3- A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE DOCTOR AND THE PATIENT.

Patient: Asslam-o-Alaikum!

Doctor: Wa-Alaikum-u-Salam!

Patient: I have an acute pain1 in my throat2 and I have also caught the cold3.

Doctor: Lay on the bed4 so that I can diagnose5 you.

Patient: Well! I also feel pain6 in my ear.

Doctor: (Feeling his pulse7), you are a bit unwell8. But don’t worry9, you will be right in a couple of days10.

Patient: What should I take in my diet11?

Doctor: (Writing a prescription12), you should not take sour13, cold and spicy14 meals. Take this prescription, I have written some painkillers15 for you. It will soothe16 your pain.

Patient: (Taking the prescription), Thank you very much.

Doctor: Another thing, take a complete bed rest17 for two days.

Patient: Thank you, doctor, take it, it is your fees.

Doctor: Thank you.

Patient: Allah Hafiz.

Doctor: Allah Hafiz.