Answer to Dictation 1
A trend on TikTok has caused a shortage of laxative drugs in the USA.
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Answer to Dictation 2
A laxative is a medicine for people who have constipation.
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Answer to Dictation 3
People having difficulty going to the toilet because of hardened poo.
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Answer to Dictation 4
Hundreds of thousands of youngsters are emptying drugstore shelves.
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Answer to Dictation 5
This means people who really need the medicine cannot get it.
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Answer to Dictation 6
People with stomach problems are worried about the new social media trend.
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Answer to Dictation 7
People should only use them after talking to a doctor.
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Answer to Dictation 8
These can include headaches thirst fatigue dry skin and dizziness.
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Answer to Dictation 9
It is healthier and more effective to lose weight through lifestyle changes.
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Answer to Dictation 10
Eating more fruit and vegetables and exercising are better than using laxatives.
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