Daily Life - I Can See Clearly Now(0020)
Daily Life - I Can See Clearly Now(0020)
A:
Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
B:
Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I'm getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
A:
Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.
B:
Mmm… X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can't quite make out the other symbol but I think it's the peace sign.
A:
Wow, Arthur! You're as blind as a bat!
B:
Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.
A:
Ok, then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.
B:
Thanks, doc!
A:
Arthur, that's the bathroom.
Key Vocabulary
seem to be
phrase
appears or is
struggle
verb
try very hard
20/20 vision
phrase
perfect eyesight
make out
verb
see
far sighted
phrase
see far-away things more clearly than things nearby
as blind as a bat
phrase
have really poor vision
vision
common noun, singular
ability to see things
blurry
Adjective
not clear
pick out
phrase
choose
prescription
common noun, singular
a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take
Supplementary Vocabulary
check-up
common noun, singular
regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy
short sighted
Adjective
unable to see things far away (AmE)
nearsighted
Adjective
unable to see things far away (BrE)
contacts
common noun, plural
lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see
optometrist
common noun, singular
eye doctor
prescribe
verb
officially tell someone to use a medicine or treatment
lenses
common noun, plural
clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better