DocSpeak Academy Reading Exercises

Reading Text: A Day in the ER

Hey, everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I want to share a little story from my day at the emergency room.

It was one of those days where everything seemed to be going smoothly, until an American tourist walks in. Now, I love meeting people from all over the world, but let me tell you, this guy was something else. He had a map in one hand, a camera in the other, and a look of sheer panic in his voice. I could tell right away that he was lost, both literally and linguistically.

I greeted him with my best English, "Good afternoon! How can I help you today?" He responded with something that sounded like a mix of English and... I don't know, maybe Martian? "I think I broke my... um... thingy?" he said. I tried to decipher his words, "Your leg?" I asked. He quickly replied, "No, no, the thingy next to it!" I realized he was talking about his ankle. "Ah, your ankle!" I said, feeling a bit relieved. He enthusiastically agreed, "Yes, yes, the ankle thingy!"

I asked him to sit down so I could examine his ankle. He sat down, looked around, and then asked, "Do you have any... um... juice?" I was confused again. "Juice?" I asked. He nodded, "Yes, the green juice, you know, the one that makes you feel better?" It took me a moment, but I finally understood. "Ah, you mean medicine!" I said. He laughed, "Yes, yes, the green medicine juice!"

I gave him some painkillers and sent him for an X-ray. While he was gone, I couldn't help but laugh at the situation. It was a reminder that even though we may speak different languages, we can still find ways to communicate and understand each other.

When he came back, he thanked me with a big smile in his voice. "You're the best doc!" he said. I smiled back, "You're welcome. And remember, next time, just ask for medicine, not juice!"

And that, my friends, was my day at the Emergency Room. It was a day filled with laughter, confusion, and a lot of "thingys." But in the end, it was a day that reminded me why I love being a doctor.

Thank you for listening to my story. I hope it brought a smile to your face. And remember, no matter what language you speak, a smile and a laugh can go a long way. Until next time!