The Pope Leaves the Hospital

The Pope is out of the hospital. He is in Rome. He had a surgery on his lung. The doctors took out a part of his lung. He is okay now. He plans to go to Latin America in November. Everyone is happy he is home.
The Pope is at home now. He is out of the hospital. The hospital is the Gemelli Hospital. The Pope is in Rome. He is well. The Pope has a health problem. It is lung cancer. Doctors help the Pope. The doctors do a surgery. The surgery is on the lung. The doctors remove a part of the lung. This part is the lower lobe. It is the right lung. The surgery is over. The Pope is happy to leave the hospital. He leaves on Saturday. The Pope has a plan for the future. He has a trip in November. He goes to Latin America. The trip is in November. The Pope is ready for the trip. He is strong. Many people look at the Pope. People like the Pope. They are happy he is out. The hospital is in a big city. The city is Rome. The Pope stays in the hospital for some days. Now the hospital is empty of the Pope. The Pope is in his home. He rests at his home. He is not in the hospital now. The doctors say he is good. The Pope feels okay. He can walk. He can talk. He is the leader of the church. The church is big. People wait for the Pope. The Pope works hard. He goes to many places. Latin America is a big place. He likes to see people. The Pope is a man of peace. He is a man of love. Everyone is glad. The news is good today. The Pope is safe. He is not sick now. He is ready for his work. The work is important. The Pope is a good man. He is healthy. He is happy. The Pope is back at his home in Rome.
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Where is the Pope now?
Present Simple
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“The Pope is at home now.”
What to know · A1
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Scenario: Talking about health
- 01“I am okay.”
- 02“The doctor is good.”
- 03“I go home.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Shows current location
My friend is at home now.
Describes a completed event
The game is over.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Is it good to rest after surgery?
Opinion - 2
Do you like to go to the doctor?
Personal - 3
Is a hospital a scary place?
Opinion - 4
Do you want to travel in November?
Personal - 5
Is it important to be healthy?
Opinion - 6
Do you like big cities like Rome?
Personal - 7
Is it hard to stay in a hospital?
Opinion - 8
Do you think the Pope is strong?
Opinion - 9
Is it good to have a job?
Opinion - 10
Do you like to see people?
Opinion
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