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In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use to talk to someone about your health.
What happened, Gary? You look so tired.
I think I'm running a temperature. My head is spinning and my mouth feels dry.
Let me check your temperature. Hmmm...You should stay home today. Call your office and let them know.
But, I've got some urgent meetings lined up for today. I really can't miss them.
Your health is more important than anything else, Gary.
Staying up all night everyday this week has probably affected your health. It's time you take some rest.
I can't help it. I’m under a lot of pressure at work.
I'll speak to your boss, then. If you want to get better, you'd better start by taking the day off.
Steve, look at you. You’re so pale. Is everything all right?
I couldn't sleep at all last night.
Are you tense about something? Maybe I can help you.
Well, I'm under a lot of pressure, nowadays. My boss doesn't let me breathe.
What did he do now?
He told me to take over this project that is behind schedule.
I have to meet the deadlines…and the problem is that I leave work exhausted and then I can’t sleep.
You should try sleeping pills.
The problem is that when I use them, it’s really hard for me to wake up in the morning.
Well, maybe your doctor could prescribe a different pill.
It wasn’t a doctor who prescribed them. My neighbor gave me some he didn’t take anymore.
Are you crazy?! This is very serious! You should never take medication without speaking to your doctor!
What’s wrong? You look terrible! Didn’t you get enough sleep last night?
No. I partied until five in the morning.
Well, that’s why I only go to parties on the weekends.
I think I just can’t take late night parties anymore. My head is spinning, like I have a migraine or something.
I think you need some rest. You’d better go home.
Yeah, I know. I’ll just hand in the report to the boss and tell her I’m not well.
Are you Ok to drive?
Nah. I’ll call a cab, I guess.
Hi Steve. How are you feeling?
Horrible. I’ve caught a cold and it's getting worse.
Have you seen your doctor?
No, not yet. I haven’t had time.
You must consult your doctor before it gets worse. There’s this twenty-four-hour virus going around.
I know. My sister had it until last night and I guess I caught it from her.
You should drink a lot of liquids so you don’t dehydrate.
Thanks. That’s good advice. I’ll do that.
I think I'm running a temperature. My head is spinning and my mouth feels dry.
You’re so pale. Is everything all right?
I couldn't sleep at all last night.
Well, I'm under a lot of pressure, nowadays.
My head is spinning, like I have a migraine or something.
I’ve caught a cold and it's getting worse.
You must consult your doctor before it gets worse.
My sister had it until last night and I guess I caught it from her.