In my role as a clown(小丑) doctor, I am dressed in my white coat with a curly rainbow wig(假发), a big red nose and my name badge "Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud". As I enter the waiting area, I see the familiar atmosphere of 1 and tension: people sitting 2 on plastic chairs, looking through worn-out magazines, and anxious parents trying to 3 their crying children.
In the middle of this particular scene, I 4 a small girl Lara, with a swollen ankle. The on-duty nurse tells me that Lara's parents 5 her to the hospital after a bicycle accident. I understand that while the medical staff will treat her physical injury, my role is to 6 her spirits. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by 7 them.
I perform magic tricks, sing songs, tell stories and share silly jokes. Some children, though, don't feel like laughing, especially if they're in pain. So I work closely with doctors and nurses to 8 our approach sensitively to each patient's needs.
And my magic medicine does indeed seem to 9 . While the doctor 10 examining Lara's ankle, I get her 11 by doing a magic trick. Her 12 smile soon turns into hearty laughter as I"magically"produce her sock from my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has in turn made Lara's parents more relaxed.
As I leave the hospital,13 my wig and red nose, I carry with me a broad smile, knowing that today I make a difference. While there may be more 14 ahead for Lara and others, I hope that my presence as a clown doctor continues to make the hospital a 15 place to visit. After all, as the saying goes,"Laughter is the best medicine."
