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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 wanted to get a tablet.
2. The girl's mother is a photographer.
3. The girl worked at the studio for two
hours every week.
4. The girl borrowed a camera from her a. What should I do d. don’t worry
mother’s friend.
b. everything will be e. First of all
5. The girl should call her mum’s friend. 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: He used to enjoy hanging out
When you ask for advice:
• 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) . Give him
First of all, ... the time he needs. You can
You can... try calling him or visiting him
Don’t worry. a few times. That will show
You can do it!
him that you care. I'm sure
Everything will be just fine.
It’s going to be all right. he will talk to you soon and
I hope everything goes well. (6) .

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

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