2. Possible answers a. solar b. RN c. certified d.
recycle
e. analysis f. observation
Grammar
All exercises can be set in class or for homework. They could also be completed as tests. Students complete the exercises individually, and then compare answers in pairs. Elicit answers or show correct answers using a visual medium so that students can correct their own work. Go over any problem areas.
A
Answers 1. A: First of all, let’s discuss Mr Gardner. B: How many painkillers shall I give him? A: Well, I’m not sure. B: How much pain does he have? A: I’ll ask him.
2. A: Can I help you? B: Yes, can I ask you something? A: Sure, ask me. B: How about recycling these disposable uniforms? A: How can we do that?
3. A: Can I speak to Alicia, please? B: I’m afraid she’s not here. A: Could she phone me when she gets back? A: But she’s not going to be here today. B: Sorry. Could you repeat that?
4. A: I’m extremely interested in this job. B: Do you think you’ll do the job well? A: Yes. I really want to work here. B: Do you have experience working with others? A: Yes. In my last job, I helped to organize activities with my colleagues, so I understand the importance of working together.
5. We don’t always get time for lunch. 6. I spend a lot of time with sick children. 7. I need to go out with people. 8. When I was young, I always played outside after school. 9. My health isn’t always the best.
10. A good knowledge of the local area is important for this job.
B
Answers 1. I speak politely to patients and work colleagues. 2. The message doesn’t get through to the receiver. 3. There is no fresh air, so we get headaches. 4. The patient is treated and does everything to get better.
5. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? 6. I worked in a children’s ward during my training. 7. What makes a career in nursing interesting? 8.
I’d like to go on a training course.
9. The healthcare sector needs to make some big changes.
10. Do you leave the lights on in your house? 11. The garden is a good place to recover from illness with therapy.
12. We’re going to have a meeting about the ecotherapy proposal.
C
Once students have completed the exercise, the questions and answers can be practised in pairs, preferably with books closed. (Give the students prompts on the board for each question and answer.)
Answers
1. Could you plan next month’s nursing rota? b. Yes, of course.
2. Why did the patient ask for a new appointment? a. Because her symptoms changed.
3. Could I ask you something? e. Yes, certainly. What’s the problem?
4. Can I take a message? f. Yes, please. Ask her to call me.
5. Shall we check the blood again? c. Yes, definitely.
6. How much shall we administer? d. How about 15 mg per day?
7. Do you have good communication skills? g. I think so. I like meeting people and talking to them.
8. What are your strengths? h. I love working with older patients.
Listening
Set each exercise carefully and go over the example. Give students time to read through all the prompts for the exercises. Encourage students to answer as many questions as they can on one playing of the recording.
Play the recording. Students answer individually, and
then compare their answers in pairs. Play the recording again if needed. Confirm correct answers. Give students time to read the transcript, and then go over any problem areas.
A
Answers 1. big 2. hasn’t 3. patients 4. want 5.
isn’t
6. unhappy 7. will 8.
like
9. will 10. will
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