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4.
The
most serious complication of (-) mononucleosis is
the
rupture of
the
spleen.
5.
The
first permanent tooth generally makes its appearance between
the
years of 6 and 7.
6. There is
a
patient waiting for (-) Dr. Davidson in
the
reception.
7. If you have
a
toothache/
(
-
)
toothache, you should make
an
appointment
with your dentist.
8. (-) Sinus infections sometimes occur after you’ve had
a
cold.
9. For mild cases of
(
-
)
diverticulitis, your doctor may prescribe
(
-
)
antibiotics.
10. Thousands of people were killed by
the
plague.
II. Circle the correct word.
1. Jane had to leave for home because she had
a headache/the headache
.
2. A high-fiber diet is
best/the best
way to prevent constipation.
3.
Rehabilitation/A rehabilitation
can begin right after the stroke is over
and your condition is stable.
4.
The most dramatic/Most dramatic
increase in the rate of caries was
observed in
the Great Britain/Great Britain
during
the second/second
part
of the 19th century.
5.
The red blood cells/Red blood cells
you have are normal in size.
6.
The haemoglobin/Haemoglobin
is the protein in red blood cells that
allows them to carry
oxygen
/
the oxygen
.
7. Your doctor will talk to you about
type/the type
of arrhythmia you
have and whether you need treatment.
8. If you have
a cough/the cough
that lasts for 8 weeks or more, call your
doctor.
9.
A stomach cancer/Stomach cancer
is the growth of cancer cells in the
lining and wall of the stomach.
10. Your body also gets
cholesterol/a cholesterol
directly from
the
food/food
you eat.
III. Choose the correct answer.
1. I went to see the doctor because I found it difficult to sleep at … night.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) –