—What is the matter with you?
—Well, I don’t know, but I have a terrible headache.
—Let me sound you. Do you smoke?
—Occasionally. About a pack
a week.
—Do you sleep well?
—No, I don’t. I have been sleeping very badly lately.
—Do you keep late hours?
—I don’t go to bed till mid night, sometimes later.
—Have you been working a lot?
—I have had some urgent work to do and I was very nervous about it.
—You must take a vacation. You should go to some quiet place and stay there for at least half a month. Try to stop smoking. Walk at least an hour a day. This is the only way to recover.
—Doctor, will you prescribe me any sleeping pills?
— Yes, I will prescribe you this medicine, but don’t take it for more than a week. Remember that a lot of fresh air and a long rest will help you more than any pills in the world.
—Thank you, doc. I’ll try to follow your advice.
1. Do you like rainy weather?
What weather do you like?
Do you like rainy weather or sunny weather?
You like rainy weather, don't you?
2. Does your husband work at this plant?
Where does your husband work?
Does your husband work at the plant or in the office?
Your husband works at this plant, doesn't he?
3. Did he invite many friends to his birthday party?
What party did he invite friends?
Did he invite to his birthday party friends or relatives?
He invited many friends to his birthday party, didn't he?
4. Will they come to see us next week?
When they will come to see us?
Will they come to see us next week or next month?
They will come to see us next week, won't they?
5. Are they having dinner now?
When they are having dinner?
Are they having lunch or dinner now?
They are having dinner now, aren't they?