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Hay Fever Consultation at the Pharmacy
Pharmacist (speaking English) and Client (speaking Mandarin) talk through “Hay Fever Consultation at the Pharmacy”. You interpret both ways — English into Mandarin, and Mandarin into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Hello, I understand you've been having some allergy symptoms lately. Can you tell me exactly what you're experiencing today?
我最近老是打喷嚏，流鼻涕，眼睛也很痒，尤其是早上起床的时候特别严重。
How long have you had these symptoms, and do they seem worse at a particular time of day, like early morning?
大概有两个星期了，主要是早上比较严重，到了下午症状就会好一些。
That sounds like hay fever, which is quite common this time of year. I'd recommend a non-drowsy antihistamine, which you can get at the pharmacy without a prescription.
好的，那这个药会不会让人犯困呀？我还要开车上班，不能太困。
This one generally shouldn't cause drowsiness, but everyone reacts differently, so it's best not to drive until you know exactly how you feel after taking it.
明白了，那这个药应该怎么吃呢？一天吃几次比较合适？
Take one tablet each morning, up to ten milligrams daily, and always with a full glass of water. Don't exceed that dose unless your doctor advises otherwise.
好的，我知道了。如果吃了以后症状还是没有改善，我该怎么办呢？
If your symptoms don't improve within a week, please make an appointment to see your GP, as you might need further testing or a stronger treatment plan.
好的，非常感谢你的建议，我会按时吃药，观察一下情况的。
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