英语中级听力课Lesson 11.docVIP

Lesson 11 Doctor: Well Mr. Thomson. The first and important thing I have to tell you is that ... mm ... there is really nothing seriously wrong with you ... physically that is. My ... er ... my very thorough re-examination and the ... the analysts report show that basically you are very fit. Yes ... very fit. Mr. Thomson: So ... Why is it doctor that Im always so nervy ... tense ... ready to jump on anybody—my wife, children, colleagues? Doctor: I think ... erm ... I think your condition has a lot to do with er—What shall we call it? —Way of life? Habits? Mr. Thomson: Way of life? Habits? Doctor: Yes ... now tell me Mr. Thomson ... You smoke, dont you? Mr. Thomson: Yes ... Im afraid ... Im afraid I do, doctor. Doctor: And ... er ... rather heavily I imagine. Mr. Thomson: Well ... yes. I smoke—what ... about forty ... fifty a day I suppose. Doctor: You should do your best to stop, you know. Mr. Thomson: Yes ... I see ... But er ... Well ... it wont be the first time. Ive tried to give up smoking several times but its ... its no good. Doctor: You see ... fifty a day is overdoing it ... you must admit. You must cut it down ... at least that. Oh yes. I know that when youre feeling tense you ... you probably feel that a cigarette relaxes you. But in the long run ... I do advise you to make ... to make a real effort. Mr. Thomson: Of course. But ... well ... its easy to say give it up or cut it down ... but ... oh you know ... Doctor: Well in my opinion you have no choice. Either you make a real effort or ... or theres no real chance of your feeling better. You see ... well obviously I could prescribe some kind of tranquillizer ... but would that help? Id prefer—and Im quite sure youll agree—Id prefer to see you really back to normal ... not just seemingly so. And thats my reason for asking you several more questions about ... about your other habits. Mr. Thomson: Right. Doctor: Your eating habits for example. What do you eat normally ... duri