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Read the dialogue again and answer the following questions.

1. What is the purpose of their conversation?
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2. Which parts of the conversation show the purpose of the conversation?
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Ways of asking for advice: Ways of giving advice:

 What should I do?  You should/shouldn’t …
 I’ve no idea what to do.  Why don’t you …
 Have you got any ideas?  Have you thought about …
 What would you recommend?  It might be a good idea to …
 What would you do if you were me?  If I were you, I would …
 What would be the best solution?  It’s generally a good idea to …
 The most important thing (to do)
is …

Complete the following dialogue with the appropriate expression for asking and/or giving advice.
Widha : Hi, Karin. As a nursing student, I guess you know a lot about healthy foods.
Karin : Well, probably some. What do you want to know?

Widha : My weight drastically increase in the last couple of months. I try to exercise and go on
a strict diet to lose some. They don’t seem to work though. It drained my body and
energy, but not my fat. (1) __________________________________________________
Karin : (2) _______________________________ changing your eating pattern rather than
going on a strict diet?

Widha : What eating pattern (3) ___________________________________ ?

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