Presentation Suggestions and Advice

1. Peter and Ann are trying to decide how to spend an evening out. Listen to their conversation and fill in the missing words.

Peter: Would you like to go out this evening?

Ann: Yes, why not? What do you have in mind?

Peter: 1) .............................. going to a concert? The Ragford Symphony Orchestra’s playing at the Sindican Centre tonight at 7.30.

Ann: Oh, no! I’m not in the mood for that kind of thing.

2) ................................. going to the theatre?

Peter: 3) ................................. . Oh, maybe not. There is a pantomime on, but it starts at 6.30, and it’s 6.15 now.

Ann: Oh, I see. Well, 4) .................................... go to the cinema? Rob Roy is on at the Odeon.

Peter: That sounds nice. 5) .................................. have a quick snack before we buy our tickets.

Ann: That’s a lovely idea. 6) .............................go to the Pierre’s.

2. How many suggestions are made?

3. Here are some examples of suggestions. Use the conversation to help you fill in the gaps.

Making suggestions:

a) Why ___________ we + infinitive (without to) or

b) We __________ + infinitive (without to)

Replying to suggestions:

c) __________________________ + an alternative suggestion

d) __________________________

e) __________________________

Language reference Suggestions and advice Use Suggestions are ideas for someone else to think about. Advice is stronger, and means telling someone what you think they should do. Forms
Asking for suggestions	Making suggestions	Responding to suggestions
What shall I / we do? Has anybody got any ideas?	To others, or ourselves and others: Why don't you / we etc. go to the cinema? You could (always) go to the cinema. How about / What about going to the cinema?   To ourselves and others: Let's go to the cinema. Shall we go to the cinema? Let's go to the cinema, shall we?	Accepting: That's a good idea. That sounds like a good idea. Yes, let's. Yes, OK.   Refusing: Good idea, but I'm busy this evening. Hmm, I think I'd prefer to stay in tonight. Couldn't we stay in tonight?
Asking for advice	Giving advice	Responding to advice
What shall I do? What do you think I should do? What would you do if you were me?	I think you should If I were you I'd change jobs. You'd (had) better	Accepting: That's a good idea. That sounds like a good idea. Yes, I'll do that. Yes, I could I should.   Rejecting: That's a good idea but Yes I could / should but I can't. I know, but

Practice

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.

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