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3. Take part in a conversation with a patient. Use the information
in Part 2 and explain the lab procedures to the patient. Listen
to the patient’s response and check whether he or she
understands the process for the medical tests.

For example:
You can use the following patterns.

Now I’d like to schedule you ______ test. You need to ______. The results of
this text will show us ______. I’m going to ______. The examination will
indicate ______.

a. X-ray

b. blood test
c. urine examination
d. pelvic exam

e. stool examination

E. Pronunciation

Words used to reassure a patient are strongly stressed.

And, ho´nestly, it’s routine.

1. Listen to the tape and mark the stressed syllable in the words of
reassurance.

a. It’s really nothing to worry about.

b. That’s perfectly normal.

c. There’s absolutely nothing to worry about.

2. Repeat the sentences, paying particular attention to the stressed

words of reassurance.