
W:I'd rather not think about that until I get there.
M:Well. Good luck. I'll see you tomorrow.
M:What is the woman going to the dentist for? C)

2.

  1. Anew medicine for headache.
  2. A class they've taking.
  3. The woman's job.
  4. The woman's health.

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W:I have a headache and a sore throat.
M:The flu is going around. Do you have a fever or nausea, too?
W:What are the man and woman discussing? D)

3.

  1. Take four pills.
  2. Hesitate to take any pills.
  3. Take the doctor's advice.
  4. Take eight pills.

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M:Mrs. Johnson, you must take two pills every four hours without fail, and don't forget to finish the bottle.
W:Don't worry, doctor. I want to get well as quickly as I can.
M:What will the woman probably do? C)

4.

  1. By relieving it.
  2. By rising up and walking around.
  3. By coining around in the night.
  4. By taking pain-killers.

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W:Does the pain come on in the night?
M:Not often.
W:When it comes on, do you get up?
M:Yes, I get up and walk around and it is relieved.
W:How does the man relieve his pain? B)

5.

  1. In a nursery.
  2. At a bus station.
  3. In a hospital.
  4. In a hotel room.

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M:Could you please tell me what room Robert Davis is in?
W:Yes, he is in the intensive care unit on the fourth floor. I suggest you check with the nurse's station before going in, though.
M:Where did this conversation most probably take place? C)

6.

  1. He should call right before he leaves.
  2. 14 minutes prior to the appointment.
  3. At least 24 hours before the appointment.
  4. Anytime it is convenient for him.

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M:Hello.
W:Can I speak to Mr. Marcus Perez?
M:Speaking.
W:I am calling you to confirm an appointment for Mr. Marcus Perez on Wednesday, November 3rd. You are scheduled with Dr. Paul Peterson at 9:00 a.m.. If you cannot make this appointment, please call our office at least 24 hours before the appointment.
M:No problem.
W:If the man needs to cancel the appointment, when should he do so? C)

7.

  1. He is tired of waiting for assistance.
  2. He doesn't have to ask his friends for help.
  3. His foot hurts too much to walk.
  4. He doesn't like to bother people.

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W:I thought the doctor said you should stay off your foot until the swelling goes down.
M:She did. It just makes me feel uncomfortable to ask my friends to wait on me all the time.
W:What does the man mean? D)

8.

  1. A list of all his medications.
  2. Over-the-counter medicines.
  3. His latest medical history form.
  4. His appointment registration form.

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W:Dr. Anderson's Practice. Is there anything I can do for you?
M:Yes, I am Jeff Flagg. I am calling to confirm my reservation with Dr. Anderson.
W:Hold on. Let me see. Yes, you are scheduled with the Doc at 3:00 a.m.
M:Thanks.
W:By the way, please remember to bring with you a list of all your medications, including over the counter supplements. You are due for an updated medical history form, so please plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier to fill that out. We look forward to meeting your medical needs.
M:According to the woman, what does the man should bring with him to the clinics? A)

9.

  1. Better.
  2. Sick.
  3. Fine.
  4. Tired.

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W:John, how are you? I heard you were sick.
M:They must have confused me with somebody else. I've never felt better.
W:How does John feel? C)

10.

  1. She has finished only one step.
  2. She doesn't have any more time for redecorating.
  3. The work has been completed.
  4. The redecorating is being done gradually.

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M:You've redecorating your apartment, aren't you? How's it coming along?
W:I'm just taking it one step at a time.
M:What does the woman imply? D)

11.

  1. He thought it was very serious.
  2. He didn't think it was that serious.
  3. He thinks it is worth getting a second opinion.
  4. He is not surprised, since he thought it was quite bad.

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W:The doctor said I had to go for a test on my ankle to see if I tore any ligaments.
M:Sounds a bit more serious than I thought.
W:What does the man mean? B)

12.

  1. He has been very fit till then.
  2. He had an appendicitis when he was a child.
  3. He now works in a shoe factory.
  4. Both B and C.

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W:Ah, good morning, Mr. Hall. Could you tell me a little about your previous health so we can deal with your present problem?
M:Well, I've always been very fit up until now.
W:Have you ever been in the hospital?
M:Oh, when I was a child, I had appendicitis.
W:What is not related to the man's previous health? C)

13.

  1. Orally.
  2. Rectally.
  3. Under her arm.
  4. By an infrared thermometer.

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W:Good morning, Dr. Nixon. I am Helen Cook. M. Hi, Helen. How are you feeling today?
W:I still have a fever.
M:I see. And where did you take your temperature: under your arm or under your tongue?
W:I took it under my tongue.
M:How did the patient take her temperature? A)

14.

  1. In a doctor's office.
  2. In an operating room.
  3. In a professor's office.
  4. In a gymnasium.

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M:I have an appointment to see Dr. Gram for a physical examination.
W:Please have a seat. She's in surgery right now.
M:Where does the conversation most probably take place? A)

15.

  1. He died after a long period with heart condition.
  2. He died suddenly.
  3. He died during a heart operation.
  4. He was attacked by a drunkard and died.

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M:And is your father still alive?
W:No, he isn't.
M:How old was your father when he died?
W:He was 68.
M:What did he die of?
W:He had a heart attack.
M:Did he suffer for a long time with his heart condition before he died? Did he have an ongoing heart condition?
W:Oh no, it was very sudden.
M:Which of the following is true of the woman's father? B)