A2 English Reading: Medical Clinic Dialogue (Beginner ESL)
- Alex
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 14
This low A2Â English reading is ideal for A2 learners who have some comfort with basic English vocabulary and who are just beginning to put sentences and ideas together.
Read the text and answer the comprehension questions. You can also listen to the audio to practice your listening and speaking skills.
Level A2 Beginner English Reading Practice: Medical Clinic Dialogue
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A patient enters a medical clinic. They walk towards the reception desk.
Receptionist: Good morning. How can I help you?
Patient: Good morning. I'd like to see a doctor.
Receptionist: No problem. Is this your first time at our clinic?
Patient: Yes. It's my first time.
Receptionist: Okay. I need to add you to our system. What's your full name?
Patient: It's Sam Johnson.
Receptionist: And what's your address?
Patient: 578 Dawson Avenue.
Receptionist: Is that a house or an apartment?
Patient: It's a house.
Receptionist: Thank you. And can I have your medical card, please?
Patient: Of course. Just one moment—Okay, here you go.
Receptionist: Perfect. Thank you. I will add the number to your file. And that's done! Here is your medical card. Now, you can take a seat in the waiting room. The doctor will call you soon.
Patient: Thank you.
Receptionist: My pleasure. Have a nice day.
Comprehension Questions
Why is the patient at the clinic?
a) To see a nurse.
b) To do a test.
c) To see a doctor.
Has the patient been at this clinic before?
a) No, they haven't.
b) Yes, they have.
c) We don't know.
What does the receptionist need to do first for the patient?
a) Call the doctor.
b) Add them to the system.
c) Take their temperature.
What does the patient give to the receptionist?
a) Their driver's license.
b) Their car keys.
c) Their medical card.
True or False: The patient lives in an apartment.
a) True.
b) False.
Where will the patient go next?
a) The waiting room.
b) The doctor's office.
c) The pharmacy.
Answers
c
a
b
c
b
a
Note: This text was written by a human named Alex. It was not generated or edited by AI.
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