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Integrated skills (2)
—Speaking and Writing
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
1.To talk about how to ask for and give proposal;
2.To master the techniques of writing a letter of proposal;
3.To write a letter of proposal.
Speaking
Cynthia has replied to Rebecca.
What suggestions will Cynthia give to Simon/Laura?
In pairs, role-play a conversation between Simon/Laura and Cynthia. Try to ask for and give advice. Use the following ideas and expressions to help you.
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Expressions for reference
Asking for and giving advice
• Asking for advice
*What shall I do?
*What do you think I
should do?
*Do you think that I
should ...?
*Do you have any
ideas/suggestions?
• Giving advice
*I suggest that you
(should) ...
*I think/feel you can try...
*It might be a good idea
to ...
*How about/What about...?
● Problem Simon/Laura has
● Advice Cynthia gives
Asking for advice
Giving advice
Conversations
Example 1
Simon: Hi, Cynthia! Can you give me some advice on getting along
with my parents?
Cynthia: Sure, what’s the matter?
Simon: I’m eager for my parents’ love.
Cynthia: Why do you say so?
Simon: They’re always busy with their work, I hardly ever see them
during the week. And I’m stressed about schoolwork recently,
but neither of them show any concern. What shall I do?
Cynthia: I suggest that you have a face-to face communication with them.
Simon: OK, maybe that’s a good way to solve the problem. Thank
you very much.
Example 2
Laura: I have enough of my parents!
Cynthia: What’s the matter with you?
Laura: They have too much control over me,what shall I do?
Cynthia:I suggest you should have a calm and honest
communication with them.
Laura: They’re always on my back about something.
Cynthia:I think you can think from their point of view, maybe
they’re trying to protect you from getting hurt.
Laura: I know, but I’m not a child. I wish to make my own choices
about what to do in my spare time.
Cynthia: I thin