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Presentation Suggestions and Advice1. 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) __________________________
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.
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. 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
c) Go back to your partner and compare the advice you have been given. Decide who gave the best advice.
Date: 2015-01-02; view: 1189
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