Tommy’s house

Marina Nitsinska

Дорогие читатели!Я бы хотела превратить изучение английского языка для вас в увлекательный процесс с помощью книги, где за языковым слоем – лексикой, грамматикой стоит более глубокий подтекст.В этой книге удивительная история, раскрывающая внутренний мир героя, сопровождается упражнениями, направленными на отработку лексико-грамматического материала и развитие навыков устной речи и логического мышления.

CHAPTER 8

Doctor Sam

Doctor Sam was always polite and friendly.

Tom liked to talk to him, because the man treated him like an adult and joked a lot. Tommy had a good sense of humour, so he and the doctor were on the same wavelength.

The kid was quite rarely ill. Nevertheless, his mum called for the doctor each time when she heard her son coughing a little or sneezing.

“Oh, Tommy, my little boy, how are you feeling?”

“I’m fine, mum.”

“I see, your cheeks are so red… You probably have a fever!

Do you have a headache, dear?”

“Nope, I feel good.”

“Let me look at your throat. Do you have a sore throat, boy?”

“Not at all!”

Next morning she asked, “Tom, why are you so pale? Did you sleep well, honey?”

“Yes, mum.”

“You look really exhausted. I’ll have to call Doctor Sam. I want him to make sure that you are all right.”

When the doctor came and examined the boy, he assured her that her son was absolutely healthy. Then they talked about some incredible scientific discoveries or space laws. Doctor Sam could answer almost every question that Tom asked him.

“How do you know how to treat a person for a serious illness?”

“I’ve studied medicine for many years. My experience and every day practice helps me to diagnose correctly, and I do all my best for my patients…

However, Tommy, the main thing is to find your cup of tea and follow your calling⁷. Then you’ll be able to become a great professional.

By the way, what job would you like to do in the future?”

“My mum wants me to become an economist.”

“Well, What do you think about it?”

“I’m not sure.”

“What would you choose as your occupation?”

“Hm, my dad says that I’m good at sport…”

“You know, Tommy, I mean something different.

Who would you like to become? You!

A firefighter, a dentist, a lawyer, a teacher, a scientist, a taxi driver, a vet, a hairdresser, a writer, an engineer?! You see?”

“I don’t know…”

This time when Tommy entered the clinic, Doctor Sam met him at the door and invited to his consulting room.

“Hi, Tommy, how are things? What happened?”

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Примечания

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…the main thing is to find your cup of tea and follow your calling. — главное, найти своё любимое занятие и следовать своему призванию.