UNIT 2
ASKING & GIVING DIRECTION IN THE HOSPITAL
A. Take a look at the hospital map below.
From the map above, we know that the Pharmacy is next to the CT room. When we need to go to the MRI, from
the main entrance, go straight until you find the toilet, turn left and the MRI is next to waste disposal room.
Please help a patient who is looking for the radiology section. Where should she go?
B. Common Phrasal Verb of giving direction
1. Go ahead: Continue straight.
2. Turn left/right: Change direction to the left/right.
3. Go straight on: Continue in the same direction.
4. Take a left/right: Make a left/right turn.
5. Keep going: Continue moving forward.
6. Turn around: Reverse direction.
7. Go back: Return to a previous point.
8. Head towards: Move in the direction of.
9. Follow the signs: Observe and adhere to directional signs.
10. Cut through: Take a shortcut.
11. Pass by: Go past something.
12. Stay on: Remain on the same path or road.
13. Cross over: Move from one side to another, often involving a street or intersection.
14. Pull over: Stop at the side of the road.
15. Go over (to): Move towards a specific location.
16. Circle around: Navigate around a particular area or object.
17. Get off at: Exit a vehicle at a specific location.
18. Pull into: Enter a specific area, like a parking lot.
19. Make a U-turn: Turn around in the opposite direction.
20. Get out of: Leave a vehicle or location.
C. Learn the conversation below.
Patient :Excuse me, nurse. Can you show me where Ophthalmology is?
Nurse :Sure, it’s on the 4th floor. If you need anything else, there is a nurses’ station on each floor.
Patient :Thank you, Nurse.
Nurse :You’re welcome, Sir.
D. Match the room with its function.
1. Ophthalmology a. The place where you can take a seat to wait your turn
2. Radiology b. The place where you get your medicine
3. Urology c. The place where doctor checks your eyes
4. Pediatrics d. The place where babies are born
5. The pharmacy e. The place where doctors perform operation
6. Surgery f. The place where sick children are treated
7. Emergency g. You can buy some food there.
8. Admitting room h. The place where the examination and research is taken
9. Neurology i. The place where X-ray is taken
10. Laboratory j. The place where you complete your admission data
11. Cafeteria k. The place where the experts design special exercises for patients
12. Physical Therapy l. The place where doctor checks your heart
13. Waiting room m. The unit that handles emergency problems
14. Cardiology n. The place where the experts treat nervous system disorders
15. Maternity o. The place where the experts the urinary problems
E. Study the map below.
1. Your child is sick. You need to go to
2. A woman is pregnant. It is the time for the baby. She should go to
3. You need to pay for your visit. Go to
4. Your friend has a cancer. He will go to
5. You need to do a laboratory examination for your body. Go to
