1. Thinking about function
Match the suggestions / advice in 1-8 to the responses, a)-i).
Example: You should try doing more exercise. b)
1 Why don’t we go to Hawaii this year? … a) That's a good idea. She's always losing hers.
2 You shouldn't work such long hours. … b) Yes, you're right. It would do me good.
3 Don't think about her. … c) Yes, or we could go somewhere cheaper.
4 We could get her a new pen … d) We could, but I think I'd prefer to watch TV.
5 Shall we go out tonight? … e) That's sensible advice, but I can't forget her.
6 Why don't you ask her to meet you? … f) I know, but I've got a lot to do.
7 Let's go for a walk, shall we? … g) Do you think so? If I leave it much longer I
8 You could always put the decision off a might miss my chance.
little bit longer. … h) Hmm. I'm too shy to do that.
i) Yes, good idea. I need some fresh air.
2. Getting the forms right
Use the verbs in brackets, and the instructions to complete the conversation.
Ask for advice A: What do you think I should do?
Give advice B: It's a difficult situation, but if I were you I’d think (think) about it.
A: I have, and I just don't know what to do. That's why I'm asking you.
Give advice B: Well, you 1.__________ always __________ (accept) both jobs now. Reject advice A: 2. ____________________ that's just delaying the decision.
Make a suggestion B: Well then, perhaps you 3. __________ (write) a list for each job with advantages and disadvantages.
Accept a suggestion, A: That's a 4. __________. 5. __________ we __________ (do)
make a suggestion it now?
Accept a suggestion, B: Yeah, OK. 6. __________ (start) with the local job, and then do
make a suggestion the overseas one, 7. __________?
Refuse a suggestion A: Yes, or we 8.__________ (do) each one together, comparing
the positive and negative points as we do it.
What is A's problem? ________________________________
3.
a) Work with a partner. Together think of a real or imaginary problem.
Example:
I want to speak good English, but I'm shy speaking to strangers. What shall I do?
b) Now divide into two groups, with one from each pair in each group. Ask each student in your new group for advice about your problem, and give them advice about theirs.
c) Go back to your partner and compare the advice you have been given. Decide who gave the best advice.
Speaking Going out
A. Look at the pictures below and do the task that follows.
In pairs, choose two photographs each and tell each other which of the activities shown in the pictures seem more attractive to you and why.
B. Now look at all four pictures together and discuss:
which one you would choose if you were going out for the evening together.
which ones would be best for a group of tourists.
which one would be the most expensive and difficult to organize.
C. Look at the following advertisements, then in pairs act out a dialogue similar to the one you listened to. Look up Useful Language File and Example below.