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D. How might rural communities feel about telehealth services? How
could this be improved? Talk to your friends.
Pronunciation

Pronounce the following words with the help of your teacher or a dictionary.
infrastructure staff chronic strength milk
school shield curious stethoscope blend
strand sixth scream

Speaking

A. Read and act out the following conversation.

Shanti : Ah, this is just ridiculous!

Selina : Sneha again?
Shanti : Yeah, Sneha. She just keeps asking for money. What do you
think I should do?
Selina : Well, if I were you, I’d ask her not to beg.
Shanti : I’m not sure that’s a good idea.
Selina : Umm.., I’m not sure then. Perhaps you should try talking to
Sneha about it.
Shanti : Well, I’ve tried that. But she did not show any interest.
Selina : How about talking to her parents?

Shanti : Really? I’m not too sure about that. It might work, I suppose.

B. How does the woman advise the girl?
I have a severe
toothache. I can't eat
If I were you, anything.
I'd go to a dentist.

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