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U4 Writing
Problems and advice
Retell the passage
on a diet
ashamed of himself
embarrassed
her sister
makes a mess
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Anna is worried about her friend Jolin. Jolin is too thin but she still thinks she's fat. She is always on a diet and she is getting too thin.
Peter feels ashamed of himself. His friend laughed at a sick lady but he didn't say anything.
Simon feels embarrassed when he smiles or opens his mouth. His friends laugh at him and say bad things about him when he wears braces.
Julie is annoyed with her sister. Her sister is too noisy. She always takes her things without telling her and she always 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 51. 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.