A:Hi, Mr. Smith. I’m Dr. Hawkins. Why are you here today?你好,史密斯先生。我是霍金斯医生。你今天怎么来了?
B:I thought it would be a good idea to get a check-up.我想做个检查还是好一些。
A:Yes, well you haven’t had one for…five years. You should have one every year.是呀,那么…你有5年一次检查也没有做过,你应该每年检查一次的。
B:I know. I figure as long as there’s nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?我知道。我想只要没有什么不舒服的话,哪里要看什么医生。
A:Well, the best way to avoid serious illnesses is to find out about them early. So, try to come at least once a year for your own good.哦,避免患上严重疾病的最好的方法是早点发现它,所以,为了你自己,还是每年至少来一次。
B:O.K.好的。
A:Let me see here. Your eyes and ears look fine. Take a deep breath, please. Do you smoke, Mr. Smith?让我来检查检查。眼睛和耳朵情况良好。深呼吸一下。你吸烟吗,史密斯先生?
B:Yes.吸烟。
A:Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease, you know. You really should quit.你知道,吸烟是得肺癌和心脏病的最主要因素。你应该戒烟。
B:I’ve tried a hundred times, but I just can’t seem to kick the habit.我试了100次了,但是好像不太可能戒烟。
A:Well, we have classes and some medications that might help. I’ll give you more information before you leave.那么,我们开设了一些课程,并会发放一些药物,可能会有些帮助。你离开的时候我再详细地跟你说说。
B:O.K., thanks, doctor.好的,谢谢你,医生。