Luyện nghe chép chính tả – Level Intermediate – Lession 17

17 Medical advice

Receptionist: Dr. Carter’s Office.

Ronald: Yes, I’d like to (1)………………………………………… to see Dr. Carter, please.

Receptionist: Is this your first visit?

Ronald: Yes it is.

Receptionist: Okay. Could I have your name please?

Ronald: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.

Receptionist: And may I ask who referred you to our office?

Ronald: Uh, I (2)…………………………. your office yesterday.

Receptionist: Okay. How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 O’clock?

Ronald: Uh. Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? I usually
(3)………………………. my kids from school around that time.

Receptionist: Okay. Um . . . how about Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. or Thursday at 8:15 A.M.?

Ronald: Uh, do you have anything earlier, like 7:30?

Receptionist: No. I’m sorry.

Ronald: Well, in that case, (4)………………………… would be fine.

Receptionist: Okay. Could I have your phone number please?

Ronald: It’s 643-0547.

Receptionist: Alright. And what’s the nature of your visit?

Ronald: Uh . . .

Receptionist: Yes sir.

Ronald: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from (5)…………………. two days ago while painting

my house, and I sprained my ankle when my foot landed in a (6)…………………………. I

suffered a few scratches on my hands and knees, but I’m most concerned that the swelling in my ankle hasn’t gone down yet.

Receptionist: Well, did you (7)…………………………….. it immediately after this
happened?

Ronald: Well yeah. I just filled the paint can with ice and . . .

Receptionist: And so after you removed the paint can . . . Sir, sir, Mr. Schuller, are you still there?

Ronald: Well that’s part of the problem. Uh, the paint can is still (8)…………………………..

Receptionist: Look, Mr. Schuller. Please come in today. I don’t think your case can wait.

ANSWER KEY

(1) make an appointment (5) a ladder

(2) drove past (6) paint can

(3) pick up (7) put ice on

(4) Thursday (8) on my foot