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Situational Dialogues 6: Visiting the dentist

Complete the conversations below with the best answer:

1. You have toothache. You need to go to the dentist. You don't know a good dentist so you ask your friend Sarah:__________
   • Do you have toothache?
   • Can you recommend a dentist for me?
   • Where can I go to talk about a dentist?
   • Would you like to tell me about your dentist?
   Can you recommend a dentist for me?
2. You need to phone the dentist to book an appointment. You call the dental surgery and say to the receptionist:__________
   • Hello. I have toothache. Can you help me?
   • Hi. I need to see the dentist right now.
   • I want a dentist. What time can we meet?
   • Hello. I'd like to make an appointment to see the dentist, please.
   Hello. I'd like to make an appointment to see the dentist, please.
3. The receptionist tells you that the dentist is free tomorrow at 4pm, but you are busy at this time. You say to the receptionist:__________
   
   • I'm sorry but I'm busy then. Could we make an appointment for a different time?
   • No. I will not see the dentist then. Another time.
   • That's no good for me, I don't need anybody.
   • I can't do it then. Can I see the dentist in the future?
   I'm sorry but I'm busy then. Could we make an appointment for a different time?.
   
4. You have arranged an appointment with the dentist for Saturday. You don't drive so you need to ask Sarah if she'll take you. You say to Sarah:__________
   • Drive me to the dentist on Saturday.
   • Would you be able to give me a lift on Saturday?
   • I can't drive. Please can you drive with me?
   • Would you have a car for us both on Saturday?
   Would you be able to give me a lift on Saturday?
   
5. Sarah arrives on Saturday morning to take you to the dentist. She asks you how your tooth is. You say to Sarah:__________
   • The tooth hurt me. I want a new one.
   • I don't want to talk to you.
   • It's getting worse. I'm in a lot of pain.
   • It hurts me very much. I don't like teeth.
   It's getting worse. I'm in a lot of pain.
6. You arrive at the dental surgery. The receptionist greets you and asks:__________
   • Do you have an appointment?
   • What time is it?
   • Do you know where the dentist is?
   • Where do you want to go today?
   Do you have an appointment?
7. The nurse calls your name. You walk into the dentist's room and the dentist says to you:__________
   
   • Good morning. What's you favourite type of pizza?
   • You have toothache and a very big mouth.
   • Hi. Have you got a tooth for me?
   • Hello! What seems to be the problem?
   Hello! What seems to be the problem?
8. The dentist tells you that you need a filling, and asks if you want it done today. You say to the dentist: __________
   • Yes please. The sooner the better!
   • Yes. It'll be the right thing to do.
   • I think I do. How about you?
   • Yes. I want to eat candy and ice cream this evening.
   Yes please. The sooner the better!
9. You have your filling and the dentist has finished seeing to you. You leave the dental surgery and call Sarah. You want Sarah to pick you up, so you say:___________
   • Where are you? I want to go back now. Thank you.
   • I want to go home. Bring me your car.
   • I'm finished. Could you take me home now, please?
   • Thank you for the lift. Would you be able to do it?
   I'm finished. Could you take me home now, please?
10. You arrive back at home. Sarah drops you off outside your house. You say to Sarah:__________
    
    • You gave me a lift. I will thank you in the future!
    • Thank you for the dentist. I had a fantastic time!
    • You are wonderful. So call me maybe.
    • Thank you so much for the lift. I really appreciate it!
    Thank you so much for the lift. I really appreciate it!