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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: 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.
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Key Vocabulary
| was hoping | phrase | get quickly |
| calling in sick | phrase | to choose, pick |
| coming down | phrase | suggest |
| quite ill | phrase | free |
| how may I help you? | phrase | not yet completed, need more time |
Supplementary Vocabulary
| impolite | Adjective | uncomfortable waiting, wanting to go |
| permission | common noun, singular | food prepared and served quickly |
| symptom | common noun, singular | female server at a restaurant or bar |
| sick day | phrase | nice, expensive, upscale |
| make it into work | phrase | relaxed, not dressy |
