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Cracked Molar Referral at the Dentist
Dentist (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Italian) talk through “Cracked Molar Referral at the Dentist”. You interpret both ways — English into Italian, and Italian into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Full transcript
Thanks for coming in, Mr. Bianchi — let's take a look at what's causing that sharp pain on your upper left side.
Grazie, dottoressa. Ho un dolore fortissimo da tre giorni: ho morso un biscotto molto duro e ho sentito uno scricchiolio nel dente in alto a sinistra.
The X-ray shows the crack runs down into the root, so I'll refer you to an endodontist at Flinders Medical Centre for a root canal procedure.
Capisco. Purtroppo non ho un'assicurazione sanitaria privata — quanto potrebbe costare questo trattamento, e c'è un'alternativa attraverso il sistema pubblico?
If you don't have private health insurance, the public waiting list applies, but urgent cases like yours are usually seen within two weeks.
Il dolore è già molto forte in questo momento — potrei prendere qualcosa nel frattempo, magari un antibiotico o un antidolorifico più efficace?
I'll prescribe antibiotics since there's some swelling, plus something stronger for the pain — but please don't drink alcohol while taking either medication.
Va bene, seguirò una dieta morbida. Ma quanto tempo dovrò aspettare prima di sapere la data esatta dell'appuntamento?
The clinic will call you within three business days once the endodontist confirms an appointment slot — please stick to soft foods until then.
Grazie mille, dottoressa. Se il dolore dovesse peggiorare durante il fine settimana, dove dovrei andare?
If the pain worsens or you notice swelling in your face, don't wait — go straight to your nearest emergency department.
Capito, andrò al pronto soccorso se necessario. Grazie di cuore per l'aiuto e per le spiegazioni chiare.
Terms in this dialogue that cost marks
CCL is marked on information transferred. These Australian terms have no direct word in most test languages — get one wrong and the segment's information is gone.
- Private health insuranceSi dice 'assicurazione sanitaria privata'.
- Waiting listSi traduce come 'lista d'attesa'.
- Emergency departmentSi traduce con 'pronto soccorso', termine standard e riconosciuto in italiano.
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