Sara has been in the Children’s Medical Center for a week. She has caught a terrible flu. The doctor told her to stay there to get better. There is a photograph of an old man on the wall. While the nurse is taking her temperature, they start talking.
Sara: Excuse me, who is that man in the picture?
Nurse: Oh, don’t you know him? Have you ever heard of Dr. Mohammad Gharib?
Sara: I guess I have only seen his name in my English book, but I’m not sure about it.
Nurse: Dr. Gharib was a famous physician.
Sara: Oh,… can you tell me a little about his life?
Nurse: Dr. Gharib was born in Tehran in 1288. After receiving his diploma, he went abroad to study medicine. In 1316 he became a physician and then came back to his homeland. In 1347 this center was founded by Dr. Gharib and one of his close friends.
Sara: Really? I didn’t know that.
Nurse: Dr. Gharib was also a generous man. He spared no pains to cure sick children. He was very friendly and helpful to poor families. Not surprisingly, he was regarded as a dedicated physician.
Sara: It’s a pity! I didn’t know such a great man.
Nurse: He was known as a distinguished university professor, too. The first Persian textbook on children’s diseases was written by him. He taught medicine to thousands of students.
Sara: Oh, what a great man he was!
Nurse: By the way, it might be interesting to know that your physician was one of Dr. Gharib’s students!
Sara: Really?! That’s interesting!
سارا یک هفته است که در مرکز پزشکی کودکان بستری است. او به آنفلوانزای سختی مبتلا شده است. دکتر به او گفته بود برای بهبود باید آنجا بماند. عکسی از یک پیرمرد روی دیوار وجود دارد. هنگامی که پرستار در حال گرفتن تب اوست، آنها شروع به صحبت میکنند.
سارا: ببخشید، آن مرد در عکس کیست؟
پرستار: اوه، مگر او را نمیشناسی؟ آیا تا به حال نام دکتر محمد قریب را شنیدهای؟
سارا: فکر کنم فقط اسمش را در کتاب انگلیسیام دیدهام، اما مطمئن نیستم.
پرستار: دکتر قریب یک پزشک مشهور بود.
سارا: اوه… میتوانید کمی درباره زندگیاش برایم بگویید؟
پرستار: دکتر قریب در سال ۱۲۸۸ در تهران به دنیا آمد. پس از گرفتن دیپلم برای ادامه تحصیل در رشته پزشکی به خارج رفت. در سال ۱۳۱۶ پزشک شد و سپس به وطنش بازگشت. در سال ۱۳۴۷ این مرکز توسط دکتر قریب و یکی از دوستان نزدیکش تأسیس شد.
سارا: واقعاً؟ من این را نمیدانستم.
پرستار: دکتر قریب همچنین مردی سخاوتمند بود. او برای درمان کودکان بیمار هیچ تلاشی را دریغ نمیکرد. با خانوادههای فقیر بسیار مهربان و یاریگر بود. جای تعجب نیست که او به عنوان پزشکی فداکار شناخته میشد.
سارا: چه افسوس! من چنین مرد بزرگی را نمیشناختم.
پرستار: او بهعنوان یک استاد برجسته دانشگاه هم شناخته میشد. نخستین کتاب درسی فارسی درباره بیماریهای کودکان به قلم او نوشته شد. او پزشکی را به هزاران دانشجو آموزش داد.
سارا: اوه، چه مرد بزرگی بوده است!
پرستار: راستی، شاید برایت جالب باشد بدانی پزشک معالجت یکی از شاگردان دکتر قریب بوده است!
سارا: واقعاً؟! چه جالب!
Dr. Gharib was born in Tehran in 1288 (according to the Iranian calendar).
He was regarded as kind because he spared no pains to cure sick children and was friendly and helpful to poor families.
A possible answer:
No, I haven’t seen the Dr. Gharib TV series, but I would like to watch it to learn more about his life and work.
Where has Sara been staying for a week?
