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Listen to a girl calling a teenage helpline and write T for True or F for False.

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1. The girl's parents wanted her to get a job. . 4. The girl got paid last week.
2. The girl wanted to get a smartphone. 5. The girl should call her mum's friend.
3. The girl's mother is a photographer.
3 Speak a. What should I do d. don’t worry
b. everything will be e. First of all
Talk in pairs. Go to page 99. just fine f. I need some
4 Write c. I’ve got a problem advice
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A. Read the tip and complete the blanks 1 6 on
the right with the phrases a-f in the box.
(1) with my
NOTE: A Post on a Forum best friend and (2)
An Internet forum is an online site. People can chat . He used to
about their problems or any other ideas they may enjoy hanging out with his
have on a forum. You can give your advice/opinion friends and having lots of
or ask for advice or an opinion on any subject.
fun. Now, he just wants to
be alone. He doesn't go out
tip much and he never calls. (3)
When you ask for advice:
When you ask for advice: to help him?
• state your problem. Use expressions like: Worried friend, Warwick
The problem is that...
I’ve got a problem with... (4) , you
• describe how you feel. Use expressions like: should try talking to him to
I feel terrible, etc. find out what his problem is.
I’m upset/scared, etc. If he doesn't want to tell you,
I’m in trouble. (5) . Visit him
I don’t know what to do.
• use expressions like: often or even organise a
I need your advice. small party for him. That will
What should I do? show him that you care. I'm
Do you think I should...? sure he will talk to you soon
Can you please help me? and (6) .
When you write to give advice,
use expressions like:
I think you should / shouldn’t... B. Read this post on a forum and write a reply giving
Perhaps you should / shouldn’t... advice.
Why don’t you...?
First of all, ...
You can... I like wearing my sister’s
Don’t worry. clothes and shoes but she
You can do it! doesn’t agree. So we always
Everything will be just fine. argue. What should I do?
It’s going to be all right. Unhappy, Durham
I hope everything goes well.

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