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1.
I woke up this morning with a really bad stomachache. At first I thought it was because I ate a really big dinner last night. I often have a stomachache if I eat too much. Anyway, 1 took some medicine, but I don’t think it’s working because my stomach still feels funny. So I’m going to see the doctor tomorrow. Maybe she can give me something stronger. It’s awful because if I’m sick, I can’t go to my friend’s concert tomorrow night.
2.
I really hurt my arm playing tennis on Saturday. It’s strange because I’ve been playing tennis for a long time, and I’ve never had this problem before. I can hardly lift my arm at all. It’s really sore. I’ve been taking aspirin for the pain and that helps a little, but if it isn’t any better tomorrow, I’ll go and see the sports doctor. It’s annoying because we have the tennis championships this weekend. If it isn’t better, I won’t be able to play.
3.
I have a bad ear infection. It started after I went swimming last weekend. It’s really painful and I can hardly sleep at night I often get ear infections in the summer. The doctor gave me some ear drops and some antibiotics, so it should get better in a few days. I hope my ears get better because I have to play in a band at a party next Saturday.
4.
I came down with food poisoning two days ago. It was awful I went out for dinner and ate fish. I don’t think the fish was fresh because I got really sick in the middle of the night. Luckily, I had some medicine in the house because I had the same problem once before. I didn’t go to the doctor. I just took the medicine and I feel better today. Unfortunately, I probably won’t go to my best Mend’s birthday party tonight I still don’t fed 100 percent well. That’s life, I guess!
Answer Keys
Task 1: Answers:
1. Problem: a stomachache
When: this morning
Had the problem before: yes
Taken anything: yes
Seen a doctor: no
2. Problem: a sore arm
When: on Saturday
Had the problem before: no
Taken anything: yes
Seen a doctor: no
3. Problem: an ear infection
When: last weekend
Had the problem before: yes
Taken anything: yes
Seen a doctor: yes
4. Problem: food poisoning
When: two days ago
Had the problem before: yes
Taken anything: yes
Seen a doctor: no
Task 2: 1c, 2a, 3b, 4d.
Answers:
1. He eats too much
2. For a long time.
3. Next Saturday
4. The fish wasn’t fresh
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