Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A-G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — True), какие не соответствуют (2 — False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — Not stated).
A) Darren got his back support band from the hospital.
B) Darren went to hospital in an ambulance.
C) Darren has never had a back problem from lifting things before
D) Sonia’s uncle takes medication for his back problem.
E) Darren doesn’t intend to lift heavy objects again.
F) Sonia suggests using a different part of the body to lift things.
G) Darren thinks his excuse for hurting his back was reasonable.
A) Darren got his back support band from the hospital. FALSE
B) Darren went to hospital in an ambulance. FALSE
C) Darren has never had a back problem from lifting things before. TRUE
D) Sonia’s uncle takes medication for his back problem. NOT STATED
E) Darren doesn’t intend to lift heavy objects again. TRUE
F) Sonia suggests using a different part of the body to lift things. TRUE
G) Darren thinks his excuse for hurting his back was reasonable. FALSE
Sonia: Hi Darren, I heard you’ve hurt your back. Are you alright?
Darren: Hi Sonia, yes, I am. I hurt it lifting some boxes. I was helping a friend move, and I guess the box was just too heavy. So now I have to wear this support band round my waist. The hospital recommended I wear one for a while, so I went to the chemist’s and picked one up.
Sonia: Oh dear. It must be very painful.
Darren: It was when it happened. I mean, I couldn’t even move for a few minutes. My friend helped me to a chair and then after the pain got a little better, his dad took me to the hospital. At first, I thought we were going to have to call an ambulance.
Sonia: Did you break anything? Surely not.
Darren: No no, I just pulled a muscle. The doctor did an x-ray and nothing wrong showed up. I’ve actually had back problems before, although not from lifting things. Just from general activity, playing sport, things like that.
Sonia: Maybe you just have a bad back. My uncle has, and he’s had it for years. He does a lot of stretching, which seems to help with the pain. He thought about having surgery, but that’s very painful, too.
Darren: Well, I certainly want to avoid that. I think it’s safe to say I won’t be lifting anything heavy any more.
Sonia: Well, that’s probably a good idea in your case, but occasionally we have to do things like that. It’s important to know how to do it properly -you should use your legs to lift, not your back.
Darren: Yes, I know, but I didn’t do that. the. other day. I was in a hurry to get the moving done so I could get home and watch my favourite TV programme.
Sonia: No! Don’t say that! You must have a better reason for putting your back out!
Darren: I know, it’s awful, isn’t it, but its the truth! Look, all I can say is that it’s never going to happen again. I’ve learned my lesson, which is that there is no good reason for putting your back out.
Sonia: Well that’s good. So, take it easy and get lots of rest. Hope it’s better soon.
Darren: Thanks, Sonia. See you later.
