(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.