Teaching Objective
   In "Talking Face to Face", learn how to inform and talk about announcements, notices and posters. The focus is on the patterns that are appropriate for giving information concerning announcements and posters for different social activities and recreations.
   In "Maintaining a Sharp Eye", master the key words and structures and learn the way foreign people celebrate holidays, particularly in the Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. You can know some customs in their holidays by reading through passage I; learn and experience the life in American by reading through passage II.
   In "Trying Your Hand", learn how to read and write notices
   Teaching Procedures

第六十六讲

   Section I Talking Face to Face
   contents
   Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription

   1. Warm- up: questions:
   1). What are medical instructions intended for?
   The format and the language used in medical instructions:
   The language used in medical instructions is expected to be as straightforward as possible. Short and simple sentences are preferred. Everyday words are used in order not to confuse people.

   2). Do you always read medical instructions carefully before taking a medicine? Why or why not?
   Sample analysis
   Applied writing: Medical instructions and doctor’s prescription
   The sentences used in writing medical instructions:
   1. Keep out of reach of children.
   2. Store in a cool, dry place.
   3. The usual dose is 2-3 tablets twice daily.
   4. If your symptoms persist, stop taking the medicine.
   5. If the injection causes soreness or irritation, apply ice for 15 minutes every four to six hours.
   6. Apply drops in both eyes in the morning and at night.
   7. Take two tablets 3 times a day after meals.
   8. Apply the lotion to the infected area before going to bed.
   9. Take one tablet in the morning or as directed by your doctor.
   The format and the language used in doctor’s prescription:
   Since the doctor’s prescription is crucial to the patient, it is imperative that the patient should be able to fully understand it and no ambiguity is allowed. So a prescription must be written accurately, and a universal standard language be employed as well. Accurate diagnosis; proper selection of medication, dosage form and route of administration; proper size and timing of dose; precise dispensing; accurate labeling; and correct packaging must be all provided.
   Written prescriptions should contain: Patient's full name and address; prescriber's full name, address, telephone number, and DEA number; date of issuance; signature of prescriber; drug name, dose, dosage form, amount; directions for use; refill instructions.

   Exercises

   Exercises
   Read and translate the medical instructions in Section I.
   Sample 1.
   Throat Spray
   The spray is made up of vitamins and mint .It is used for the relief of a sore and dry throat. It is also helpful for persistent cough.
   Spray gently into open mouth, three times a day.
   Don’t drink or eat anything immediately after use.
   Keep in cool dry place.
   口咽喷雾剂
   此种喷雾剂是以多种维他命和薄荷为原料，用于缓解咽喉干 涩、肿痛，亦可作为顽固性咳嗽的辅助治疗。
   张开嘴巴轻轻喷入，每日三次。
   喷药后不要立即喝水或进食。
   喷雾剂请存放于阴凉干燥处。

   Vitamin E Skin Oil Capsule
   Ingredients: Vitamin E and vegetable oil.
   Functions: Smooth dry and rough skin.
   Application: Squeeze capsule and apply contents to desired area. Rub the lotion into your skin.
   Caution: Do not allow the lotion to come into contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

   维生素E 润肤胶囊
   成分：维生素E 与植物油
   功能：使干燥粗糙的皮肤细滑
   用法：挤压胶囊，将乳液涂于皮肤粗糙处，轻轻按摩使皮肤吸收
   注意: 乳液勿入眼内；放置于儿童拿不到的地方；存放于阴凉干燥处。