Health

English Reading Lower Intermediate (A2) · 20 lessons

Yesterday, I woke up feeling very tired and achy. My head hurt, and I had a high fever. I knew something was wrong, so I made an appointment with my doctor. When I arrived at the doctor's office, I had to fill out a form with my personal information. Then, I had to wait in the waiting room. After a while, my name was called, and I went into the examination room. The doctor asked me questions about my body and then checked my temperature. She told me that I had the flu and prescribed some medication. She also advised me to rest and drink plenty of fluids. I'm now lying in bed and trying to get better. I'm taking the medication and staying hydrated. I hope to feel better soon so that I can get back to my daily activities.

How did the author feel when they woke up yesterday?

  • Tired and achy
  • Full of energy
  • Happy and relaxed
  • Excited and anxious

Yesterday, I woke up feeling very tired and achy. My head hurt, and I had a high fever. I knew something was wrong, so I made an appointment with my doctor. When I arrived at the doctor's office, I had to fill out a form with my personal information. Then, I had to wait in the waiting room. After a while, my name was called, and I went into the examination room. The doctor asked me questions about my body and then checked my temperature. She told me that I had the flu and prescribed some medication. She also advised me to rest and drink plenty of fluids. I'm now lying in bed and trying to get better. I'm taking the medication and staying hydrated. I hope to feel better soon so that I can get back to my daily activities.

Why did the author make an appointment with their doctor?

  • They knew something was wrong
  • They wanted a routine check-up
  • They had a headache
  • They felt perfectly fine

Yesterday, I woke up feeling very tired and achy. My head hurt, and I had a high fever. I knew something was wrong, so I made an appointment with my doctor. When I arrived at the doctor's office, I had to fill out a form with my personal information. Then, I had to wait in the waiting room. After a while, my name was called, and I went into the examination room. The doctor asked me questions about my body and then checked my temperature. She told me that I had the flu and prescribed some medication. She also advised me to rest and drink plenty of fluids. I'm now lying in bed and trying to get better. I'm taking the medication and staying hydrated. I hope to feel better soon so that I can get back to my daily activities.

What did the author have to do at the doctor's office?

  • Fill out a form and wait
  • Call their family and friends
  • Take a nap in the waiting room
  • Leave without seeing the doctor

Yesterday, I woke up feeling very tired and achy. My head hurt, and I had a high fever. I knew something was wrong, so I made an appointment with my doctor. When I arrived at the doctor's office, I had to fill out a form with my personal information. Then, I had to wait in the waiting room. After a while, my name was called, and I went into the examination room. The doctor asked me questions about my body and then checked my temperature. She told me that I had the flu and prescribed some medication. She also advised me to rest and drink plenty of fluids. I'm now lying in bed and trying to get better. I'm taking the medication and staying hydrated. I hope to feel better soon so that I can get back to my daily activities.

What did the doctor diagnose the author with?

  • The flu
  • Common cold
  • Sore throat
  • Stomachache

Yesterday, I woke up feeling very tired and achy. My head hurt, and I had a high fever. I knew something was wrong, so I made an appointment with my doctor. When I arrived at the doctor's office, I had to fill out a form with my personal information. Then, I had to wait in the waiting room. After a while, my name was called, and I went into the examination room. The doctor asked me questions about my body and then checked my temperature. She told me that I had the flu and prescribed some medication. She also advised me to rest and drink plenty of fluids. I'm now lying in bed and trying to get better. I'm taking the medication and staying hydrated. I hope to feel better soon so that I can get back to my daily activities.

What did the doctor advise the author to do?

  • Stay in bed and rest
  • Go for a run
  • Drink plenty of soda
  • Eat junk food

Last week, I caught a bad cold. I woke up one morning with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. I knew I had to go to the doctor. The doctor told me that I had a common cold and needed to rest and drink lots of fluids. She told me to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine. I took some pills and went home to rest. While at home, I watched movies and drank hot tea with honey. After a few days, I started feeling better. My sore throat disappeared, my nose stopped running, and my headache disappeared. I was happy to be healthy again!

