Unit 3　Language in use

7.Listen again and complete the notes.

Doctor:Mr Maxwell,please.

Mr Maxwell:Hello,doctor.

Doctor:How are you?

Mr Maxwell:I'm fine.Thank you,doctor,but I need your advice.I want to give up smoking.

Doctor:That's a good idea.Smoking is very bad for your health.How much do you smoke?

Mr Maxwell:Quite a lot.

Doctor:Hmm,and when did you start smoking?

Mr Maxwell:I started smoking when I was 19.That was 25 years ago.

Doctor:Have you tried to give up?

Mr Maxwell:Yes,I've tried several times,but I always start smoking again.Now,my daughter has asked me to give up,and I want to try again.She's very worried about my health.And I want to succeed this time.

Doctor:Well,let's see.I'll do some tests.Have you got a cough?

Mr Maxwell:Yes,I have.And I'm not fit.I get a lot of colds.

Doctor:Well,it's a very good idea to stop smoking.Smoking causes many illnesses.

Mr Maxwell:How can I succeed?

Doctor:One thing you can do is to join a group.That often works because you have other people to help you.