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Unit 3, Lesson 4: A Dialogue
Read and act out the conversation.
Rabi’s father Mr. Zahir Ali is not well. He has difficulty in speaking. He is now at the doctor’s clinic.
Rabi: Good evening, doctor.
Doctor: Good evening. How is your father today?
Rabi: Not at all well. He has difficulty in breathing as before. He is having severe chest pain again.
Doctor: I see. Mr. Ali, could you lie down on the examination table, please? OK, let’s see… Do you feel any pain here?
Zahir: Ooh!
Doctor: And here?
Zahir: Ouch!
Doctor: All right. I’m prescribing a medicine. Take one tablet in the morning and another at night before meals. I also advise you to have a chest X-ray immediately. If possible, show me the X-ray report today in the evening. OK?
Rabi: Okay, doctor. Thank you.
Doctor: You are welcome.
Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Severe | Breathing |
| Pain | Examination | Prescribing |
| Tablet | Chest | Report |
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is Mr. Zahir Ali having difficulty with?
- Breathing
- Speaking
- Walking
- Eating
- What is Mr. Zahir Ali experiencing again?
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Tooth pain
- What did the doctor advise Mr. Zahir Ali to do immediately?
- Take an X-ray
- Take blood tests
- Take a shower
- Drink water
- What does the doctor recommend taking before meals?
- Medicine
- Water
- Food
- Tea
- When should the X-ray report be shown to the doctor?
- In the morning
- In the afternoon
- In the evening
- The next day
- What did Rabi say to the doctor after the consultation?
- Thank you
- Sorry
- Goodbye
- Please
- What is the doctor’s role in the dialogue?
- A nurse
- A patient
- A doctor
- A friend
Short Questions
- What problem does Mr. Zahir Ali face?
- What symptoms does Mr. Zahir Ali have?
- What did the doctor suggest to Mr. Zahir Ali?
- When should Mr. Zahir Ali show the X-ray report?
- What did Rabi thank the doctor for?
Fill in the Blanks
Mr. Zahir Ali has __________ (1) in breathing and __________ (2) chest pain. The doctor is __________ (3) medicine for him to take in the __________ (4). The doctor also asked Mr. Zahir Ali to have a chest __________ (5) and show the report to him in the __________ (6).
Answers
Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty (Noun) | The state of being hard to do or achieve | Bengali: কষ্ট | IPA: /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ | The patient had difficulty breathing during the check-up. |
| Severe (Adjective) | Very intense or serious | Bengali: মারাত্মক | IPA: /sɪˈvɪə(r)/ | The patient is experiencing severe pain in his chest. |
| Breathing (Noun) | The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs | Bengali: শ্বাসপ্রশ্বাস | IPA: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ | She had difficulty breathing after the strenuous exercise. |
| Pain (Noun) | Physical discomfort caused by injury or illness | Bengali: ব্যথা | IPA: /peɪn/ | The patient complained of severe pain in his back. |
| Examination (Noun) | The act of inspecting or testing something for medical purposes | Bengali: পরীক্ষা | IPA: /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ | The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the patient's symptoms. |
| Prescribing (Verb) | The act of recommending medication or treatment | Bengali: প্রেসক্রাইবিং | IPA: /prɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/ | The doctor is prescribing antibiotics for the infection. |
| Tablet (Noun) | A small, flat, round or oval piece of medicine | Bengali: ট্যাবলেট | IPA: /ˈtæblət/ | The patient was advised to take a tablet after meals. |
| Chest (Noun) | The upper front part of the body, where the heart and lungs are located | Bengali: বক্ষ | IPA: /tʃɛst/ | The patient reported pain in his chest during the examination. |
| Report (Noun) | A written or spoken description of an event, situation, or medical condition | Bengali: প্রতিবেদন | IPA: /rɪˈpɔːt/ | The doctor asked for a full report on the patient's test results. |
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the staple food of Bangladesh?
- Rice ✅
- Wheat
- Maize
- Barley
- Which dish is considered Bangladesh’s national dish?
- Panta Bhat ✅
- Biryani
- Roshogolla
- Bhuna Khichuri
- Which fish is widely consumed in Bangladesh and known as the national fish?
- Hilsa ✅
- Rohu
- Catla
- Carp
- Which of the following is a traditional Bangladeshi sweet?
- Roshogolla
- Sandesh
- Chomchom
- All of the above ✅
- Which type of lentil is commonly used in Bangladeshi cuisine?
- Masoor Dal ✅
- Toor Dal
- Urad Dal
- Chana Dal
- What is a popular street food in Bangladesh?
- Fuchka ✅
- Chotpoti
- Singara
- All of the above
- What ingredient is commonly used to enhance the flavor of Bangladeshi curries?
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Mustard oil
- All of the above ✅
Short Questions & Answers
- What is Panta Bhat?
Fermented rice soaked in water, commonly eaten with mustard and onions. - Why is Hilsa fish significant?
It is the national fish of Bangladesh and a delicacy. - Name two popular Bangladeshi desserts.
Rosogolla and Sandesh. - How is Bhuna Khichuri different?
It is cooked with ghee, fried spices, and sometimes meat. - Which oil is commonly used?
Mustard oil.
Fill in the Blanks with Answers
Rice is the staple food of Bangladesh. A popular fermented rice dish is Panta Bhat. The national fish of Bangladesh is Hilsa. A common street food found in Dhaka is Fuchka. Traditional sweets like Rosogolla and Sandesh are widely loved.
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