To Our Class
Period 15: Speaking
Seeking advice
UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIPS
Vocabulary
to be chosen to do st
= to be selected to do st
được chọn
2. get parents ‘ permission:
có sự cho phép của bố mẹ
3. cheat in the exam(s) :
gian lận trong thi cử
4. revise the lesson (s):
ôn lại bài
5. make fun of sb:
= make jokes about sb
mang ai đó ra làm trò cười
Van: Hi, Chi. You look sad. (1)------------------
Chi: You know, Van, we were chosen to take part in the English Public Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month...
Van: Yes. Only two students from each class were selected and we need to get our parents` permission.
Chi: (2) ____________________________________ .
1. Choose sentences a-f to complete the conversation between two classmates.
But I have an idea.
What`s the problem?
Thanks for your advice.
My parents said no.
So did your parents give you permission?
What should I do?
b. What`s the problem?
e. So did your parents give you permission?
Van: Yes, they did. They felt proud that I was selected. How about yours?
Chi: (3) ___________________ . They said Da Nang is too far away, and I`ll miss the TOEFL test already arranged for next month. But I really want to go.
Van: I understand. It`s the chance of a lifetime ... (4)___________________ . You can take the test another time. Did you tell your parents about that?
Chi: I did. The real problem is that I`ve never been away from home, and they are worried. (5)___________________
Van: Let`s talk to our teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Chi: Good idea. (6) ______________________ .
d. My parents said no.
But I have an idea.
f. What should I do?
c. Thanks for your advice.
1. What is Chi`s problem?
2. Answer the questions.
Van advises Chi to ask their teacher to persuade Chi`s parents.
2. What does Van advise her to do?
She was chosen to take part in the English Public Speaking Contest in Da Nang, but her parents don`t allow her to go there. They are worried because she has never been away from home.
3. Practise the conversation with a partner.
Van: Hi, Chi. You look sad. What`s the problem?
Chi: You know, Van, we were chosen to take part in the English Public Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month...
Van: Yes. Only two students from each class were selected and we need to get our parents` permission.
Chi: So did your parents give you permission?
Van: Yes, they did. They felt proud that I was selected. How about yours?
Chi: My parents said no. They said Da Nang is too far away, and I`ll miss the TOEFL test already arranged for next month. But I really want to go.
Van: I understand. It`s the chance of a lifetime ... But I have an idea. You can take the test another time. Did you tell your parents about that?
Chi: I did. The real problem is that I`ve never been away from home, and they are worried. What should I do?
Van: Let`s talk to our teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Chi: Good idea. Thanks for your advice.
*Asking for advice
- What should I do?
- What do you think I should do?
- What do you suggest / recommend?
- What do you think?
* Giving advice
- Well, I think you should …
- Why don’t you …?
- Maybe you should …
- If I were you, I’d …
- You’d better … ; I suggest that …
- You (really) ought to / should …
- It’s best to … ; I would say …
- It’s essential/ necessary /vital that …
Linda’s problem:
- Her best friend, Carol, cheated in the exams, and Linda didn’t know how to stop her from cheating.
Linda’s father’s advice:
- find out the reasons
- help Carol to revise the lessons and prepare for the exams
4. Choose one topic. Use the ideas below to make a similar conversation.
A: Linda. You look worried. What`s the problem?
B: You know, Dad, my best friend, Carol, cheated in the exams and I don’t know how to stop her from cheating.
A: Very bad. Did you find out the reasons why she cheated in the exams?
B: Yes, she didn’t revise the lessons because she spent to much time playing computer games the nights before.
A: I see. I think you should remind her of focusing more on studying. You should also help her revise the lessons and prepare for the next exams.
B: Good idea. Thanks for your advice, Dad.
A: Linda’s father B: Linda
Suggested dialogue
John’s problems:
His classmates made fun
of him because of his poor grades.
His best friend’s advice:
- try to study harder, complete all homework
- ask the teachers for help when having a problem
- find a tutor
A: Hi, John. You look upset. What`s up?
B: You know, my classmates made fun of me.
A: Why? About what did they make fun of you?
B: I got bad marks…er three marks for my last physics test and two marks for math test.
A: I see. I think you should try to study harder, do all the homework the teachers have given you. You should also ask the teachers for help when you have a problem. Besides, I think you should find a tutor to help you to improve your studies.
B: That’s a good idea. Thanks a lot for your advice.
A: John’s best friend B: John
Suggested dialogue
1. What was the problem?
2. How did you deal with it?
3. Who did you ask for help?
4. What advice did they give you ?
5. Work with a partner. Talk about a problem that you have had at school or at home.
HOMEWORK
- Practise the conversations again.
- Prepare a talk about a problem you have had at school or at home to present to the class next time.
- Prepare: LISTENING
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