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At the Doctor's

看医生

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词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

appointmentn.A2
预约
make an appointment · doctor's appointment
I made an appointment with the doctor for Monday.
我预约了周一看医生。
symptomn.B1
症状
common symptom · symptom of flu
A headache is a common symptom of many illnesses.
头痛是很多疾病的常见症状。
fevern.A2
发烧
high fever · have a fever
I have a fever and I feel very hot.
我发烧了,感觉非常热。
coughn./v.A2
咳嗽
bad cough · cough a lot
I have a bad cough, so I cannot sleep at night.
我咳嗽得很厉害,所以晚上睡不着。
headachen.A2
头痛
have a headache · bad headache
I need to take some medicine for my headache.
我需要吃点药治头痛。
prescriptionn.B1
处方
get a prescription · prescription medicine
The doctor gave me a prescription for some tablets.
医生给我开了些药片。
medicinen.A2
药物
take medicine · cough medicine
You should take this medicine three times a day.
你应该一天吃三次这个药。
clinicn.A2
诊所
local clinic · go to the clinic
There is a clinic near my home.
我家附近有一家诊所。
doctorn.A1
医生
see a doctor · family doctor
You should see a doctor if you feel very sick.
如果你感觉非常不舒服就应该去看医生。
nursen.A2
护士
a kind nurse · ask the nurse
The nurse checked my temperature first.
护士先量了我的体温。
patientn.B1
病人
a patient in the waiting room · see a patient
The doctor sees many patients every day.
医生每天看很多病人。
sickadj.A2
生病的
feel sick · get sick
I was sick last week and stayed at home.
我上周生病了,待在家里。

扩展词库 expansion

stomach achen.A2
胃痛
have a stomach ache
sore throatn.A2
喉咙痛
have a sore throat
temperaturen.A2
体温
take one's temperature · high temperature
examinev.B1
检查
examine a patient
treatmentn.B1
治疗
medical treatment · get treatment
healthyadj.A2
健康的
stay healthy · healthy food
illadj.A2
病的
feel ill · become ill
restn./v.A2
休息
get some rest · rest at home
flun.A2
流感
have the flu · get the flu
painn.A2
疼痛
feel pain · have pain
chemistn.B1
药店
go to the chemist · at the chemist
pharmacyn.B1
药房
inside the pharmacy · pharmacy hours
emergencyn.B1
紧急情况
medical emergency · in an emergency
waiting roomn.A2
候诊室
sit in the waiting room

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

make an appointment预约
I need to make an appointment with the dentist.
我需要预约牙医。
I am not feeling well.我感觉不舒服。
I am not feeling well. I think I should go to the doctor.
我感觉不舒服。我想我应该去看医生。
What seems to be the problem?有什么问题?(医生问)
The doctor asked, 'What seems to be the problem?'
医生问:「有什么问题吗?」
take medicine吃药
You need to take this medicine after meals.
你需要在饭后吃这个药。

语法 语言升级点

have to / don't have to (obligation)B1
表示「必须」或「不必」做某事(外在规定)
主语 + have/has to + 动词原形;否定 don't/doesn't have to
have to 表示因为规定或情况而「必须」;don't have to 表示「不必、没有必要」。注意不要和 mustn't(表示禁止)混淆。

例句

You have to make an appointment before you see the doctor.
看病之前你必须预约。
You don't have to bring your own medicine. The pharmacy gives it to you.
你不必自己带药。药房会给你。

常见错误

✗ You don't have to smoke here.✓ You mustn't smoke here.
「禁止」要用 mustn't;don't have to 是「不必」,意思完全不同。
↑ 提分:再高一档可换用 be required to / be supposed to 使语气更正式。
must / mustn't (obligation and prohibition)B1
表示强烈的「必须」或「禁止」
主语 + must + 动词原形;否定 mustn't
must 表示说话人认为很必要,语气比 have to 强;mustn't 表示「不准、禁止」。

