Dialogue
A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?
B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.
A: Hi, Julie, how are you?
B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.
A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?
B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.
A: I see… so you’re calling in sick?
B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.
A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.
Explain
Key Vocabulary:
was hoping — phrase to kindly expect
calling in sick — phrase report that you will not go to work because you are sick
coming down — phrase getting, acquiring
quite ill — phrase very sick
how may I help you? — phrase Polite offer to help
Example：
I’m coming down with ——— Starting to get sick
Voice: Example one.
A: My throat really hurts. I think I’m coming down with a cold.
Voice: Example two.
B: You have a running nose. Are you coming down with the flu?
Voice: Example three.
C: I don’t feel well. I think I’m coming down with something.
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