Making an Appointment at the Doctors
Christine calls the doctors surgery to make an emergency appointment…
Receptionist: Hello, Springtown surgery, how can I help you?
Christine: I need to make an emergency appointment with Dr. Jennis for today.
Receptionist: Can I take your full name and your date of birth please?
Christine: My name is Christine Kelly, and my date of birth is the 19/06/1990.
Receptionist: What are your symptoms, Christine?
Christine: My ear is very sore. It has been sore for a few days. I think I have an ear infection.
Receptionist: Mm... the only available appointment for today is at 11:45am with Dr, Jennis.
Christine: 11.45 is perfect, please book me in.
Receptionist: OK… I booked you in for 11.45. When you arrive, please check in at reception so that we know that you are here.
Christine: I will do. Thank you very much. I’ll see you soon.
Receptionist: You’re welcome, bye.
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To come around | To become conscious again after an illness or an operation | One hour after the operation, she started to come around. | Health |
To shake something off
| To get rid of an illness | I really hope I can shake this cold off before the weekend. | Health |
To pass out | To become unconscious for a short period of time. | When the ball hit her on the head, she passed out. | Health |
To pick something up
| To start to suffer from something | She picked up the cold when she was- on holiday. | Health |
To come down with something
| To start to suffer symptoms of an illness. | I think I’m starting to come down with the flu. | Health |