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At the Clinic

就医

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词汇 core 13 · expansion 16 · chunks 4

核心词 core

symptomn.B1
症状
a common symptom · early symptoms
A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
嗓子疼是感冒的常见症状。
appointmentn.B1
预约
make an appointment · cancel an appointment
I need to make an appointment with the doctor.
我需要预约医生。
prescriptionn.B2
处方
write a prescription · get a prescription
The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
医生给我开了抗生素处方。
examinev.B2
检查
examine a patient · examine someone's throat
The nurse examined my arm and said it wasn't broken.
护士检查了我的胳膊,说没有骨折。
fevern.B1
发烧
have a fever · a high fever
She was sent home because she had a fever.
她因为发烧被送回家了。
dizzyadj.B1
头晕的
feel dizzy · be dizzy
I felt dizzy and nearly fell over.
我感到头晕,差点摔倒。
nausean.B2
恶心
experience nausea · mild nausea
The medication can cause nausea in some people.
这种药可能会让某些人感到恶心。
achen./v.B1
(持续的)疼痛
have an ache · a dull ache
I've had a dull ache in my back for weeks.
我的后背隐痛了几周。
injuryn.B1
受伤
a knee injury · avoid injury
He suffered a minor injury while playing football.
他踢足球时受了轻伤。
treatv.B2
治疗
treat an illness · treat with respect
This condition is usually treated with physiotherapy.
这种病通常通过物理疗法治疗。
recoverv.B1
康复
recover from surgery · fully recover
It took him a month to recover from the flu.
他花了一个月才从流感中康复。
diagnosev.B2
诊断
diagnose a disease · be diagnosed with
The doctor diagnosed her with arthritis.
医生诊断她患有关节炎。
patientn.B1
病人
see a patient · a new patient
The clinic treats over 100 patients a day.
这家诊所每天治疗一百多位病人。

扩展词库 expansion

medical centren.B1
医疗中心
visit a medical centre
waiting roomn.B1
候诊室
in the waiting room
insurancen.B2
保险
health insurance · travel insurance
chemistn.B1
药店;药剂师
go to the chemist · local chemist
You can buy this at the chemist.
这个你可以在药店买到。
antibioticn.B2
抗生素
take antibiotics · a course of antibiotics
injectionn.B2
注射
get an injection · give an injection
vaccinationn.B2
疫苗
receive a vaccination
allergyn.B2
过敏
have an allergy · food allergy
allergicadj.B2
过敏的
allergic to nuts
surgeryn.B1
手术;外科
have surgery · minor surgery
painkillern.B1
止痛药
take a painkiller · over-the-counter painkillers
bandagen.B2
绷带
apply a bandage · put a bandage on
appointment cardn.B1
预约卡
give you an appointment card
check-upn.B2
体检
have a check-up · annual check-up
medical historyn.B2
病史
your medical history · family medical history
side effectn.B2
副作用
possible side effects · experience side effects

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

make an appointment预约
I'd like to make an appointment for tomorrow morning.
我想预约明天上午。
take medicine服药
Remember to take your medicine after meals.
记得饭后服药。
under the weather身体不适
I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so I'll stay home.
我有点不舒服,所以会待在家。
prescribe medication开药
The doctor prescribed me some medication for the pain.
医生给我开了止痛药。

语法 语言升级点

Reported instructions (told me to / advised me to)B1
转述别人给我们的指令或建议
主语 + told/advised + 人 + (not) to + 动词原形
医生给你指令后,你跟别人转述时,要用 told me to / advised me to 的结构。注意:如果原句是祈使句,转述时要改为不定式。比如医生直接说 「Take this medicine」,转述时要说 「The doctor told me to take this medicine.」

例句

The doctor told me to rest for a few days.
医生叫我休息几天。
She advised me to take the medicine with food.
她建议我随餐服药。

常见错误

✗ The doctor told me take rest.✓ The doctor told me to rest.
told me 后要加 to + 动词原形,不能直接跟动词。
↑ 提分:再高一档可增加转述动词的丰富性,如 warned me to / encouraged me to / reminded me to。
Causative verbs: make / let / allowB1
表达让某人做某事,或允许/使某人处于某种状态
make + 人 + 动词原形(强迫/使);let + 人 + 动词原形(允许);allow + 人 + to + 动词原形(允许)
谈治疗时常说「药让我想睡」(make me feel sleepy)或「护士让我回家」(let me go home)。注意 make 后动词用原形,但 allow 要加 to。

