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Traveller Second Edition Pre-Intermediate, Student’s Book
Secondary & Adult
Systematic development of Communication Sample texts functioning
vocabulary skills Cooperation as models
5c A word of advice
Talk in pairs.
. SPEAKING
. VOCABULARY Student A: Imagine that you have a problem, Student B: Listen to Student A’s problem and give him/her
WORDS RELATED TO EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS either physical or psychological. Tell Student advice. Use should(n’t) and had better (not) and some of the
Read and try to guess the meaning of the words in bold. B how you feel and ask him/her for advice. ideas in the box.
Use some of the ideas in the box.
1. Nowadays, lots of people suffer from stress, and when • do physical activity
it’s bad, it can control their lives. Some find that • can’t sleep at night • drink warm milk I feel terrible.
talking to a psychologist helps them to reduce stress. • suffer from stress • take deep breaths Why? What’s wrong?
2. My younger daughter has a fear of the dark and can’t • have a phobia • work less ...
sleep at night. How should I deal with this problem? • often panic • see doctor/psychologist Well, I think you
What do you advise me to do? • feel tired all the time • go on holiday should / shouldn’t...
• take vitamins/medication
. GRAMMAR . WRITING
should / had better A POST ASKING FOR OR GIVING
ADVICE www.drwilson/advice/column.com
Read the dialogues. Then read the sentences and write T for True or F for False. A. Discuss.
Anne I have a stomach ache again. 1. Should and had better are followed by to + base form. . • Do you read online advice Dr Fred Wilson’s
Keith Maybe you should visit a doctor. 2. We use should and had better to give advice. columns? corner
Anne I did last week, and he told me it’s stress. 3. Should and had better refer to the past. • Have you ever written to an online
Keith Well, then you had better find ways to 4. The negative form of should and had better advice column to ask for advice? Dear Dr Wilson,
reduce your stress. is formed by adding not. Would you like to? I need your advice because I feel helpless and don’t know what to do. Last
Tom Sorry I’m late. 5. We use should and had better to give our opinion. • Do you think advice columns are week I had to give a presentation at university with a fellow student. As
we walked to the front of the lecture theatre, I could feel my heart beating
Jane You’d better not be late again. This is the 6. Had better can sometimes imply a warning. useful? fast and I was sweating. When it was time for me to talk, I just stood there
fifth time this month. B. This post was sent to an online advice looking at everyone. I couldn’t remember what to say! Fortunately, my fellow
Tom I know, but I couldn’t find a parking space. column by someone who wanted advice. student gave the presentation for me. But who will save me next time? What
Jane Well, then maybe you shouldn’t take Read the post and the reply to it. Then should I do? Anxiously waiting for your reply. Nervous Ned
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Many people are afraid of public speaking. You’re not the only one so don’t
• What kind of fears do people have? 2. What does Dr Wilson advise
. PRACTICE • Are you scared of anything? Nervous Ned to do? worry. Here are some tips to help you deal with your problem. First of all,
you should practise giving your presentation in front of a mirror until you feel
Rewrite the sentences using the words given. • How do you react when you’re scared? C. Read the sentences. In what type of post s t confident. This way you’ll have less stress. There are also certain things
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1. You must go now because you’re going to be would you find them? Write A for a post you can do right before and during your presentation. Before starting, you
should do some kind of physical activity to help reduce your anxiety. Taking
late. (had better) B. What do you think these phobias are? asking for advice or G for a post giving a walk is a good idea. Also, while you’re giving your presentation, choose a
advice in the boxes.
You Listen and check your answers. few friendly faces from the audience and focus on them. And don’t forget to
2. It’s not a good idea to leave your mobile in the 1. Everything will be just fine. take deep breaths to feel calm. If all this doesn’t work, I advise you to take a
car. (should) arachnophobia claustrophobia 2. I think you’d better see a training course in public speaking. It will help you get over your fear.
You agoraphobia dental phobia psychologist.
3. Never borrow my car without asking! 3. What do you suggest?
4. Let me know what you think.
(had better) C. Listen again and complete the sentences. 5. Another thing you can do is
You 1. % of women and talk to your friend.
% of men have arachnophobia.
4. Don’t be late because Karen will leave without 6. I hope you can help me out. When writing to someone When writing to someone giving advice:
you. (had better) 2. Phobias create problems when the fear asking for advice: be friendly and show that you understand
You . WRITING TASK explain the problem the problem.
3. Some agoraphobics don’t leave their homes for D. Write a short post of 80-100 words to and say how you feel. make various suggestions to help solve
5. It’s a good idea to visit a psychologist. (should) . an online advice column describing a use set phrases. the problem.
You problem you have and ask for advice. use set phrases.
4. A(n) as a child can cause a phobia. Then swap posts with another student,
5. People with dental phobia should read his/her problem and write a
of dentists first. paragraph to him/her giving advice. For phrases, go to the Writing Section.
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A variety of listening tasks Creativity Practical tips helping
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skills and become
A variety of writing activities
autonomous learners
Traveller Second Edition Beginners, Extra vocabulary and grammar
Workbook practice for each lesson
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6a What can you do? column and write about yourself.
column and write about yourself.
Simon Alice George and Claire You
A. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. speak three languages
designer musician artist writer engineer draw well
drive a car
1. Laura loves computers and she also loves to draw. She wants to become a graphic .
2. Mike is a computer . He works with my sister, Karen. cook
3. Charlie is a horrible . He can’t draw. Simon
can speak three languages, draw well and cook, but he can’t drive a car
4. Annie can play the piano and the flute very well. She’s a great . .
5. J.K. Rowling writes books. She is a popular .
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D. Complete the dialogue with the sentences.
Mr Wilson Hello. a. What musical instrument can you play?
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Mr Wilson Right. So, what’s your name? b. I’m here about the job.
Mr Baker Tod Baker. c. Can you play the piano too?
Mr Wilson (2)
Mr Baker Yes, I am. d. Can you sing or dance?
Mr Wilson (3) e. So, Mr Baker you’re a musician.
Mr Baker The guitar.
Mr Wilson I see. (4)
Mr Baker No, I can’t.
Mr Wilson (5)
2. she / sing / well / ? 5. he / swim / well / ? Mr Baker Well, I can sing very well.
E. A radio programme presenter is interviewing two young stars, Kevin and Sandy. What can each of them
do? Listen and tick () the correct boxes.
1. plays musical instruments
2. sings well
3. dances well
3. they / speak / Spanish / ? 6. he / ride / motorbike ?
Kevin Sandy
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