Exercises

Giving advise

Task 1: 

Organize the paragraphs into

1. Intro

2. Supporting Ideas 1

3. Supporting ideas 2

4. Supporting ideas 3

5. Conclusion

Task 2:  

Mark typical phrases / language for giving advise ! 

Task 3: 

How many verb tenses can you notice ?

Your friend feels lonely lately, so she wants to take up a new sport. Advise her about different sports you feel might be helpful to cheer her up.
(You can find the answer at the bottom of the page!)

Hey Sarah! 

I would also suggest playing badminton. There is a badminton club you can 

join which is only two blocks away from where you live. You would quickly 

make new friends there and I know you will enjoy this game. A lot of friends 

have already joined that club and they are having a wonderful time there. 

You can practice there three times a week after work. 

Anyway, whatever you decide, I hope it cheers you up and gets you gain your 

smile again.

I’m glad you have finally decided to take up a new sport. 

That is actually a fantastic idea; it would definitely cheer you up, especially 

since you have been feeling a little down lately. 

However, if you don’t like using a racket, then you could join a fitness club. 

There is a new one next to work, and they seem to have really sophisticated 

equipment. So I guess you should think of hitting the gym after a long day of work. 

I’m sure it would relieve your stress. 

I strongly recommend jogging every morning. There is something about morning

fresh air that can entirely change your mood. I know it is not really much but 

it is a start you know! 

Hugs, Nadine

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Total 12 possible points

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Hey Sarah! 

I’m glad you have finally decided to take up a new sport. 

That is actually a fantastic idea; it would definitely cheer you up, especially

since you have been feeling a little down lately. 

I strongly recommend jogging every morning. 

There is something about morning fresh air that can entirely 

change your mood. I know it is not really much but it is a start you know! 

I would also suggest playing badminton. There is a badminton club you can 

join which is only two blocks away from where you live. You would quickly 

make new friends there and I know you will enjoy this game. A lot of friends 

have already joined that club and they are having a wonderful time there. 

You can practice there three times a week after work. 

However, if you don’t like using a racket, then you could join a fitness club. 

There is a new one next to work, and they seem to have really sophisticated equipment.
So I guess you should think of hitting the gym after a long day of work.
I’m sure it would relieve your stress. 

Anyway, whatever you decide, I hope it cheers you up and gets you gain your 

smile again.

Hugs, Nadine