例句

The medicine made me feel sleepy.
这药让我犯困。
The nurse let me go home early.
护士让我早点回家。
The doctor allowed me to return to work.
医生允许我回去上班。

常见错误

✗ The medicine made me to feel sleepy.✓ The medicine made me feel sleepy.
make 的宾补用动词原形,不加 to。
✗ She let me to go home.✓ She let me go home.
let 也跟动词原形。
↑ 提分:再高一档可尝试不同时态,如 The antibiotics have made me feel sick。

阅读 Reading clinic notice

Greenhill Medical Practice — Appointment Policy
GREENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE — APPOINTMENT POLICY Making an Appointment Our normal consulting hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 6.00 pm. To see a doctor, you must make an appointment in advance by calling 020 7946 0000 or booking online at www.greenhillgp.nhs.uk. Cancelling or Changing an Appointment If you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours before the scheduled time so that another patient can use it. You may be charged if you miss an appointment without telling us. Arriving Late Please arrive at the surgery at least five minutes before your appointment time. If you are more than ten minutes late, you may need to wait longer or rebook your appointment. What to Bring Please bring your appointment card and a list of any medicines you take. If you are a new patient, we also ask you to bring your NHS medical card or another form of ID. Flu Vaccinations We offer free flu vaccinations for patients aged 65 and over and for anyone with certain long-term health conditions. Ask at the reception or speak to a nurse for more details.
consulting问诊;咨询in advance提前scheduled time预约的时间rebook重新预约
TFNG1.You can see a doctor without an appointment on Saturdays.
✅ FALSE — 通知说必须提前预约,且咨询时间是周一到周五,周六不营业。
TFNG2.If you cancel less than 24 hours before, you may have to pay.
✅ TRUE — 原文说取消需提前至少24小时,否则可能收费。
MCQ3.What should a new patient bring?
  • A an appointment card
  • B a list of medicines
  • C an NHS medical card or ID
✅ C — 新病人要带NHS医疗卡或身份证明。
gap_fill4.Free flu vaccinations are available for people aged ___ and over.
✅ 65 — 原文说 aged 65 and over。
TFNG5.All patients can get a free flu vaccination.
✅ FALSE — 只有特定人群免费,不是所有人。
💡 技巧:诊所通知常包含预约、取消、迟到规则和特殊服务。考点多出现在条件句(如 If…)、年龄限制和时间数字上,阅读时注意这些细节。

听力 Listening Section 1 · AUS

情景:病人致电诊所预约看病,提供个人信息和症状(Section 1 事务性对话)

Receptionist
Greenhill Medical Practice. How can I help you?
Patient
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr Wilson, please.
Receptionist
Of course. We have a free slot on Thursday at 10.45 am or Friday at 3.00 pm.
Patient
Thursday morning is fine. But could you make it a bit later? I have a meeting until eleven.
Receptionist
Let me check… Yes, we can do 11.30 am. Is that okay?
Patient
Perfect. Thank you.
Receptionist
Can I take your name and date of birth?
Patient
It's Margaret Stirling. That's M-A-R-G-A-R-E-T, S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G. Date of birth 14th March 1985.
Receptionist
Thank you. Are you a new patient here?
Patient
No, I've been here before. I just need a check-up because I've been feeling really tired lately.
Receptionist
Alright, I've put you in the system. See you on Thursday at half past eleven. Please bring your appointment card.
Patient
Will do. Thanks.
gap_fill1.The patient books an appointment with Dr ___.
✅ Wilson — 病人一开始说想约Dr Wilson。
gap_fill2.The appointment is on ___ morning.
✅ Thursday — 病人选了周四上午,最后定在11:30。
gap_fill3.The appointment time is ___ am.
✅ 11.30 / half past eleven — 接待员确认了11:30 am。
MCQ4.What is the patient's reason for the appointment?
  • A a new prescription
  • B a medical check-up
  • C an injury
✅ B — 她说 just need a check-up,因为最近很累。
gap_fill5.The patient's date of birth is 14th March ___.
✅ 1985 — 她报了1985年。
💡 技巧:Section 1预约对话要特别注意专有名词(人名、日期、时间)的拼写和数字。患者可能提出时间调整,听时留意最终确认的时间。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 160 词

