EP 0002Elementary

Calling In Sick

A

Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?

B

Hi Daniel, Julie here.

A

Hi Julie, how are you?

B

Actually I’m feeling quite ill today.

A

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?

B

I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat, a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.

A

I see..... so you’re calling in sick?

B

Yes. I was hoping to take the day off to recover.

A

Ok then. Try and get some rest.

核心词汇

how may I help you?Phrase

Polite offer to help

quite illPhrase

very sick

coming downPhrase

getting, acquiring

calling in sickPhrase

report that you will not go to work because you are sick

was hopingPhrase

to kindly expect

拓展词汇

symptomNoun (singular)

a sign, indication

permissionNoun (singular)

allow

impoliteAdjective

unfriendly

sick dayPhrase

day off because you’re sick

make it into workPhrase

will not go to work