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Giving blood

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Understand simple instructions before and after a procedure.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

donate
To give something to help others.
beforehand
Before something happens.
exercise
Physical activity to stay healthy.

Answer key

  1. This is my first time giving blood.The t of “first” runs into “time”.
  2. Don't worry, it only takes about ten minutes.Write ten as a word or a digit.
  3. Make sure you drink plenty of water beforehand.“Beforehand” means before the donation.
  4. Can I go back to work after that?“After that” means then.
  5. Yes, but avoid heavy exercise for the rest of the day.“The rest of the day” means from now until the day ends.