(Amy"and"Eric are talking with each other in front of Eric’s house.)
Amy: I haven’t seen you for such a long time!
Eric: Yes. I haven’t been to school since last month.
Amy: Where have you been?
Eric: I fell ill about ten days ago.
Amy: Do you mean that you’ve been at home for ten days?
Eric: In fact I’ve been in hospital for seven days.
Amy: What happened to you?
Eric: I bumped into a car by accident."And"I caught the flu.
Amy: Oh! Are you OK now?
Eric: Take it easy. I’ve had some good medical care. I’m getting better now.