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A_ Read the situations. Then give advice for each. __/f! were youis a common way to give advice.
Use If] were you... . If | were you, I'd go to the doctor.
1. I don’t feel well, but I have two final exams I'd do some more research if | were you.
tomorrow.
If | were you, I'd try to take the exams on another day.
2. Jyreally want to get a cat, but my roommate is allergic to them.
3. My parents want me to go to college next year, but I want to get a job so that Ican make money.
4. My neighbor keeps parking his car in my parking space. I’ve already spoken to him once about it.
5. I’m very tired, but I haven't finished my assignment for tomorrow yet.
6. Ihave a friend who is always late. Sometimes I have to spend a long time waiting for her. It’s
very annoying!
7. I’m supposed to turn in an important assignment tomorrow for one of my classes, but I don’t
think I can finish it on time.
8. One of my coworkers is always interrupting me to tell me about his problems. I want to help
him, but I can’t get any work done!
B_ Think of three problems that you have. Write sentences about them.
My roommate stays up late every night watching movies. This is a
problem for me because | have to get up early every morning.
C Work with a partner. Share your problems from exercise B. Take turns giving each other
advice. Use iff were you....
A: My roommate stays up late every night listening to music. This is a problem for me because I have
to get up early every morning.
B: If I were you, I would talk to him first. If he doesn’t stop, I would move out.
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