Asking About Health

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People often ask about health out of politeness. This is a very common way to begin a conversation.
    人們常常出于禮貌問候健康。這是開始交談時(shí)常說的話題。
    1.A: How's your father been?
    B: He's been out of work for a couple of days.
    A: What's wrong with him?
    B: He has a bad cold.
    A: Well, tell him to take it easy and that I hope he feels better.
    B: Thanks. I'll tell him.
    2.A: Where's Tony this evening?
    B: He's a little under the weather.
    A: Really! What's the matter with him?
    B: He has the flu.
    A: Tell him I was asking about him.
    B: I will.
    3.A: How's your brother doing?
    B: As a matter of fact, he hasn't been feeling too well.
    A: I'm sorry to hear that. What's the matter?
    B: He has a slight fever.
    A: Tell him I hope he's better soon.
    B: I'll tell him. Thanks for asking about him.
    4.A: I haven't seen Bob lately. How is he?
    B: He's still pretty sick.
    A: That's too bad. What does he have?
    B: We don't know, but he's going to the doctor tomorrow.
    A: Let me know if there's anything I can do.
    B: Thanks a lot. I'll tell him.