Answer: In the Children’s Medical Center.
Why is Sara staying in the medical center?
Answer: She caught a terrible flu, and the doctor told her to stay there to get better.
What does Sara notice on the wall?
Answer: A photograph of an old man.
Who is the old man in the picture?
Answer: Dr. Mohammad Gharib.
Where was Dr. Gharib born?
Answer: In Tehran.
In what year was Dr. Gharib born according to the Iranian calendar?
Answer: 1288.
When did Dr. Gharib become a physician?
Answer: In 1316.
What did Dr. Gharib do after receiving his diploma?
Answer: He went abroad to study medicine.
When was the Children’s Medical Center founded?
Answer: In 1347.
Who founded the Children’s Medical Center?
Answer: Dr. Gharib and one of his close friends.
How was Dr. Gharib regarded by others?
Answer: As a dedicated physician, generous, friendly, helpful to poor families, and a distinguished university professor.
What was Dr. Gharib known for in medicine?
Answer: He wrote the first Persian textbook on children’s diseases and taught thousands of students.
What connection does Sara’s physician have with Dr. Gharib?
Answer: Sara’s physician was one of Dr. Gharib’s students.
Why do you think Sara was surprised to learn about Dr. Gharib?
Answer: Because she only vaguely recognized his name from her English book and did not know about his achievements.
What qualities of Dr. Gharib made him respected as a physician?
Answer: His dedication, generosity, friendliness, helpfulness to poor families, and his contribution to medical education.
Why might the nurse have thought Sara would be interested in Dr. Gharib’s life?
Answer: Because Sara noticed his photograph and asked about him, showing curiosity.
What can you infer about Dr. Gharib’s influence on medicine in Iran?
Answer: He had a significant influence, as he trained thousands of students, wrote important textbooks, and founded a medical center.
What does the word “generous” mean in the text?
Answer: Willing to give help, time, or resources to others.
What does “dedicated physician” imply about Dr. Gharib?
Answer: He was very committed to his work and cared deeply about his patients.
What does “distinguished” mean when describing Dr. Gharib as a university professor?
Answer: Highly respected and recognized for his achievements.
Why is it important to remember people like Dr. Gharib?
Answer: Because they make significant contributions to society and serve as role models.
How does learning about Dr. Gharib inspire you or others?
Answer: It can inspire people to be kind, dedicated, and to contribute positively to their communities.
Would you like to visit a hospital like the Children’s Medical Center? Why or why not?
Answer: Open-ended. (Example: Yes, because it helps sick children and has a history of being founded by a great physician.)
Sara is staying in the Children’s Medical Center because she has a bad flu. While the nurse takes her temperature, Sara notices a photo of an old man and asks about him. The nurse tells her it is Dr. Mohammad Gharib, a famous physician born in Tehran who studied medicine abroad and later returned to help sick children. He founded the medical center, was kind and generous, helped poor families, and wrote the first Persian textbook on children’s diseases. He also taught many students, including Sara’s doctor. Sara learns about his great life and contributions and is impressed by his work.
سارا در مرکز پزشکی کودکان بستری است زیرا آنفولانزای شدیدی دارد. در حالی که پرستار دمای بدن او را اندازه میگیرد، سارا متوجه عکسی از یک مرد مسن میشود و درباره او میپرسد. پرستار به او میگوید این دکتر محمد قریب است، پزشکی مشهور که در تهران متولد شده، در خارج از کشور پزشکی خوانده و بعدها برای کمک به کودکان بیمار بازگشته است. او مرکز پزشکی را تأسیس کرده، مهربان و بخشنده بوده، به خانوادههای فقیر کمک کرده و اولین کتاب درسی فارسی درباره بیماریهای کودکان را نوشته است. همچنین بسیاری از دانشجویان، از جمله پزشک سارا، را آموزش داده است. سارا درباره زندگی و دستاوردهای بزرگ او میآموزد و از کارهایش تحت تأثیر قرار میگیرد.