Стр.104-105 Unit 8 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 10 класс
Writing: an informal letter
- A. Do you ever give or ask for advice? Why / Why not?
- B. Kathy has received a letter from pen-friend Connie who writes:
I’m having problems with my parents. All the girls my age at school go out on a Friday or Saturday night. They go to other friends’ houses or to the cinema. My parents won’t let me go anywhere. Why don’t they trust me? They must have seen the other kids going out! What can I do to make them trust me? As for my other news, I bought some great clothes last Sunday.
What is her problem? What advice would you give? Compare your ideas with the class.
- C. Read Kathy’s reply. Is her advice to Connie similar to yours?
- D. Look at Kathy’s letter. Which of the expressions in the Language chunks box does she use to give advice?
- E. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Andy who writes:
Read the ideas for advice. Which two ideas are not suitable? Add some advice of your own.- Parents want you to do well at school so that you’ll be successful.
- Don’t study anymore: spend time on having fun instead.
- A physical or fun activity will help relieve stress.
- You’ll be able to work better if you feel relaxed.
- Get angry and say you’ll run away from home.
- Agree to finish your homework before doing something for fun.
- Ask for a chance to show that you can do well at school and do things you enjoy.
- F. In pairs, describe your hobbies and your parents’ attitude to them. Have you got a problem similar to Andy’s?
- G. Now brainstorm ideas for questions to ask your friend about the book. Continue the list:
- H. Write a letter to Andy. In your letter:
- answer his questions;
- ask 3 questions about the book.
B. Kathy’s problem is that her parents do not let her go out at night, and she wants them to trust her.
C. Yes, her advice is similar: she suggests talking to the parents, inviting friends home first, and trying to find a solution together.
D. Kathy uses these expressions to give advice: Why don’t you…?, You should also…, you can do to…
E. The two ideas that are not suitable are:
- Don’t study anymore: spend time on having fun instead.
- Get angry and say you’ll run away from home.
Some advice of my own: Talk to your parents calmly, explain your feelings, and make a study plan that leaves time for rest and hobbies.
H. Sample letter:
Dear Andy,
Thank you for your letter. I was glad to hear from you.
You wrote about your problems with school and asked me for advice. I think your parents want you to do well because they care about your future. You should try to talk to them calmly and explain that you also need time for your hobbies. Why don’t you make a timetable and finish your homework before doing something fun? That way, your parents will see that you are responsible.
I also think it would help if you did some physical activity or another relaxing hobby when you feel stressed. You’ll be able to work better if you feel relaxed.
By the way, I’d like to ask you a few questions about the book. What is the title of the book? Who is the main character? Why do you like it?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Kathy