What did the author wake up with one morning?

  • A sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache
  • A fever
  • A rash
  • A toothache

Last week, I caught a bad cold. I woke up one morning with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. I knew I had to go to the doctor. The doctor told me that I had a common cold and needed to rest and drink lots of fluids. She told me to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine. I took some pills and went home to rest. While at home, I watched movies and drank hot tea with honey. After a few days, I started feeling better. My sore throat disappeared, my nose stopped running, and my headache disappeared. I was happy to be healthy again!

Where did the author go to get some medicine?

  • The pharmacy
  • The doctor
  • The hospital
  • The grocery store

Last week, I caught a bad cold. I woke up one morning with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. I knew I had to go to the doctor. The doctor told me that I had a common cold and needed to rest and drink lots of fluids. She told me to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine. I took some pills and went home to rest. While at home, I watched movies and drank hot tea with honey. After a few days, I started feeling better. My sore throat disappeared, my nose stopped running, and my headache disappeared. I was happy to be healthy again!

What did the doctor say the author had?

  • A common cold
  • A broken leg
  • Food poisoning
  • A sprained ankle

Last week, I caught a bad cold. I woke up one morning with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. I knew I had to go to the doctor. The doctor told me that I had a common cold and needed to rest and drink lots of fluids. She told me to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine. I took some pills and went home to rest. While at home, I watched movies and drank hot tea with honey. After a few days, I started feeling better. My sore throat disappeared, my nose stopped running, and my headache disappeared. I was happy to be healthy again!

What did the author do at home?

  • Watched movies and drank hot tea with honey
  • Went for a walk in the park
  • Studied for an exam
  • Went to a party

Last week, I caught a bad cold. I woke up one morning with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. I knew I had to go to the doctor. The doctor told me that I had a common cold and needed to rest and drink lots of fluids. She told me to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine. I took some pills and went home to rest. While at home, I watched movies and drank hot tea with honey. After a few days, I started feeling better. My sore throat disappeared, my nose stopped running, and my headache disappeared. I was happy to be healthy again!

How did the author feel after a few days?

  • Better
  • Worse
  • The same
  • Tired

Tomorrow, my sister Sarah will go to the dentist for a check-up. She will leave home at 9 AM because her appointment is at 9:30 AM. Sarah plans to take the bus to get there. She has been taking good care of her teeth, but she still feels a little nervous. The dentist will check her teeth and clean them. Sarah also thinks the dentist will take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine. After the appointment, Sarah will buy a new toothbrush and toothpaste. She hopes the visit will go well.

Who is going to the dentist tomorrow?

  • The author's sister
  • The author
  • The author's friend
  • The author's mother

Tomorrow, my sister Sarah will go to the dentist for a check-up. She will leave home at 9 AM because her appointment is at 9:30 AM. Sarah plans to take the bus to get there. She has been taking good care of her teeth, but she still feels a little nervous. The dentist will check her teeth and clean them. Sarah also thinks the dentist will take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine. After the appointment, Sarah will buy a new toothbrush and toothpaste. She hopes the visit will go well.

What time is Sarah's dentist appointment?

  • 9:30 AM
  • 9 AM
  • 10 AM
  • 10:30 AM

Tomorrow, my sister Sarah will go to the dentist for a check-up. She will leave home at 9 AM because her appointment is at 9:30 AM. Sarah plans to take the bus to get there. She has been taking good care of her teeth, but she still feels a little nervous. The dentist will check her teeth and clean them. Sarah also thinks the dentist will take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine. After the appointment, Sarah will buy a new toothbrush and toothpaste. She hopes the visit will go well.

How will Sarah get to the dentist?