You want to make an appointment with a doctor at a local clinic. Write a letter to the clinic. In your letter: - explain why you need an appointment - describe your symptoms - ask about the date and time available.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to book an appointment with a doctor at your clinic as soon as possible. I have been feeling quite unwell for the last four days. The main symptom is a sharp pain in my lower back, which sometimes moves down my left leg. I also felt dizzy twice yesterday, and now I am a little worried. I have taken some over-the-counter painkillers, but they have not helped much. I am available most mornings next week. Could you please let me know what dates and times are free? I would prefer an early appointment, but I am flexible if that is not possible. I have not visited your clinic before, so I am not sure if I need to bring anything. Please advise if you require any identification or medical history. Thank you for your help, and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Michael Chang

逐句标注

任务“I have been feeling quite unwell for the last four days.”直接说明原因,满足第一个要点。
词汇“a sharp pain in my lower back, which sometimes moves down my left leg”具体描述症状,用关系从句增加信息量。
任务“Could you please let me know what dates and times are free?”礼貌询问,完成第三个要点。
衔接“Please advise if you require any identification or medical history.”补充询问,衔接自然。
🎯 本档语言特征:正确使用现在完成进行(have been feeling)描述持续状态;关系从句(which moves)和间接问句(what dates…)展现一定句式变化;用词如 over-the-counter painkillers、available、advise 等符合半正式语体;覆盖所有要点,信尾 Yours faithfully 与开头 Dear Sir or Madam 匹配。整体≈band6。
↑ 再上一档:再往上一档可加入更多复杂衔接(如 therefore, as a result),并调整症状描述的精确度(如 throbbing pain)。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you often get sick?
Not really. I usually get a cold once or twice a year, but nothing serious. I try to eat healthily and exercise, so I think that helps.
💡 先直接回答,再提供频率和解释,自然展开。
Q: What do you do when you feel ill?
It depends on how bad it is. If it's just a headache, I take a painkiller and rest. But if it is something more serious, I'll make an appointment with my GP.
💡 用It depends分情况回答,使用一类条件句。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time when you were ill. You should say: what the illness was; when it happened; how you felt; and explain how you recovered.
I'd like to talk about a time last winter when I had a really bad flu. It started with a sore throat and a runny nose, and then I got a high fever. I felt so weak that I stayed in bed for almost a week. The doctor advised me to drink lots of fluids and take paracetamol. He also told me to rest and not go to work. My mother made me some chicken soup, which actually made me feel a bit better. After about ten days I was completely recovered. I remember feeling very tired even after the fever went away, but slowly I got my energy back. It was a tough week, but it taught me to take better care of my health.
💡 故事按时间顺序讲述,使用过去时和现在完成;运用转述指令(advised me to, told me to)和使役结构(made me feel better);结尾总结感受。

Part 3

Q: Do you think people today are healthier than in the past?
In some ways yes, because we have better medicine and more information about health. But in other ways, modern life can be quite unhealthy—many people sit all day and eat fast food. So it's not easy to say.
💡 对比分析,使用衔接词 In some ways… But in other ways,展示平衡思维能力。
Q: What can governments do to improve public health?
I think they should invest in education about healthy eating, especially in schools. They could also provide more sports facilities and encourage people to use them. Another idea is to make health checks free or cheaper, so people can catch problems early.
💡 提出多个合理建议,使用 should, could 等情态动词。

高频短语

I'd like to make an appointment预约看病的标准表达
take over-the-counter painkillers服用非处方止痛药
catch problems early早期发现问题

应试策略

5.5档就医话题:阅读通知时注意条件句和数字细节;听力Section 1要抓专有名词拼写和最终时间;写作书信要半正式,用Dear Sir/Madam与Yours faithfully配对,症状描述用现在完成和关系从句;口语中尝试讲一个完整故事,并插入转述和使役结构。

本档提分建议

从5.5到6.5:① 用更丰富的转述动词(warned, encouraged, reminded)替代总是 said;② 使役结构让表达更自然,多练习make/let/allow;③ 写作和口语中注意症状描述的准确性(sharp pain 比 pain 好,dull ache 比 ache 精确)。