How to ask for and give advice 1

How to ask for and give advice

1. What problem does Miss Green have these days? 2. How many pieces of advice did Sara give to Miss Green? What are they?

TASK 1 1. What problem does Miss Green have these days? She has been losing sleep. 2. How many pieces of advice did Sara give to Miss Green? What are they? Three. She advised Miss Green to do some exercise after work, not to drink too much coffee before sleeping and go to see the doctor if necessary.

TASK 2 Listen and fill in the blanks S: You look tired, what’s wrong? G: It is very difficult for me to fall asleep these days. I feel very sleepy I don’t know what to do all day. ___________? should I You know, I love drinking coffee. But now, ____give up drinking coffee _____go ____________and or should I to see the doctor? Can you give me some advice ______________? What would you do in my situation S: __________try to do some exercise after work. In this If I were you, I would way, it is easier for you to fall asleep. G: Well, that’s a good idea, but I’m afraid I don’t have enough time to do so. You know, I am always busy, and after work, I have to take care of my little daughter. Why not S: ______take your daughter to do exercise with you? I think it is I suggest that you should good to both of you. What’s more, ___________not drink too much coffee before sleeping. If you find it doesn’t work, you’d ____ better go to see the doctor and take some medicine which helps improve your sleep. G: You’re right. Thank you for your advice.

Asking for advice ① I don’t know what to do. ② Should …or should I…? ③ Can you give me some advice? ④ What would you do in my situation? ⑤ What do you suggest? Giving advice ① If I were you, I would… ② Why not/Why don’t you…? ③ I suggest that you should… ④ You’d better… ⑤ What about/ How about…? TASK 4

Why did PJ, Charlie’s elder brother look so worried?

TASK 5 Problem: worry about aging/ doesn’t want to be bald like his father when he get old PJ Advice: get married young/… Gabe Dialogue PJ: I worry about aging … Gabe: …

TASK 6 Complete the dialogue Ann: You look unhappy, Sam. Do you have a problem? Sam: Yes. My mum says I need braces to keep my teeth straight, but I don’t want to wear them because my friends will laugh at me. ____________________? Ann: Your mum just cares about you. _______________________. /? I’m sure she will understand you. Sam: You are right, Ann. __________.

Recently, Yu didn’t do well in his English exam. He really wants to improve his English. Xiang is giving him some advice. Please work in pairs to make a short dialogue using at least two expressions on asking for or giving advice. Advice … Problem … TASK 7

REMEMBER Giving appropriate advice really helps others. You will feel happy when you give your hand to others. Asking for advice is a good way to help us get out of the trouble. When you meet the trouble or feel confused, don’t forget to turn to your families, your friends and your teachers, who will always stand by you and give you support.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!