Exercise 8A, page 4 - English File Studetn's book, pre-intermediate, Oxford

4 SPEAKING & LISTENING

a Look at some advice for another problem. With a partner, say what you think the problem is.

1 What should Annabel and Peter do?

a They should tell their 25-year-old son that he can't go on holiday – he needs to save money.

b They should let him go – everybody needs a holiday.

c They should let him go, but they should ask him to start paying rent.

b 8.5 Listen to Annabel and Peter phoning a radio programme called What's the problem? and make notes about the problem with their son. Were you right?

c Talk to your partner and choose the best advice for Annabel and Peter. Tick (✓) a, b, or c and say why.

d 8.6 Listen to an expert giving them advice. Is it the advice you chose? Is it good advice? Why (not)?

e 8.7 / 8.8 Repeat a–d for Nick.

2 What should Nick do?

a He should stay where he has a job, and see his girlfriend at weekends.

b He should go with her and start a new life.

c He should tell her to stay where they are if she wants to stay together.

f 8.9 / 8.10 Now repeat a–d for Jane.

3 What should Jane do?

a She should go on holiday with both friends.

b She should get to know her friend's friend Angie better, and then decide.

c She should refuse to go if Angie goes too.