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3 Grammar

Rewrite the sentences using the words given.
A. had better
1. It’s a good idea to start working out. (had better)
You’d better see a doctor. You don’t seem You
very well.
You’d better not touch anything in Mike’s .
room. It drives him up the wall. 2. It isn’t a good idea to leave your wallet in the car.

B. should (should)
You
You should think carefully about which car .
to buy.
3. I don’t understand why Mike doesn’t see a doctor.
NOTE: Should can be replaced with ought to. (ought)
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Mike
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4 Listen 

A. You will hear a B. Listen to Rob talking to a friend about his flatmate and tick
conversation between Rob what Rob has already done and what he should do.
and his flatmate. What is
Rob’s main problem? has done should do

1. tell his flatmate to go out less

2. ask his flatmate to borrow
money from his parents

3. help his flatmate find a job

4. look for a different flatmate

a. His flatmate is messy. 5. ask other people for advice
b. His flatmate doesn’t pay the bills.
c. His flatmate doesn’t do the
washing-up. tip
d. His flatmate is a liar.
When listening to a dialogue, pay attention to the speakers’
W h e n l i s t e n i n g t o a d i a l o g u e , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e s p e a k e r s ’
intonation and word stress. These can give you useful
information about the speakers’ feelings, mood or attitude.
5 Write

An email/letter asking for or giving advice
A. Read the tip in the Writing Section and the sentences below, which were taken from two different
emails — an email asking for advice and an email giving advice. In which email do the sentences
belong? Write A for asking for advice or G for giving advice.

1. I hope I’ve been of some help to you. 5. I hope I haven’t troubled you too much.
2. I feel helpless. 6. I would appreciate your advice.

3. If I were in your shoes, I’d apologise. 7. I think you’d better tell your friend exactly
how you feel.
4. I’ve given your problem a lot of thought.

B. Imagine that you have a problem and that you need advice. Write an email to a friend asking for advice.
Then swap emails with another student, read his/her problem and write an email giving advice.
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