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4. Take part in a conversation with a patient. Use the information and
explain the possible diagnosis to the patient. Listen to the patient’s
reply. Then decide which of the following patterns would be the
right thing for you to say.

You problem is caused by______________
The results of your examination_________________

From your symptoms, it would seem_______________
I feel certain that ________________

E. Pronunciation

When listing items, intonation remains steady or rises slightly on the listed items (to show

that you intend to continue the list), then falls on the last item.

30% f´at, 55 % carboh´ydrates, 15 % `protein

1. Listen to the tape and mark the intonation for the listed items.

a. Aerobics, fast-paced walking, swimming, something like that.

b. You’ll need a stool exam, a urine exam and a complete blood count.

c. Smoking causes high blood pressure, heart disease, circulatory problems, and

many other diseases.

2. Repeat the lists, paying particular attention to the intonation of the
listed items.