  • By bus
  • By car
  • By bike
  • By train

Tomorrow, my sister Sarah will go to the dentist for a check-up. She will leave home at 9 AM because her appointment is at 9:30 AM. Sarah plans to take the bus to get there. She has been taking good care of her teeth, but she still feels a little nervous. The dentist will check her teeth and clean them. Sarah also thinks the dentist will take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine. After the appointment, Sarah will buy a new toothbrush and toothpaste. She hopes the visit will go well.

What will Sarah buy after her appointment?

  • A new toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Candy
  • A new book
  • A hat

Tomorrow, my sister Sarah will go to the dentist for a check-up. She will leave home at 9 AM because her appointment is at 9:30 AM. Sarah plans to take the bus to get there. She has been taking good care of her teeth, but she still feels a little nervous. The dentist will check her teeth and clean them. Sarah also thinks the dentist will take an X-ray to make sure everything is fine. After the appointment, Sarah will buy a new toothbrush and toothpaste. She hopes the visit will go well.

What will the dentist do during the check-up?

  • Check and clean her teeth
  • Prescribe medicine
  • Teach her how to brush
  • Give her a vaccine

Hi Alice, I wanted to let you know that I'm currently in the hospital. Yesterday, I had an accident where I fell and hurt my leg quite badly. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, which was a bit scary. The doctors have been really helpful. They examined my leg and said I needed to rest. A kind nurse put a bandage on my leg to support it. Thankfully, I'm recovering well so far. The hospital staff are taking good care of me. I'll probably be here for a few more days for observation. I'll keep you updated on my recovery. Please don't worry too much! Best, Tom

Why is Tom in the hospital?

  • He fell and hurt his leg
  • He has a headache
  • He hurt his arm
  • He has a fever

Hi Alice, I wanted to let you know that I'm currently in the hospital. Yesterday, I had an accident where I fell and hurt my leg quite badly. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, which was a bit scary. The doctors have been really helpful. They examined my leg and said I needed to rest. A kind nurse put a bandage on my leg to support it. Thankfully, I'm recovering well so far. The hospital staff are taking good care of me. I'll probably be here for a few more days for observation. I'll keep you updated on my recovery. Please don't worry too much! Best, Tom

How did Tom get to the hospital?

  • By ambulance
  • By walking
  • By bus
  • By car

Hi Alice, I wanted to let you know that I'm currently in the hospital. Yesterday, I had an accident where I fell and hurt my leg quite badly. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, which was a bit scary. The doctors have been really helpful. They examined my leg and said I needed to rest. A kind nurse put a bandage on my leg to support it. Thankfully, I'm recovering well so far. The hospital staff are taking good care of me. I'll probably be here for a few more days for observation. I'll keep you updated on my recovery. Please don't worry too much! Best, Tom

Who helped Tom by putting a bandage on his leg?

  • A nurse
  • A doctor
  • Alice
  • A pharmacist

Hi Alice, I wanted to let you know that I'm currently in the hospital. Yesterday, I had an accident where I fell and hurt my leg quite badly. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, which was a bit scary. The doctors have been really helpful. They examined my leg and said I needed to rest. A kind nurse put a bandage on my leg to support it. Thankfully, I'm recovering well so far. The hospital staff are taking good care of me. I'll probably be here for a few more days for observation. I'll keep you updated on my recovery. Please don't worry too much! Best, Tom

What do the doctors say Tom needs to do?

  • Rest
  • Exercise
  • Eat
  • Work

Hi Alice, I wanted to let you know that I'm currently in the hospital. Yesterday, I had an accident where I fell and hurt my leg quite badly. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, which was a bit scary. The doctors have been really helpful. They examined my leg and said I needed to rest. A kind nurse put a bandage on my leg to support it. Thankfully, I'm recovering well so far. The hospital staff are taking good care of me. I'll probably be here for a few more days for observation. I'll keep you updated on my recovery. Please don't worry too much! Best, Tom

How long will the author probably stay in the hospital?

  • A few more days
  • A few hours
  • One day
  • One week

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