What are your symptoms? Marc, from Lyons in France, is in the UK on a language trip. He goes to a pharmacy. Listen to the first part of Marc’s conversation with the pharmacist. What problems does Marc have? Match the pharmacist’s questions (1–3) with Marc’s answers (A–C). 1 What are your symptoms? A Just dairy products. 2 Are you allergic to anything? B No, not at the moment. 3 Are you taking any other medicine? C I’ve got a pain in my back. Read the medicine packages below. Which medicine is best for Marc? Why? Listen to the second part of Marc’s conversation. Does he buy Hotlem or Paracetamol? Is this medicine a painkiller? What if it doesn’t work? Read the packages again. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)? T F 1 You shouldn’t give Hotlem to a ten-year-old. 2 Hotlem has paracetamol in it. 3 An adult can take six sachets of Hotlem in 24 hours. 4 You can drink wine with paracetamol. 5 An adult shouldn’t have more than eight tablets in 24 hours. 6 You can give paracetamol to a five-year-old. Work in A/B pairs. ■■ A, you are the pharmacist. ■■ B, you feel ill. Have a conversation and buy some medicine. Change roles and have another conversation. Example: A: Hello. Can I help you? B: Yes. I’d like something for … 5 Listening & Reading q28g4i 48 6 7 a For cold symptoms, including headache, sore throat and high temperature. How to take: Put one sachet of powder into a cup and fill with hot water (not boiling). You can add sugar or honey. How much to take: Adults and children over 12 years: 1 sachet every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 sachets in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 12. WARNING: CONTAINS PARACETAMOL. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO PARACETAMOL. Hotlem Paracetamol 500 mg tablets For the relief of aches and pains, including headache and toothache. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN DO NOT TAKE WITH ALCOHOL If symptoms continue, go to your doctor. DOSE: ·· Adults and children over 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. ·· Children 6 to 12 years: half to one tablet every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. Not for children under 6. b b9w2ud 49 c 8 Speaking Language skills Extras Explore 10 Are you OK? 121 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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