1、Look at the pictures and tick the places where you would expect to see a clown.Predict:Whats“The Best Medicine”?f.What does this doctor wear and what is his working environment like?As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat,I look just like any other doctor.That is until I put on my curly rai
2、nbow wig,big red nose,and add my name badge“Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”.I walk through the doors into the waiting area,where theres a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs,looking through old magazines,all of which have been read hundreds of times pre
3、viously.Anxious parents do what they can to comfort nervous and crying children.f.What does this doctor wear and what is his working environment like?As I approach the hospital wearing my white coat,I look just like any other doctor.That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig,big red nose,and add my
4、 name badge“Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”.I walk through the doors into the waiting area,where theres a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs,looking through old magazines,all of which have been read hundreds of times previously.Anxious parents do what
5、they can to comfort nervous and crying children.He wears a white coat,a curly rainbow wig,and a big red nose.His working environment is boring and tense.In the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.I speak with the on-duty nurse,who tells me that La
6、ras parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle.Since getting here,Lara has spent her time crying in pain.Although its the doctors and nurses who will treat her injury,its my job to make her feel better.a.Which patient is in need of the clown doctors attention and why?In the mi
7、ddle of this particular scene I spot a small girl whose ankle is twice its normal size.I speak with the on-duty nurse,who tells me that Laras parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle.Since getting here,Lara has spent her time crying in pain.Although its the doctors and nurse
8、s who will treat her injury,its my job to make her feel better.a.Which patient is in need of the clown doctors attention and why?A small girl called Laura is in need of the clown doctors attention,because she fell off her bicycle and spend her time crying in pain.b What is a clown doctor and why did
9、 the author choose to be one?Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better,which means clown doctors can be helpful.We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as“hospital clowning”.I chose this career because of my experience of going
10、to hospital when I was a kid.Although the doctors and nurses did a great job,hospitals werent really designed for children.I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than little bored!Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.b What is a clown docto
11、r and why did the author choose to be one?A clown doctor works as part of a progrmme known as“hospital clowning”;the clown doctor helps patients by entertaining them.The author chose this career because of his experience of going to hospital when he was a kid.Being clown doctor means he can help peo
12、ple by entertaining them.Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better,which means clown doctors can be helpful.We are specially trained clowns who work as part of a programme known as“hospital clowning”.I chose this career because of my experience of going to h
13、ospital when I was a kid.Although the doctors and nurses did a great job,hospitals werent really designed for children.I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than little bored!Being a clown doctor means I can help people by entertaining them.d What are the responsibili
14、ties of a clown doctor?Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities,we clown doctors work together with medical professionals.On a typical day,we spend our time cheering up patients,their families,and more often than not,the hospital staff,too!We do this by doing magic tricks,singing songs,te
15、lling stories and,of course,telling silly jokes.Some children,though,dont feel like laughing,especially if theyre in pain.We have to be very sensitive and work closely with the doctors and nurses,who keep us updated on each patient.d What are the responsibilities of a clown doctor?A clown doctor vis
16、its hospitals and other health care facilities,working together with medical professionals to cheer up patients,their families,and the hospital staff.Visiting hospitals and other health care facilities,we clown doctors work together with medical professionals.On a typical day,we spend our time cheer
17、ing up patients,their families,and more often than not,the hospital staff,too!We do this by doing magic tricks,singing songs,telling stories and,of course,telling silly jokes.Some children,though,dont feel like laughing,especially if theyre in pain.We have to be very sensitive and work closely with
18、the doctors and nurses,who keep us updated on each patient.And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick.While the doctor concentrates on examining Laras ankle,I get her attention by doing a magic trick.Although she is clearly still in some pain,her scared and anxious look has been replaced
19、first by a small smile,and then by loud laughter as I“magically”produce her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Laras parents more relaxed.e.How does the clown doctor help the patient?And my magic medicine does indeed seem to do the trick.While the docto
20、r concentrates on examining Laras ankle,I get her attention by doing a magic trick.Although she is clearly still in some pain,her scared and anxious look has been replacedfirst by a small smile,and then by loud laughter as I“magically”produce her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their daughter so m
21、uch happier has in turn made Laras parents more relaxed.e.How does the clown doctor help the patient?They get the patients attention by doing magic tricks,singing songs,telling stories and silly jokes.c.How does the author feel after a days work?And as for me?Well,when I take off my wig and my red n
22、ose,Im still wearing a big smile,as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day.While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others,I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit.After all,it really is true that“laughter is the best medicine”.c.How does the aut
23、hor feel after a days work?When he takes off wig and red nose,he is still wearing a big smile,as he remembers all the fun and laughter of the day.Because he believes that laughter is the best medicine”.And as for me?Well,when I take off my wig and my red nose,Im still wearing a big smile,as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day.While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others,I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit.After all,it really is true that“laughter is the best medicine”.
