英語口語話題精選(26):檢查身體
D: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm doctor Hawkins. Why are you here today?
史密斯先生,你好。我是霍金斯醫生。你今天來這裡幹嘛?S: I found it would be a good idea to get a check-up.
我覺得來做個身體檢查好點。D: Yes, well, you haven't had one for 5 years. You should have one every year.
是的,額,你已經5年沒做身體檢查了。你應該每年檢查一次。
S: I know. I figure as long as there is nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?
我知道。我就覺得既然沒什麼毛病,為什麼要去看醫生。D: Well, the best way to avoid serious illnesses is to find out about them early. So try to come at least once a year for your own good.
額,避免嚴重的疾病的最好方法是儘早發現它們。所以,為了你自己好,爭取每年來檢查一次。S: Ok.
好的。D: Let me see here. Your eyes and ears look fine. Take a deep breath, please. Do you smoke, Mr. Smith?
讓我看看這裡。你的眼睛和耳朵看起來都很好。請深呼吸。史密斯先生,你抽菸嗎?S: Yes.
是的。D: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease, you know. You really should quit.
你知道的,抽菸是肺癌和心臟病的主要誘因。你真的應該戒了它。S: I've tried hundreds of times, but I just can't seem to kick the habbit.
我已經試了幾百次了,但是我似乎戒不了這個習慣。D: Well, we have classes and some medications that might help. I'll give you more information before you leave.
額,我們有一些課程和藥物可能對此有幫助。在你離開之前我會給你更多的資料。S: Ok, thanks doctor.
好的,謝謝醫生。