【正文】 as that I had a bacterial infection. She wrote me out a prescription for some medication, which I was supposed to take two times a day. After the exam, I went back to the reception area and paid the bill. Part II: Discussion In some countries, people go to a general practitioner or a doctor trained to handle all general medical care. However, in other countries, people always go to specialists when they are ill. What is the medical care system like in your country? Are patients seen in individual, private examination rooms? Part III: Online Investigation Describing your own medical condition can be very difficult in a foreign language. Look at the following medical problems and decide how you would describe the problem in English. If possible, tell how the problem occurred. Use the Internet to help you with your description: sprained ankle, diarrhea, broken bone, the fluFast Food Restaurant Part I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.When I need a bite to eat, I often drop by a local fast food restaurant and buy a quick meal. I usually order a cheeseburger, a large order of fries, and a mediumsize drink. On the cheeseburger, I ask them to put everything on it: onions, lettuce, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and tomato, but I ask them to hold the mayonnaise. I also order some water to wash everything down. If I39。m really famished, I might order a chocolate shake. I sometimes pick up something for my roommate who eats like a horse, so I have to order at least three hamburgers. I usually pay with cash, but I sometimes pay for the meal using my debit card. I don39。t eat fast food too often because it contains a lot of fat, but more and more restaurants are offering healthier choices like salads and chili, so there39。s usually something for everyone. Part II: Discussion What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at a fast food restaurant? Consider convenience, cost, and nutrition in your answer. Part III: Online Investigation With so many fast food restaurants in business, it is difficult to know which provides the best value in terms of price and healthy food choices. Using the Internet, pare the food choices at two different restaurants and e up with your remendations on which place provides the best quality meal. Explain your findings. Flower Shop:Floral Arrangements and Flower DeliveryPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.Last week, I went to a flower shop to buy some flowers for several occasions. When I went into the flower shop, I was surprised at the wide variety of flowers from which to choose. The florist told me that she could arrange beautiful bouquets of flowers for just about any event. For starters, I ordered some roses for wife39。s birthday, and I asked the florist to deliver them, along with a balloon and a birthday card. I was also planning to attend the funeral of a dear friend, so I also ordered a floral arrangement to express my condolences to the family. Finally, I bought some nice cut flowers for my mom who has been ill recently, and I wanted to cheer her up. I delivered them myself along with a getwell card. The florist told me that the shop had their own Website, so I might order flowers online next time. Part II: Discussion What kinds of flowers are usually given for these occasions: birthdays, weddings, funerals, graduations, and a visit to a friend in the hospital? Are there specific colors of flowers that are set aside for specific occasions? Do people give cut flowers or potted plants in these cases? Part III: Online Investigation Your friend wants to buy the ideal floral arrangement for his girlfriend because he is going to propose to her this weekend. However, because your friend doesn39。t have much money, he needs your help to pick out the best floral arrangement for the occasion. Find one online, print a picture of it, and share your picture with other students. Take a vote on your groups number one choice. Gas StationPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.When I need gas for my car, I pull into a gas station right around the corner from my house and use my gas card. Years ago, fullservice gas stations were very mon. The gas station attendent would put gas in your car, check the oil level in your engine and air pressure in your tires, and wash your windows. However, things have changed. Now, most gas stations are selfservice centers where you do all your car maintanence. Personally, I usually fill the car up with gas every time I stop. I generally pay with cash, but more and more gas stations accept credit cards, and you can pay at the gas pump outside without going into the station to pay the cashier directly. Now, because gas prices are on the rise, I am thinking about buying a more fuelefficient vehicle or just taking the bus to work. Part II: Discussion What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of full and selfservice gas stations? Part III: Online Investigation Search the Internet for five ways that individual consumers can do to conserve gasoline as they drive. Compare your reponses with a partner. Golf Course: Improving Your SwingPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.I39。ve decided to take up the game of golf after playing with a friend recently. However, the sport isn39。t as easy as it appears. To improve my game, I39。ve been spending a lot of time at the driving range hitting balls with my clubs. I39。m starting to hit the ball straighter off the tee, and I39。m not slicing the ball as much. I39。m able to drive the ball about 275 yards. About twice a week, I reserve a tee time at 6:00 ., and I usually play with a colleague from work. I enjoy carrying my own clubs around the golf course rather than renting and riding in a golf cart. It just gives me more exercise. My tee shot is usually pretty straight down the fairway, but I have the tendency to hit the ball in the rough on my second or third shot. I