Illustrative Examples

1. - I've got a terrible headache.

- Why don't you lie down for a half an hour?

- I think I will.

2. -This book is very difficult to understand.

-You should try something easier first.

- Perhaps you're right.

3.- My room’s so cold.

-- Is it? Well, you'd better get an electric fire. - That's a good idea.

4. – It takes me over an hour to get to work.

-If I were you I'd change my job.

-I'd rather not. You see, I enjoy my work.

5. – I’m putting on weight. -You should go on a diet.

- I suppose I should_. But I haven't got enough will­-power.

6.- Mary was very offended when I said she was lazy.

- I'm not surprised. I think you ought to apologise.

- Why should I? It’s true. She lets me do everything.

7.- I can't afford to go on holiday this year.

- Why not ask your parents to lend you some money?

- I'd rather not.

8.- It's rather cold. You'd better put your other coat on.

- Don't worry. I'll be warm enough.

- Well, don't blame me if you catch a cold.

9.- You must go and see the new French film_. It's brilliant.

- I haven't got time this week.

10. - I advise you to insure your property.

- I don't think it's worth it.

11. - I don't advise you to apply to drama school.

- Why not?

-The competition's too stiff.

12. - I left my umbrella in the bus.

-Well, you'd better go to the lost property office. Perhaps somebody has handed it in.

2. Practice Section

Exercise1. Make up sentences giving advice, choosing one item from each column.

Why	don’t you not	have a rest ask Jean to help go to bed earlier buy her some flowers make some tea learn to drive a car go away for a few days work harder have something to eat have a cup of coffee eat more fruit
If I were you I’d You’d better
You	should ought to must

Exercise 2. Advise a fellow-student (who then replies):

- to read more English books; - to go and see a doctor;

- to take a taxi {to the airport);

- not to eat so much;

- to go to bed earlier; -

- to put a sweater on (It’s cold)

- to apologise to a friend for being rude;

- to buy a new CD;

- to give up smoking;

- not to worry so much;

- to visit the zoo;

- to relax more;

- to work harder;

- to see a new film;

- to hurry ( not to miss a train).

Exercise 3.Advise someone who says to you:

1. I've got a terrible headache.

1. I'm nearly always late for work.

2. I'm afraid I’ll fail my English exam.

4. I don't know where to spend my holiday this year.

5. I’m cold.

5. I was rude to my parents.

7. I can't do all the shopping by myself.

8. I've put on five kilogrammes in the past month.

9. I'm afraid I shall be late for the concert.

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