nurse. Maybe the woman has got an illness. The doctor is giving her some advice.

T: Good. Now, let's come to Exercise 12 to see what's wrong with the woman and what the doctor does to treat her. You will have 3 minutes to put these sentences in the correct order.

Three minutes later.

T: Listen to the conversation and check your answers.

Play the tape for the students.

T: Now let's listen to it again to finish Exercise 13.

Check the answers with the whole class.

Step VI Post-listening

Dialogue

T: We have covered two listening materials. Both of them are conversations between the doctor and the patient. Work with your partners to make a dialogue. One acts as a doctor and the other as a patient. You will have 5 minutes to prepare for it.

Five minutes later.

T: Are you ready? Have a try!

A sample version: D = doctor P = patient

D: What's bothering you, madam?

P: I am not feeling very well. My whole body feels weak. I really feel terrible.

D: Don't worry. Let me examine you. Open your mouth. Do you have a sore throat?

P: Yes, when I am speaking or swallowing things, it aches much.

D: Let me take your temperature.

P: What's the temperature?

D: It's 38℃. You have got a temperature.

P: Is it serious?

D: Take it easy! You will be better after an injection.

P: I don't like injection. Will taking pills work?

D: But having an injection has a quick effect.

P: OK, I will endure it for I am busy these days. I must get better soon.

D: I give you an injection now. But you need a rest.