Joy English · Level B2 · Healthjoy-english.com
Before a blood test
Name:Date:
Understand detailed medical instructions.
Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.
Audio and answer checking: https://joy-english.com/listening-lessons/before-a-blood-test
Words to know
- fast
- Here, to eat nothing for a period of time.
- sample
- A small amount taken for testing.
- seated
- Sitting down.
Answer key
- For this test, you'll need to fast for twelve hours beforehand.“Beforehand” means before the test. Write twelve as a word or digits.
- You can drink water, but please avoid tea and coffee.“Avoid” means stay away from.
- I'll take a small sample from your arm, which only takes a minute.“I’ll” is “I will”. “Only takes a minute” means it is quick.
- You might feel a little dizzy, so stay seated for a moment.“Stay seated” means remain sitting.
- Your doctor will receive the results within three days.“Receive” is spelled with e before i after c. Write three as a word or a digit.