The Body and Illnesses
Parts of the body
Types of illnesses
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Headache: a sore head
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A severe type of headache is a migraine
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Stomach Ache: a sore stomach
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Back Ache: a sore back
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Any muscle may have an ache
Flu: a viral condition in which you may have an
upset stomach or cold-like symptoms
Disease: a type of more serious illness
Other types of ailments and symptoms
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Muscular: hurts, aches, swelling, strains, tears,
tightness
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Stomach-related: nausea, cramps, vomiting
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Energy-related: fatigue, lethargy
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Respiratory: shallow breathing, short of breath,
congestion
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Ligaments: tightness, strains, sprains, tears
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Bones: breaks, fractures, chips
Making Appointments
What do we make appointments for?
What do we make appointments for?
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dates
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doctor's appointments
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job interviews
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meetings with teachers
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spa or salon appointments
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hanging out with friends
Asking to meet
Are you
available on ... / next ...?
Can we
meet on ... / next ...?
Would
next … be okay?
What about
next … ?
Is
next … okay?
Asking to Meet (Examples)
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"Are you available on the 17th at 3 pm?"
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"Can we meet on the 16th?"
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"How does the 3rd sound to you?"
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"Are you free next week?"
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"Would Friday suit you?"
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"Is next Tuesday convenient for you?"
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"What about sometime next week?"
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“Would Monday afternoon be okay?”
Responding to an Appointment
Yes,
...
I'm afraid
I'm sorry
I really don't think I can
Let me
… is fine
… would be fine.
suits me
would be perfect.
I can't on …
I won't be able to … on ...
on ...
see if I'm free ...
check my schedule.
Responding to an Appointment
(Examples)
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"Yes, Monday is fine."
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"Monday suits me."
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"Thursday would be perfect."
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"I'm afraid I can't on the 3rd. What about the 6th?"
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"I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it on Monday. Could
we meet on Tuesday instead?"
"Ah, Wednesday is going to be a little difficult. I'd much
prefer Friday, if that's alright with you."
"I really don't think I can on the 17th. Can we meet up
on the 19th?”
Canceling an appointment
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“I won't be able to make my appointment on Friday.
Can we reschedule for some time next week?”
“Unfortunately I will be unable to keep our
appointment for tomorrow afternoon.”
“Would it be possible to arrange another time later in
the week?”
“I’m afraid that I have to cancel our meeting on
Wednesday, as something unexpected has come up.”
“I'm afraid that I'm not going to be able to meet you
after all. Can we fix another time?”
You try it!
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A: “Good afternoon, Doctor Gonzalez's office.”
B: “Hi, I would like to make an appointment for next
week.”
A: “I have Tuesday at 2 pm and Thurday at 10 am
available. Which would you prefer?”
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B: “Tuesday is good.”
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A: “What's your name?”
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B: “________.”
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A: “Okay, ________, we'll see you next Tuesday at 2.”
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B: “Thank you!”
Writing a Letter of Application
What adjectives can we use?
What adjectives can we use?
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qualified
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attentive
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friendly
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experienced
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customer-oriented
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detail-oriented
Key phrases
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“I am writing you regarding [title of position and where it is
listed]”
“As you can see from my enclosed curriculum, my
experience and education meet the requirements for the
position.”
“Most notably” OR “I would like to point out [highlight key
experience here]”
“During my time [discuss relevant aspects of studies or
work experience]”
“I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to
discuss my qualifications for your position.”
Reviewing your letter
Before mailing a cover letter, can you answer the
following questions with a “Yes?”
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Is it clear? Does it state exactly what I want it to
state?
Is it concise? Does it state what I want it to state
in the fewest possible words?
Is it well organized?
Am I projecting to the employer or college the
contribution I can make?
Have I stressed areas in my experience and
education that are relevant to the person reading
it?