: ASKING for , GIVING , and RESPONDING to ADVICE

1/2 BAC / FUNCTIONS

A. READ THE FOLLOWING EXCHANGES. UNDERLINE KEY EXPRESSIONS TO COMPLETE THE CHART BELOW AS INSTRUCTED.
1. - Young man : I want to become an active citizen. What should I do ?
- Senior citizen : I advise you to start with some voluntary work because this is what our community needs most now.
- Young man : That’s a great idea ! Thanks.
2. - Jalal : I want to improve my English really fast. What’s your advice ?
- Salim : I think you should start watching American movies.
- Nabil : If I were you, I’d read as many books in English as I can.
- Sarah : Why don’t you ask our English teacher for help ?
- Jalal : That sounds like a really good idea ! Thanks for your advice.
3. - Anna : I’m sick and tired of my weight problems. How can I lose weight ? What’s the best way to lose weight in no time ?
- Jack : It’s quite simple. You shouldn’t eat any more fatty food and you’d better start exercising regularly.
- Sam : How about going on a strict diet ? I think this would take some time, but would help a lot.
- Anna : Thanks for the advice, but I don’t think going on a diet is a good idea. I love all kinds of food !
Asking for Advice Giving Advice Responding to Advice
- What should I do ? - I think you should + v - Thanks for the advice, but …

B. USE APPROPRIATE EXPRESSIONS FROM THE CHART TO FINISH THE EXCHANGE.

- Worried Mom : My son dropped out of school , and now he’s C. IN PAIRS. WRITE SHORT EXCHANGES MATCHING EACH PROBLEM
OR SITUATION WITH ITS CORRESPONDING ADVICE.
taking up drugs. ……………………………………………….…….………………. ?
- Friend : …………….………………………………………………...…….…….spend less 1. I want to know my rights and a. start looking for another
time at the office and more time with him at home to figure obligations as a citizen. job
out what caused him to start using drugs in the first place .
2. I’m always late for work. b. playing some video games
D. An old friend of yours has just been out of prison. He wants
Friend
to :
be reintegrated back into society and become a better citizen. 3. I’m so bored right now. c. read the Constitution
He finds it a bit challenging. Give him some practical advice.
Write a short dialogue using appropriate expressions. 4. I don’t like my current job. d. buy a car

: ASKING for , GIVING , and RESPONDING to ADVICE

1/2 BAC / FUNCTIONS
A. READ THE FOLLOWING EXCHANGES. UNDERLINE KEY EXPRESSIONS TO COMPLETE THE CHART BELOW AS INSTRUCTED.
1. - Young man : I want to become an active citizen. What should I do ?
- Senior citizen : I advise you to start with some voluntary work because this is what our community needs most now.
- Young man : That’s a great idea ! Thanks.
2. - Jalal : I want to improve my English really fast. What’s your advice ?
- Salim : I think you should start watching American movies.
- Nabil : If I were you, I’d read as many books in English as I can.
- Sarah : Why don’t you ask our English teacher for help ?
- Jalal : That sounds like a really good idea ! Thanks for your advice.
3. - Anna : I’m sick and tired of my weight problems. How can I lose weight ? What’s the best way to lose weight in no time ?
- Jack : It’s quite simple. You shouldn’t eat any more fatty food and you’d better start exercising regularly.
- Sam : How about going on a strict diet ? I think this would take some time, but would help a lot.
- Anna : Thanks for the advice, but I don’t think going on a diet is a good idea. I love all kinds of food !
Asking for Advice Giving Advice Responding to Advice
- What should I do ? - I think you should + v - Thanks for the advice, but …

B. USE APPROPRIATE EXPRESSIONS FROM THE CHART TO FINISH THE EXCHANGE.

- Worried Mom : My son dropped out of school ,and now he’s C. IN PAIRS. WRITE SHORT EXCHANGES MATCHING EACH PROBLEM
OR SITUATION WITH ITS CORRESPONDING ADVICE.
taking up drugs. ……………………………………………….……….…….………………. ?
- Friend : …………….………………………………………………….…….…….spend less 1. I want to know my rights and a. start looking for another
time at the office and more time with him at home to figure obligations as a citizen. job
out what caused him to start using drugs in the first place .
2. I’m always late for work. b. playing some video games
D. An old friend of yours has just been out of prison. He wants
Friend
to :
be reintegrated back into society and become a better citizen. 3. I’m so bored right now. c. read the Constitution
He finds it a bit challenging. Give him some practical advice.
Write a short dialogue using appropriate expressions. 4. I don’t like my current job. d. buy a car