| A. You have received an e-mail from your Irish friend, Jack. Read this part of the e-mail.
| I'd like to ask your opinion about something. As you know, I have a very busy schedule. School and softball practice take up a lot of my time, but things have got even worse since I started working part-time. I'm always exhausted and I don't think I'm getting enough sleep. I need to figure out how to reorganise my life. Do you have any suggestions? Write soon!
Yours, Jack
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B. Copy and complete the outline below for your e-mail.
OPENING PARAGRAPH:
Paragraph 1
MAIN PART Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
C. Write your e-mail to Jack based on the outline you have made (140-190 words.)
Expressions/phrases commonly used in a letter giving advice:
Opening paragraph
| I was sorry to hear that you've got problems.
I hope the following advice will help you.
I've thought about your problem quite a lot.
The reason I'm writing back so quickly is to give you some advice.
| Main Part
| I think / Maybe you should(n't)...
If I were in your position, / If I were you, I'd...
I strongly advise you to...
One thing you can do is...
How/What about...?
Why don't you...?
| Closing paragraph
| I hope everything goes well. Good luck!
Let me know how everything turns out.
There's no need to panic. You'll get over it.
Everything will be just fine.
Don't forget to keep in touch.
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Lesson 10. Shopping in the City and Country
READING
PRE - READING
Discuss.
- Are there any shopping malls near where you live? What can you find there?
- Why do you think malls attract lots of people?
READING FOR GIST
Read the advertisements A-E for five different shopping malls. What do you find most impressive about them?
A. GARDEN STATE PLAZA
Located in Paramus, New Jersey, it is the largest shopping mall in the New York City metropolitan area, and on the largest malls in the whole US. It has many cater for both the big and small spender including , Macy's, Lord, and Taylor's, and Nordstrom's. It is conveniently located just across the highway from large outlets he home like IKEA, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Sports Authority. This doubles its appeal to weekend shop ers who want- have access to a range of products from high-end clothing and cosmetics, to furniture and sporting equipment. Transportation to the mail is never a problem, as there are bus lines that go directly to and from the mall, to downtown New York.
* Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 9:30 pm
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