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2 Listen  4 Write

A. You will hear part of a radio play A. Read the tip. Can you think of some more
which is the continuation of the phrases for each part of the emails/letters?
story on page 76. Who has been
bullying Chloe?
tip

When you’re writing a(n) email/letter to a friend
B. Listen again and answer the following When you’re writing
asking for or giving advice, follow the plans
questions. asking for or giving advice
below.
1. How long have Chloe and Mandy been in the
library? GREETING
OPENING PARAGRAPH
Begin your email/letter and say why you’re writing.
Use phrases like:
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2. What is Mrs Granger doing at the moment? ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE
I’ve got a problem and I’d I was sorry to hear that
like your advice. you’ve got problems.
I hope you can help me I hope the following
3. What does Jamie get from Mrs Granger’s with a problem. advice will help you.
o ice? I need your advice I’ve thought about your
because I don’t know problem quite a lot.
what to do.

MAIN PART
4. Who goes into the o ice after Jamie?
ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE
Explain the problem and Give your advice and
how you feel and ask for make suggestions.
advice. Use phrases like: Use phrases like:
5. What had the bully typed?
What should I do? I think you should /
I feel helpless and don’t shouldn’t...
know what to do. If I were you, I’d...
If you were me, what I believe it would be a
6. What did the girls decide to do in the end? would you do? good idea to...
What do you suggest? One thing you can do is...
How/What about...?
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
State anything you want to emphasise and end
your email/letter. Use phrases like:
3 Speak ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE
I hope I haven’t troubled I hope everything goes
Talk in pairs.
you too much. well.
Let me know what Let me know how
I’ve got a problem with... I feel... you think as soon as everything goes.
What should I do? possible. There’s no need to
I think you should... I look forward to panic.
If I were you, I’d...
hearing from you. Everything will be just
ine.
Student A: Think of a problem, SIGNING OFF
describe it to Student B, tell him/her
how you feel and ask him/her for
advice.
B. Write an email to a friend or relative asking
Student B: Listen to Student A’s for advice on a problem you’ve got. Follow
problem and give him/her advice. the plan above.

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