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C. Language Focus

Present Illness

1. Asking about duration

does it last?
How long has it happened?

has it been bothering you?
When did you first notice this pain?

How long have you suffered from
arthritis?

2. Asking about medication

Are you presently taking any medications or pills?

Do you take any tablets or medicine?

D. Exercises

1. Listen and match the word and its definition. Write the letter in the space
provided.

1.1 Part I
a. windpipe b. arthritis c. ova d. meninges e. feces

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

1.2 Part II
f.. atrium g. subcutaneous h. deodenum i. pancreas j. fracture
______ ______ ______ ______ ______

2. Listen to the tape. Match each question with the appropriate
complaint. Write your answer in the space provided. Item 1 is done
for you as an example.