English Listening and Vocabulary Notes

Section 1: Dialogue Overview

• Setting: Health center
• Participants: Man (Peter Smith), Receptionist, Doctor

Conversation with Receptionist

• Initial Inquiry: Peter Smith injured during sports and is seeking medical attention.
• Receptionist's Response: Accepts him as a temporary patient.
• Personal Details Collected:
  • Name: Peter Smith
  • Address: 95 Cross Street, County Walkley (spelled out as W-A-L-K-L-E-Y)
  • Contact Number: 468-953-24
• Next Steps: Wait for the doctor.

Conversation with Doctor

• Doctor's Introduction: Confirms Peter's identity and asks about the injury.
• Injury Details:
  • Sport: Tennis
  • Injury: Knee sprain (original problem)
  • Time of Injury: Three weeks ago (around June 18)
• Previous Medical Treatment:
  • No need for an x-ray
  • Treatment: Ice pack recommended by the doctor at home

Current Health Issues

• Mobility: Peter can walk but struggles with stairs and sleeps downstairs.
• Pain Location:
  • Original pain in knee has improved
  • New issue: Back pain (worsening at night)

Doctor's Suggestions

• Advice on Walking Stick: Suggested to stop using the walking stick which may be causing back pain.
• Medication: Prescribe muscle relaxants; Peter declines due to past side effects.
• Alternative Recommendation:
  • Exercises leaflet provided for self-care at home.
  • Encouraged to perform exercises daily for effectiveness.

Conclusion

• Final Note: Peter agrees to try the exercises.
• End of Section 1: Reminder to check answers.