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Matt: Hey, Rose! _________?

Rose: I broke my ankle. It hurts!

Joe: How did you break your finger?

Jim: _________.

Chloe: I've sprained my wrist. It hurts so much!

Skyler: _________.

a. Sarah: Oh, I fell while I was cycling yesterday. It's still really sore.

b. Jack: That sounds painful! You should get some rest and maybe put some ice on it.

c. Jack: Hey, Sarah! What happened to your arm? It looks like you've hurt it.

a. Tom: Let me see. Yep, it's swollen. You should rest and wrap it up with some ice.

b. Liam: I twisted my ankle while running earlier. It's swollen, but I think it's just a sprain.

c. Tom: Hey, Liam! Are you okay? You're holding your leg.

a. Anna: Ow, my foot really hurts! I can't walk.

b. Anna: Yes, please. I think I sprained my ankle, and I can't put any weight on it.

c. Ben: Oh no! Do you need me to carry you?

a. Ella: That looks painful! You should put some aloe vera gel on it to cool it down.

b. Mia: Ouch, my shoulders are really sore. I think I got a bad sunburn.

c. Mia: Thanks, I'll do that. I hope it gets better soon.

a. Chris: I can't believe I tripped on the stairs and twisted my wrist!

b. Jack: Oh no! You should ice it and keep it elevated to reduce the swelling.

c. Chris: Thanks, I'll do that. Hopefully, it heals quickly!

a. Sarah: Oh, I twisted my ankle while I was jogging this morning.

b. Emma: That sounds awful! How did twist your ankle?

c. Sarah: I wasn't paying attention and stepped on an uneven patch of ground.

d. Emma: Hey, Sarah! What's the matter?

a. Liam: I hurt my knee while playing football. It's really swollen now.

b. Tom: Hey, Liam! You don't look too well. What happened?

c. Tom: Oh no! How did you injure your knee?

d. Liam: I was trying to block a shot, and I landed wrong on it.

a. Doctor: You need to rest it, apply ice for 20 minutes every few hours, and wear a support bandage.

b. John: Thanks, Doctor. I'll follow your advice and make sure to keep it elevated.

c. Doctor: Hi, John. After examining your wrist, it looks like you've sprained it.

d. John: Oh, I was afraid it might be more serious. What should I do?

a. Doctor: After checking your ankle, it looks like you've got a mild sprain.

b. Amy: Thanks, Doctor. I'll be sure to follow your instructions and stay off it for a while.

c. Amy: Oh no, I was hoping it wasn't that bad! What should I do now?

d. Doctor: You'll need to rest it, elevate it at night, and avoid walking on it too much.

a. Tom: Oh no! You should clean it and put a bandage on it right away.

b. Mia: I accidentally cut it while chopping vegetables. It's not too deep, but it hurts.

c. Tom: Hey, Mia! What happened to your finger? It's bleeding!

d. Mia: Thanks, I'll do that now. Hopefully, it stops bleeding soon!

a. Jack: Oh no, that looks painful! How did it happen?

b. Jack: You should put some ice on it to reduce the swelling, and rest it for a bit.

c. Sarah: I slipped while running in the park and landed on it. It's swollen now.

d. Sarah: Good idea! I'll do that and hope it feels better soon.

e. Sarah: Ow, my elbow really hurts! I think I bruised it when I fell.

a. Alex: Oh no! How serious is it? Will it heal on its own?

b. Alex: Should I apply ice to help with the swelling?

c. Doctor: After examining your nose, it looks like you've broken it.

d. Doctor: Yes, ice will help reduce the swelling. I'll also recommend some pain relief if needed.

e. Doctor: It's not a severe break, but you'll need to rest and avoid any pressure on it.

a. Lucy: It's really stiff, but I can move it a bit. It hurts when I bend it too much.

b. Lucy: It feels unstable, and there's a sharp pain when I straighten it.

c. Doctor: That's normal for an injury like this. Describe how it feels in more detail.

d. Doctor: I see. I'll recommend a knee brace to help with support.

e. Doctor: Let's see how your knee is moving. Can you try bending it a little for me?

a. Doctor: That's a sign of strain. Does it feel weak or stiff when you try to move it?

b. James: Yes, it feels stiff, and there's a sharp pain near my shoulder.

c. Doctor: I see. I recommend resting it, using ice, and avoiding heavy lifting for a few days.

d. Doctor: Let's check your arm. Can you try raising it for me?

e. James: It's really painful, and I can't raise it very high without it hurting.

a. Jake: Ouch, my back is so red! I think I got a bad sunburn.

b. Emma: Lotion can help, but aloe vera is best for sunburns.

c. Jake: Thanks for the tips! I'll try the aloe vera and rest for a while.

d. Jake: I don't have any aloe vera, but I think I have some lotion. Will that help?

e. Emma: Oh no, that looks painful! You should put some aloe vera gel on it to cool it down.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

A. I'll call Mum, so she can come and pick me up soon.

B. You've really been a huge help, I appreciate it.

C. You should put some ice on it to reduce the swelling.

D. How exactly did you hurt it?

E. Can you try walking on it, or is it too painful?

Ben: Hi, Kate! What happened? Are you feeling okay?

Kate: Oh, hi Ben. No, I'm not feeling okay at all. I've hurt my foot pretty badly.

Ben: Oh no!

Kate: I was just running in the park, and I didn't see a tree root. I tripped and fell really hard.

Ben: Let me have a quick look at your foot. Oh dear, it looks really swollen and bruised!

Kate: Yeah, it's really painful. I think I've definitely sprained my ankle this time.

Ben:

Kate: No, it's way too painful. I can barely move my foot without it hurting a lot.

Ben:

Kate: That's a good idea, thanks.

Ben: I'll stay with you until your mum arrives.

Kate: Thanks so much, Ben.

Ben: No problem, Kate. Just take it easy, and make sure to get some rest!

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

A. Have you had anything to eat today?

B. Have you been feeling sick all day?

C. You need to eat something to help with the headache.

D. I'll wait and see if the headache goes away after resting.

E. Do you think I should see a doctor?

Tom: Hey, Emma! You look a bit upset. Are you feeling okay?

Emma: Hi, Tom. I'm not really okay right now. I've got a terrible headache.

Tom: Oh no! What happened?

Emma: Yes, I've been feeling dizzy all morning.

Tom: Let me check if you're okay. Your face looks pale.

Emma: Not really. I didn't feel like eating breakfast. I just had some water, but it didn't help.

Tom: That could be the problem.

Emma: I guess you're right. I didn't realise it could be that simple.

Tom: You should also try resting in a dark room. Bright light can make it worse.

Emma: Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try that.

Tom: If it doesn't get better soon, it might be a good idea to see a doctor, just to be sure.

Emma:

Tom: Alright, but make sure you get some sleep later on. Rest is really important.