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C. Language Focus

Explaining medical plan
attached to such a treatment.

1. There is no risk
attached to such small amounts of radiation.

2. I think you are going to need peritoneal dialysis.

I would recommend that you have peritoneal dialysis.

3. I’m going to give you some tablets.
I’ll prescribe some tablets for you.

4. I think you’d be much wiser to have this treatment.
I recommend that you have this treatment.

5. With adults, we usually persist with peritoneal dialysis.
With elderly people, we usually persist with preventive treatment.

D. Exercises

1. Work with your partner and give your own explanation. Then
listen to the tape and check your answers.

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