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Unit 3

Chapter 2 1. (continued) Dear "Alone",

You are not "alone" because doctors' families everywhere share your problem. One solution: many doctors have formed groups. Patients call a doctors' group and one doctor is always available. There is another solution. Don't eat apples. After all, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."

2. A. Write five "Wh" questions about the "Dear Abby" letter using five of the following phrases or words.


 * 1) spend time
 * 2) miss
 * 3) Don't be selfish
 * 4) husband
 * 5) patient and understanding
 * 6) busy taking care of other people
 * 7) alone

B. Pretend you are a doctor and you are making a telephone call to your wife. You are going to be late and have to make excuses. Make up a telephone dialogue for the following excuses: 1. Many patients lave come to the hospital today.

2. A patient has asked me to go to dinner with him.

3. My car has broken down.

4. My watch has stopped.

5. A salesman has come.

3. A. Follow the example and transform the following statements.

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