例句

You must stay in bed if you have a fever.
如果发烧你必须卧床休息。
You mustn't eat anything before the test.
检查之前你不能吃东西。

常见错误

✗ You haven't to park here.✓ You mustn't park here.
mustn't 表示禁止,haven't to 不用于此意。
↑ 提分:再高一档可换用 It is essential to / It is forbidden to 使表达更正式。

阅读 Reading clinic notice

Greenwood Clinic - Important Information
GREENWOOD CLINIC Welcome to Greenwood Clinic. Please read the following information carefully. Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday: Closed Appointments You must make an appointment before you visit. Please call 0161 555 1234 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to book a time. If you cannot come, you must call to cancel at least 24 hours before. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may lose your appointment. What to Bring Please bring your medical card and any medicine you are taking now. You do not need to bring your insurance card because we have it on file. Pharmacy Our pharmacy is open during clinic hours. You can get your prescription medicine there. Over-the-counter medicine like painkillers and cough syrup is also available. For Emergencies If you have a medical emergency, please call 999 or go to the nearest hospital. Do not wait for an appointment. Thank you.
over-the-counter非处方的painkillers止痛药cough syrup咳嗽糖浆on file存档
TFNG1.The clinic is closed on Saturdays.
✅ FALSE — 通知说周六 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 开门,所以是错的。
TFNG2.Patients can cancel an appointment by calling.
✅ TRUE — 通知说 you must call to cancel,所以可以通过电话取消。
gap_fill3.You should arrive no later than ___ minutes after your appointment time.
✅ 10 / ten — 原文:If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may lose your appointment. 所以10分钟以内。
MCQ4.What should you bring to your appointment?
  • A medical card
  • B insurance card
  • C passport
✅ A — 原文:Please bring your medical card... You do not need to bring your insurance card.
TFNG5.You can get medicine from the pharmacy on Sunday.
✅ FALSE — 药房开门时间与诊所相同,周日诊所关门,所以药房也关门。
💡 技巧:判断题(TFNG)先在原文里定位关键词,再比较意思。NOT GIVEN = 原文既没说对也没说错,别用常识猜。填空题注意字数要求(这里不设限制,但答题时看清要求)。

听力 Listening Section 1 · UK

情景:病人打电话给诊所预约(Section 1 日常对话)

Receptionist
Good morning, Greenwood Clinic. How can I help?
Patient
Hello. I'd like to make an appointment, please.
Receptionist
Sure. Can I have your name?
Patient
My name is Alex Johnson.
Receptionist
OK, Mr Johnson. What's the problem?
Patient
I have a bad cough and a headache. I think it might be the flu.
Receptionist
Let me see... The next free slot is Thursday at 10:30. Is that OK?
Patient
Thursday at 10:30 is fine.
Receptionist
Please bring your medical card and arrive 10 minutes early.
Patient
Should I bring anything else?
Receptionist
No, just your card. And if you feel very ill, please call us back.
Patient
Thank you. Goodbye.
Receptionist
Goodbye.
gap_fill1.Patient's full name: ___
✅ Alex Johnson — 病人报了自己的全名 Alex Johnson。
gap_fill2.Symptoms: ___ and ___
✅ cough, headache / cough and headache — 病人说 I have a bad cough and a headache。
MCQ3.When is the appointment?
  • A Tuesday
  • B Wednesday
  • C Thursday
✅ C — 接待员说 The next free slot is Thursday at 10:30。
gap_fill4.Appointment time: ___
✅ 10:30 / ten thirty — 时间是 10:30。
MCQ5.What does the patient need to bring?
  • A medical card
  • B insurance card
  • C passport
✅ A — 接待员说 bring your medical card。
💡 技巧:填空题先看空格前后词,预测要听「数字/时间/地点」还是「名词」。数字和时间是 Section 1 最常考的点,要提前准备好听。名字首字母要大写。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 150 词

