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2 Listen  3 Speak

Listen to a girl calling a teenage helpline and Talk in pairs. Go to the Speaking Section.
write T for True or F for False.

1. The girl's parents wanted her to get a job.

2. The girl wanted to get a tablet.
3. The girl's mother is a photographer.
4. The girl got paid last week.
a. What should I do d. don’t worry
5. The girl should call her mum's friend.
b. everything will be e. First of all
just fine f. I need some
c. I’ve got a problem advice
4 Write
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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 best
tip friend and (2) .

When you ask for advice:
When you ask for advice: He used to enjoy hanging out
• state your problem. Use expressions like: with his friends and having
The problem is that... lots of fun. Now, he just
I’ve got a problem with... wants to be alone. He doesn't
• describe how you feel. Use expressions like:
go out much and he never
I feel terrible, etc.
I’m upset/scared, etc. calls. (3) to help
I’m in trouble. him?
I don’t know what to do. Worried friend, Warwick
• use expressions like:
I need your advice.
What should I do?
Do you think I should...?
Can you please help me?
(4) , you should
When you write to give advice,
try talking to him to find out
use expressions like:
I think you should/shouldn’t... what his problem is. If he
Perhaps you should/shouldn’t... doesn't want to tell you,
Why don’t you...? (5) . Visit him
First of all,... often or even organise a
You can... small party for him. That will
Don’t worry. show him that you care. I'm
You can do it!
sure he will talk to you soon
Everything will be just fine.
It’s going to be all right. and (6) .
I hope everything goes well.

B. Write an email to the problem page of a magazine stating a problem you’ve got and asking for
advice.

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