Reading dialog
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Carlos
La profesora me ha enseñado mucho este trimestre. Sus clases sobre medicina son absolutamente fascinantes.
The teacher has taught me a lot this term. Her medicine classes are really fascinating.
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Sofía
Una nueva enfermera será empleada en el hospital la próxima semana. Han tenido escasez de personal durante meses.
A new nurse will be employed at the hospital next week. They've had a staff shortage for months.
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Carlos
El dentista me ha arreglado el diente, por fin. Llevaba días sufriendo un terrible dolor de muelas.
The dentist finally fixed my tooth. I had been suffering from a terrible toothache for days.
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Sofía
Me alegro de oír eso. ¿También te dio el doctor una receta para algún analgésico?
I'm glad to hear that. Did the doctor also give you a prescription for any painkillers?
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Carlos
Sí, y la farmacia tenía todo listo cuando llegué. La farmacéutica fue muy amable.
Yes, and the pharmacy had everything ready when I arrived. The pharmacist was very kind.
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Sofía
Es un servicio maravilloso. He estado pensando en estudiar para ser enfermera yo misma.
It's a wonderful service. I've been thinking about studying to be a nurse myself.
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Carlos
¿De verdad? Serías brillante en eso. Los hospitales siempre necesitan personas pacientes y cariñosas.
Really? You'd be great at that. Hospitals always need patient, caring people.
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Sofía
Mi profesora de biología dijo que debería considerarlo seriamente. La carrera es exigente pero gratificante.
My biology teacher said I should consider it seriously. The degree is demanding but rewarding.
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Carlos
Tiene razón. Si solicitaras ahora, podrías comenzar el curso en septiembre.
You're right. If you applied now, you could start the course in September.
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Sofía
Quizá lo haga. ¿Has oído sobre la nueva clínica que abre en el centro? Están contratando recién graduados.
Maybe I will. Have you heard about the new clinic opening downtown? They're hiring recent graduates.
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Carlos
Lo leí en el periódico. La directora dijo que quieren personal joven y entusiasta.
I read it in the newspaper. The director said they want young, enthusiastic staff.
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Sofía
Perfecto. Iré a pedir un formulario de solicitud esta tarde.
Perfect. I'll go and ask for an application form this afternoon.
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