You are feeling unwell. Write a letter to Dr. Miller at your local clinic. In your letter: - describe your symptoms - ask for an appointment - ask if you need to do anything before the visit.
Dear Dr. Miller, I am writing to ask if I can see you because I am not feeling well. For the past three days, I have had a high fever and a very bad cough. My head hurts a lot and I also feel tired all the time. I think I may have the flu. I tried to rest at home but I am not getting better. I am a bit worried because I need to go back to work next week. Could I come to the clinic on Thursday afternoon? I am free after 2 p.m. If that day is not good, please tell me when I can come. I can come any day this week after 1 p.m. If possible, I would like an appointment as soon as possible. Also, I would like to know if I need to do anything before my visit. Do I need to stop eating or drinking? Do I need to bring any papers or my medical card? I have my medical card here, but I am not sure if I need anything else. Thank you for your help. I hope to hear from you soon. Yours sincerely, Alex Johnson

逐句标注

任务“I am writing to ask if I can see you because I am not feeling well.”开头说明写信目的,直接点题。
任务“I have had a high fever and a very bad cough.”描述症状,覆盖第一个要点。
衔接“If that day is not good, please tell me when I can come.”用 if 条件句简单连接,表意清晰。
语法“Do I need to stop eating or drinking?”疑问句结构正确,助动词 do 使用恰当。
任务“Yours sincerely,”semi-formal 信件结尾正确,知道收信人姓氏。
🎯 本档语言特征:简单句和并列句为主,使用 because、if、so 简单连接词;时态以一般现在和现在完成(have had)为主,在本档可接受;词汇基础但基本准确;段落分明,覆盖全部三个要点。整体约 band5 水平。
↑ 再上一档:再往上一档,可加入更具体的词汇(如 persistent cough、fatigue、nausea),使用更丰富的连接词(however、in addition),并尝试用间接疑问句(I was wondering if...)等。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you often see a doctor?
Not very often. I only go when I am really sick, like when I have a high fever or a bad cough.
💡 先答频率,再加条件补充。
Q: What do you do to stay healthy?
I try to eat well and sleep enough. I also go for a walk every day because it is good for me.
💡 用简单的 because 给理由。
Q: Have you ever been to hospital?
Yes, once I had to go to hospital because I broke my arm. It was a few years ago.
💡 用过去时讲一次经历。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time you were ill. You should say: when it was; what illness you had; how you felt; and explain what you did to get better.
I remember I was ill last winter. I had a bad cold and a fever. At first, I just had a headache and my nose was running. Then I started to feel very hot and cold at the same time. I felt terrible and could not go to work. I stayed at home and rested for a few days. I drank a lot of water and took some medicine that my mother gave me. After about a week, I felt better. I learned that it is important to rest when you are ill.
💡 按提示卡顺序说:时间→疾病→感受→康复做法。用过去时,简单描述。

Part 3

Q: Do you think people should go to the doctor for minor problems like a cold?
I don't think so. For a small cold, people can rest at home and take some medicine from the chemist. Doctors are busy and they need to see patients with more serious problems.
💡 给出观点并解释,用简单的对比。
Q: Is healthcare in your country expensive?
It depends. Some people have insurance, so it is not very expensive for them. But for people without insurance, it can cost a lot. I think more should be done to help everyone.
💡 用 It depends 引出两面的回答。

高频短语

I have a bad cough.描述咳嗽的症状。
I would like to make an appointment.预约时使用。
I stayed at home and rested.描述康复的方法。

应试策略

4.5 档最重要的是「答满、答对基本信息」:阅读听力抓关键词(数字、时间、名词);写作覆盖全部要点、句子简单但正确;口语每个问题多说 1-2 句、给一个理由,不要只蹦单词。

本档提分建议

从 4.5 到 5.5,最快的提分点是:① 减少低级错误(时态、单复数、a/the);② 每句话都试着加一个 because/so/if 的理由;③ 口语和写作里主动用上本课学的情态动词 have to 和 must;④ 书信注意格式正确。