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Listen to the dialogue while reading the text.
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Good afternoon. What have you come in for today?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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I have a bad cough and a fever.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f51-150x150.png)
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When did the fever start?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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It started last Thursday and has been getting worse every day.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f51-150x150.png)
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Have you been taking any medication?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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I've been taking one of these over-the-counter medicines.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f51-150x150.png)
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Then let's take a look. Could you open your mouth and say "aaah"?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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Ahhhhhhh. ![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f51-150x150.png)
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You probably have a bad cold. Get plenty of fluids and rest. If you don't feel better in a couple of days, come and see me again.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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Can you write me a doctor's note for work?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f51-150x150.png)
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Of course. Is there anything else I can help you with?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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That's all. Thank you.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f51-150x150.png)
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You are welcome, and you should feel better soon. If it gets any worse, call the office and let me know.