I. Illustrative Examples

1. — I've got a terrible headache.

— Why don't you lie down for half an hour?

— I think I will.

2. -— This book is very difficult to understand.

— You should try something easier first.

— Perhaps you're right.

3. — My room's so cold.

— Is it? Well, you'd better get an electric fire.

— That's a good idea.

4. — It takes me over an hour to get to work.

— If I, were you, I'd change my job.

— I'd rather not. You see, I enjoy my work.

5. — I'm putting on weight.

— You should go on a diet.

— I suppose I should. But I haven't got enough willpower.

6. — Mary was very offended when I said she was lazy.

— I'm not surprised. I think you ought to apologize.

— Why should I? It’s true. She lets me do everything.

7. — I can't afford to go on holiday this year.

— Why not ask your parents to lend you some money?

— I'd rather not.

8. — It's rather cold. You'd better put your other coat on.

— Don't worry. I'll be warm enough.

— Well, don't blame me if you catch cold.

9. —You must go and see the new French film. It's brilliant.

— I haven't got time this week.

10. — I advise you to insure your property.

— I don't think it's worth it.

11. — I don't advise you to apply to drama school.

— Why not?

— The competition's too stiff.

12. — I left my umbrella in the bus.

— Well, you'd better go to the lost property office. Perhaps somebody has handed it in.

II. Exercises

Exercise 1. Make up sentences giving advice, choosing one item from each column.

Why	don't you not	have a rest ask Jean to help send for the doctor tell him to mind his own business get up earlier go away for a few days clean the floor buy her some flowers learn to type make some tea write your autobiography
if were you I'd You’d better
You	should ought to must

Exercive 2. Advise someone who says to you:

I. I've got a terrible headache.

2. I'm nearly always late for work.

3. I'm afraid I shall fail my English exam.

4. I don't know where to spend my holiday this year.

5. I'm cold.

6. I don't know whether to specialize in linguistics or literature.

7. My work is very boring.

8. I can't do all the shopping by myself.

9. I told my mother to mind her own business.

10. I've put on five kilogrammes in the past month.

11. The baby has a high temperature.

12. I'm afraid I shall be late for the concert.

Exercive 3 Advise a fellow-student (who then replies):

1. to read more English books;

2. to go and see a doctor;

3. to take a taxi (to the airport);

4. to get married;

5. not to eat so much;

6. to go to bed earlier;

7. to put a sweater on (it's cold);

8. to apologize for being rude to a teacher;

9. to buy a typewriter;

10. not to worry so much;

11. 14 to eat more fruit;

12. to go to the new exhibition at the

13. to give up smoking;

14. to work harder;

15. to hurry (he may miss the train).