THE HOSPITAL
Word Meaning
Hospital A place where sick or injured people get medical care
Doctor A person trained to help people who are sick
Nurse A person who helps doctors take care of patients
Patient A person who is getting medical treatment
Emergency A serious situation needing quick help
Ambulance A vehicle that takes sick or hurt people to the hospital
Surgery Medical treatment where the body is cut open to fix something
Operation Another word for surgery
Medicine A substance used to treat illness
Prescription A written order from a doctor for medicine
Pharmacy A place where medicine is prepared and sold
Injection Medicine given with a needle
Bandage A strip used to cover and protect a wound
Thermometer A tool to measure body temperature
Blood pressure The force of blood in the body
Stethoscope A tool doctors use to listen to the heart and lungs
Wheelchair A chair with wheels used by people who can't walk
Word Meaning
Crutches Sticks used to help walk if a leg is hurt
X-ray A photo of bones or inside the body
Cast A hard cover to protect a broken bone
Appointment A set time to see a doctor
Receptionist A person at the front desk of a hospital or clinic
Clinic A small medical center
Recovery The process of getting better
Health The condition of your body and mind
1. Match the Word to the Meaning
Match the word in Column A with the correct meaning in Column B.
A (Word) B (Meaning)
1. Ambulance a. A hard cover for broken bones
2. Cast b. Helps a doctor treat patients
3. Nurse c. A car that carries sick people
4. Stethoscope d. Used to listen to your heart
2. Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks using words from the vocabulary list.
1. The __________ took me to the hospital quickly.
2. The doctor gave me a __________ for my cough.
3. I broke my arm, so they put a __________ on it.
4. A __________ checked my temperature.
5. I have an __________ at 2 PM with the dentist.
3. True or False
Write T for True or F for False.
1. A patient is someone who gives medicine.
2. A stethoscope is used to measure weight.
3. Doctors and nurses work in a hospital.
4. A cast helps a broken leg heal.
5. A receptionist performs surgeries.
“A Visit to the Hospital”
Last week, Sarah fell off her bicycle and hurt her leg. Her mother took her to the hospital right away. When they
arrived, a nurse helped them check in at the reception desk. Then, they waited in the emergency room. After a
short while, a doctor called Sarah’s name.
The doctor asked Sarah how she was feeling and checked her leg. He said she needed an X-ray to see if the
bone was broken. A nurse took Sarah to the X-ray room. Luckily, the X-ray showed that her leg was not broken,
but she had a bad sprain. The doctor wrapped her leg in a bandage and gave her some medicine.
Sarah had to use crutches for a few days and rest at home. She was happy that she didn’t need a cast or surgery.
Her leg is getting better now, and she is thankful for the doctors and nurses who helped her.
A. True or False
1. Sarah broke her leg.
2. Sarah went to the hospital with her sister.
3. The nurse helped Sarah at the reception desk.
4. The doctor gave Sarah an X-ray.
5. Sarah needed surgery.
B. Multiple Choice
1. Why did Sarah go to the hospital?
a) She had a fever
b) She hurt her leg
c) She had a headache
d) She broke her arm
2. Where did Sarah and her mother wait?
a) In the waiting room
b) At home
c) In the emergency room
d) In the X-ray room
3. What did the doctor use to check Sarah’s leg?
a) A cast
b) A thermometer
c) A stethoscope
d) An X-ray
4. What was wrong with Sarah’s leg?
a) It was broken
b) It had a sprain
c) It was cut
d) It was bruised
5. How did Sarah feel at the end of the story?
a) Sad
b) Angry
c) Thankful
d) Tired
Match the Words
Match the word to its meaning:
Word Meaning
1. Nurse a) A picture of bones
2. Emergency room b) A person who helps doctors
3. Bandage c) A place for urgent care
4. X-ray d) Cloth for wrapping injuries
5. Crutches e) Sticks used for walking
Fill in the Blanks
Use these words: sprain, hospital, medicine, doctor, bicycle
1. Sarah rode her __________ before she got hurt.
2. She went to the __________ with her mom.
3. The __________ checked her leg.
4. The doctor gave her some __________ to feel better.
5. She didn’t break her leg, but she had a __________.
Rewrite the sentences in the past tense:
1. Sarah rides her bicycle. → __________________________
2. They wait in the emergency room. → __________________________
3. The doctor checks her leg. → __________________________
4. A nurse takes her to the X-ray room. → __________________________
5. She uses crutches. → __________________________
