Read the given situations and work in pairs to ask for and give advice. Take turns to change your roles. Use the prompts given below.
Situation (i): You wish to play football at school but it has an all-boys' team only.
Advice: Speak to the sports teacher about starting a girls' team. Gather other interested girls and make a collective request to the school administration.
Situation (ii): You have been unable to score well in Mathematics due to nervousness during exams.
Advice: Practice relaxation techniques before exams. Solve more practice papers to build confidence. Consider seeking help from teachers or peers.
Situation (iii): You really enjoy music classes but do not get enough time to practise for it.
Advice: Create a fixed schedule with dedicated practice time. Use early morning hours or weekends for practice. Discuss with family to get support for practice time.
Situation (iv): You cannot see the blackboard clearly from the last bench.
Advice: Request a seat change from the teacher. Get eyes checked to see if glasses are needed. Sit in the front rows if possible.
Explanation
(i) Students should use phrases like 'I think you should...' and 'Why don't you...' to give advice. (ii) Students should use phrases like 'The best thing to do is...' and 'If I were you, I would...' (iii) Students practice giving practical advice using appropriate language structures. (iv) Students practice both asking for and giving advice in this situation.