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Reading for writing
How to write an advice letter
Problems
on a diet
ashamed of himself
embarrassed
her sister
makes a mess
Can you sum up their problems?
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Anna is worried about ... too thin but she ... fat. on a diet ; get... thin.
Peter feels ashamed of ... laughed at...
Simon feels ... say bad things about...
Julie is annoyed with .... noisy ... takes her things makes a mess.
Discussion:
How to help them solve their problems?
Can you give them some advice?
Read Aunt Linda’s replies to the Internet posts on page 61. Then complete the table below.
Aunt Linda’s suggestions
To Anna
To Peter
You should try to get Jolin to see a doctor.
You should also tell her that she’s not alone—we all worry about our looks sometimes.
You should make up your own mind in the same situation next time.
You shouldn’t listen to your friends.
Aunt Linda’s suggestions
To Simon
To Julie
You should stop paying attention to your friends.
You should think of the beautiful, straight teeth you’ll have in a few months’ time.
You should talk to your sister more.
You should try spending some time with her every day.
What makes a good reply?
Problem to solve Simon feels ashamed of himself.
I believe you’ve learnt an important lesson— you’ll regret it if you don’t do the right thing at the right moment. Next time in the same situation, you should make up your own mind. You shouldn’t listen to your friends.