At the Pharmacy

Ex. 3. Study the dialogue and say which drugs Caroline wants to buy.

Caroline: Can I have the medication on my prescription?

Chemist: Yes, certainly. But remember? It is a powerful medicine. Follow the

doctor’s prescription strictly. Take it after meals.

Caroline: Can I also have some cough mixture and nasal drops?

Chemist: Yes, we’ve got a good cough mixture and effective nasal drops.

Caroline: How should I take the mixture?

Chemist: Take one tablespoonful 3 times a day after meals.

Caroline: And the nasal drops?

Chemist: Use 2-3 drops 3-4 times a day. Besides, you may have a mouthwash if

your throat is sore.

Caroline: Oh, yes. I need it badly. How should I use it?

Chemist: Gargle every two hours and you’ll feel relief in a couple of days.

Caroline: Thank you very much!

Ex. 4. Find English equivalents of these phrases in the dialogue “At the Pharmacy”. Make up your own sentences with these phrases.

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- одна столовая ложка; - полоскание; - полощите ваше горло каждые два часа; - почувствовать облегчение; - через пару дней.

лекарство в рецепте;

- сильнодействующий;

- строго соблюдать предписания врача;

- после еды;

- микстура от кашля;

- эффективные капли в нос;

- принимать микстуру;

Ex. 5. Look through the dialogue “At the Pharmacy” and say how Caroline has to take her drugs.