B
Read Eva’s medical history form again. Circle the correct answers.
1.
Why is Eva having an appointment with the doctor?
a.
She wants to quit smoking.
b.
She wants to lose weight.
c.
She wants to know about her own medical history.
2.
Which of the statements is true about Eva?
a.
She’s pregnant.
b.
She’s still smoking.
c.
She’s taking medications for high blood pressure.
3.
Which of the statements is NOT true about Eva?
a.
She’s allergic to Lisinopril.
b.
She doesn’t have thyroid problems now.
c.
No one in her family has ever had heart problems.
C
PAIRS
Is it important to know your own medical history and the
medical history of your family members? Why or why not?
PRACTICAL SPEAKING
A
The doctor is asking Eva about her medical history.
Listen and read the conversation.
Dr. Taylor:
Eva, tell me about your smoking. When you were smoking,
how much did you smoke?
Eva:
When I first started, I didn’t smoke very much, but when I decided
to quit, I was smoking more than one pack a day.
Dr. Taylor:
And just to be sure, you’re not smoking at all now?
Eva:
I quit completely. I don’t even like to smell cigarette smoke now.
B
PAIRS
Practice the conversation.
C
PAIRS
Look at Eva’s medical history form again. Role play a similar conversation
in which the doctor asks about other items on the form.
PRACTICAL LISTENING
Listen to a commercial for a new smartphone app. Read the statements.
Circle
True
or
False
. Correct the false statements.
1.
The “Track My BP” app takes your blood pressure.
True
False
2.
The app reminds you to take your blood pressure medicine.
True
False
3.
The app can display your blood pressure history as a chart.
True
False
4.
The app allows you to send your blood pressure history to your doctor.
True
False
5.
You have to enter the time and date for each blood pressure reading.
True
False
6.
You have to download the app onto a computer before you can use it.
True
False
PAIRS
Do you think apps such as “Track My BP” are useful? Do you think it’s a
good idea for people to track their own medical conditions? Why or why not?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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