THE GIRL NEEDS A RIDE TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE

 This sentence describes a real-life situation where someone needs help getting somewhere — in this case, the doctor’s office. The girl needs a ride, which means she can’t go alone and is asking someone to take her, maybe by car or motorbike.

This topic helps you talk about:

• Health and appointments

• Transportation

• Asking for help politely

📌 Examples:

• The girl needs a ride to the doctor’s office.

• I need a ride to school today.

• She can’t walk, so she asked for a ride.

• We are going to take her to the doctor.

• He needed a ride yesterday because his bike was broken.

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🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Present Simple

• She needs a ride to the doctor.

• I ask my brother when I need help.

• We don’t drive to the doctor’s office.

• Do you give rides to friends?

✅ Present Continuous

• She is waiting for a ride now.

• We are driving her to the doctor’s office.

✅ Past Simple

• She needed a ride yesterday.

• I didn’t go to the doctor alone.

• Did he get a ride last time?

✅ Future (will / going to)

• I will give her a ride this afternoon.

• We are going to take her in the car.

✅ Modal Verbs

• She can’t go alone.

• You should help her.

• We must be on time.

✅ Prepositions & Time Phrases

• She has an appointment at 10 a.m.

• They went to the doctor’s office.

• The clinic is next to the pharmacy.

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🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Ride – A trip in a car or other vehicle.

2. Doctor’s office – The place where a doctor sees patients.

3. Need – To want or require something.

4. Take – To bring someone somewhere.

5. Drive – To operate a car.

6. Appointment – A planned visit with a doctor or other professional.

7. Sick – Not feeling well.

8. Help – To assist someone.

9. Early – Before the scheduled time.

10. Busy – Having a lot to do.

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🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Can you give me a ride?

• I need to go to the doctor.

• She doesn’t feel well.

• We are going to take her there.

• Do you have a car today?

• I’ll drive you.

• Let’s go now, or we’ll be late.

• Thanks for the ride!

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🟪 SENTENCES

Positive:

• The girl needs a ride to the doctor’s office.

• I can give her a ride.

• She is waiting at home.

• We gave her a ride yesterday.

• He will take her to the clinic tomorrow.

Negative:

• She doesn’t have a car.

• I can’t take her today.

• They aren’t driving now.

• We didn’t go to the appointment.

• He won’t be free this afternoon.

Questions:

• Does she need a ride today?

• Can you help her get there?

• Is she going to the doctor’s office now?

• Did she get a ride yesterday?

• Will you drive her tomorrow?

Answers:

• Yes, she needs to go this morning.

• No, I don’t have a car.

• Yes, she is waiting for her uncle.

• No, she didn’t go yesterday.

• Yes, I will pick her up at 9 a.m.

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🗨️ CONVERSATION

Emma: Hi Mia. Where are you going?
Mia: I need to go to the doctor’s office, but I don’t have a ride.
Emma: Oh no. Are you okay?
Mia: Not really. I feel sick and have a headache.
Emma: I can drive you there. What time is your appointment?
Mia: At 10:00 a.m.
Emma: Perfect. Let’s leave now so we arrive early.
Mia: Thank you so much!
Emma: No problem! I’m happy to help.

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📖 READING

"Helping My Friend"

Yesterday, my friend Anna called me early in the morning. She said, “I don’t feel well. I have a doctor’s appointment at 9:30, but I don’t have a ride.”

I told her, “Don’t worry. I’ll take you there.” I picked her up at 9:00 a.m. and we drove to the doctor’s office. The traffic was light, and we arrived on time.

Anna was very thankful. After the appointment, she said, “Thank you for helping me. You’re a great friend.” I smiled and said, “Anytime.”

Comprehension Questions:

1. Who needed a ride?
   → Anna.

2. What time was the appointment?
   → At 9:30 a.m.

3. Who gave her a ride?
   → Her friend (the speaker).

4. Did they arrive late?
   → No, they arrived on time.

5. How did Anna feel after?
   → She was thankful and happy.