apparently quite common, as well as those you’ve mentioned.
Tim: Well, I’ll just have to deal with those when I get them. Female student: Are you sure you need jabs for all of those? I thought most people took malaria tablets these days. Male student: Yes, they say here that that’s an option. Mm, I didn’t know you had to pay for precautionary treatment before travelling. None of this is on the NHS, then?
Tim: No, I’m going to have to cough up a small fortune on top of all the physical pain. Male student: Well, speaking of small fortunes, they also insist on extensive travel insurance. Female student: Oh yes – that’s good advice … especially if you’ve got an existing medical condition of any kind. You have to tell them about anything like that, or you’re not covered. Male student: I trust that’s all in order. Tim: Erm … I wouldn’t say it was extensive. I’ve got insurance, though. Female student: So, come on then … what else should we be careful of if we go travelling? Male student: Well, they divide it up into a number of categories. The first category is all related to what you eat and drink. The most common complaint among travellers – students or otherwise – is a simple stomach bug. Female student: You mean sickness and diarrhoea? Male student: Yes – and there’s nothing you can do about it.
Tim: Well, nothing once you’ve got it, but plenty to stop you getting it in the first place. Most people just take silly risks like drinking water straight from the tap, or eating meat that hasn’t been cooked properly. Female student: Yes, bottled water is the only sensible choice. I think everyone knows that. Male student: Yes, that’s more or less the advice they give, but it’s easier said than done when you run out of money. Something they say here, that you might not have thought about, is to stay away from ice. Female student: Oh yes, they’ll put ice in your juice in cafés and so on, won’t they? Male student: They also say – well in some countries anyway – that you should stay away from fruit and salad – certainly unpeeled fruit anyway. Female student: Oh dear, you like eating fruit with the skin on, don’t you?
Tim: I’m sure I can peel it for a few weeks. I’ll just have to eat lots of bananas. Male student: The second category is about insect bites – oh, and bites from other animals.
Tim: Other animals? What like tigers? Male student: No, like dogs, but I’ll tell you about that in minute.
Female student: What do they say about insects, then? Male student: Well, you can probably guess that mosquitoes are the biggest concern.
Female student: Will they have mosquito nets in the countries you’re going to?
Tim: I think they have nets in the nicer hotels. I’m not so sure about hostels. They only protect you at night though. I’ll make sure I take plenty of insect repellent – cream and sprays. I think you can get little devices that you plug in into the wall too. Female student: And don’t let insects come into rooms during the day. They’ll probably have shutters everywhere you stay, so you can open the windows. Even if you haven’t got air con, don’t leave the doors open, and don’t be tempted to open up the shutters. They let enough cool air in, but keep the mosquitoes out. Male student: The most important thing really is covering up. I know it’s hot in the places you’re visiting, but baggy trousers instead of shorts is advisable, and socks are a really good idea, especially in the evening, apparently. However much cream you put on, your ankles are exposed under tables and so on. Female student: So, what was it they said about dogs, then?
Male student: Oh, yes – there might be lots of stray dogs around. Don’t approach or try to pet stray dogs. They’re not friendly, and a bite will mean ending up in hospital … even if you’ve had all the right jabs. Female student: They probably say something about staying out of the sun too, don’t they?
Tim: Well, that’s something I’m usually careful about – ever since I got burnt in Mexico. Male student: Apparently, there’s no such thing as a safe suntan. The bottom line is that exposure to sunshine increases the risk of skin cancer – even if you think you’re tanning gradually. Young travellers spend more time at the beach and are more at risk, especially in places where they’re not used to the temperatures.
Tim: Like Mexico. Don’t worry, I’ve learnt my lesson. Male student: It’s not just about sunbathing, though. Very high temperatures that you’re not used to can cause sunstroke. They say, gradually increase exposure to daytime sunlight. Don’t go out and spend your first day walking round temples in extreme heat.
Tim: So, is that it? Can I start thinking about enjoying my trip yet? Male student: Erm, no, we haven’t mentioned accidents yet. Accidents are especially common …
075 Workbook Unit 7 Listening
A Listen to a receptionist at a dental surgery talking to a patient and complete the form below. Receptionist: Good morning, Albion Hill Dental Practice. Man: Oh, good morning. I’d like to make an appointment. I haven’t been in for some time now.
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